Everyone’s always talking about the same 5 products. But these? These are the ones I keep reaching for — the underrated, underhyped, and totally worth-it beauty finds that deserve a moment. If you’re tired of hearing about the same TikTok darlings an...
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Underrated Hair Heroes
Hidden Skincare Favorites I Swear By
Unsung Makeup Must-Haves
Underrated Body Saviors
Underrated Hair Heroes
These are the styling products and treatments I reach for when I want great hair with zero fuss — and no one talks about them enough.
My go-to for silky, frizz-free hair. This lightweight oil vanishes into strands, leaving them shiny and smooth without any greasy residue. Plus, the scent is absolutely divine!
Ghost Weightless Hair Oil - Verb
This dry shampoo is a lifesaver on busy mornings. It revives my hair, adds volume, and blends seamlessly with dark tones—no white cast in sight!
Dry Shampoo Dark Tones
With summer basically already here I love to use the St Barts version of Ouai shampoo. It has a beautiful, yet not overwhelming scent that makes me feel like I’m on a tropical vacation!
St. Barts
Let’s face it, while we love summer all the sun and pool water or sea salt can do a number on our hair. This has been a total lifesaver for my already damaged hair and even more so after being at the beach for hours and getting all that sea salt in m...
Première Fondant Fluidité Réparateur Repairing Conditioner
For effortless, beachy waves without the crunch, this spray is your best friend. It gives texture and body with a subtle scent, perfect for days you want that “just rolled out of bed” vibe but polished.
Wave Spray
Rich, creamy, and packed with shea butter and coconut oil, this mask deeply nourishes dry hair and helps restore shine and softness. It’s like a tropical vacation for your hair in a jar.
Heal & Hydrate + Shea Butter Hair Mask
Hydration on the go! This mist refreshes dry hair with a burst of moisture and helps tame flyaways without any heaviness. Perfect for keeping hair fresh and smooth between washes.
Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Hair Treatment | The INKEY List USA
Rich, creamy, and packed with shea butter and coconut oil, this mask deeply nourishes dry hair and helps restore shine and softness. It’s like a tropical vacation for your hair in a jar.
These are the under-the-radar skincare MVPs I keep repurchasing — even when I try the trendy stuff.
A gentle yet effective cleanser that melts away makeup and impurities. The niacinamide and hyaluronic acid combo leaves my skin feeling calm and hydrated.
Naturium - Niacinamide Cleansing Gelee 3%
This gel-cream is my hydration hero. Packed with hyaluronic acid, it delivers long-lasting moisture without any greasiness—perfect under makeup or on its own.
neutrogena hydro boost
This rollerball brightens post-blemish marks with vitamin C, niacinamide, and licorice root. Pop it in your bag for on-the-go skin magic.
Hero Cosmetics Lightning Wand - 1ct/0.34 fl oz
Overnight skin transformation. A gentle plant-based retinoid works while you sleep to improve texture, tone, and glow—with zero morning flakiness.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Overnight Retinol Cream - 1.7 fl oz
For sensitive skin girlies. Lightweight, fragrance-free, and oat-powered—soothes redness and irritation while giving your skin a calm, cloud-like feel.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer
Soothe irritation, strengthen the skin barrier, or even use it as a makeup primer. There’s nothing this can’t do.
La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm Vitamin B5 Soothing Therapeutic Cream for ...
Like a splash of electrolyte water for your face. Lightweight but super hydrating, it leaves your skin bouncy, soft, and shine-free. Great for combo and oily skin types
Omega Water Cream Moisturizer - The INKEY List
This serum fades dark spots and uneven tone with tranexamic acid—no irritation, no drama, just smoother, more even skin over time.
Good Molecules - 1.0 oz Discoloration Correcting Serum
Honestly, this one surprised me — it feels so luxe for the price. The texture is silky, layers beautifully under makeup, and the peptide blend gives my skin that firmer, smoother look over time. Kind of a hidden dupe for higher-end creams.
Naturium - Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
Unsung Makeup Must-Haves
These makeup products may not be viral sensations, but they deserve a spot in your beauty routine for their performance and reliability.
Glaze, grip, glow. This sticky primer keeps makeup glued to your face while helping with texture and tone thanks to the niacinamide boost.
e.l.f. Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide - 0.811 fl oz
Hydrating, smoothing, brightening—this cult-favorite concealer erases dark circles in a swipe and leaves zero creasing behind.
Maybelline - 095 Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer
Sleep in a tube. This peach-toned under-eye tint color corrects and brightens instantly while hydrating the delicate eye area. Wear it alone or under concealer.
Ulta Beauty
Dramatic volume, length, and zero clumps. People hoard this for a reaso
Ulta Beauty
Creamy, long-lasting lip liners that come in a variety of shades, perfect for defining lips or wearing alone for a matte look.
Slim Lip Liner Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup
A buildable brow gel that adds volume and keeps hairs in place, giving brows a fuller, natural look.
Wow Tinted Brow Gel
This is the glow I reach for when I want people to ask what’s on my skin. It’s dewy without being greasy, and the tint gives just enough warmth. A little goes a long way, and it always makes me feel put together even on no-makeup days.
Live Tinted Hueglow
Lightweight, blends effortlessly, and brightens without looking cakey. Perfect for under eyes or spots, giving natural coverage that lasts—an affordable beauty gem!
HD Photogenic Liquid Concealer | NYX Professional Makeup
Underrated Body Saviors
Want that snatched summer bod? These body care picks are the hidden gems that leave my skin feeling pampered and glowing.
Body glow loading… This scrub smells like a luxe perfume and leaves your skin baby-smooth. A pre-tan essential or just a shower treat.
Tree Hut Moroccan Rose Shea Sugar Body Scrub - 18oz
Lymphatic love. This affordable tool helps exfoliate, reduce puffiness, and improve circulation. A must-have if you’re into that post-shower glow.
EcoTools Dry Body Brush for Smooth Skin
This body wash is my go-to for smooth, radiant skin. The AHA and BHA combo gently exfoliates, leaving my skin feeling refreshed and ready for the day and for my summer self-tan!
Bom Dia Bright Clarifying AHA BHA Body Wash
When my skin needs a reset, this cleanser works wonders. It’s gentle yet effective, tackling breakouts and leaving my skin clear and calm. Summer sweat can definitely trigger backne
SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Body Cleanser
For a gorgeous glowy, bronzed face to match your gorgeous bod, No 12 is what you want! Won’t clog pores or cause breakouts either!
N°12 Bronzing Face Drops – Sunstruck
This lotion is a game-changer for a subtle, buildable tan. It moisturizes while giving me that sun-kissed glow without any streaks.
Everyday Gradual Self Tanning Milk | 12.68 FL OZ
I love how this lotion hydrates my skin while gradually deepening my tan. It’s my secret weapon for that natural, just-back-from-vacation look.
N°32 Gradual Tanning Cream - Classic
If you’re not looking for a traditional self-tanner but have a special day you want to look like you have an all over bronzed-glowy and blurred look to your body- No. 10 is what you want. It only lasts until you shower, no streaks or missed spots, it...