70 Insanely Clever Things You Didn't Know Existed That Make You Look Hotter

If you spend most of your free moments looking down at your phone, you may be noticing signs of “tech neck,” like horizontal lines and sagging. In addition to being more mindful of your posture while you scroll, this cream helps to firm and plump up skin with a combination of peptides, caffeine, and a plant-based retinol. It also uses a metal rollerball applicator to massage the product in and stimulate collagen production.

You can peel off this mask after about 20 minutes for a quick skin care boost, but it really shines as an overnight treatment. While you sleep, PDRN works to repair skin and increase collagen and elastin production for a complexion that looks more radiant. But it’s also formulated with glutathione, niacinamide, and centella asiatica to brighten skin and reduce inflammation for more of a glow.

Face masks typically forget about your lips. Thankfully, this pack of collagen lip patches has you covered. Individually packaged and shaped like a pair of lips to make the treatment more fun, the masks are infused with hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid, and rose flower water to restore hydration and naturally plump up your pout in about 20 minutes.

You can rehab gel-ravaged nails without totally giving up on the polish when you have this strengthening treatment in your arsenal. The concealer-like formula coats nails in a sheer tint of color with major shine that automatically makes them look healthier. But it really does work to nourish and restore nails with a blend of sweet almond oil, fruit extracts, and AHAs.

This octopus may look cute, but the tiny sea creature is seriously tough on blackheads. Designed to be massaged over clogged pores after cleansing, the scrub stick uses charcoal powder and clay to suck out debris from pores and absorb excess sebum. Travel-friendly and easy to use, the scrub stick is an Amazon favorite with more than 8,000 five-star ratings.

These forehead patches work in two ways to leave your skin looking smoother. First, the patches help to reduce the facial movements that contribute to fine lines and wrinkles in the first place. Second, each patch is infused with ingredients like collagen and hyaluronic acid to plump up skin by drawing in moisture.

Another at-home product inspired by in-office microneedling, these single-use eye patches were designed to smooth the under-eye area overnight. Each hydrocolloid patch is filled with teeny-tiny “microneedles,” which begin to slowly dissolve the moment you press them into your skin, delivering a blend of hyaluronic acid and peptides to plump up skin and stimulate collagen production.

This mirrored compact contains two setting powders, both in a lilac color that serves to subtly brighten your skin. Use the pressed powder over your under-eye concealer to lock it in place while smoothing over fine lines and brightening unwanted dark circles. Then, once your makeup look is complete, dust the loose powder on top to set and absorb excess oil.

The color payoff is instant with this foundation-like body makeup that can be used all-over to camouflage veins, scars, or hyperpigmentation. Designed to be used with a buffing brush to get the most natural finish, the body makeup dries down in about 10 minutes to a transfer-resistant and waterproof finish.

To help repair hair that’s been damaged by color treatments or hot styling tools, this beauty award-winning formula works like a mask but applies like a leave-in. Vegan peptides and a plant-based complex work to repair broken hair bonds, while ingredients like panthenol and coconut water provide frizz-fighting moisture without weighing hair down. The vegan and cruelty-free formula doesn’t contain any silicones that can build up on your hair over time, and it also has a refreshing coconut scent.

A lymphatic massage for your face gives you an inexpensive way to help sculpt your jaw and cheeks while promoting relaxation at the same time. Whether you already swear by the technique or you’re totally new to it, this arched brush is the perfect tool for gently improving circulation and contouring your facial features. (If you’re new to the practice, check out this helpful how-to guide.) Made with densely packed bristles that still feel soft on the skin, the brush is also easy to clean.

This unique hydrogel mask starts with a serum before sealing it all in with the two-piece mask. Inspired by microneedling, the serum uses needle-like micro-particles known as spicules to deliver active ingredients, like collagen extract, deeper into the skin. Because there is a slight stinging sensation with this mask, you’ll definitely want to do a patch test first.

The skin around your eyes is thinner than the rest of your face, which naturally makes it more sensitive to your prescription retinoid or over-the-counter retinol. This retinol balm was specifically formulated for the under-eye area, and works to firm up fine lines and brighten dark circles by boosting collagen production and skin cell turnover. The travel-friendly eye treatment still includes plenty of moisturizers, too, from barrier-strengthening ceramides to skin-plumping hyaluronic acid.

If there’s only one beauty product you keep in your purse, make it this moisturizing balm from Burt’s Bees. The multipurpose balm makes for a great daily lip gloss that smooths away dryness with ingredients like sunflower seed oil, squalane, and cocoa seed butter. Those very same ingredients also make it an effective solution for dry cuticles, while its dewy finish means you can use the balm as a subtle highlighter on your cheekbones. It also works wonderfully a taming unruly brows and baby hairs — a true does-it-all product.

Get your cuticles in shape with a single tool using this compact nail pen. The two-in-one treatment dispenses a sweet almond oil- and apricot oil-infused conditioner that softens rough cuticles and moisturizes nails. But it also features a ceramic tip that can be used to gently push back cuticles and buff away dead skin.

This green serum applies completely clear, using a spritz-on applicator for quick and even coverage. Hyaluronic acid, peptides, and ceramides make up the moisturizing and plumping base, but the face mist also contains PDRN capsules that melt into the skin upon contact. The trending ingredient is extracted from salmon sperm, and helps with everything from barrier protection and repair to promoting collagen production.

Keep this rhinestone-embellished tape dispenser on your vanity to assist with perfecting your eye makeup. The transparent tape can serve as a guide for eyeshadow and razor-sharp cat eyes. It was also designed to be gentle on the skin, so you can peel it off once you’re done without worry about any sticky residue or irritation.

Forget the self-tanning lotions that take days to give you noticeable color or the tinted mousses that transfer to your clothes and sheets. These tanning towelettes develop into a rich bronze color after four hours via a clear self-tanner that won’t stain clothing. The also get bonus points for being easy to travel with, as the towelettes come individually packaged and are liquid-free—just be sure to use a glove when applying to avoid orange palms.

If you find your teeth are too sensitive for traditional at-home whitening methods, consider giving this whitening pen a try. A paintbrush-like tip allows for precision application, so you can avoid the gums entirely as you brush the gel onto each tooth. The pen uses hydrogen peroxide as the active whitening ingredient, which can be applied up to twice a day for your brightest smile.

Purple isn’t exactly a go-to blush shade — but this cream blush only looks purple in the tube. Once you glide the shea butter- and aloe-infused formula onto your cheeks, it reacts to your skin’s pH level, transforming into a rosy-pink hue that’s completely unique to you.

When you want to add more drama to your lashes in a natural-looking way, there’s this mink lash kit. This set comes with 14 reusable pairs, each packed with natural-looking — but full and fluffy — lashes on a flexible band that you can customize to suit your eye shape. Be sure you pick up some fan-favorite lash glue, too.

Lip liner that doesn’t budge is hard to come by. This drugstore find applies like a felt tip pen, dispersing a liquid formula that dries down to a waterproof and transfer-proof stain. The range of neutral colors can be used to enhance (or slightly overline) your lips, but they can also serve as an all-over tinted base to help your lipstick last longer.

For a skin care product that pulls double duty, stock your beauty cabinet with this pink cleanser. The creamy formula can be used nightly as a face wash, as it lathers into a fluffy foam that can remove makeup but won’t strip your skin. But it also works as a pre-cleansing mask when applied to dry skin by clearing pores and boosting hydration in just a few minutes thanks to niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and collagen extract.

This double-sided eyeliner is a genius way to define and brighten your eyes with a single product. One side gives you a traditional liquid liner with a slim felt tip that can be used for tightlining or creating a more dramatic winged look. Then, flip the pen around to make your eyes really pop when you apply the cream-colored gel liner at the inner corners or along the inner rim of your lower lash line.

Before you even apply your foundation, you can help to perfect your skin tone with this color correcting primer. A mix of encapsulated pigments in green, yellow, and lilac work together once smoothed over the skin to take down redness and discoloration while also brightening up your complexion. The lightweight formula gives your skin a soft glow, too, thanks to diamond powder.

Got a dress or shirt that’s too baggy or shapeless, or you simply don’t love the fit of? That’s where this clothing cinch clip comes in. It works by cinching wherever you place it, which can either give you a more tailored look or a cropped look, depending on how you use it. It’s also super discreet, as it looks intentional rather than like a haphazard fix.

Store this roller in your freezer so that it’s always ready to go when you need a cooling refresh. Just a few minutes of massaging the tool over your face can help to reduce puffiness that’s especially common when you first wake up. This double-sided ice roller gives you two massage options, and it comes with a plastic cover to keep it clean in between uses.

Another pH-powered product, this lip gloss comes in a range of bright, fruit-inspired colors that turn into a custom pink shade once applied. At the same time, the color-changing formula works to nourish lips and naturally give them a fuller appearance thanks to hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and maracuja oil.

Apply a thin layer of this mask as the last step in your skin care routine before going to sleep, and wake up with a complxion that’s softer, more luminous, and hydrated. It’s powered by a blend of vitamins, niacinamide, and a plant extract called hyssop, which helps to promote both radiance and hydration. Amazon shoppers love it, and it’s not at all greasy or sticky.

This salicylic acid treatment applies with a 360-degree, continuous spray nozzle that lets you target hard-to-reach areas like your back. A 2% concentration of salicylic acid helps to clear pores to heal and prevent breakouts, but it can be used to exfoliate textured skin on the arms and legs, too. It’s also convenient for storing in your gym bag so you can quickly mist it over your back and chest to help prevent breakouts after a workout when you can’t shower right away.

Tone down angry breakouts or camouflage all-over redness with this primer. Its green color may seem startling at first, but that’s precisely why it’s able to cancel out red tones. The primer is also formulated with ingredients like centella asiatica and niacinamide to soothe any inflammation that can be contributing to redness, and works to minimize the appearance of pores at the same time.

These illusion earrings only require one hole, but make it look like you’ve got three separate piercings. A bestseller on Amazon, the earrings are constructed of gold-plated brass with cubic zirconia stones, and are hypoallergenic, too. Perfect for both dressier outfits and casual occasions alike.

Designed for use on your butt, back, and the rest of your body, this acne treatment cream combines azelaic acid (a popular anti-acne and anti-redness ingredient) with nourishing squalane and jojoba oil for skin that’s blemish-free and smooth. Azelaic acid is one of the gentler acne-fighting ingredients out there, too, so it shouldn’t cause you any irritation.

You can whiten your teeth wherever you are with this five-pack of whitening pens that use carbamide peroxide gel to remove stains and promote a brighter smile. A number-one bestseller on Amazon, the pens are safe for sensitive teeth and come in both minty and unflavored options.

Strap this mask under your chin and kick back for an hour while it helps to contour your jawline. The temporary effect can be further enhanced if you pair the shaping mask with a few minutes of gua sha. Best of all, the mask is made from a blend of fabrics that can be hand-washed so you can reuse it whenever you want a little extra lift.

These earring backs work by keeping your earrings tightly in place, which, in turn, helps prevent your earlobes/piercing holes from becoming droopy. Made of hypoallergenic stainless steel, each order comes with two silver pairs and one gold pair. They’ll fit standard earring posts, but note that they won’t work with screw-back earrings.

For whenever your under-eyes are looking or feeling tired, keep this eye balm on hand. Infused with a host of firming, moisturizing, and depuffing ingredients (including retinol and caffeine), it helps to instantly smoother your skin and promote a less fatigued appearance. It also makes for a great base underneath concealer, and it’s easy to apply on the go, should the need arise.

Rather than coat lashes in oils and waxes that can easily smudge or flake off throughout the day, a tubing mascara, like this one, contains polymers that wrap around each individual lash for maximum staying power. This lengthening and volumizing formula bulks up lashes in a single application, but it also helps to strengthen your natural lashes with ingredients like biotin, panthenol, and niacinamide. Even though it won’t budge throughout the day, the tubing mascara is still easy to remove with warm water.

Though this creamy blush stick looks clear, it actually transforms into a custom pink shade for your specific complexion upon contact with your skin, thanks to pH-adjusting technology. It’s easy to swipe on anywhere, anytime, and you can use it on your lips and eyelids, too.

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a hair mask more fuss-free than this. Formulated with a bond building technology to repair damaged hair with continued use, the mask was designed to be sprayed through sections of hair while it’s dry — no rinsing required. It also leaves hair immediately softer and full of shine, thanks to the vegan silk proteins in the formula.

Amazon reviewers warn that this acne cream smells like rotten eggs (more on that in a minute), but there are nearly 5,000 five-star ratings confirming that it really works to zap zits. A 10% concentration of sulfur is behind the off-putting smell, but it’s also what gives the treatment the ability to kill acne-causing bacteria and soothe redness. You only need to leave the cream on for 10 minutes, and it can be used as a spot treatment or a full face mask.

More nourishing than your average gloss, this lip oil uses ingredients like squalane, apricot oil, and avocado oil to drench lips in moisture. Those same ingredients team up with palmitoyl tripeptide-1 (a type of peptide) to naturally plump up lips, as well as peppermint oil, which temporarily increases fullness (and produces a slight tingling sensation). Available in a range of colors and shimmery finishes, the lip oil imparts a high-shine finish that’s never sticky.

Getting your self-tanner to look natural on your face is no easy feat. But this self-tanning mist gives you a guaranteed way to achieve bronzed skin that’s never streaky or patchy. Specifically formulated for the face, the clear self-tanner develops over four to eight hours, adding lightweight moisture into the mix, too, with hyaluronic acid and hibiscus flower extract. Because it's easy to spray on and dries without any blending, the mist is also a great way to touch up your tan on your hands and feet (or any other area where your faux glow fades faster).

Like a hydrocolloid patch for fine lines, these retinol patches let you target unwanted frown lines and crow’s feet while you sleep. Each tiny patch uses micropoints that are made of retinol, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to resurface the skin without drying it out. Though the micropoints are inspired by in-office microneedling, they were designed to dissolve into the skin without any major discomfort.

This blowout brush is less than the price of a single wash and blowout at your salon, but it really delivers a luxe finish, according to the 350,000-plus five-star ratings on Amazon. Part dryer, part styler, the brush helps to dry damp or just-washed hair as it simultaneously smooths and volumizes. It was designed to work on both thin and thick hair textures, giving you two heat settings to effectively style your hair type, as well as a cool shot button to set your blowout and lock out frizz.

This hair brush may look weird, but its vented design serves an actual purpose: it allows for better air circulation. What’s more, the brush is made of natural boar bristles that work to distribute your scalp’s natural oils through the rest of your hair. The result? A super-smooth, shiny finish.

Next time you’ll be showing some skin, lather on this body gel oil from Vaseline. Like all Vaseline products, it does a superior job at leaving skin moisturized and soft, but this one’s infused with a hit of shimmer so you’ll be left glistening. Featuring a vanilla and coconut scent, it leaves skin silky, not sticky.

Don’t let the orange tint of this sunscreen turn you off. The SPF 30 formula rubs into skin clear, adding a soft shimmer that gives you a glow before you’ve even stepped foot in the sun. The cruelty-free and vegan sunscreen is water-resistant, and it even helps to keep skin moisturized with ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and passion fruit seed oil.

If you love a hydrocolloid patch to protect pimples but can’t get behind wearing a visible sticker during the day, meet this alternative. The spot treatment applies like a lightweight cream but dries into an invisible protective film that keeps out bacteria and helps to heal blemishes with exfoliating salicylic acid and redness-reducing azelaic acid and cica. Plus, even though the treatment is invisible, you can still apply makeup on top.

Finding a neutral lip color that doesn’t wash you out or veer into bold territory usually takes a bit of trial and error. Not so with this tinted lip balm, which blends warm and cool pigments for a universally flattering neutral shade. Once you fall in love with the fuss-free formula that offers a hint of shine and moisture, you can add the two other (pink and berry) shades to your collection.

This curling wand takes all of the guesswork out of knowing which way to hold your hair and turn your styling tool, as it rotates automatically with the touch of a button. Left and right control buttons further simplify the process, and the curling wand helps to minimize heat damage with a beeping feature that tells you when it’s time to move on to a new section. While you’ll still want to prep your hair with a heat protectant, the curler also features three heat settings to cut back on the damage.

The ultimate eyeliner tool, this pen basically gives you three liners for the (drugstore) price of one. Created with those who love a cat eye in mind, the double-sided liner features left and right wing stamps on either end. But the eyeliner pen also holds a traditional felt tip liquid liner that’s waterproof once it dries.

Even the most stubborn lashes stay curled with this waterproof mascara, according to dozens of Amazon reviewers who rave about the formula. A memory-shape polymer is what keeps lifted lashes in place, while synthetic fibers lengthen for even more drama. You don’t have to worry about damaging your lashes either, as the mascara is formulated with conditioning ingredients like almond oil, argan oil, and panax ginseng root extract.

For foundation that gives you enough coverage but doesn’t feel heavy or turn cakey by midday, consider this cushion compact. The K-beauty formula gives you buildable coverage in a massive 40-shade range, but it leaves skin looking smooth thanks to moisturizing ingredients like hibiscus and rose flower extracts. The foundation is also ideal for on the go use, as it comes in a mirrored compact with a puff applicator.

These makeup sticks won’t replace your morning sunscreen, but they are an easy way to add more coverage or top off your SPF during the day. Available in a range of shades that can serve as blush, highlighter, and contour, the mineral SPF 50 makeup sticks are easy to swipe on and blend in with your fingers. The makeup balms are all hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic, and they add a touch of moisture with squalane, bisabolol, and vitamin E.

Most hair ties aren’t doing much to contribute to the overall aesthetic of your look. But this hair tie set was designed to look more like jewelry on your wrist, so you don’t have to deal with a standard black hair elastic messing with your (otherwise cute) outfit. Each set gives you five “bracelets” in a mix of embellished and braided designs, and they come in more than a dozen color-coordinated multipacks.

Baseball caps and sporty hairstyles go hand-in-hand — as long as you stick with a low ponytail or braided pigtails, that is. This baseball cap has an extra slot at the back for accommodating high ponytails, making it especially convenient for beach days, hiking, or any outdoor activity where you want to keep your hair off your back.

While a cage bra may seem more appropriate for lingerie only, the strappy style is a fun way to add some unexpected drama to tops and dresses with low-cut necklines This set gives you four different harness bras to choose from, each one with a stretchy elastic band that’s adjustable.

Give your nails a clean look and strengthen them at the same time with this illuminating nail “concealer.” It helps conceal signs of damage and discoloration — making it perfect when you’re taking gel breaks — and contains a host of nourishing ingredients, too. Choose from three natural, barely-there shades.

Looking after your hair used to mean waiting around in the shower for a good 15 to 20 minutes each week while your conditioning mask worked its magic. But that’s a thing of the past with this leave-in mask, which gets misted through clean hair while it’s still wet. The no-rinse treatment can be used to help with color and heat damage by sealing the cuticle for softer, shinier hair with its blend of vegan peptides, panthenol, and coconut oil.

You will need a UV/LED lamp for this one, but Amazon reviewers (and TikTokers) swear by these nail stickers for a polish-free way to get a salon-quality manicure at home. The semi-cured gel stickers give you the look and staying power of a gel manicure once cured under your lamp, without having to paint on multiple coats of polish (or attempt your own nail art). They’re less than half the price of a gel manicure at the salon, and the nail stickers come in more than a dozen solid colors and designs to try out.

This brush is one of the easiest ways to help ensure a better hair day. Its flexible design adjusts to your scalp better for a relaxing massage as you brush your hair, but it’s also fitted with nylon and natural boar bristles. This double layer design helps with detangling and smoothing the hair for a frizz-free, shiny finish before you even go in with any products or styling tools.

Whether you’re wearing something strapless and you’re looking for a little coverage or you want some extra lift, this bra set has you covered. Flower-shaped pasties are a tried-and-true staple, but the set also includes sticky inserts that create a push-up effect when paired with your usual bra. Both adhesive bras are reusable, and they come with a tiny storage bag to keep them clean in between uses.

Accessorizing is meant to be fun and easy, but fastening jewelry often requires some additional assistance when lobster clasps are involved. Throw in long nails or mobility issues like arthritis, and something as seemingly simple as putting on a bracelet becomes a monumental task. These magnetic clasps were designed specifically for bracelets, and work by eliminating any struggle with a closure that snaps your jewelry right into place.

Wide-leg jeans and more relaxed fit denim styles are having a moment, but if you find that means the waist is a little too loose, keep these button pins in your arsenal. Like a temporary tailor, the buttons can be pinned through your jeans and snapped into place for tightening the waist exactly where you want it. Similarly, the buttons can be used to loosen jeans that are tighter than you’d like them to be.

Because you should be treating the skin on your chest with the same care as the skin on your face, these chest patches can be worn while you sleep to smooth fine lines and crepey skin. The patches are made from medical-grade silicone to reduce the risk of sensitivity, and each one can be rinsed and reused more than a dozen times.

While most DIY ring resizing requires fiddling with a metal guard or plastic adjuster, this liquid solution customizes the fit of your ring more seamlessly. Once you fill in the gap on your band with the adhesive solution, use the included UV lamp to quickly cure it so that it stays in place until you decide to remove it.

These tank tops will quickly replace any other styles in your rotation, thanks to the clever design. The fitted silhouette is stretchy and breathable for a comfy fit, but the tank top also features a built-in, padded bra that provides shaping and support. Each tank top is priced at just $20, so you can add several to your wardrobe without going over budget.

Painting your nails at home just got a whole lot easier, thanks to this liquid protective latex. Suitable for use with regular and gel polish, the formula is meant to be painted onto the skin around your nails, creating a protective barrier that prevents staining. Once you’re done with your manicure, you can peel the liquid latex right off for a DIY manicure that looks more professional.

One of the telltale signs that you’re wearing press-on nails is the bulky shape. This press-on nail set from Glamnetic has won multiple beauty awards, in part for its shape options, which include almond, oval, round, and square. Not only does this save you time on trimming and filing yourself, but each set also gives you at least 12 nail sizes for the best fit. Another major perk? The press-ons come in dozens of on-trend colors and nail art designs.