37 Beauty and Grooming Items That Show you Really Put in the Effort

If you, like me, are a bit lazy and don't like to mess around with beauty and grooming items that take a long time to work, you're going to want to check out this list of products. Nobody wants to waste time using a product that doesn't provide great results; if I'm going to go to the effort of buying and applying a product, it had better deliver! I've done the hard work searching out both new products and cult-favorite best sellers that'll give you the results you want quickly.

You'll look effortlessly put together and no one will be the wiser that you've actually got hard-working products that do all the heavy lifting for you! From tongue cleaners to neck firming creams to a believable self-tanner, we've got the goods to help you look polished with minimal effort. Skin clearing serums, beauty-editor fave sunscreen, and mascara that makes it look like you're wearing false lashes cover all the bases from personal care to makeup that'll make you look fab.

We hope you find these products as awesome as we do. Just an FYI: We are a participant in the Amazon affiliate program, and may receive a share of sales from links on this page. Prices on Amazon fluctuate so anything mentioned below might change as soon we publish it!

This Eye Gel Makes You Look Younger

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If you want younger-looking eyes, fast, try this Eva Naturals eye gel. It contains hyaluronic acid for moisture, vitamin E, and skin-firming peptides to nix crow's feet, dark circles, bags, and other under-eye concerns quickly. Over 4,500 reviewers sing its praises because it's a great value and really gives great results!

This NYX Eyeliner Lasts All Day

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I don't know about you, but I hate retouching my makeup throughout the day or noticing all of my eyeliner has migrated under my eyes. This is why I love this NYX eyeliner that stays all day and is smudge-proof! It comes in a bunch of poppy colors, but also basic black, and at this price, you can afford to experiment with lots of eye looks!

This Korean Sun Milk Goes On Like Water

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K-Beauty knocks it out of the park again for being affordable, innovative, and extremely effective! This sun milk is like no sunscreen I've ever used, and believe me, I've been through a lot as a VPP (very pale person). The 100% mineral formula goes on like water, absorbs immediately with no white cast or residue and has a high SPF.

These Makeup Brushes are All You Need

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I don't like to fuss around with a whole palette of makeup brushes, I want the tried and true ones I'll reach for over and over again. So I was super happy to find this compact set of brushes that are double-sided, so you get double the tools in the same amount of space. You'll find every brush you need for a full face! Oh, and they have over 2,000 stellar reviews for great quality and value.

This Eva Naturals Neck Cream Restores Firmness

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You might be asking, do I need a separate neck cream that's different from my regular face or body cream? The answer is yes, especially when it's this neck firming cream from Eva Naturals. It's got special ingredients like peptides, hyaluronic acid, and glycolic acid to firm turkey necks and sagging jowls really fast - just ask one of their thousand + fans.

This Facial Cleanser Won't Strip Skin

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If you've done a number on your skin with acne treatments and drying anti-wrinkle treatments, you're going to want to pick up this highly affordable CeraVe cleanser that actually moisturizes skin while cleaning and helps restore the protective skin barrier we hear so much about. It's got a whopping 56,000+ reviews for working so well and helping skin recover beautifully!

This Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer is the Real Deal

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I used to think my dark circles and eye bags were beyond help, but this Instant Age Rewind concealer helped me see the bright side! It goes on so smoothly, has buildable coverage, and the soft, fuzzy applicator doesn't tug skin while it blends beautifully. This concealer's available in 15 shades plus a brightener and neutralizer versions.

These Rice Water Cleansers are So Gentle

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I sound like a broken record with my love of K-Beauty, but I had to mention these Face Shop Rice Water Bright cleansers. I have super sensitive skin that gets dried out or rashy if you look at it wrong, but these gentle cleansers didn't cause any adverse effects. Plus, they're brightening, so I could really see a difference in my skin tone after using them.

My Dermatologist Recommended This elta MD Sunscreen

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If you have acne-prone skin with rosacea or hyperpigmentation, check this out - my dermatologist recommended this elta MD sunscreen, which has become the darling of many a magazine beauty editor! It calms skin while moisturizing, and protects from the sun with transparent zinc oxide. It goes on smoothly and leaves a nice finish that's perfect under makeup.

This Eva Naturals Serum Smoothes Lines and Wrinkles

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Those of us with fine lines and wrinkles want to nip those things in the bud, and there's no better way than with this skin repairing serum from Eva Naturals. Over 9,000 ecstatic reviewers love this peptide complex serum for making skin healthier, clearer, and more beautiful so that you'll never need a filter on pics anymore - you woke up like this! A woman over 50 gushes that she's been using it regularly and sees years of sun damage getting repaired daily.

This e.l.f. Multi Stick is Made for Lazy People

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If you're a busy person on the go, or a harried mom like me who just wants to look like I tried but not actually put in that much effort, get this e.l.f. Multi-Stick. The cream-to-powder formula is lightweight, blends effortlessly, and adds a hint of shimmer wherever you put it, from lips to eyes to cheeks. Over 5,500 love the sheer wash of color and speed of application!

This Aloe Vera Gel is a Multitasker

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What can't this multitasker aloe vera gel do? Over 46,000 happy reviewers love it for sunburns of course, but also for soothing razor burn, minor cuts and scrapes, and rashes, but also as a face and body moisturizer and a hair mask for healthier locks! It's made in the USA, grown in southern Texas, and absorbs fast without leaving a sticky residue behind. What's not to love?

This Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick Does What it Says

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Like I said, makeup reapplication throughout the day is a pain, so this super stay matte ink lipstick is the perfect product for those who want to look polished without a ton of fussing or effort. It comes in 45(!) shades, is easy to apply, and lasts til you take it off! It's also got nearly 50,000 glowing reviews for living up to its claims of lasting through eating and drinking and being absolutely smudge-proof.

These Acne Patches are Magic

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If you get acne, these hydrocolloid acne patches are a total game-changer. Just pop one on over a zit and overnight it sucks the pus out and leaves you with a clear spot where once there was a red bump! You can also wear them during the day since they're basically undetectable once you press them into your skin.

This Self Tanner is So Natural-Looking

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You know how you usually have to put on self-tanner then wait around for half an hour while it dries before you can get dressed or touch anything? No more with this b.tan pre-shower self-tanner! Just apply nine minutes before a shower, then rinse off the excess and you're left with a believable, long-lasting tan.

This Hard as Hoof Cream Strengthens Nails

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This Hard as Hoof cream is great if you're typing at your computer all day like me, or if your nails annoyingly break or split, also like me. It has special ingredients that help strengthen nails so you'll have healthy-looking nails that grow well without breakage. It's also got kind of a cult following, with nearly 40,000 stellar reviews!

This Olaplex Bonding Oil Protects Hair From Heat

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If you use heat tools on your hair, this Olaplex bonding oil is going to quickly become your new best friend. Simply apply before heat styling and you'll get smooth, shiny locks with close to zero effort. It'll also repair damaged hair, whether that's from heat or bleaching, and leave you with the healthiest looking hair you've ever had.

This Eyelash and Brow Serum Works Wonders

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I'm not a very hairy person and have longed for thicker, longer eyelashes and some semblance of eyebrows. Thanks to this Lavish Lash brow and eyelash serum, I'm well on my way! It's got biotin and natural growth peptides, plus over 45,000 glowing reviews that say it really works.

This Revlon Air Brush Adds So Much Volume

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This, my friends, is the holy grail of hairdryers for lazy people. It'll give you a huge volume boost while creating subtle waves for a salon-level blowout at home. My friends with curly hair swear by this for being a one-step dryer and straightener, too!

These Exfoliating Cloths Whisk Away Dead Skin

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I was having a problem with skin dullness from accumulating dead skin until I found these exfoliating cloths that work right in the shower. They're a little scratchy but excellent at removing dry, dead skin from your body. It's the perfect prep for self-tanning, too!

This Watermelon Face Mask Hydrates Like Heck

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If you need facial hydration fast, snag this watermelon face mask that also contains brightening vitamin C. It's vegan, is packed with hyaluronic acid for moisturizing, giving anti-aging benefits, and boosting skin collagen. Along with amino-acid-rich watermelon, it's got other soothing ingredients like lavender, cucumber, and green tea as well.

This Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner is Great for You and the Environment

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My fine, thin hair loves this Love Beauty & Planet volumizing shampoo and conditioner that contains coconut water and mimosa flower for an amazing scent. It also happens to be vegan and cruelty-free, scented with ethically sourced mimosa flowers picked in Morocco. I've loved everything I've tried from this brand and this volume-boosting hair care set is no exception!

This Collagen Anti-Aging Cream is an Internet-Favorite

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If you want anti-aging results fast, grab this collagen day and night cream for a boost of nutrients and moisturizing hyaluronic acid. It's organic, made in the USA, and scores virtually a perfect five-star rating from over 11,000 happy customers. A 78-year old woman claims it's "not just hype" and she's noticed a rapid improvement in crease-reduction from a short time using!

This Dewy Makeup Setting Spray Adds Radiance

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This NYX Dewy Finish Makeup Setting Spray is going to be your new go-to if you like makeup that lasts without looking dried out. The spray fixes makeup in place for the day, no reapplication needed and adds a radiant dewiness that looks so healthy and natural. And it's got over 64,000 glowing reviews so it comes highly, highly recommended!

This Weleda Skin Food Cream Does it All

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This Weleda Skin Food cream is one of the most used personal care items in my house. It's amazing on my daughters' eczema, is a great moisturizer for flaky, dry skin, adds a healthy glow to cheekbones when you tap it on, and is an excellent cuticle cream, too. I'm sure there are a million other uses, too - this stuff is a long-time best seller for a reason!

This Vitamin C Serum Brightens Skin

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I've read professional dermatologists' articles claiming that if there's one thing you put on every day besides sunscreen and moisturizer, it should be Vitamin C serum since it clears up old skin damage like acne scars and dark spots while preventing new damage from occurring. My skin loves this one, it absorbs quickly and contains hyaluronic acid so it's moisturizing too which lets me skip face cream most days. Yay for streamlining!

These Makeup Remover Wipes Take Everything Off

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At the end of the day, I don't want to mess with a bunch of different cleansers and makeup removers, I just want to swipe it all off in one step. Which I can do with these best-selling Neutrogena makeup remover towelettes! They even take off waterproof mascara and long-wear lipsticks so they really are a speedy option for getting a clean face.

These Crest Whitestrips Work So Fast

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I love DIYing expensive professional treatments in the comfort of my home, affordably, especially when they work as well as these Crest Whitestrips! You'll get 44 strips for 20 professional whitening effects treatments, but two one-hour express whitening treatments for when you're really in a hurry. Plus, the sparkling results last for over a year!

This Hair Removal Cream Has Over 44,000 Rave Reviews

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No doubt about it, shaving is a total pain, especially when you have to do it daily. It's a much better idea to get rid of hair with this hair remover cream that's great for sensitive skin and removes stubborn hair within minutes, no razor needed. Aloe and vitamin E moisturize skin, while a vanilla and passionflower scent relaxes you, making hair removal an actually pleasant experience.

This Hot Cream Blasts Cellulite

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If ever there was a way to make exercise more effective it's this Hot Cream that slims and blasts cellulite while you work out! The body-sculpting workout cream has over 49,000 glowing reviews for helping you sweat more while you exercise, improving the appearance of stretch marks, cellulite, and saggy skin quickly. Just apply it before your sweat session and watch for instant results, according to happy reviewers.

These Frownies Help Reduce Frown Lines

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Do you have those annoying frown lines between your brows? I've had them for a few years now and I'd love to fix them without surgery. I came across these Frownies wrinkle reducers and had to check them out - I'm in agreement with the nearly 13,000 happy reviewers, these things work a treat!

This Bronzer is So Buttery

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We all know real tans are skin-damaging on a cellular level, but what to do if you want a little boost of color? Grab this Butter Bronzer is what! It's a best-selling formula that glides on effortlessly and looks like you've spent a day in the sun without the nasty side effects! And it's very affordable, so that's just another bonus.

This Tom's of Maine Toothpaste is the Only One I'll Use

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I love the whitening effects of other toothpaste, but I don't want the nasty chemicals and artificial sweeteners in my toothpaste. Tom's of Maine is all-natural, but it still manages to prevent plaque (just had an excellent dentist appointment so can attest to this!) and whiten. Don't just take my word for it, over 28,000 reviewers agree!

This Mascara Looks Like You're Wearing False Lashes

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I've tried applying false lashes, but it's just way beyond my skillset. What I can do to get a similar effect is use this Lash Princess waterproof mascara that lengthens my lashes beyond belief. We all know the best-selling original Lash Princess has a cult following, but this new kid on the block is well on its way with over 28,000 glowing reviews!

This Dermaplaning Razor Removes Peach Fuzz and Stray Hairs

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Let's be honest, we all get those rogue chin or upper-lip hairs that seem to pop out of nowhere, so these dermaplaning razors are a must-have tool for your skincare kit. They work well to tame unruly eyebrow hairs, as well as removing peach fuzz on the face for smoother skin and better makeup application. You can also use them on your bikini area or anywhere else that needs a quick hair removal fix.

This Tongue Scraper Nixes Bad Breath

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Yes, brushing and flossing are super important, but another way to fresh breath is this tongue scraper. One end has a metal scraper and the other end is plastic with a kind of brush for your tongue to remove bacteria and other nasties. It also comes with a replacement plastic head so it'll last you quite a long time!

This Eyeshadow is Effortless

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I don't like to fuss around with eye makeup when I'm late getting out the door, so I swipe on this Revlon Colorstay creme eyeshadow and go. It has sheer, buildable coverage, comes in a bunch of colors, and is so easy to use. No smudging or fading throughout the day, either!