Any beauty-conscious consumer knows that, from expensive serums to “lifechanging” treatments that promise the world, it can be difficult to decipher what you should actually spend your money on (and slather on your face). A suggestion? Let your peers be your guide. To wit: We’ve rounded up the absolute best beauty products that have achieved cult status on social media, at Amazon and, of course, in our own writers’ makeup bags. Some have even graced the skin-care routines of celebs like Kate Hudson, Meghan Markle, Drew Barrymore, the Kardashians and more. Read on to discover the products that actually live up to the hype and the brands’ product claims.

Kate Hudson’s favorite lip mask

Laneige

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

One of Amazon’s top 10 bestselling beauty products is also a fave of Kate Hudson. This leave-on lip mask delivers moisture and antioxidants to give you baby-soft lips while you sleep.

$24 at Amazon

Numerous celebs including Kate Hudson and Sydney Sweeney love this cult-classic from Laneige. Hudson recently shared her beauty secrets with Vogue and uses this as a step in her top-tier skincare routine. “I like the Laneige Lip Mask,” she said. “You know the one.”

We do know the one. This popular product is consistently on Amazon’s beauty bestsellers list and our team loves it, too. A little goes a long way, too, and a tub of this stuff will last quite a long time. Nearly 16,000 people have blessed it with five-star reviews, many of them saying it’s “magic.” “My lips are constantly peeling and flaky. No matter what I use, within an hour, they’re dry as a bone again,” one happy shopper shared. “This stuff is the best I’ve found BY FAR. I am so happy I found this I could cry!”

Meghan Markle’s favorite mascara

“Meghan actually introduced me to a drugstore mascara, Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara. I keep it stocked in my kit now at all times, thanks to her,” Markle’s former makeup artist Lydia Sellers told Hello. “This mascara really helps to amplify your lashes and polish off the entire look. It’s great for full volume and lengthening, the formula is super hydrating. I love how it builds, and that the price point is accessible for all budgets.”

Markle and her makeup artist are not alone on this — nearly 34,000 five-star reviewers on Amazon agree. Legions of happy shoppers depend on the Maybelline mascara and say this is the best mascara they’ve ever tried. “I absolutely love this mascara. It’s the best flake-free, smudge-free drugstore mascara out there,” a five-star reviewer shared. “My lashes don’t clump, and it’s easy to remove without scrubbing my eyeballs out. All-time fave, for sure.”

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Bio-Oil

Bio-Oil Skincare Oil

$9$12Save $3

This wonder oil is loved by celebs like Kim and Khloe Kardashian (and more than 68,000 shoppers). Used to diminish wrinkles, scars and stretch marks, it’s packed with vitamins A and E, chamomile, sunflower and lavender oils.

$9 at Amazon

Cetaphil

Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser

$14$17Save $3

A favorite of celebrities like Sofia Vergara, this derm-recommended facial cleanser is an Amazon bestseller that deep cleans all skin types by removing excess oils and impurities without stripping the skin of necessary moisture.

$14 at Amazon

CeraVe

CeraVe Retinol Serum

$12$18Save $6

A serum that’s so beloved by over 23,000 five-star fanatics on Amazon that it’s been called “heaven sent,” “miracle in a bottle,” and “liquid gold.” Good for all skin types, it brightens and helps to minimize pores and scars.

$12 at Amazon

Baebody

Baebody Eye Gel

$25$35Save $10

This eye gel blends vitamin E and Matrixyl 3000 to help reduce the appearance of puffiness, dark circles, and wrinkles. Over 15,000 Amazon shoppers gave it a five-star review, with one saying they saw results after a week.

$25 at Amazon

Aquaphor

Aquaphor Healing Ointment

$18

This skin protectant and moisturizer heals cracked skin and even doubles as a face highlighter. (Meghan Markle’s makeup artist used it for her glow on her wedding day.) It’s got nearly 58,000 five-star fans.

$18 at Amazon

O’Keeffe’s

O’Keeffe’s Healthy Feet Foot Cream

Cracked heels? This No. 1 bestselling cream is the remedy, according to nearly 55,000 shoppers. It gives new life to irritated tootsies — and it works fast. Apply the concentrated cream right after your shower for quick results.

$9 at Amazon

Aztec Secret

Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay

It’s not a secret that this stuff is the best. It deep-cleans your pores in just a few minutes. It’s also great to soothe bug bites and to use in other DIY treatments, like foot soaks, at home. Nearly 50,000 five-star fans love it!

$15 at Amazon

Baebody

Baebody Retinol Moisturizer Cream

$20$25Save $5

This lightweight retinol cream helps improve the appearance of wrinkles, discoloration and hyperpigmentation. Over 8,000 shoppers have given it a perfect rating on Amazon, with one calling it “the stuff of miracles.”

$20 at Amazon

Wunder2

Wunder2 Wunderbrow Eyebrow Gel

Define, fill and thicken the appearance of your brows with this fiber-infused tinted gel. The fibers are waterproof and won’t smudge or transfer. Plus, it’s vegan and cruelty-free. Nearly 19,000 fans gave it five stars, too.

$22 at Amazon

Neutrogena

Neutrogena Tinted Facial Moisturizer

$11$12Save $1

This is the moisturizer that does it all! Not only does it hydrate and conceal imperfections, it contains retinol and sunscreen to repair and protect. One of its 9,600 fans liked it so much, he stole a tube from his girlfriend!

$11 at Amazon

LilyAna Naturals

LilyAna Naturals Eye Cream

$18$25Save $7

This anti-aging eye cream deeply hydrates and moisturizes to reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles. The bestseller has garnered nearly 19,000 raves, and many reviewers say it lives up to the product claims.

$18 at Amazon

Olay

Olay Facial Cleansing Brush

$21$27Save $6

This beloved (read: 15,000-plus five-star reviews) tool not only cleans your face, but primes your skin to better absorb your favorite anti-aging products. It vibrates to lift debris from your skin to reveal a soft complexion.

$21 at Amazon

L’Oreal Paris

L’Oreal Collagen Face Moisturizer

$9$11Save $3

If you’re mourning the loss of elasticity in your skin, this collagen cream could be your proverbial fountain of youth. It boosts hydration to help restore its bounce. With nearly 35,000 five-star ratings, reviewers back up that claim.

$9 at Amazon

Heeta

Heeta Scalp Care Hair Brush

$9$11Save $2

Sure, it looks a little weird, but this tiny tool can actually help stimulate hair growth. The waterproof brush gently massages your scalp with the silicone bristles. Nearly 99,000 five-star reviewers on Amazon swear by it.

$9 at Amazon

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The reviews mentioned above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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