29 Face And Hair Treatments That Make A Noticeable Difference

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Promising review: “About two years ago my hair started falling a lot and I became incredibly concerned. I was using expensive Sephora shampoos but it became worse. So I started researching and I learned about this product. Not only did my hair stop falling but the conditioner made it soft and shiny. I naturally have frizzy and dull hair so it really did wonders to my hair and saved me from going bald. I highly recommend this product. It is a bit pricey but your investment is worth it.” —Maryam

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

Promising review: “I have SUPER sensitive skin and it gets super dry and clogged in the winter, and I also tend to get hormonal acne. I was worried about irritating my skin so I started using this every other day at first and after three uses I have NO breakouts at all even on my period, my skin is super smooth and my acne scars are fading. I love this so much and I’ve tried a lot of products for my skin and never seen such good results before.” —Mia

Get it from Glossier for $24.

Read about why BuzzFeeders rave about this exfoliator in Here’s Why Glossier Solution Is Totally Worth Your Money.

Promising review: “I am almost 30, and have struggled with adult acne for over 10 years. I have used every single product ever created. I see a dermatologist for prescription grade products, and STILL have acne. These little patches have FINALLY given me relief to my stubborn pimples. You can literally SEE all the junk it pulls out the pimple. I get those HUGE ones pop up under the skin. The first night I put a patch on it, it decreased it to half the size! By the second or third night it was completely gone! I have learned the trick to fully getting everything out, is to run a hand towel under HOT water, then hold on the pimple for at least a minute to open up the pore. Then place the patch over the area, and by morning it pulls everything out!” —Shelby

Get 72 patches from Amazon $21.99.

Promising review: “This stuff is amazing! I saw this as a beauty recommendation on BuzzFeed as a dupe for Opalex (which I had tried and wasn’t blown away by) so I thought I would give it a try…I’m so thankful I did! My bleached and heat damaged hair feels so soft, is more manageable, and looks healthier after each use. I agree with other reviewers that it seems like a big price tag for the size of the bottle but a little bit does go a long way and it is so worth it. I wish it came in a larger size bottle so I didn’t have to reorder so quickly.” —Carly S. Whitson

Get it from Amazon for $8.75.

And check out the full review of the Elizavecca CER-100 collagen protein treatment here.

If you’re new to chemical exfoliants, greetings! You’ll definitely want to start off by applying this one or two times a week to take note of your skin’s response. Beta hydroxy acid (BHA, also known as salicylic acid) mimics the natural exfoliation process of younger skin by shedding extra layers while *also* unclogging and clearing pores.

Promising review: “Best exfoliant out there! Ditch the scrubs and start using a chemical exfoliant. I just revamped my entire skin care routine and added Paula’s Choice exfoliant to it. I have extremely sensitive and dry skin and often struggle to find skin care products that are effective. When used correctly, this exfoliant helps to rid my skin of the ungodly White Walker looking sheets of skin that fall off my face in the winter without being too harsh on my skin. Plus I swear I have noticed less blackheads on my face!” —Tray and Celia Henderson

Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: “This dry shampoo is amazing! I have tried so many brands over the years and was so dissatisfied with all of them that I thought dry shampoo just wasn’t for me. To give context, I have a very oily scalp with long, fine blonde hair. Batiste saves the day! I don’t like washing my hair every day and this product helps me last two to three days from my last shampoo. It gives good volume and doesn’t feel loaded with product. Also, it does leave some white residue, but a blow-dryer on cool gets almost all of this out. I highly recommend this dry shampoo to anyone with an oily scalp! It’s amazing for the price and for how frequently I need to use it. And for anyone worried about build-up, I have never had an issue with this dry shampoo and I use it about four times a week.” —Laurel Adkins

Get it from Amazon for $9.38.

It was also selected as our low-price point for the best dry shampoos.

Promising review: “This is a great product for anyone with dry, frizzy hair. I have tons of long hair with oily roots. I applied this (about two tablespoons) to the lower half of my hair after towel drying and let it sit in its towel for about 20 minutes. After rinsing it all out and air drying, my hair felt so good! Shiny, soft and no frizzy fly-aways. This product was totally worth the price and seems like it will last for quite a while.” —Pandarus33

Get it from Amazon for $12.95.

And if you’ve got some resilient frizz going on, check out miracle products that may save your dry or damaged hair.

This coloring shampoo is free of parabens, sulfates, ammonia, peroxide and PPD, and is 100% vegan with no animal testing.

Promising review: “This is my first review of anything I’ve purchased, but this product is so amazing I just really felt I needed to! It has undoubtedly saved me loads of money on trips to the salon. My hair looks just as good as the day I got it professionally colored. I use this product one to three times a week and just enough to create a nice lather. I leave it on for about five minutes, or however long it takes to shave my legs, then rinse in cool water, and follow up with my regular conditioner. My hair is super soft and undamaged, just as if I had used my regular shampoo. The shampoo doesn’t dye my skin, but it will leave a purple stain in the tub the comes out pretty easily with vinegar and a washcloth.” —Amber K

Get it from Amazon for $35 (available in 13 colors).

Bread Beauty Supply is a Black woman-owned business that excels in creating haircare for not so basic hair. And they cater for curl types 3a to 4c.

Promising review: “I love this product! The hair mask to beat all other hair masks – leaves my hair feeling soft and luxurious. I try to use it once weekly – let it sit on my dry hair for 20 minutes or so, then rinse it out and VOILA ! Soft, happy hair that feels like its thirst has been quenched. Smells great too :-)” —Cynthia

Get it from Bread Beauty Supply for $28.

Here’s what BuzzFeed Editor AnaMaria Glavan had to say about it: “I have combination skin that’s prone to redness (especially around my cheeks and nose, with the latter being really annoying), plus the occasional pimple. After two weeks of regularly using this toner in my evening routine, I barely need concealer to cover the Crayola redness under my nostrils. PLUS! It’s super effective as spot treatment. This stuff attacks your pimples with the same vendetta that Buffy used to destroy vampires: It works that well.”

Get it from Amazon for $10.50.

And check out our full review of Thayer’s alcohol-free original witch hazel toner here. Also, if you’ve got peeling or flaking skin that you can’t rid of, check out these underrated products for dry skin that actually work.

Promising review: “I really was hesitant to try this, but I decided I would take the plunge anyways. I have to say after using it for a few weeks now I’m pleasantly surprised! My hair is so soft, shiny and lightweight! I love how bouncy it is after using this, plus it smells amazing. Not vinegar-y at all. My daughter has been using this as well for her oily hair and dandruff (after trying tons of super expensive salon products), and so far this is the only thing that has been working for her! Her dandruff is gone and her hair is noticeable less oily by the end of the day. We will definitely be buying more.” —kindlemom1

Get the set from Amazon for $29.93.

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Promising review: “I recently went from dark brown to ultra-blonde hair and was recommended this shampoo. I was told by my stylist a purple shampoo would be needed to keep the blonde from getting brassy, and that other purple shampoos were not only pricey, but mediocre. The purple pigment in this is amazing, and unlike other products that I’d let sit in my hair forever, this is so pigmented that if left for too long, hair will get a temporary purple tint! I am absolutely in love with not only the price of this product, but I love how it truly delivers and makes my blonde hair gorgeous!” —LB

Get it from Amazon for $7.82+ (available in three sizes).

And check out our highlight of the Fanola No Yellow shampoo here.

This gel can be used twice a day and is said to decrease surface oil by over 40%.

Promising review: “I’ve tried many, many face washes for blemish prone skin in my lifetime and this is one of my favorites. It’s very mild, lathers beautifully, and leaves your face feeling extremely clean without being tight or stripped of moisture. There was a noticeable difference in the clearness of my skin within the first week of use! I like to wipe my makeup off with a microfiber cloth first, then wash my face with this cleanser to get off the first layer of makeup and gunk. I have many problems with my skin, and this seems to really work for me in terms of gently yet effectively controlling oiliness, acne, and blackheads specifically.” —Shoko

Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

Here’s what a former BuzzFeed writer has to say about the gel: “I’ve never used something so effective at making my face feel baby smooth. You apply it on your skin and seconds later you’re rubbing off these little balls of skin. I’ve been using it for like the past two years, and I can’t find a product that’s anywhere near as effective as this. I don’t know how it works or if it’s some black magic that’s actually decreasing my lifespan, but at least my skin will look great on my dead body.

Promising review: “You never know how much dead skin is hanging on your face until you use this! I love to exfoliate but other products damage my sensitive skin with course materials. This gel effortlessly targets the dead skin cells and collects them while leaving the fresh skin underneath. I love it because there’s zero irritation or redness and I feel so refreshed. If you’re on the fence about this product I’m telling you, you have to try it and you won’t go back to any other exfoliates!” —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $12.95.

And check out our full review of the pore-peeling gel here (#1).

It treats frizz, dry scalp, and over-processed hair.

Promising review: “I have over-processed hair from both botox (similar treatment to Keratin) and heat. I have naturally curly hair and for years have been trying to make it as straight as possible. I would botox my hair once every three months, blow dry my hair on a weekly basis, and finally flat iron on a daily basis (for the last couple of years). My hair is DEAD!!!! No life, volume, or shine. After using this product the first time, my hair immediately looked and felt softer. I have even been getting compliments on how shiny and lovely my hair looks now.” —Denia1288

Get it from Amazon for $18.99.

Check out what a BuzzFeed Editor has to say about it: “During the summer after my sophomore year of college, I decided to cut my long hair into a lob. Once the chop occurred, my hairdresser (bless you, Andrea) told me to try Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream. And boy can I tell you, it is my DESERT ISLAND. HOLY GRAIL. hair product. It actually helps my hair dry in its natural curl formation and stay moisturized for days. It smells amazing and doesn’t leave a greasy or sticky residue — it’s just a miracle.

I scrunch a few pumps into my wet hair and diffuse right away. First day or two, it’s nice and bouncy with tighter curls — all due to the magic combo of the cream and the diffuser, which help curls dry IN PLACE. But what I love about this curl cream is that it helps my hair look as fresh as possible until the next shampoo…four or five days later. Because my hair is pretty heavy, the curls get looser and turn into what I’d term ~bushy waves~ — but thanks to the hydrating power of the curl cream, it doesn’t fully explode into a cloud of frizz.” —Maitland Quitmeyer

Get it from Amazon for $34.

And check out the full review of the Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream here (#8).

This cover up is water- and sweat resistant and will stay in until you shampoo it out.

Promising review: “If you have to get your roots done every four weeks like I do, and you’re not even making it four weeks before you have gray, this is the perfect product for you! I love it! It is easy to apply, long lasting, and does not make your hair feel grimy or icky. It is also less damaging than buying a root touch-up kit every two weeks. I also recommend going darker than your hair for better coverage. I got the dark brown and my hair is auburn brown. I also love that it has two ends on the brush so you can apply it more accurately. If your hair is super clean, it doesn’t stick as well, so I give my roots a light spray of hairspray before applying.” —California Teachergirl

Get it from Amazon for $24.50 (available in eight colors).

Promising review: “Attached are the photos I took to see how the product would impact my breakout. As you can see the product did reduce inflammation and redness and caused some of the smaller pimples to diminish. Again, as someone with cystic breakouts I don’t expect an overnight cure, but I am pleased with the results. I think using the product a few days in a row would almost completely get rid of the larger pimples. Overall, it has good ingredients for drying oily skin and clearing breakouts, great packaging and decent amount of product. I saw visible results in one night.” —Taylor

Get it from Amazon for $14.95.

ALSO! Dry hands or feet? OKAY! Because this works wonders on your body, too.

Promising review: “This solved a nasty, dry, chapped skin problem I had been having this winter. I had a persistent problem with red, chapped skin at the outside corners of my eyes that I’ve never had before — and none of my usual go-to’s were working! I was at my wit’s end: it hurt and looked scary. So, I did what we all do — I googled it, which is how I discovered Weleda Skin Food. When the product arrived, I tore the package open and I dabbed a tiny bit onto the corners of my eye. I’m not exaggerating when I say that my eyes looked and felt better within hours of applying the product. I put more on before I went to bed and when I got up in the morning, the irritated skin looked almost completely normal. By the next morning, there was no chapping and no redness at all. I am so happy with this product!” —Rabbit Lover

Get it from Amazon for $17.96 (available in packs).

Just mist your hair before styling, and you’ll be fully protected!

Promising review: “I have split ends, frizzy and, damaged hair from using heat and having a lot of highlights over the years. But not anymore! I spray this on my hair after I wash it (when it’s still damp or dry) and I notice that it immediately helps seal my split ends and makes my hair look less frizzy. Overall, my hair feels so smooth and looks healthier. I like to use it after the shower, even if I’m not going to flat iron my hair. It smells amazing, too! —Belisa Almao

Get it from Amazon for $15.55.

Psst! You don’t HAVE to lay your edges because your hair is gorgeous either way but if you ever want to, this is designed to make sure you do so in a gentle, damage-free fashion.

Promising Review: “Hands-down the best edge control I have ever used and I have used a lot of them. Stayed all day. No flakes and nongreasy. And this one is not even the strongest on the line.” —Seabea2013

Get it from Amazon from $7.50 (available in two sizes).

Promising review: “This serum is truly incredible. Where has it been my entire life?? I’ve been using it for about a month and I’ve already seen amazing results. My skin is brighter, my skin tone is more even, and my acne scars are fading to the point where I am almost never wearing makeup anymore. This is mind-blowing to me, considering the fact that a year ago, I wouldn’t even go for a run without putting on some makeup because of how self-conscious I was of my skin and my acne/acne scars.” —Courtney Lloyd

Get it from Amazon for $35.99.