60 Simple Ways To Look Better

Going to bed and waking up with your hair essentially done is a pretty compelling beauty shortcut. This heatless curling set uses a soft, satin-covered rod that you wrap your hair around before bed, then secures with the two included scrunchies so it can set into curls or waves overnight. No heat is involved, and the smooth satin creates less friction against your hair as you sleep.

There’s a reason dermaplaning has become such a popular step before makeup. This face razor can take care of peach fuzz along your cheeks, chin, and upper lip, and also give you more precision when cleaning up around your brows. The result? A smoother surface for skin care and makeup. The metal handle is reusable and comes with six replaceable blades.

A clean micro-French manicure has a way of making everything feel a little more polished, and these press-on nails get you there without blocking off an afternoon for an appointment. The kit has 30 nails in 15 sizes, plus glue, a file, a cuticle stick, and an alcohol pad. You can also trim or file the medium square shape if the original length isn’t quite your thing.

On the days when your hair isn’t cooperating, adding one good accessory can make everything look more intentional. This tortoiseshell headband has an ultra-slim acetate design that holds bangs and flyaways back without taking over your whole look; the classic marbled finish works with just about anything you’re wearing.

Statement earrings are considerably less chic when your earlobes are struggling to hold them up. Stick these clear earlobe support patches behind your piercings before putting in earrings, and they’ll help distribute the weight so heavier styles sit more securely instead of pulling downward. They’re nearly invisible from the front, which means the only thing anyone should notice is the earrings themselves.

Sometimes a top or dress doesn’t need an alteration so much as it needs an inch of fabric gathered in at exactly the right place. These clothing cinch rings hide inside the garment and let you cinch the waist, create ruching, shorten a skirt, or play with the shape without cutting or sewing anything. Best of all, you can take them right back out when you’re done.

Draping a sweater over your shoulders is one of the easiest ways to make jeans and a tee look more styled. This sweater shawl gives you the same preppy effect, but functional sleeves help it stay put instead of slowly sliding down your back all day. You get the look of an extra knit layer without adding much bulk or warmth. Its an easy way to bring a little color, pattern, or contrast to an otherwise simple outfit.

• Available sizes: One Size
• Available colors: 30+

Even the prettiest lipstick can look patchy when it catches on every little dry spot underneath. Rub this lip exfoliator over your lips before applying color, and the sugar granules gently buff away flaky skin, while jojoba oil, shea butter, avocado oil, and vitamin E help replenish moisture. The result is a smoother surface for lipstick, gloss, or liner, particularly if you’re reaching for a matte formula that tends to emphasize texture.

A few sprays of this leave-in conditioner can make the difference between hair that looks a little frazzled and hair that looks much more put together. The formula combines caffeine, biotin, and ginseng with conditioning ingredients that help detangle, soften, and smooth while reducing the breakage that can lead to split ends and flyaways. Spray it through damp hair before you comb and style, whether you’re air-drying or reaching for hot tools.

This wireless smoothing bra is made from a soft, stretchy nylon-elastane blend, with elastic-free side and back panels designed to lie flat rather than create extra ridges (and spillage) under fitted clothes. Lightly lined, full-coverage cups give you shape and support without underwire. You can also convert the adjustable straps into a crisscross back.

• Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
• Available colors: 15+

A low ponytail may be the easiest hairstyle in existence, but adding one of these metal hair cuffs makes it look like you did considerably more. Tie your hair with a regular elastic first, then hook the cuff directly over it to cover the band with a sleek piece of gold or silver hardware. They add just enough shine to make a basic pony feel more like an actual hairstyle.

These under-eye patches are all over Instagram for a reason beyond looking cute in a getting-ready selfie. They’re infused with caffeine, peptides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and other hydrating ingredients to help with puffy, tired-looking under-eyes. Leave them on for 10 minutes while you do the rest of your routine, then take them off before makeup so the area underneath feels hydrated and prepped for concealer.

This built-in bra tank has sewn-in padding and a double layer of heavyweight ribbed fabric, giving you coverage and support without extra straps, bra lines, or another layer competing with the streamlined shape. The stretchy ribbed fabric hugs close to the body while still feeling comfortable enough for all-day wear.

• Available sizes: Small —XX-Large
• Available colors: 10+

If whitening strips feel like an entire production, these teeth-whitening pens let you paint the gel exactly where you want and get on with your routine. The little brush makes it easy to reach individual teeth and along the edges where stains from coffee, tea, and wine can linger, and the kit includes a separate desensitizing pen if whitening makes your teeth uncomfortable.

This tinted moisturizer combines sheer, buildable coverage with a hefty dose of skin care. The formula has PDRN, collagen, peptides, and hydrating ingredients, while the tint helps blur the look of pores and uneven texture as an alternative to heavy foundation every day. It feels much closer to applying moisturizer than doing a full face of glam.

Fitted dresses and clingy fabrics can be a lot less fussy with a smooth base underneath. This shapewear bodysuit is made from a stretchy nylon-spandex blend, with targeted compression through the midsection, back, and upper thighs, and a seamless fit to keep it from adding more lines under clothes. There’s also a hook-and-eye closure at the crotch, which makes bathroom breaks considerably less complicated in a one-piece.

• Available sizes: XX-Small —4X-Large
• Available colors: 5+

You don’t necessarily need that pedicure appointment. For an at-home remedy for rough feet, soak them first, then apply this callus-removing gel to hardened areas for a few minutes to soften the buildup. Follow with a pumice stone or foot file to buff it away.

Blonde, silver, and highlighted hair can start losing its tone sooner than your next scheduled salon appointment. This purple hair mask deposits violet pigments that help neutralize brassy yellow tones, while keratin, argan oil, and wheat protein condition, smooth, and strengthen dry or color-treated strands. Leave it on for just a few minutes for a subtle refresh.

Keep one of these satin scarves around for days when your outfit is technically fine but could use something. The 27-inch square is large enough to knot around your neck, fold into a headband, or tie over your hair. You can also knot one onto the handle of a plain handbag. Choose from a handful of style-forward prints.

Lunch breath has terrible timing when you’re headed straight into a meeting, date, or anywhere else you’d prefer to feel freshly brushed. Each individually wrapped travel toothbrush has toothpaste already on the bristles, plus a toothpick and floss built into the design. The mini design is perfect for always keeping a few in your purse. You can even use one without water or rinsing.

Sometimes the smallest piece of jewelry does the most work. This solitaire choker necklace pairs a delicate gold-plated chain with a single cubic zirconia stone, giving you that classic little flash of sparkle that works just as well with a plain white tee as it does with a cocktail dress. The 2-inch extender also lets you choose where it hits depending on your neckline or stack.

Keeping this ice roller in the freezer gives you a very easy solution for mornings when your face looks as tired as you feel. The cold stainless steel roller glides over your cheeks, jawline, and under-eyes to help temporarily reduce the look of puffiness while cooling and soothing your skin.

These seamless thongs sit smoothly against the body so visible panty lines don’t ruin your look. A discreet pad is sewn directly into the front lining to create a smoother look under leggings, bike shorts, fitted dresses, and other close-fitting clothes, and because it’s built in, there’s nothing separate to position or worry about shifting throughout the day.

• Available sizes: Small — X-Large
• Available colors: 10+

An oversized dress, sweater, or button-down can look completely different with a little waist definition. These skinny belts are made with stretchy elastic, so they cinch without feeling as stiff or restrictive as a traditional leather belt, and the slim shape keeps them from overwhelming whatever you’re wearing. A gold interlocking buckle adds a polished little detail up front.

• Available sizes: Small — 2X-Large
• Available colors: 10+

If body lotion is the step you’re constantly forgetting, moving some of that moisture into the shower makes a lot of sense. This shower oil from Nivea cleanses while a blend of nourishing oils conditions dry skin, turning into a silky lather as you massage it in. The oil-rich formula helps maintain that moisturized feeling straight out of the shower, so your skin feels softer and smoother with a subtle glow.

Backless dresses, plunging necklines, and oddly placed cutouts become much easier to work with when you’re not trying to engineer a bra underneath them. This tape is made from a breathable 95% cotton and 5% spandex blend that stretches with your body while providing customizable lift and support for cup sizes A through G. It’s waterproof, and the kit also includes reusable silicone and fabric nipple covers.

Getting a little more color doesn’t have to mean adding another full product to your morning routine. Mix these self-tanning drops directly into your usual face moisturizer or body lotion, using fewer for a subtle glow or adding more when you want a deeper bronze. The formula combines hydrating ingredients like aloe vera, coconut water, avocado oil, jojoba oil, and squalane, so it conditions your skin as the color develops over about six hours.

A little grit can be exactly what freshly washed or naturally fine hair needs to stop falling flat. This dry texture spray adds volume and definition without the stiff, crunchy finish you might get from hair spray, while also absorbing some excess oil to freshen up second- or third-day hair. The lightweight formula leaves a flexible hold, so you can spray it from roots to ends, tousle everything with your fingers, and still have hair that actually moves.

There are about five different ways to use this liquid glow booster, which is part of why it’s become such a beauty staple. Hyaluronic acid and squalane add hydration and luminosity, while finely milled powders help blur the look of pores and give skin a soft-focus finish. Wear it alone for a glowy complexion, mix it into foundation, layer it underneath makeup, or dab some over the high points of your face like a highlighter.

This eyebrow pen has a four-pronged tip that draws several fine, hair-like strokes at once — it’s basically a shortcut to the microbladed look without doing anything remotely permanent. Flip it around, and there’s a finer brush tip for creating definition, plus a separate spoolie for blending. The buildable formula lets you keep the effect soft or add more definition in sparse areas.

If your hair looks great everywhere except for the few inches plastered to your scalp, these root-lifting clips target exactly where you need the volume. The lightweight plastic clips have double rows of teeth that grip sections at the root and hold them up and away from your scalp while you blow-dry, air-dry, or diffuse your hair.

If you’re going to spend eight hours asleep anyway, your skin might as well be doing something productive. Each of these hydrogel face masks is saturated with a concentrated collagen essence designed to hydrate, plump, and leave your complexion looking smoother and more supple by morning. The hydrogel sheet gradually turns transparent as the essence absorbs, so you can actually see when it’s done its thing.

Layering a few delicate chains looks great until they twist themselves into one giant necklace five minutes after you leave the house. This necklace layering clasp keeps three chains separated while letting you fasten the entire stack at once with a strong magnetic closure. It’s made from 18-karat gold-plated stainless steel that’s resistant to water, sweat, and tarnishing, so the little bit of hardware visible at the back still looks like part of your jewelry. It also makes getting several necklaces on and off considerably easier, especially when long nails make those microscopic lobster clasps feel impossible.

You don’t need the patience for individual extensions (or an appointment) to get fuller, more defined lashes. These wispy lash clusters are made from lightweight fibers with ultra-thin bands, so you can place a few exactly where you want more length or volume rather than committing to one full strip. The 124-piece set includes lengths from 10 to 18 millimeters, letting you keep things relatively natural or build a more dramatic, elongated shape.

A great T-shirt can suddenly look a lot less sleek when every edge of your bra is visible underneath. This seamless bra is made from a buttery soft fabric blend, with a stitch-free construction that lies smoothly under fitted tees, knits, and other unforgiving fabrics. Instead of underwire, W-shaped support bands and molded cups provide lift and separation, while wider coverage around the sides and back helps streamline.

• Available sizes: Small —4X-Large
• Available colors: 20+

Powdering over an oily T-zone can eventually leave your makeup looking heavier than it did when you started. Instead, these oil-blotting sheets use linen, wood-fiber pulp, and absorbent bamboo charcoal to pick up excess oil without disturbing the foundation and concealer underneath. There’s even a mirror built into the case, plus 300 sheets total, making it an easy midday touch-up to keep tucked in your bag.

A claw clip can make pulling your hair up look instantly more put together — until you get into a car and realize there’s a chunk of plastic digging into the back of your head. These flat hair clips have a low-profile duckbill shape that sits closer to your scalp, making them much more comfortable for driving, lounging, or even lying down. The four neutral shades are also understated enough to work with pretty much whatever you’re wearing.

Having a few different sizes of the same classic earring makes building a good-looking ear stack considerably easier. These cubic zirconia studs come in graduated sizes, with sparkly stones set against 14-karat gold-plated surgical-steel posts for a polished look. The flat screw backs are secure and sit comfortably against the ear. Wear one pair on its own or mix several sizes across multiple piercings for a more styled effect.

Considering how many hours your hair spends rubbing against a pillow every night, swapping the fabric underneath it is a pretty effortless beauty upgrade. This satin pillowcase is made from smooth 400-thread-count satin, which creates less friction than cotton to help minimize tangles, frizz, and breakage. The slick surface is gentler on your skin, too, and absorbs less moisture than traditional cotton while you sleep.

A pair of pants can go from chic to sloppy pretty quickly when the hems are pooling around your shoes. This double-sided hem tape lets you temporarily shorten light- to medium-weight fabrics without sewing or pulling out an iron. Just fold your hem to the right length, sandwich the tape inside, and press everything together for a nearly invisible hold.

Sleek ponytails and buns have a way of revealing every tiny baby hair you didn’t know you had. Swipe this hair-taming wand over flyaways, and the zigzag bristles catch stray strands while depositing a clear styling serum that holds them in place without the crunchy finish of hair spray or gel. The formula contains biotin, aloe vera, and vitamin E for a nourishing boost, and its mascara-like tube is also small enough to toss in your bag.

This detachable collar is an especially easy trick for dressing up crew-neck sweaters and sweatshirts without adding another bulky layer. It’s made from 100% cotton and has a pointed collar plus four buttons, so everything that peeks out looks like the real thing. Adjustable elastic straps slip under your arms to keep it from shifting around.

• Available sizes: One Size
• Available colors: 10+

A great curl day shouldn’t have to depend entirely on the weather cooperating. This curl-defining gel uses silk-derived sericin to create a humidity-resistant barrier, while ceramides help lock in moisture and wheat proteins condition and strengthen your strands. Rake it through damp hair before air-drying or diffusing to give curls definition and flexible hold without leaving them stiff, sticky, or crunchy.

Swipe this under-eye balm on when a late night is showing up a little too clearly the next morning. Caffeine helps temporarily reduce the look of puffiness while hydrating ingredients keep the delicate area from feeling dry. The solid stick glides directly onto skin without requiring you to dip a finger into a jar, and its cooling feel is particularly nice first thing in the morning.

Want that glass-hair finish? This hair shellac serum boosts shine with conditioning oil to replenish moisture and coat the hair, smoothing down the cuticle so it reflects more light. Work a small amount through damp hair before styling for added conditioning and heat protection, or smooth it over dry hair afterward to tame frizz, flyaways, and split ends. It also offers UV protection, which is particularly useful for keeping color-treated hair from looking faded and lackluster.

Curling your lashes before mascara is one of those tiny steps that can make your eyes look noticeably more open. This eyelash curler uses an adjustable spring and cushioned silicone pad to lift lashes, then gives you a comb to help break up mascara clumps and define individual lashes.

Painting with your nondominant hand is usually where an at-home manicure starts to go off the rails. Brush this liquid nail tape around your cuticles before you start, and it dries into a thin latex barrier to catch polish that would otherwise end up all over your skin. Once your nails are finished, peel the barrier away, and the stray polish comes off along with it, leaving you with much cleaner-looking edges.

This minimizer bra has become a TikTok favorite for giving fuller busts plenty of support while creating a smoother silhouette under clothes. The unlined cups are made from structured mesh and pretty lace, with padded underwire that helps distribute pressure more comfortably than a standard exposed wire. A U-shaped mesh band smooths around the sides and back underneath fitted tops and dresses.

• Available sizes: 32C — 48DD
• Available colors: 15+

When your roots are telling everyone exactly how long it’s been since wash day, a little dry shampoo powder can go a long way. Instead of an aerosol, this one has a soft puff for tapping the oil-absorbing powder directly where you need it. The formula contains black ginseng extract and biotin and is designed to absorb oil while adding a little lift and texture at the roots without leaving a chalky white cast.

Nothing ruins the satisfaction of getting dressed faster than immediately discovering white deodorant streaks down the side of your top. Rub one of these deodorant-removing sponges over the mark, and the slightly rubbery foam lifts away the powdery residue without requiring water, stain spray, or a change of clothes.

Neat cuticles can make even a simple coat of polish look considerably more professional. This cuticle-removing gel softens excess cuticle in as little as 15 seconds, so you can gently push it back instead of soaking your fingertips first. Aloe, chamomile, and camellia extracts help condition the surrounding skin.

A good exfoliation can make bare arms and legs look noticeably smoother before you’ve even reached for body lotion. This body scrub combines brown and white sugars to buff away dry, flaky skin, along with jojoba, argan, coconut, and avocado oils and shea butter to moisturize. The 20-ounce jar has a warm coconut-vanilla scent and comes with a convenient little wooden spoon.

When your skin barrier is having a rough week, piling on more complicated products isn’t always the answer. This multipurpose balm has become a skin-care staple thanks to a soothing mix of vitamin B5, shea butter, glycerin, and madecassoside that hydrates and helps support dry, compromised skin. Use it for everything from flaky patches on your face to chapped lips and dry hands.

Some dresses seem to have been designed under the assumption that bras simply don’t exist. This convertible plunge bra has a deep-V front and adjustable low-back design, plus removable straps that can be configured for backless, halter, strapless, and more traditional tops and dresses. The cups offer light padding and underwire for support, while the smooth construction stays seamless under fitted fabrics.

• Available sizes: 30C — 36DD
• Available colors: 3+

Sometimes you want a smoother layer under a dress without signing up for full-on compression. These slip shorts are made from a lightweight, breathable fabric blend with a seamless construction. The mid-thigh length also prevents your legs from rubbing together. A little lace along the hems makes them feel more like pretty underwear than something purely utilitarian.

• Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
• Available colors: 5+

Instead of layering several color correctors underneath your foundation, this color-correcting primer swirls three shades together in a single pump. Green helps neutralize visible redness, lavender counteracts dull or sallow-looking areas, and Stila’s signature Kitten shade adds brightness. Plus, a blend of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants helps hydrate and smooth the skin underneath.

Half the appeal of this under-eye serum is the cooling metal roller ball, which feels extremely good when you wake up feeling puffier than usual. Inside, five peptides and vegan collagen boost elasticity, while three forms of hyaluronic acid hydrate and niacinamide helps brighten the under-eye area. And because you roll it straight onto your skin, there’s no need to get serum all over your fingertips in the process.

A great neckline is considerably less fun when you spend the entire night checking whether it has moved. These clear fashion tape strips use a thin backing with hypoallergenic adhesive to secure plunging necklines, gaping buttons, slipping straps, hems, and other parts of an outfit that refuse to stay put. Each strip is already cut to a handy size with a split liner.

A great lip color can only do so much when it’s sitting on top of dry, flaky skin. This sugar lip scrub uses cane sugar to buff away rough patches, while kukui oil, shea butter, jojoba oil, and grape-seed oil help soften and moisturize at the same time. Massage a little over your lips and wipe it away before balm or lipstick.

When you need bra straps for support but absolutely do not want them becoming part of the outfit, these clear replacement bra straps are a useful compromise. They’re less conspicuous against skin than shiny plastic, and at three-quarters of an inch wide, they distribute pressure over more of your shoulder than super-skinny clear straps. They’re particularly useful under sheer tops, lace, and special-occasion dresses where a regular fabric strap would otherwise be front and center.