PEOPLE and TODAY have done it again! For the seventh year in a row, we’ve teamed up to bring you our ultimate list of drugstore favorites.
DuringWednesdayandThursday’sepisodes ofTODAY with Hoda & Jenna, cohostsHoda KotbandJenna Bush Hagerunveiled 15 skin products, nine body products, 15 makeup products and 11 hair products that will keep you looking gorgeous from head toe, including a vitamin C-infused exfoliator, a body lotion one tester swore made her legs looks firmer, a soothing scalp scrub and a mascara that went viral on TikTok.
These 50 editor-approved (and budget-friendly!) finds can be purchased at your local drugstore or online via the links below.
Ready, set, shop!
Best Skin Products
01of 50Winky Lux Orange You Bright Gentle Vitamin C ExfoliatorView at Target ($28)This granular scrub smells like freshly squeezed OJ and contains three forms of vitamin C to brighten your complexion.
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Winky Lux Orange You Bright Gentle Vitamin C Exfoliator
View at Target ($28)
This granular scrub smells like freshly squeezed OJ and contains three forms of vitamin C to brighten your complexion.
02of 50Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer SPF 35View at Amazon ($14.47)“Fantastic!” proclaimed one tester of this formula, which delivers a major dose of hydration along with broad spectrum sun protection.
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Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer SPF 35
View at Amazon ($14.47)
“Fantastic!” proclaimed one tester of this formula, which delivers a major dose of hydration along with broad spectrum sun protection.
03of 50Bliss Youth Got This SerumView at Target ($27)All of the benefits of retinol (smoother texture, more even skin tone, less acne) without any of the redness or irritation.
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Bliss Youth Got This Serum
View at Target ($27)
All of the benefits of retinol (smoother texture, more even skin tone, less acne) without any of the redness or irritation.
04of 50RoC Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Serum CapsulesView at Amazon ($26.99)Each of these biodegradable capsules dispenses the perfect amount of hyaluronic acid to help you start the day with plumper skin.
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RoC Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Serum Capsules
View at Amazon ($26.99)
Each of these biodegradable capsules dispenses the perfect amount of hyaluronic acid to help you start the day with plumper skin.
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View at Amazon ($17.99)
06of 50Thayers Radiance Boosting Facial CleanserView at Amazon ($10.49)A formula that works wonders on every skin type sounds too good to be true, but testers loved this rose-scented one whether theirs was dry, oily or somewhere in between.
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Thayers Radiance Boosting Facial Cleanser
View at Amazon ($10.49)
A formula that works wonders on every skin type sounds too good to be true, but testers loved this rose-scented one whether theirs was dry, oily or somewhere in between.
07of 50No7 Pure Retinol Night CreamView at Walgreens ($34.99)“I woke up to smoother skin,” said a tester of this retinol formula, which has a velvety texture that’s so luxe, it feels like it should cost three times more than it does.
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No7 Pure Retinol Night Cream
View at Walgreens ($34.99)
“I woke up to smoother skin,” said a tester of this retinol formula, which has a velvety texture that’s so luxe, it feels like it should cost three times more than it does.
08of 50CeraVe Acne Control CleanserView at Target ($16.99)Testers called this their “holy grail” cleanser because it’s powerful enough to keep pimples at bay, without drying out skin.
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CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser
View at Target ($16.99)
Testers called this their “holy grail” cleanser because it’s powerful enough to keep pimples at bay, without drying out skin.
09of 50e.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-Gel Daily MoisturizerView at Amazon ($12)“It’s like a drink of water for your skin,” said one tester of this lightweight gel, which is packed with ceramides to help lock in moisture.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-Gel Daily Moisturizer
View at Amazon ($12)
“It’s like a drink of water for your skin,” said one tester of this lightweight gel, which is packed with ceramides to help lock in moisture.
10of 50L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid + Caffeine Eye SerumView at Amazon ($29.99)
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L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid + Caffeine Eye Serum
View at Amazon ($29.99)
11of 50Olay Eyes Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Eye CreamView at Target ($28.99)
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Olay Eyes Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Eye Cream
View at Target ($28.99)
12of 50Neutrogena Rapid Firming Peptide Multi Action Eye CreamView at Amazon ($20.30)
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Neutrogena Rapid Firming Peptide Multi Action Eye Cream
View at Amazon ($20.30)
13of 50Lumene Nordic-C Valo Fresh Glow Brightening Gel MaskView at Amazon ($15.69)In just five minutes, this citrus-scented gel gives skin a gorgeous glow thanks to a blend of exfoliating alpha hydroxy acid and vitamin-C-rich wild arctic cloudberry.
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Lumene Nordic-C Valo Fresh Glow Brightening Gel Mask
View at Amazon ($15.69)
In just five minutes, this citrus-scented gel gives skin a gorgeous glow thanks to a blend of exfoliating alpha hydroxy acid and vitamin-C-rich wild arctic cloudberry.
14of 50Yes to Avocado Cream CleanserView at Amazon ($4.49)This ultra-gentle face wash has avocado oil, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, to nourish skin.
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Yes to Avocado Cream Cleanser
View at Amazon ($4.49)
This ultra-gentle face wash has avocado oil, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, to nourish skin.
15of 50Soap & Glory Glow With It 10% Vitamin C Serum"It’s everything you want in a serum," said one tester of this potent antioxidant formula, which gives skin a healthy glow and layers well under moisturizer.Best Body Products
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Soap & Glory Glow With It 10% Vitamin C Serum
“It’s everything you want in a serum,” said one tester of this potent antioxidant formula, which gives skin a healthy glow and layers well under moisturizer.
Best Body Products
16of 50Ivory Gentle Deodorant With a Hint of LavenderView at Walmart ($4.97)“I smelled glorious even after a workout,” reported one tester of this lavender-scented, aluminum-free find.
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Ivory Gentle Deodorant With a Hint of Lavender
View at Walmart ($4.97)
“I smelled glorious even after a workout,” reported one tester of this lavender-scented, aluminum-free find.
17of 50Odele Moisturizing Body WashThis cruelty-free gel checks every box: It lathers well, smells amazing, and the 16-oz. bottle is an awesome value for the price.
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Odele Moisturizing Body Wash
This cruelty-free gel checks every box: It lathers well, smells amazing, and the 16-oz. bottle is an awesome value for the price.
18of 50Hero Cosmetics Brave Body Deep ScrubView at Hero Cosmetics ($14.99)Gritty in a good way and with a scent one tester described as “spa- like,” this sugar- based exfoliator softens even the roughest spots.
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Hero Cosmetics Brave Body Deep Scrub
View at Hero Cosmetics ($14.99)
Gritty in a good way and with a scent one tester described as “spa- like,” this sugar- based exfoliator softens even the roughest spots.
19of 50Olay Firming Body Lotion With CollagenView at Target ($9.99)Testers reported that this lotion has the “perfect consistency” and leaves skin “more supple.” One even swore it made her legs appear firmer.
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Olay Firming Body Lotion With Collagen
View at Target ($9.99)
Testers reported that this lotion has the “perfect consistency” and leaves skin “more supple.” One even swore it made her legs appear firmer.
20of 50Bio-Oil Skincare Oil NaturalView at Walgreens ($24.89)The iconic oil now comes in a fragrance- and preservative-free version that makes skin feel just as silky as the original.
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Bio-Oil Skincare Oil Natural
View at Walgreens ($24.89)
The iconic oil now comes in a fragrance- and preservative-free version that makes skin feel just as silky as the original.
21of 50Bondi Sands Pure Gradual Tanning LotionView at Amazon ($18.99)“It’s beginner-friendly,” said one self-tanning newbie of this “easy-to- apply” gradual lotion, which gives you just the right shade of bronze.
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Bondi Sands Pure Gradual Tanning Lotion
View at Amazon ($18.99)
“It’s beginner-friendly,” said one self-tanning newbie of this “easy-to- apply” gradual lotion, which gives you just the right shade of bronze.
22of 50Skintimate Bloom Shave Gel"It makes shaving your legs feel like a treat!" said one tester of this gel, which turns into a mound of floral-scented foam. And even with its budget price, “a little goes a long way.”
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Skintimate Bloom Shave Gel
“It makes shaving your legs feel like a treat!” said one tester of this gel, which turns into a mound of floral-scented foam. And even with its budget price, “a little goes a long way.”
23of 50Nature’s Beauty Detox Body ButterView at Walgreens ($8.99)You only need a bit of this rich cream—which has sunflower seed oil, shea butter and glycerin—to reap all its moisturizing benefits. “I’ll be using it year- round,” said one tester.
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Nature’s Beauty Detox Body Butter
View at Walgreens ($8.99)
You only need a bit of this rich cream—which has sunflower seed oil, shea butter and glycerin—to reap all its moisturizing benefits. “I’ll be using it year- round,” said one tester.
24of 50Dove Body Love Sensitive Care Hand CreamView at Walmart ($4.48)This formula tackles dry, papery hands and also absorbs in seconds. “I could get right back to typing on my computer,” one tester said.Best Makeup Products
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Dove Body Love Sensitive Care Hand Cream
View at Walmart ($4.48)
This formula tackles dry, papery hands and also absorbs in seconds. “I could get right back to typing on my computer,” one tester said.
Best Makeup Products
25of 50Revlon PhotoReady Rose Glow Face GlossView at Amazon ($10.97)Gives a pretty sheen without any glitter, and our testers added bonus points for being a “hydrating” formula that can be applied anywhere.
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Revlon PhotoReady Rose Glow Face Gloss
View at Amazon ($10.97)
Gives a pretty sheen without any glitter, and our testers added bonus points for being a “hydrating” formula that can be applied anywhere.
26of 50Maybelline New York Express Brow DuoView at Amazon ($6.98)With a pencil on one end and a powder on the other, this tester favorite has everything you need for fuller, more defined brows.
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Maybelline New York Express Brow Duo
View at Amazon ($6.98)
With a pencil on one end and a powder on the other, this tester favorite has everything you need for fuller, more defined brows.
27of 50L’Oréal Paris True Match Tinted SerumView at Amazon ($14.99)This makeup-skin-care hybrid (it has hyaluronic acid) creates an “airbrushed” effect.
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L’Oréal Paris True Match Tinted Serum
View at Amazon ($14.99)
This makeup-skin-care hybrid (it has hyaluronic acid) creates an “airbrushed” effect.
28of 50Burt’s Bees Color Nurture Cream Eye ShadowView at Burt’s Bees ($9.99)Testers loved how easy it was to swipe on this shimmery cream. “It has the perfect amount of sparkle and doesn’t crease,” said one.
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Burt’s Bees Color Nurture Cream Eye Shadow
View at Burt’s Bees ($9.99)
Testers loved how easy it was to swipe on this shimmery cream. “It has the perfect amount of sparkle and doesn’t crease,” said one.
29of 50Wet n Wild MegaLast Incognito All-Day Full- Coverage ConcealerView at Amazon ($3.98)Even a tester with “next-level dark circles” said this cover-up “slayed” without looking cakey. And did we mention it only costs five dollars?
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Wet n Wild MegaLast Incognito All-Day Full- Coverage Concealer
View at Amazon ($3.98)
Even a tester with “next-level dark circles” said this cover-up “slayed” without looking cakey. And did we mention it only costs five dollars?
30of 50Pacifica Beauty Vegan Collagen Fluffy Lash MascaraView at Amazon ($15.99)This “luxurious” formula uses plant-based fibers to up the wow-factor of lashes. Testers were equally impressed with the chic look of the recyclable glass bottle.
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Pacifica Beauty Vegan Collagen Fluffy Lash Mascara
View at Amazon ($15.99)
This “luxurious” formula uses plant-based fibers to up the wow-factor of lashes. Testers were equally impressed with the chic look of the recyclable glass bottle.
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Honest Beauty Vibeliner Pencil Eyeliner
View at Amazon ($11.99)
32of 50Milani Ungilded Most Loved Mattes Eyeshadow PaletteView at Target ($14.99)These hues flatter all skin tones—and work well together. “I had so much fun creating different combos,” said one tester.
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Milani Ungilded Most Loved Mattes Eyeshadow Palette
View at Target ($14.99)
These hues flatter all skin tones—and work well together. “I had so much fun creating different combos,” said one tester.
33of 50Neutrogena Clear Coverage Flawless Matte CC CreamView at Amazon ($12.99)
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Neutrogena Clear Coverage Flawless Matte CC Cream
View at Amazon ($12.99)
34of 50CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Liquid EyelinerView at Amazon ($5.94)“The super precise applicator is greatfor drawing the perfect line,” said one tester of this richly pigmented formula.
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CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Liquid Eyeliner
View at Amazon ($5.94)
“The super precise applicator is greatfor drawing the perfect line,” said one tester of this richly pigmented formula.
35of 50Flower Beauty Jet Set Invisible Powder SprayView at CVS ($14.49)Testers called this powder spray “game- changing” for its ability to absorb oil and keep makeup in check.
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Flower Beauty Jet Set Invisible Powder Spray
View at CVS ($14.49)
Testers called this powder spray “game- changing” for its ability to absorb oil and keep makeup in check.
36of 50Milani Color Fetish Matte LipstickView at Walgreens ($8.99)Testers loved everything about this formula, from the “elevated packaging” to the “stay-put but not drying” finish. “Hands down my favorite,” summed up one.
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Milani Color Fetish Matte Lipstick
Testers loved everything about this formula, from the “elevated packaging” to the “stay-put but not drying” finish. “Hands down my favorite,” summed up one.
37of 50Joah Beauty Air Light Satin LipstickView at Joah Beauty ($7.99)“It feels like a cushiony cloud,” said one tester of this shea butter- infused lipstick that has the staying power of a matte but the finish of a cream.
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Joah Beauty Air Light Satin Lipstick
View at Joah Beauty ($7.99)
“It feels like a cushiony cloud,” said one tester of this shea butter- infused lipstick that has the staying power of a matte but the finish of a cream.
38of 50Wet n Wild Impossible PrimerView at Amazon ($4.92)“It’s better than many high-end versions,” said one tester of the silicone-free find, which acts like a blurring filter for skin and creates a smooth canvas for makeup.
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Wet n Wild Impossible Primer
View at Amazon ($4.92)
“It’s better than many high-end versions,” said one tester of the silicone-free find, which acts like a blurring filter for skin and creates a smooth canvas for makeup.
39of 50Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High MascaraView at Amazon ($8.98)“This might be the best mascara ever,” raved one tester of the TikTok- famous formula that makes even the shortest lashes look unbelievably long without a single clump.Best Hair Products
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Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
View at Amazon ($8.98)
“This might be the best mascara ever,” raved one tester of the TikTok- famous formula that makes even the shortest lashes look unbelievably long without a single clump.
Best Hair Products
40of 50Aveeno Sunflower Oil Blend SystemView at Amazon ($6.97 each)The antioxidant-rich main ingredient repairs over-processed hair. And testers loved the “fancy” peony and vanilla scent.
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Aveeno Sunflower Oil Blend System
View at Amazon ($6.97 each)
The antioxidant-rich main ingredient repairs over-processed hair. And testers loved the “fancy” peony and vanilla scent.
41of 50Gold Series From Pantene Anti- Breakage Combing CrèmeView at Walmart ($7.97)“I had the best hair day of 2021,” raved one tester after using this lengthening cream that strengthens textured hair.
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Gold Series From Pantene Anti- Breakage Combing Crème
View at Walmart ($7.97)
“I had the best hair day of 2021,” raved one tester after using this lengthening cream that strengthens textured hair.
42of 50Garnier Fructis Texturizing Invisible Dry Shampoo in Beach TonicView at Amazon ($5.99)If you like to go a day (or two . . . or three) between shampoos, this spray will keep your hair looking fresh.
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Garnier Fructis Texturizing Invisible Dry Shampoo in Beach Tonic
View at Amazon ($5.99)
If you like to go a day (or two . . . or three) between shampoos, this spray will keep your hair looking fresh.
43of 50Pantene Sulfate- Free Hydrating Glow SystemView at Target ($8.89 each)“I looked like I went to the salon!” reported one tester of her “shiny and smooth” hair after using this silicone-free combo.
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Pantene Sulfate- Free Hydrating Glow System
View at Target ($8.89 each)
“I looked like I went to the salon!” reported one tester of her “shiny and smooth” hair after using this silicone-free combo.
44of 50TRESemmé Flawless Curls Defining CreamView at Walmart ($4.94)This coconut-scented styler lets curls air-dry to defined and bouncy perfection. Said one tester: “I’m buying another bottle when this one runs out!”
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TRESemmé Flawless Curls Defining Cream
View at Walmart ($4.94)
This coconut-scented styler lets curls air-dry to defined and bouncy perfection. Said one tester: “I’m buying another bottle when this one runs out!”
45of 50Nexxus Curl Define SystemView at Amazon ($14.99)The brand nailed it with their first line created specifically for curls and coils. “It’s a great combo,” said one tester, who loved how well it detangled.
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Nexxus Curl Define System
The brand nailed it with their first line created specifically for curls and coils. “It’s a great combo,” said one tester, who loved how well it detangled.
46of 50Head & Shoulders Supreme Detox & Hydrate Hair and Scalp SystemView at Amazon ($17.94)This hydrating duo fights flakes and feels like a “surprisingly indulgent” treatment for your hair.
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Head & Shoulders Supreme Detox & Hydrate Hair and Scalp System
View at Amazon ($17.94)
This hydrating duo fights flakes and feels like a “surprisingly indulgent” treatment for your hair.
47of 50Neutrogena Healthy Scalp Hydro Boost Deep Treatment Hair MaskView at Walmart ($8.74)Though typically found in skin care, hyaluronic acid powers this gel-cream. “I couldn’t stop touching my hair,” said one tester of the silky results.
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Neutrogena Healthy Scalp Hydro Boost Deep Treatment Hair Mask
View at Walmart ($8.74)
Though typically found in skin care, hyaluronic acid powers this gel-cream. “I couldn’t stop touching my hair,” said one tester of the silky results.
48of 50Love Beauty and Planet Rice Oil & Angelica Essence SystemThe shampoo cleanses without stripping away natural oils, while the conditioner adds moisture to keep curls frizz-free.
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Love Beauty and Planet Rice Oil & Angelica Essence System
The shampoo cleanses without stripping away natural oils, while the conditioner adds moisture to keep curls frizz-free.
49of 50Odele Detangling Leave-In TonicView at Target ($10.99)Testers said this spray made blowouts a breeze, and also worked wonders on air-dried hair. “It didn’t leave any residue behind,” said one new fan.
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Odele Detangling Leave-In Tonic
View at Target ($10.99)
Testers said this spray made blowouts a breeze, and also worked wonders on air-dried hair. “It didn’t leave any residue behind,” said one new fan.
50of 50L’Oréal Paris EverPure Scalp Care + Detox ScrubView at Amazon ($9.97)This “standout” won over skeptics for the way it gently sloughs away dirt, oil and product buildup for a feeling one tester described as “clean and recharged.”
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L’Oréal Paris EverPure Scalp Care + Detox Scrub
View at Amazon ($9.97)
This “standout” won over skeptics for the way it gently sloughs away dirt, oil and product buildup for a feeling one tester described as “clean and recharged.”
source: people.com
