Although your beauty arsenal may be fully stocked with the obvious essentials — hair dryer, tweezers, eyelash curler — we’re going to go out on a limb here and say it’s not complete without these revolutionary tools.
Sigma Mat
Giving your makeup brushes a much-needed thorough cleaning has never been simpler, thanks to this silicone mat that securely clings to your bathroom sink via suction cups. Its raised surface features seven different textures to fully scrub the length of each bristle. Rinse the brush heads under running water, then swirl them against the mat’s grooves in the cleaning solution of your choice.
Sigmabeauty.com, $32
Julep Plié
Finally master the at-home manicure with the help of this ergonomic nail polishing tool which bends and twists for greater control. The extra-long handle is weighted for balance and comes with three different attachments: a precision brush, a striping brush and a dotting tool, allowing you to create nail art looks on your own like a pro.
Sephora, $25
Revlon nail file peels
Finally master the at-home manicure with the help of this ergonomic nail polishing tool which bends and twists for greater control. The extra-long handle is weighted for balance and comes with three different attachments: a precision brush, a striping brush and a dotting tool, allowing you to create nail art looks on your own like a pro.
Sephora, $25
NYX The Curve
This oddly shaped liquid liner may look intimidating, but its ergonomic design actually makes creating cat eyes a cinch for beginners. The long, curved neck provides a place for you to rest your finger and guide the precise tip along lashlines with minimal shaking.
Nyxcosmetics.com, $15
Shadow Shields
Anyone who loves dark pigmented eye shadows or loose powders is familiar with the smudgy mess they can create beneath your peepers. These self-adhesive under-eye strips are specifically designed to catch those fallen particles, making the dreaded racoon look a thing of the past.
Beauty.com, 30 for $10
Bite Lush lip wipes
While bright lipsticks are fabulous, they’re also a nightmare to remove, often leaving behind blotchiness and stains. But that’s no longer the case with these individually wrapped wet wipes for your lips. The towelettes are also packed with food-grade ingredients such as melon-fruit extract and resveratrol to help hydrate and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
Sephora, $12
Sarah Potempa Wrap Up
Leave it to celebrity hairstylist Sarah Potempa to come up with a foolproof way to create top knots, chignons, French twists and faux bobs without any bobby pins or, frankly, any skill. These soft foam updo styling tools (available in black, blond and brown) make that a reality with a flexible wire that you can bend around shoulder-length or long hair.
Sarahpotempa.com, $10
Esum Pinky Pad
These small square finger puffs guard hands from touching skin during the makeup application process. The micro-cotton velour padding is so soft, it won’t leave an imprint, plus it’s also machine washer and dryer safe.
Musebeauty.pro, $21
Rae Frame
Australian makeup artist Rae Morris was sick of endlessly searching for makeup brushes bunched together in a cannister, so she came up with a time-saving solution: a range of magnetic brushes ($10–$80) that could be suspended on this steel frame for easy access. Not only is the system more sanitary since the bristles are kept upright and away from touching other products, but it allows you to hang your brushes upside down for efficient and hygienic drying.
Raemorris.com, $75
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