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Okay, let's just make a pact to have a no-judgment moment here. The human body is a wondrous, beautiful, and sometimes, just a downright bizarre thing. It's responsible for a whole host of little "cringe" issues that we all experience but rarely broadcast on our social media feeds. From awkward odors to rebellious skin patches, we all have those little problems we deal with on the down-low.

Instead of just pretending these things don't happen, we decided to embrace the awkward and find the solutions. We've compiled a list of 23 genuinely effective, often discreet, and totally brilliant beauty buys that tackle those cringey issues head-on. Consider this your secret shopping list for feeling a whole lot more comfortable and confident in your own skin.

#1

When Your 'I'm Just Concentrating' Face Has Decided To Become Your Permanent Face, Some Forehead And Between The Eyes Facial Patches Can Help It Take A Vacation

Close-up before and after images showing clearer skin and pores, highlighting top beauty buys for skincare improvement.

Review: "These patches are great! While they don't smell the best, my sensitive skin has never had a reaction and I know it's due to the natural and limited ingredients. I have tried many masks that help with fine lines but these actually help restrict muscle movement to reduce the cause of wrinkles rather than a cream or serum that simply adds moisture to the skin. Would definitely recommend!" - Gabriel Wonderling

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Enna Canda
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5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd never be friend with amazon!

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    Close-up of toenails before and after treatment, highlighting beauty buys for nail care and foot health improvement.

    Review: "This is my second purchase of this product. Works just as described for toenail correction. Will be purchasing again when needed." - Judy L. Gregg

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    Susie Elle
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like that's literally someone else's foot on the right

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    Before and after beauty product results showing hair transformation and improved appearance from top beauty buys.

    Review: "BEST DRY SHAMPOO EVER. I have searched for YEARS to find a reliable dry shampoo that didn’t make my hair more greasy by the end of the day and this is the product. It soaks up all oil on your scalp and gives insane volume and shape! I have recommended to all of my family and friends. Absolutely the best!!!" - Makayla

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    Before and after photos showing effects of a beauty buy improving skin redness and texture in a close-up portrait.

    Review: "This evens out the red on my face. Easy to apply. Not much needed. Yay." - tracyblake

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    Julie Cohn
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s bs. The first photo she’s badly sunburnt. Heck, you can even see the outline of goggles

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    #5

    That Unwelcome Visitor On Your Lip That Always Shows Up Unannounced And Right Before A Big Event Can Be Served A Subtle Eviction Notice With A Fever Blister Discreet Healing Patch

    Close-up of foot showing callus before and after using beauty buys for skin care and foot treatment.

    Review: "I get corns on the bottom of my foot. This has been going on for 30 years. I’ve tried all the pads sold in drug stores . None of those are anywhere as good as this brand. They stick to the skin very well and the medication really works on the corns and the thickened skin around them. They may cost a little more but they are well worth it." - Al Symbal

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    #6

    Q-Tips Are So Last Year. Upgrade Your Ear Cleaning Game With This Doctor Easy Elephant Ear Washer And Say "Hello" To A Safe And Effective Way To Remove Earwax

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    Review: "This helps clear out a family member's ears when plugged with wax. Since they wear hearing aids, their ears get clogged more often." - nblibrary

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    #7

    Don't Let Damaged Nails Cramp Your Style. Bring Back The Bling With Kerasal Nail Renewal And Get Ready For Those Summer Sandals

    Tube of Kerasal nail treatment cream on fabric next to close-up of a healthy toenail, highlighting beauty buys.

    Review: "I have been using this product for a few days now and I can definitely see some difference. I’m applying it twice a day and my nails are much softer and clearer." - Danilo

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    #8

    Your Feet Will Be Sandal-Ready In No Time With This Foot File And Callus Remover - No More Hiding Those Rough Heels In Shame!

    Close-up before and after photos showing dry c*****d heel transformed to smooth skin with beauty buys.

    Review: "Used this item as directed after I received it today. It worked quickly and easily to remove accumulated callus skin on dry feet." - SERENDIPITY

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    #9

    Your Hair Might Be Thinning, But Your Confidence Doesn't Have To Be! Rosemary And Biotin Shampoo Is Here To Help You Reclaim Your Crown

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    Review: "I’ve been using this product for 5 years and I see growth in about a month. I love it." - Amazon Customer

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    Lady Vader
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the right hand side photo, the hair is darker so it looks thicker. You can tell by the shade of the eyebrows.

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    #10

    Unwanted Nose Hair Got You Feeling Like A Wildebeest? This Nose Wax Kit Will Tame Those Strays And Leave Your Nostrils Clear

    Woman with fake mustache and cotton swabs in nostrils, close-up of used cotton swabs holding removed nose hair beauty buys.

    Review: "I highly recommend this product... the instructions were super easy to follow and it worked perfectly! I was a little nervous to pull the sticks out once the 2 minutes were up, however it didn't even hurt. I expected it to hurt momentarily and my eyes to water, but neither was true! Wanna get rid of them pesty nose hairs... snag this product!!!" - Julie J.

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    justmonti
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The human body is supposed to have nasal hair. They act as a filter and keep airborne particles from ending up in your lungs.

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    #11

    That Uninvited Snowstorm Happening On The Shoulders Of Your Favorite Black Shirt Can Be Officially Cancelled By Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

    Close-up before and after images showing scalp improvement and dandruff reduction with popular beauty buys.

    Review: "I’ve been using this twice a week for 2 months now, and it has worked wonders." - Shivam

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    T
    Community Member
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I use it, too. It works really well. I used it 2-3 times a week for the first bottle. Now I use it once a week and it's maintained.

    #12

    Your Hands Are So Dry, They Could Start A Dust Storm. Time To Bring In The Moisture Cavalry With Hand Cream For Extra Dry Hands

    Close-up comparison of dry hands before and after applying beauty hand cream from popular beauty buys.

    Review: "I just purchased this a few days ago and I tried it as soon as I got it. On my first use, I saw a difference on how soft my hands and the dry cuticles are actually softer. I love this product." - C. P.

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    Gina Oxford
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only stuff that works on my hands, the foot one is amazing!!

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    #13

    Plop Like A Pro And Experience The Porcelain Throne's Full Potential With This Squatty Potty

    Bathroom with white toilet on a stool, wooden floor, and a shower curtain featuring a geometric pattern.

    Review: "This will change your life! I thought it was weird and just another thing you don’t need, wrong this thing is a necessity for your health and well being." - Beach Girl

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    patricia patricia
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you need so much "help" perhaps you should see your doctor and change your diet. Just saying.

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    Close-up before and after images showing clear skin improvement after using beauty buys for skincare treatment.

    Review: "I tried a bunch of products for my nose ring bump and this is the only one that worked, and so fast too. I started to believe that I was permanently scarred. But I applied it twice a day and my bump is gone. No scar, nothing! The piercing is healed and looks beautiful, and I can wear nose rings now, and not just studs." - Ash

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    #15

    Your Smile Is About To Get A Serious Glow-Up With This Teeth Whitening Pen

    Before and after close-up of teeth showing improvement in color and whiteness from a beauty buy product use.

    Review: "I used the pen religiously, twice a day and it actually worked! I noticed the difference in selfies and family photos where I would smile, I no longer had that ugly yellow tint." - Jenny P

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    #16

    When Your Insides Decide To Stage A Full-Blown Protest Against That Bean Burrito, Gas-X Maximum Strength Gas Relief Is The Surprisingly Effective Negotiator

    Box of Gas-X Maximum Strength simethicone softgels for fast gas relief, shown in a hand against a white background.

    Review: "I tried this product a couple of days ago because after a dinner party i was suffering for stomach discomfort and my tummy was feeling gassy. It's one of the best gas relief i had ever used, it worked quickly and was very effectively for painful gas, giving me relief within a couple of minute I swallow it. Pill was easy to swallow and a single dosage is all I needed. Would use again." - Rose H.

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    #17

    If Your Skin Is Just Not Having A Moment, The Octopus Pore Scrubber Is Stepping In For Some Emergency Help

    Black octopus-shaped beauty product container held in hand alongside close-up of product tip with powder residue for beauty buys.

    Review: "Small, cute and makes your skin feel soft and clean. Kind of rough like sandpaper, but leaves skin feeling really nice. Takes a couple seconds of rubbing at first to start feeling the rough texture. Be patient. I have really sensitive skin, especially around my nose and on my cheeks, but I only experienced a tiny bit of redness a few minutes after using. No stinging or burning whatsoever. Easy to hold and to keep in the shower. Haven’t notice any obvious change in blackheads on my face, but it sure exfoliates great enough to buy again. I do wish it was bigger, but other than that, NO COMPLAINTS. :)" - Meezal

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    #18

    Your Face Shouldn't Get To Have All The Skincare Fun, So A Plant Based Collagen Butt Mask Is Here For Your Other Two Cheeks

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    Review: "I have to say this product is legit!! I had my husband put them on and waited the 15mins it says on the packaging. After I took them off I rubbed into my skin as instructed and boy can I just say my husband was so impressed by the results!! My skin felt soft and tighter and honestly like a boost in a mask! Definitely buying more to add to daily booty workouts!" - Jessie

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    Martin
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oops... ! I initially read this as the OP's husband put them onto HIS butt, then his wife rubbed it on her face, enjoyed the experience, and felt a difference. Thankfully, I stopped, went back and re-read it again.

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    #19

    Those Shoes That Have Developed Their Own Funky Personality Can Have It Gently Exorcised By A Shoe Deodorizer

    Blue and red sneakers with white cushioned inserts featuring a teal house logo, promoting comfort and style in beauty buys.

    Review: "No more stinky soccer cleats!!! My 11 year old’s cleats were ridiculously stinky! After sitting in a car for an hour and a half on our way home from a soccer game with his funky cleats, I was determined to find a solution to the smell! Within days of using these inserts I told every parent on our soccer team about them. I told my son to put the inserts in his cleats as soon as they come off his feet and to throw the inserts into his soccer bag when he puts the cleats on. This routine has eliminated all the nasty smells from his bag as well! It also ensures he doesn’t lose them. I added a picture to show their size compared to a side 5.5 boys soccer cleat. We’ve had the inserts for around 3-4 weeks and they’re still going strong. My entry way no longer smells terrible when he takes his cleats off by the door. I would highly recommend!" - Smiley

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    #20

    When Your High Beams Are On But You'd Rather They Be On A More 'Low' Setting, A Pair Of Nippies Nipple Covers Are The Chill Solution

    Close-up of a woman wearing a beige ruffled top, showcasing beauty buys that blend style with confidence and joy.

    Review: "I bought these nippies for my outfits that have the back out. This was perfect for this dress. They are seamless. They stayed on all night. They were thin and came in the cutest box for storage. Will be getting the ones that lift you next. Very happy customer." - JAZZY LIBRA

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    roddy
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got the stick-on kind for a vacation where I didn't want to pack a bra. They worked like a charm and lasted for days even with showering. Like little circular bandaids.

    #21

    That Unwelcome Visitor On Your Lip That Always Shows Up Unannounced And Right Before A Big Event Can Be Served A Subtle Eviction Notice With A Fever Blister Discreet Healing Patch

    Close-up of lips with a healing cold sore, highlighting a skincare concern for beauty buys and treatments.

    Review: "I’ve been using these the past year and they’ve worked like a charm." - Ayesha Davis

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    Learner Panda
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, this is the one that applies to the corn remover.

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    Hand holding a bottle of P*o-Pourri original citrus toilet spray, a popular beauty buy for freshening and odor control.

    Review: "I am a huge fan of this product, And it truly works as well. I'm never disappointed or let down and truly it has it become a must have. I personally love the lemon scent. This is a great product to use for work or visiting anyone's house." - TheAmazonQueen

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    L_M
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    funny... "pourri" is French for "rotten"

    #23

    When Your Eyes Are Telling A Story About A Very Late Night But You Need Them To Lie, Lumify Eye Drops For Red Eyes Are The Best Ghostwriters In The Business

    Hand holding Lumify eye drops with before and after comparison showing reduced eye redness for beauty buys.

    Review: "I have chronically dry and red eyes in the winter months- this is the first non prescription eye drop that has ever helped combat both problems!! Love it !" - Elizabeth

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