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🏆 This month at a glance
- 🎉 First beauty roundup!
- 💄 4 makeup picks · 🧴 4 skincare picks · 💇 2 hair picks
- ⭐ My favourite: the essence Lash Princess mascara
Every month I go through Amazon’s beauty best sellers and pull out 10 products that are actually worth your time. No copy-and-paste lists: I check each product, its rating, its number of reviews, and I make sure it’s available in Canada as well as the US.
This first roundup mixes long-time favourites that have dominated the charts for years with a few newer stars. What stands out is the price — most of these cost less than dinner out.
🆕 New this month
This is the very first beauty roundup on FindsByValerie, so there’s nothing to compare it to yet. Starting next month, you’ll find what came in, what dropped out, and what stuck around right here.
This month’s 10 best sellers
1. essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara
⭐ 4.3 · 415,929 ratings
The most-reviewed mascara on Amazon, by a wide margin. The tapered brush separates and lengthens without clumping, and it costs less than a coffee. It’s the kind of product you buy out of curiosity and repurchase forever.
2. Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
⭐ 4.5 · 186,298 ratings
The one that started the endless-lashes trend online. Its bamboo-extract formula and flexible wand reach even the tiny lashes in the inner corner. Choosing between the two mascaras here? This one lengthens more, the essence gives more volume.
3. Mighty Patch Original Hydrocolloid Acne Patches
⭐ 4.6 · 184,915 ratings
You put one on at night, peel it off in the morning, and the work is done. That’s the whole pitch — and it’s exactly why these sell by the hundreds of thousands. The patch is discreet enough to wear around the house without hiding.
4. e.l.f. Instant Lift Brow Pencil
⭐ 4.6 · 70,762 ratings
A dual-ended pencil at a drugstore price that holds its own against products several times the cost. The fine tip draws realistic hair strokes, the spoolie blends it out. This is what makeup artists name when asked for an affordable option.
5. The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
⭐ 4.7 · 57,322 ratings
The product that made chemical exfoliation mainstream. Swipe it on with a cotton pad in the evening, two or three times a week, and skin gets visibly smoother. Start slow — twice a week is plenty at first.
6. EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46
⭐ 4.6 · 47,989 ratings
The sunscreen dermatologists recommend most often, and the one many people with sensitive or acne-prone skin can actually tolerate. Lightweight, no white cast, and it sits under makeup without pilling.
7. Clean Skin Club Clean Towels XL
⭐ 4.8 · 44,360 ratings
The highest rating in this roundup. The idea is simple: stop drying a freshly washed face with a towel that’s been hanging in the bathroom for three days. Once you switch, you don’t go back.
8. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Concealer
⭐ 4.5 · 35,263 ratings
A classic that hasn’t left the charts in over a decade. The sponge applicator dispenses exactly the right amount and blends it in the same motion.
9. K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask
⭐ 4.3 · 30,664 ratings
The salon product that found its way into everyone’s bathroom. Four minutes, no rinsing, and hair damaged by colour or heat gets its softness back. A small bottle lasts a long time.
10. Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set
⭐ 4.2 · 30,400 ratings
Put them in before bed, take them out when you wake up, and you have soft curls without touching a hot tool. The satin prevents breakage and frizz.
Quick comparison
| Product | Price range | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara | $ | Everyday wear |
| Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara | $ | Maximum length |
| Mighty Patch Original Hydrocolloid Acne Patches | $ | A surprise breakout |
| e.l.f. Instant Lift Brow Pencil | $ | Natural-looking brows |
| The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | $ | Brighter-looking skin |
| EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46 | $$$ | Sensitive skin |
| Clean Skin Club Clean Towels XL | $$ | A cleaner routine |
| Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Concealer | $ | Rushed mornings |
| K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask | $$$ | Damaged hair |
| Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set | $ | Heat-free curls |
Why these products are trending
Two things stand out. First, affordable makeup is winning: the makeup picks here sell in volumes plenty of luxury brands never reach. People have figured out that a good mascara doesn’t need to be expensive.
Second, simple skincare is gaining ground on ten-step routines. A patch, a toner, a sunscreen, a clean towel — the products that solve one specific problem, with no fuss, are the ones selling most.
On the hair side, the real story is going heat-free. Satin curlers and repair treatments are slowly replacing curling irons and flat irons — less damage, less time, and a result that holds.
⭐ My favourite
If I had to keep just one product from this list, it would be the essence Lash Princess mascara. More than 400,000 people have rated it — it’s the most-reviewed product on this page, and one of the most affordable anywhere.
What I love is that it asks nothing of you. You try it, and if it’s not for you, you’ve lost nothing. But most people who try it never switch mascaras again. That’s exactly the kind of find I like to share.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the most popular mascara on Amazon?
The essence Lash Princess, with more than 415,000 ratings — it’s the most-reviewed product in this roundup, and one of the most affordable on the market.
Are these products available in Canada?
Yes. I checked every one of them on both amazon.ca and amazon.com before including it. If you click from Canada, you’ll land on the Canadian listing.
How do I choose these products?
I start from Amazon’s best sellers in the beauty sub-categories (skincare, makeup, hair care), then keep the ones with a strong rating, a high number of reviews, and real availability on both sides of the border.
How often is this roundup updated?
Every month. Each edition gets its own permanent page, so you can always come back and browse past roundups.
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The bottom line
Those are my 10 beauty finds of the month, picked from Amazon’s best sellers. All verified, all available in Canada and the US. I do this again every month — come back and see what changes. ✨