Friday, 27 February 2026

The “hydration powerhouse” collagen patches one expert swears by

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Expert- and Editor-Approved Beauty That Leaves Our Skin Soft, Pouts Shining and Hair Protected — All Under $15

Anua PDRN Collagen Melting Patch →

"If you like glass skin, you will want to know about this hydration powerhouse," says beauty and lifestyle expert Ami Desai. These "melting patches" contain collagen-boosting ingredients that absorb into your skin to smooth fine lines and improve elasticity, says the brand.

E.l.f. Cosmetics Sheer Slick Lipstick →

Associate editor Shannon Garlin was incredibly impressed with this $6 lipstick, which left her dry lips feeling "extremely" moisturized. As for the pigment: "The shade lasts for hours, too. Even after it 'faded,' a subtle color was left behind, so it almost acts like a lip stain, too," she says.

The Inkey List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Scrub →

Style editor and beauty expert Bobbie Thomas swears by the double cleanse method — but for your hair! If you have a dry scalp, she recommends using this exfoliating scrub before shampooing, as it can help to remove dead skin and build-up.

Vaseline Radiant X Firm & Restore Body Lotion →

Deputy managing editor Jess Bender says her mother recommended this lotion to soothe her dry elbows. "And she was right!" she admits. "I adored how quickly it worked its magic while leaving the area glistening without looking or feeling greasy. Best of all, my elbows stayed hydrated until I next used it two days later."

E.l.f. Cosmetics Wow Brow Gel →

NewBeauty Senior Editor-At-Large Sarah Eggenberger previously told us that this affordable gel can help keep your brows in place for hours. "The microbrush makes it easy to sculpt and define, especially at the arch and tail," she says.

EverPro Gray Away Root Touch-up Quick Stick →

Stubborn grays? This affordable root touch-up stick offers a quick solution to hiding unwanted gray hairs, especially when you're in-between salon appointments. "[It's a] genius little thing to throw in your purse and easily touch up in your car or even to travel with," says editorial director Adrianna Brach.

Not Your Mother's Clean Freak 3-in-1 Dry Shampoo →

"I personally swear by this on day two (or three... or four...) hair, because it doesn't give that starchy, crispy feeling other dry shampoos can," says production associate Audrey Ekman. The Shop TODAY Hair Awards winner promises a root-to-tip refresh that creates cleaner and smoother strands.

MSQ Eyelash Comb →

Shop TODAY contributor Dina Ruiz says this tool instantly separates and lifts her lashes, without pulling out a single hair. "I was impressed by the result and the lack of tugging needed," she says, adding that it also does a good job of removing excess product.

Dove Damage Therapy Defense Bi-Phase Serum + Oil →

Did you know that daily exposure to UV rays can cause protein damage in hair? Harper's Bazaar Beauty Director Jenna Rosenstein explains that this serum and oil provides up to 70 hours of protection to help prevent damage, while also repairing and restoring dull hair.

Hero Mighty Patch (Pack of 36) →

"I've tried several types of hydrocolloid stickers over the years and this one is the only one that's effective enough to tackle my hormonal breakouts," says Bender. "The adhesion on these is strong enough to stay on throughout the duration of my sleep, but they peel off gently without leaving irritation behind."