The $15 Amazon Find Tezza Barton Calls a Lifesaver For Content Creation
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The Expert Edit features interviews with specialists about the products they swear by in their chosen field. For this installment, we spoke with Tezza Barton — the entrepreneur, photographer, and influencer with over one million Instagram followers and the founder of the Tezza app. Ahead, she shares the essentials she relies on for a successful photo shoot day.
I've been a fan of Tezza Barton for years, ever since her iconic collage kits first launched, so getting to sit down with her and pick her brain about her creative process was refreshing. A photographer, entrepreneur, and founder of the Tezza app, she's warm, down-to-earth, and endlessly passionate — the kind of person who makes you feel like anyone can be creative, even if your last attempt at art was a doodle in the margins of a notebook. "I've always been obsessed with helping people see the art in everyday life," she tells Popsugar. "Everyone is creative; they just need the tools to bring it out."
What I like most about Barton is her realness. She knows that creativity isn't always effortless — it takes curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to try. "Some days it's harder to find your spark, and you just have to start doing the things and not be afraid to put it out there," she says. "My favorite photos have come from moments I didn't overthink." That mix of planning and spontaneity informs everything she does — from the Tezza app, which helps users edit and curate photos with ease, to "Tezza Magazine," celebrating creators living intentional, artistic lives, and soon, an in-app photo booth that brings playful, candid content right to your fingertips. "It's all about making creativity accessible and fun," she says.
Of course, all that creativity starts with the right tools, and Barton shares a few she leans on for her photo-shoot days. From lighting to skin care, these are the products that help her bring her signature aesthetic to life, whether she's shooting for the app or the magazine, or just indulging her endless curiosity about art, fashion, and storytelling.
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A Photo-Editing App
Tezza ($7 per month)
The app that started it all: the Tezza app. Barton's favorite edit combo — Cocoa at 20 percent + Novaglo at 32 percent — transforms an iPhone photo into a polished, digicam-ready image, embodying her signature aesthetic.
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An Octobuddy
Octobuddy Classic Suction Mount ($15)
Essential for content on the go, this grip lets Barton capture moments anywhere. "This is a lifesaver when you want to capture content but don't have a tripod handy. I have one on my phone pretty much at all times," she says.
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Eye Drops
Lumify Eye Drops ($19, originally $22)
For eyes that truly pop, Barton relies on Lumify for shoot days or special events. She says they make her feel "cuter in photos" and she always gets compliments — a small but mighty beauty secret.
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A Pair of Eye Patches
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Eye Patches ($24)
This is a morning must have for a refreshed look. Barton recommends chilling these eye patches overnight for an extra boost. "If you're wondering how girlies wake up looking flawless, they don't. They are using these eye patches," she says. These are the easiest way to look awake and leave your skin youthful and hydrated.
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A Fan and Light Combo
Fangirl by Remi X Revolve ($25)
When lighting isn't perfect, this compact light and fan combo saves the day. With three light settings and a clip that attaches right to your phone, sweaty girls, rejoice. Barton loves that it keeps her looking and feeling glamorous, no matter the conditions.
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A Hairbrush
Dae Vegan Detangle + Style Brush ($26)
Soft, sturdy, and snag-free, this brush is Barton's favorite for everyday styling. "I have used every brush there is, but something about this one never seems to break my hair. I keep one in my car, my purse, and my bathroom — I am that obsessed," she says.
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A Body Cream
Cyclar Sacred Santal Body Cream ($29)
Barton swears by Sacred Santal, a warm, gender-neutral scent that she and her husband both use. "In our 10 years of marriage, I've never seen him put on body lotion until this one," she says. It's perfect for keeping skin hydrated without feeling heavy.
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Anti-Bloat Supplements
Arrae Bloat ($55)
This is a go-to for feeling her best before shoots. "I know you have heard of this product, and that's because it's that good," Barton says. "I always take it the night before I shoot and before I eat on shoot days. It makes me feel my best when shooting and gives me an extra little confidence boost."
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A Foundation Stick
Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick ($57)
A shoot-day essential, this all-in-one foundation, concealer, and touch-up stick melts seamlessly into skin for a flawless finish. Barton calls it "magic" and loves how easy it is to use when she's on the go.
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A Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Digital Camera ($1,505)
Many of Barton's photos are shot on an iPhone or G7 X, which she always keeps on hand. "The flash is why the girlies are obsessed, but check out my tutorials on TikTok and Reels to learn how to use this camera for all it's worth," she says.
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Haley Lyndes is a shopping writer and editor with more than seven years of experience in the publishing space. Specializing in home and lifestyle, she covers everything from furniture and mattresses to beauty products and fitness gear. Her writing has appeared in BuzzFeed, Travel + Leisure, and Real Simple.
