Every fashionista loves to splurge on high-end makeup products and other beauty goodies, but the summer is not the best time to do so. With countless days spent under the sun and in the water, a girl definitely does not get her money’s worth of her pricey beauty purchases. This season, take a trip to the drugstore and experiment with inexpensive and natural hair and makeup looks that are as simple and practical as they are trendy.
Johnson’s No More Tangles Leave-In Conditioner, $4.89
Days spent in the pool and ocean can leave your hair less-than-silky. To maintain healthy hair with a soft texture, apply a leave-in conditioner to wet hair after a swim. Not only does this product condition your hair, it also has Johnson’s “No More Tangles” formula to ensure fuss-free hair this summer.
L’Oreal Feria Wild Ombre Haircolor, $12.99
Get the trendy ombré look at home! This DIY kit is super-easy to use — mix the ingredients like you would normal hair dye, and comb it through your locks with the one-of-a-kind comb that is included. Not only is this look fun and stylish, it is also a quick way to create a new look for the new season.
Fruit Of The Earth Aloe Vera After Sun Lotion, $5.49
Just like it is important to treat dry, flakey, and irritated skin in the winter, it is equally as necessary to take care of skin that has been exposed to a lot of sunlight. Aloe is the best for healing burnt skin, but the creamy lotion component will restore and maintain your skin’s moisture — the combination of the two ingredients ensures both tasks are accomplished in a natural, healthy way that will not leave you feeling greasy. This product, as well as other products containing cocoa butter and/or aloe, is also safe to use on your face!
Maybelline The Colossal – Waterproof Volum’ Express Mascara, $7.99
Don’t let some of the best activities of summer keep you from looking fab. Waterproof mascara is all it takes to look glamorous under the sun. One or two coats of Maybelline’s The Colossal will create a subtle cat-eye effect, while adding several layers will create a more dramatic look. Either way, this mascara is a quick-and-easy alternative to heavy make-up during the summer months.
Rimmel Sun Shimmer Shimmering Maxi Bronzer, $8.49
Save your face from sun damage by limiting your exposure to the sun. Instead, use an SPF on your face and use makeup to create a bronzed glow. Too much direct sunlight is known to cause unsightly sunspots, wrinkles, and even deadly forms of cancer, so a shimmering, bronzing make-up is the smartest strategy for darkening your complexion this summer. Apply this product like you would a blush, by sucking your cheeks in and dusting the make-up in the sunken parts and upwards, towards your ears. For a more sultry look, apply your usual blush and bronzer just above it, on top of your cheek bones. Your fingers will easily blend the two products together.
Burt’s Bees Eucalyptus Lip Balm, $2.99
Protect and repair your lips with a super-soothing version of the Burt’s Bees you already trust. The eucalyptus formula is also a refreshing alternative to your other, typical lip balms and creates a simple sheen appropriate for any occasion this season.
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