I'll just come right out and say it: My self-control is lacking in the beauty department. I want to test, swatch, and order just about every new arrival on the market right now. I'm not sure if I should blame the new season, the targeted ads, or my fellow editors with good taste for all the products in my cart right now, but the deed is done. Luckily for our wallets, I'm a bit of a high-low beauty connoisseur. The goal is to chase effective hair, makeup, and skin products rather than a popular name or a hefty price tag. And I did just that with the 30 products below. We have SPF, deodorant, lip liner, lash treatments, and more. If you want to add some new items to your summer lineup, keep scrolling.
My fellow editor Anneliese Henderson swears by this product. I trust her and all the rave reviews online.
I love dabbing this glaze stick directly onto the inner corners of my eyes for that luminous look.
Propaganda I'm falling for: retinol. This one targets loss of elasticity and dryness.
Self-care in the summer just hits different. I'm adding this overnight mask to the lineup.
Catch me touching up my makeup on the subway, in the back seat of the car, and at the dinner table all summer long.
It's internet famous for a reason. This long-wear, transfer-proof lip liner will take every lip combo to the next level.
I'm a sucker for a two-in-one product. This moisturizer has SPF 30 and leaves your skin hydrated all day long.
My coworker Kaitlin is a huge Hanni fan and highly recommends these products. In the spirit of a self-care summer, I'll be taking her advice and indulging in this in-shower treatment.
To hold all the beauty buys en route to you right now, of course.
Don't be fooled! My hands still get dry during the warmer months. I love leaving this in my desk drawer at work.
I'm not getting engaged, but if I were, I'd want this to be the color of my manicure.
Sunscreen is important year-round, but especially in the summer. This one protects your skin from not only the sun but also from pollution and blue light.
All it takes is $5 and 10 minutes for your roots to disappear.
Meet the creamy, lightweight, and brightening concealer I added to my rotation.
My hair is slightly damaged from heat during the winter months. This duo is visibly strengthening my strands one wash at a time.
Sculpted glow in progress.
The pigment, the applicator, the glow. Our beauty team couldn't believe this was only $7.
I've already gone through two tubs of this. Enough said.
It's inspired by YSL's Black Opium and under $30? Sold.
Ditch the makeup wipes for this cleanser and thank me later.
Length, volume, and curl are all I ask for in a mascara, and this delivers.
I pair this with my signature dark-brown liner and have the perfect nude lip.
My girls love this stuff. I apply it generously before topping my wash and go off with the curl gel above.
Finally, an effective way to reapply SPF over my makeup. This will be at the bottom of my purse in three to five business days.
At-home blowouts, here I come.
Red-nail theory aside, you can't go wrong with a classic red manicure.
Bubble is more than cute packaging. I love a moisturizer made for sensitive skin and packed with natural ingredients.
To be honest, I could not survive NYC's heat waves without this deodorant.
This is the kind of moisturizer that you save for special nights because it feels luxurious. I love applying this with the iconic Booster Pro.
BRB, giving my lashes the TLC they deserve.
