The 20 Best Summer Drugstore Beauty Products
To celebrate the fact that warm weather is finally here, you need to do a few things: 1) Store away anything that covers up too much skin, 2) Go to the beach, 3) Put together a list of beauty products you want to incorporate in your summer routine. However, you don't need warm weather as an excuse to treat yourself to new beauty products. Though summer does feel like the ideal time to give your makeup drawer, skin care routine, and shower shelf a full-on refresh — especially when the products in question all happen to be steals. Right? Right. That's where drugstore beauty products come into the picture.
From sunscreens, blue mascara, lipgloss, face mists, and more, there are plenty of products you can find at your local drugstore (or online — thanks internet! ) that work just as good (if not better!) than your more luxe beauty products. Or if you're just looking to try some makeup looks out or see how your skin will react to a certain ingredient, it's better for your wallet if you start with less expensive products to see if you really want to invest in the more pricier ones.
Regardless, I asked our Teen Vogue team to share which are their favorite drugstore beauty products and received 20 messages in a heartbeat. Goes to show people feel strongly about their beauty products especially ones that work and don't break the bank. Now, scroll through to see which drugstore beauty products we're crushing on this (and every) season:
I don't know about you but red nail polish is one of my go-to's come summer. However, I don't have red mani money, so instead, I love DIYing my own gel manicure at home with this Essie Gel Couture set.
I used these ampoules back when I went to Coachella in April and I've been using them nonstop since. My hair always looks brighter and better every time I include these gold babies in my hair routine. And we know summer's all about those healthy looking beach waves!
Misting your face just might be one of the best things to do during summer. Because you instantly get hydrated, get glowing, and get in a good mood. We don't know why, but it helps. And this mist does all those three things. Trust us, our editorial assistant swears by Tatcha's Dewy Skin Mist and says this is a great, affordable option that is just as good.
Our Research Manager has been using this cleanser since she was 15! If that doesn't speak to how well this product works, then I don't know what will. Just in case you need more info though, this top-rated cream cleanser works two ways to help improve the look and feel of your skin. First, its oil-free formula cleanses deeply into your skin to clear pores and then, it removes dead surface skin cells.
When we say our Culture & Entertainment Director loves this cleansing water, we mean she loves it. Not only is it gentle on sensitive skin but it manages to take off all the infamous NYC grim. All in all, this cleansing protects but it also attacks (in the best of ways).
A good eyeshadow moment is never underappreciated no matter what time of the year. This summer though consider going out of your comfort zone and experiment with some color. Plus, who knows maybe your new eyeshadow combination will look great with that blue mascara.
Looking for a moisturizer to put before your moisturizer? Yes, there's a drugstore option for that, too. This Hydrating Booster from Simple has minerals and plant extracts making it perfect even for sensitive skin. Plus, it will reverse signs of dehydration ASAP.
