Beauty Must Haves for the Summer

There are so many product options out there, it’s not easy knowing exactly which beauty products you should spend your hard-earned cash on. here, a short list of your 10 absolute must-haves

Lipgloss                                                                      Lipgloss the ultimate instant no brainer. Be it, gel or a cream nothing livens up the face faster than fabulous glossy lips. It can have a little color if you want preferrably  something light pink or nude but clear will work as well. MAC See Thru,  $17, maccosmetics.com

Concealer                                                                     If you find yourself plagued by dark circles, blemishes, pimples, and redness on a regular basis, it’s high time to become a pro at masking your minor imperfections. Make concealer your beauty BFF—nothing stands a chance against some good cosmetic camouflaging. E.L.F. Studio Complete Coverage Concealer, $3, elf.com

Eye Cream                                                                  While now you may not look like you need this now that prevention is better when done early....hence pre-vention. This is a the telltale sign of aging  which is why botox blew up. While wrinkles are inevitable, you can stave them off for a while by sticking to a good preventive care regiment. Start using eye cream now to smooth over fine lines, reduce puffiness and the appearance of under-eye baggage, and brighten dull, sallow, shadowy skin. Olay Age-Defying Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream,starting at $11, local Wal-Mart.

Red & Pink Lipstick                                                  Much like your signature purse or shoe, every girl needs a go-to tube of red and pink lipstick at her disposal for three reasons: 1) It’s boardroom- and bar-appropriate, 2) wearing it makes you ooze confidence, and 3) a racy red or a cute pink pout ups the ante for any outfit. Whether it’s crimson, cherry, cardinal, cinnamon, or candy apple or pale, fuschia, light, or pinky pink choose a shade that flatters your specific complexion and enjoy the high-fives on your bold beauty move.  KISS Real Red or Pink Coral, starting at $5.99, kisscosmetics.com.

BB Cream                                                                   We like to think of blemish (or beauty) balm as a multitasking miracle in a tube. This cosmeceutical is suddenly all the rage because it’s a sheer foundation, moisturizer, primer, and toner all in one.The best part? It not only offers buildable coverage to hide even the worst of blemishes but actually treats them. That’s what we call double-duty beauty! Dr. Jart + Black Label Detox BB Beauty Balm, $36, sephora.com

Mascara                                    Long, luscious lashes are equivalent to the cherry on top of your favorite dessert. And it’s OK if yours aren’t naturally showstopping—you can easily add a little oomph to your everyday look. Take your lashes from short and sparse to full and fluffy in 30 seconds flat by swiping a few coats of mascara through them. Can’t decide between the volumizing and lengthening formulations? For a fiercely gorgeous false-lash finish, use both—one coat of each! L’Oréal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara, starting at $7.40, CVS OR Walgreens.

Dry Shampoo                           When time is of the essence, a thorough cleansing-and-conditioning session may not be in the schedule. Buy yourself a little extra time between shampoos with a dry variation. The powder formula absorbs excess oil, dirt, product buildup, and odor, quickly cleansing your locks without even getting your hair wet. Klorane Oat Milk Dry Shampoo, $7.50, smallflower.com

Deep Conditioner                  Regardless of style, texture, and current chemical state, everyone’s hair could benefit from a little extra TLC. Take the time to treat your tresses once or twice a month to an intensive, restorative deep-conditioning session that’ll nourish, fortify, and moisturize your mane. Trust us—your newly strengthened strands will thank you for it! Nexxus Humectress Hydrating Treatment Deep Conditioner, $15, drugstore.com

Face Wipes You’re too tired, you’ve had one too many…blah, blah, blah! Sleeping in your makeup is absolutely terrible for your skin’s health and appearance, so before you drift off into la-la land, the least you can do is quickly remove it with a moist baby wipe if it's soft enough for a baby's buttom the you. face is save. Here’s a great quick tip: Store a pack in your nightstand and car there’s really no excuse then! Huggies Sensitive Unscented Baby Wipes , $4, Wal-Mart

Sunscreen Malignant melanoma is the type of skin cancer is entirely preventable, so no matter what your age, ethnicity, complexion, or skin type, you should be protecting your most precious asset from incredibly harmful UVA/UVB rays on a daily basis. Not to mention that the National Cancer Institute estimates a projected 76,000-plus Americans will be diagnosed....soooo whether the sun is shining or not with Elizabeth Arden Eight-Hour Sun Defense Stick SPF, $20, beauty.com