Summer is officially here, and with it comes the desire to load up on beauty essentials for warm-weather destinations. While the longest day of the year may offer some additional time for shopping, you don't want to blow your budget on overpriced items.
Thankfully, you won't need a celebrity-sized bank account to feel glamorous this summer. Save on the following must-haves and put the extra money toward snowcones and seafood.
1. Self Tanners
No summer physique is complete without that sun-kissed glow. However, it takes some trial and error to find the right lotion for your skin tone and lifestyle. Ultimately, there are a couple options universally liked by beauty experts. You can save $3.50 off the popular Clarins Self-Tanning Instant Gel at Ulta, or opt for Jergens Natural Glow lotion at less than $10 a bottle at most drugstores.
2. Sunscreen
Everyone knows not to leave the house without protection from the sun's harmful rays. However, not all sunscreen is created equal and you needn't splurge on name-brand lotion for the best protection. According to a recent segment on "FOX & Friends," you can opt for generic or store-brand sunscreen as long as it has avobenzone in the ingredient list. This essential component protects against both UVB and UVA rays.
