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Sorry Not Sorry —30 Makeup, Skin, and Haircare Finds That Will Eventually Fill My Bank Statement

By Swedan Margen

Sorry Not Sorry —30 Makeup, Skin, and Haircare Finds That Will Eventually Fill My Bank Statement
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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.

Color Wow Extra Strength Dream Coat Ultra-Moisturizing Anti-Frizz Treatment 1.7 Oz

Color Wow

Color Wow Extra Strength Dream Coat Ultra-Moisturizing Anti-Frizz Treatment

My fellow editor Anneliese Henderson swears by this product. I trust her and all the rave reviews online.

SHEGLAM, Crystal Jelly Glaze Stick

SHEGLAM

Crystal Jelly Glaze Stick

I love dabbing this glaze stick directly onto the inner corners of my eyes for that luminous look.

COSRX, The Retinol 0.5 Oil

COSRX

The Retinol 0.5 Oil

Propaganda I'm falling for: retinol. This one targets loss of elasticity and dryness.

Image Skincare, Vital C Hydrating Overnight Masque

Image Skincare

Vital C Hydrating Overnight Masque

Self-care in the summer just hits different. I'm adding this overnight mask to the lineup.

E.l.f. Halo Glow Powder Filter, Light Neutral, 0.35oz

e.l.f. Cosmetics

Halo Glow Powder Filter

Catch me touching up my makeup on the subway, in the back seat of the car, and at the dinner table all summer long.

Lip Sculpt Longwear Liner

REFY

Lip Sculpt Longwear Liner

It's internet famous for a reason. This long-wear, transfer-proof lip liner will take every lip combo to the next level.

TULA, 24-7 Moisture SPF

I'm a sucker for a two-in-one product. This moisturizer has SPF 30 and leaves your skin hydrated all day long.

Splash Salve In-Shower Body Moisture Treatment

Hanni

Splash Salve In-Shower Body Moisture Treatment

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.

The Oversized Accessory Bag in Color Block

Katie Kime

The Oversized Accessory Bag in Color Block

To hold all the beauty buys en route to you right now, of course.

The Hand Cream - Barrier Treatment With 5 Ceramides, 5 Peptides + Niacinamide

Nécessaire

The Hand Cream

Don't be fooled! My hands still get dry during the warmer months. I love leaving this in my desk drawer at work.

Opi Gelcolor Intelli-Gel - Love Is in the Bare 0.5 Oz - #gct69

OPI

GelColor Love Is in the Bare

I'm not getting engaged, but if I were, I'd want this to be the color of my manicure.

TULA, Protect + Glow

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.

Garnier, Color Retouch in Brown

Garnier

Color Retouch in Brown

All it takes is $5 and 10 minutes for your roots to disappear.

SHEGLAM, Complexion Boost Concealer

SHEGLAM

Complexion Boost Concealer

Meet the creamy, lightweight, and brightening concealer I added to my rotation.

Olaplex, No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo

Olaplex

No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo

My hair is slightly damaged from heat during the winter months. This duo is visibly strengthening my strands one wash at a time.

Face Trace Cream Contour Stick

Westman Atelier

Face Trace Cream Contour Stick

Sculpted glow in progress.

SHEGLAM, Color Bloom Liquid Blush

SHEGLAM

Color Bloom Liquid Blush

The pigment, the applicator, the glow. Our beauty team couldn't believe this was only $7.

Dippity-Do, Girls With Curls, Gelée, 11.5 Fl.oz

Dippity-do

Girls With Curls Gelée

I've already gone through two tubs of this. Enough said.

Dossier Ambery Vanilla Eau De Parfum, Inspired by Ysl's Black Opium, Perfume for Women, 1.7 Oz

Dossier

Ambery Vanilla Eau de Parfum

It's inspired by YSL's Black Opium and under $30? Sold.

Eve Lom, Cleanser

Ditch the makeup wipes for this cleanser and thank me later.

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Flash Cosmetics

Flash Happy High-Definition Mascara

Length, volume, and curl are all I ask for in a mascara, and this delivers.

SHEGLAM, PoutPerfect Moisturizing Solid Lip Gloss

SHEGLAM

PoutPerfect Moisturizing Solid Lip Gloss

I pair this with my signature dark-brown liner and have the perfect nude lip.

Camille Rose Curl Maker Define & Style Hair Styling Gel With Marshmallow Extract & Agave Leaf Extract, 12oz

My girls love this stuff. I apply it generously before topping my wash and go off with the curl gel above.

Bareminerals Original Mineral Veil Set + Protect Translucent Powder Mineral Spf 25

bareMinerals

Original Mineral Veil Set + Protect Translucent Powder Mineral SPF 25

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.

T3 Aireluxe Professional Hair Dryer and Brush Set

T3

Aireluxe Professional Hair Dryer and Brush Set

At-home blowouts, here I come.

Opi Nail Lacquer, Big Apple Red, Nail Polish, 0.5 Fl Oz

OPI

Nail Lacquer Big Apple Red

Red-nail theory aside, you can't go wrong with a classic red manicure.

Bubble Skincare Slam Dunk Hydrating Face Moisturizer, for Normal to Dry Skin, 1.7 Fl Oz/ 50ml

Bubble Skincare

Slam Dunk Hydrating Face Moisturizer

Bubble is more than cute packaging. I love a moisturizer made for sensitive skin and packed with natural ingredients.

Salt & Stone, Deodorant

To be honest, I could not survive NYC's heat waves without this deodorant.

Medicube, PDRN Pink Collagen Cream

Medicube

PDRN Pink Collagen Cream

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.

Perricone Md No Makeup Mascara

Perricone MD

No Makeup Mascara

BRB, giving my lashes the TLC they deserve.

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