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Beauty Gurus Rank the 10 Best Drugstore Beauty Products for Summer

All the shine-free, humidity-proof and frizz-taming budget beauty products these pros turn to during the summer months
Tan legs aren't only created at the beach. This in-shower moisturizer is a quick way to keep your skin hydrated and glowy without adding grease, which comes in handy on hot and humid days. "I love applying this moisturizer directly after I turn off the shower—it allows the water to stay on my skin and hydrate longer," says Heather Packer, senior stylist and national hairstyling educator. "I always wipe off the excess with a towel to avoid streaking."

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If there's one time of year where you'll need to be on frizz control 24/7, it's the now. When in need of smoothing and a seriously strong hold, Anita Sun, hairstylist at Eliut Salon in New York City, turns to this drugstore hairspray. "First off, it smells amazing but it also has anti-humidity properties that make it perfect for the hot weather," she says. "You can use it sparingly in blowouts to set the style and doesn't flake up when you shake out a style, and it holds all day."

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We can thank sunburns and summer pests for the itchiness associated with summer. A good plan of defense is to use a naturally derived bath treatment that's dermatologist-recommended, like this one from Aveeno. Angelina Lucheux, award-winning esthetician and owner of Tailormade for You Skin & Body Care in Long Island City, New York, uses the stuff religiously. "It's a miracle product for any type of skin irritation and also works wonders on eczema," she says. "If you've had too much sun, soaking into a soothing, cool bath will help your skin relax and provide instant relief."

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"If you're heading out on a really hot and muggy day, this will help save your style," says NYC master hair colorist Stephanie Brown. "Not only will this dry shampoo help absorb any moisture or sweat building up in your hair due to warm weather, but it's also great for bangs—it helps keep them from sticking to your forehead." She recommends spraying a little on your forehead to prevent any sweat from your forehead transferring to your bangs. "It's also great for grip, so when you want to braid your hair to keep your hair out of your face, it'll help keep the braid intact and tighter."

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Though on the pricier side for a drugstore-bought hair mask, this one is worth every penny, especially since it will last you the better part of summer. Brown leaves this mask in her hair while she's out in the sun for two reasons: to protect it from the sun's rays and to utilize the sun's heat to help open the cuticle, allowing the mask to penetrate throughout. The natural heat provides the same benefits as a heat lamp at your salon. "This mask will also protect you from salt water or harsh pool chemicals, so your hair won't dry out as much without that extra layer of protection," she says. "Moisture is so important for your hair in the summertime, so even if you don't want to use it through the day like I do, you can use masks as intended and leave on and then rinse it out."

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BY JENN SINRICH | JUN 21, 2018 | SHARES
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