As much as I love summer, I HATE how the hot and humid weather immediately interferes with my beauty routine. By midday my hair is frizzy, my skin is oily, and my makeup is already melting. With 100-plus degree weather, all I want to do is shower in cold water all day. But since that's not exactly the most practical (or cost-efficient) option out there, these days I'm looking into cooling beauty products.
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Yes girl, they definitely do exist. I'm talking gel formulas, facial sprays, and even wipes that will help keep you feeling and looking cool even when it's hot as hell outside. And don't worry: There are a ton of affordable options out there–in fact I've found quite a few all for $10 and under. Check out a few of my faves that are guaranteed to keep you cool all summer long!
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Sunscreen
Whether you like it or not, there’s no avoiding wearing SPF during the summertime. Switch your usual sticky sunscreen for the Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Body Mist Sunblock SPF 45 ($10). It not only protects your skin from the sun, but it also leaves it incredibly refreshed.
Gel cream
It’s hard to find a moisturizing facial cream that won’t leave your skin oily or cause breakouts during the summer, which is why I love the Garnier Nutritioniste Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream ($9). The fruit water extract helps deeply hydrate skin but leaves it fresh and cool for hours.
Foot wipes
Are your feet starting to feel tired and beat up? Try Earth Therapeutics Clean & Cool Foot Wipes ($7). You’ll feel like you just had a foot massage. And the best part? It leaves sweaty (read: smelly!) feet refreshed!
Eye coolers
Relax those strained and tired eyes with Caswell-Massey Cool Cucumber Eye Pads ($10). These faux cucumber slices work just as well if not better than the real thing.
Face spray
Refresh your face with a a hydrating mist, like Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater ($7). It makes for an instant pick-me-up!
Setting spray
Just because it’s hot out doesn’t mean you can’t doll yourself with makeup. Hold the look with a setting spray, like e.l.f Studio Makeup Mist & Set ($3). It also helps soothe and moisturize skin too.
Lip gloss
Neutrogena MoistureShine Lip Soother Cooling Hydragel Gloss ($8) is made with cucumber and chamomile that works to keep your pout moisturized and cool throughout the day.
Facial wipes
For those moments when you just want to soak your face in cool water, try some refreshing wipes, like willa Lavender Facial Towelettes ($7) instead. They feel and smell SO good!
Blotting sheets
I’m sorry but NO one looks good with a super shiny face. Wipe off excess oil and soothe skin, with Sephora Collection Blotting Papers ($10). The package is small enough to keep in your purse at all times.
BB cream
Lose the liquid foundation and opt for something lighter, like CoverGirl CG Aqua Tinted Moisture Smoother ($7). It won’t clog pores and leaves skin radiant.
