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For us, Summer is all about weekends at the beach, getting together with friends, relaxing at the park, and simply scaling back a tight everyday schedule. Summer also brings in the heat, and you need products that will help you survive it. We've put together a list of beauty essentials, sure to keep you cool and looking your best.

Essence of Beauty Body Mist in Blue Ocean

With its blend of light scents-- that remind us of cool ocean waves and fresh air-- this body mist will keep you feeling like you're at the shore, even if you are still sitting at your desk. $5.99, cvs.com

Revlon Extra Life No Chip Top Coat

Whether we're playing in the sand, swimming in the pool or washing dishes, we use this essential, high-gloss top coat to keep our brightly-colored manicures in tip top shape for up to two weeks. $5.49, drugstore.com

St. Ives Cellulite Shield Gel Creme

Gym visits are necessary for our overall health, but spending time outdoors is so much more fun in the Summer. To help us look our best, we recruited this powerful and hydrating creme to fight cellulite and leave our skin feeling smooth and looking more even-toned. This formula absorbs fast and includes ingredients like caffeine and citrus extracts work to energize, rejuvenate and stimulate circulation in the skin. $7.99, drugstore.com

Nivea Lip Care A Kiss Of Protection, SPF 30

This long-lasting lip balm protects lips from damaging UV rays, prevents your pout from drying out and leaves them feeling silky smooth thanks to ingredients like Jojoba oil and Shea butter. $2.49, drugstore.com 

Colgate Wisp

We love this pocket-sized disposable toothbrush. It fits in our purse, beach bag or glove compartment, and is perfect for keeping our breath fresh and teeth clean on-the-go, no matter where we go. Sugar-free. $2.59, cvs.com

L'Oreal EverPure UV Protect Spray

We admit, we've been stretching time between our haircolor appointments these days, but we couldn't do it without a little help. A few sprays of this on our tresses before we finish our style not only adds moisture to our already dehydrated hair, but protects it from UV rays, thus helping our color look vibrant and healthy longer. $8.99, drugstore.com

Hair that is full of volume is on every woman's beauty wish list these days (think more Victoria's Secret model, less 80s 'Dynasty' character). Tresemme 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse will make it easier to achieve the full body you crave thanks to its Volume Control Complex. This formula builds body, leaving hair looking soft and feeling light. Applied to damp hair, it works with heat styling tools to maintain optimal body and bounce. $4.99, walgreens.com

Gillette Venus Embrace is the best razor for women we have used in some time. Sure, we have others we like, but this one is the absolute best. Its five blades deliver the closest, smoothest shave without leaving our legs with nicks, cuts or razor burn, and comes with a convenient in-shower holder for extra refills- our inner neat freak can appreciate that fabulous detail. $12.99, drugstore.com

John Frieda Frizz-Ease Creme Serum Overnight Repair Formula improves our tresses while we sleep, ensuring that our dry, damaged, or frizzy hair will transform into visibly smoother hair by the next morning. We love that it leaves our locks shiny and soft, but what's even better is that it never leaves residue on our pillows (because who needs more laundry to do?) $8.99, drugstore.com

L'Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Mist is one of the best, not to mention inexpensive, self tanners on the market right now. We are definitely against the orange, Oompa Loompa look, so this is one you should reach for this spring-- the formulation is meant to work with your skin's amino acids to create the perfect complimentary skin color. And the fact that it's in an aeresol can and has a no rub formula also makes this makes this very user-friendly. $9.99, drugstore.com

(Check out more of our favorite sunless tanners)

We really love Dove Cream Oil Body Wash because it never leaves our skin feeling tight after using it. While some so-called "moisturizing" body washes leave us darting out of the shower to the nearest bottle of lotion, this one does not. It leaves skin feeling silky soft and smelling great. Another plus? A little goes a long way-- you don't even have to squeeze the bottle very hard to get the product out-- and it lathers up beautifully. Available in 5 fabulous scents. 8.49, drugstore.com

We love hair products that provide the best shine, bounce and softness, as well as control for the styles we want. Of course, recessionistas know that spending a fortune isn't always an option, but who wants to compromise on quality? Thankfully, many drugstore brands have fabulous products, and more pricey finds can easily be purchased in smaller sizes. The following is a list of our favorite hair products that are less than ten dollars each, and always leave us with good hair days.

Ojon Shine & Protect Conditioner is a nourishing conditioner that not only moisturizes and detangles hair, but leaves it with a high-gloss finish. Formulated with all-natural, plant-based, active ingredients, a UV-inhibiting complex, and natural conditioning extracts like sweet almond oil, this lightweight conditioner is great for many hair types. 2 oz., $9, sephora.com

Frederic Fekkai Hair Mask with Shea Butter is like an indulgent treat for the hair. Never greasy or heavy, this mask hydrates and repairs the hair with moisturizing shea butter and macadamia nut oils leaving hair silky and shiny. 1.6oz, $8.50, beauty.com

L'Oreal Color Vive line of shampoo and conditioners are great for color-treated hair. We love that there are different formulations based on hair type so our gorgeous manes get the care they need, our color lasts longer and we save money. $4.99 drugstore.com

Avon Advance Techniques Mirror Shine Spray combats the flyaways and leaves hair feeling and looking soft. A light misting over the hair is all you need to have healthy-looking hair all day. It's no wonder women continue to buy this over and over again. Tip: Spry on hands first, the run through hair to ensure you don't go over board with the spray and end up looking greasy. $4.99 avon.com

Oscar Blandi Proteine di Jasmine Protein Mist for Restyling Hair To Go is the perfect size for travel, not to mention has a small price tag. We sometimes need to restyle our hair, and loved how it looked the previous day, but don't have the time to "start from scratch". Mr Blandi has made restyling easy with this spray, giving us another day of fabulous hair without having to wash it. 2 oz, $8, sephora.com

Jonathan Product Finish Control High Shine Aerosol Hairspray works to control your style while leaving it full of shine. We are never disappointed by this hairspray, but when the budget is low, we have to settle for the mini size. 2.25 oz, beauty.com

Tresemme Tres Create Styling Putty works great if you have fine hair that needs control without being weighed down, or if you have a shorter style you want to give more texture to. The non-greasy formula gives a light hold and never gets stiff. $4.75, drugstore.com

L'Oreal Infallible Lipstick is one we love because it looks and applies just like a lipstick. The no-fail formula stays on lips all day and the moisturizing topcoat keeps lips looking and feeling smooth. Pick up a few of these, tie them up in a bow, put them into a gift bag with her favorite beverage and your gift is sure to be a hit. $11.99, drugstore.com  

Pantene Pro-V Nourishing Moisture Replenishing Mask will give her incentive to nourish those locks she's been torturing with all of the heat styling she does. Wrap this up with a cute hair accessory and a gift certificate to pay for her next cut or blowout-- trust us...she'll love it! $3.59, drugstore.com 

philosophy Jump Starter Kit includes everything she'll need to get her skin back on track. We love Purity Made Simple for it's once-step cleansing abilities (it even removes mascara!), and its amazing smell. Hope in a Jar  and Hope In a Tube keeps our skin looking dewy and youthful without ever feeling too greasy. The Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash will slough of the dry dead cells that make skin look dull. You'll find this at your local philosphy beauty counter and online, $55, at beauty.com

Garnier Fructis Style Brilliantine Shine Glistening Drops really helps to give our hair the shine and managability that we crave from hair products. It tames frizz and flyaways and works on wet or damp hair. She will love, Love, LOVE the way her hair looks after she uses it, as well as the uplifting citrus scent that is amazing, and you'll love the very small price tag! Pair this up with some sparkly bangles or chandelier earrings so she will shine her way into 2009. $4.29, drugstore.com

Burt's Bees Tips n' Toes Hand & Feet Kit is perfect if she loves to pamper herself, but has trouble finding long periods of time to do it in. We enjoy many of Burt's products, and find this kit to have so many great treats in it that we make time to use these. When we can't, they are small enough to fit into a purse, so a mid-day cuticle treatment is never too far away. $12.99, burtsbees.com

Benefit Bathina Body So Fine Balm is a favorite little luxury to have right out of the shower. We love this moisture-rich balm that leaves our skin luminescent and soft. Applying it with the body puff makes it an extra special product to have. The silky finish is flirty and totally irresistible, leaving skin smelling and looking absolutely incredible! Find it at your local Benefit counter or boutique. $30, macys.com

For a look like hers, we decided to put together a list of products to help you create a similar using the line that Scarlett is a spokesmodel for: L'Oreal. Not only does the brand produce fabulous products, but they are all priced to be wallet-friendly!

Color Juice Stick in a mauve-pink tone like Mango Tango will give your lips beautiful sheer lipcolor that feels like a lipstick but has the shine of a gloss. $9.50, drugstore.com

Bare Naturale Blush in a color like Bare Honey will add a perfect warm "flushed" tone to your cheeks that isn't too overdone for the soft look you might want to achieve. $15.25, drugstore.com

Telescopic Precision Liquid Eyeliner in Carbon Black is the perfect way to create that timeless cat-eye look. $9.99, drugstore.com

 

Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara in Black finishes the look by creating dramatic, look-at-me lashes. This new mascara has become one of our favorites. $10.95 drugstore.com

We all love a good lip conditioner, so one that also gives our lips a hint of color is a major plus. There's no need for a mirror with these either, and with our on-the-go lifestyles, we couldn't ask for anything more. Well... maybe that L'Oreal would add an SPF to it-- then it would be perfect!  $9, drugstore.com

With Summer now a memory, there is no reason to have to sacrifice your beautiful sun-kissed glow!  We're not saying you have to spend hundreds of dollars baking in a tanning bed, or having someone else spray-tan you to keep it; we're suggesting that you consider using fabulous, low-cost products that will give you the look of being "kissed" by the sun, but in a more realistic, subtle way that is perfect for the upcoming Fall and Winter seasons.

Vaseline Healthy Body Glow Daily Replenishing Moisturizer & Touch of Self Tanner works to give a buildable, healthy glow to your skin, while moisturizers keep it feeling soft. Unlike other self-tanning lotions, this one absorbs quickly and doesn't contain mineral oil. $6.99, drugstore.com

St. Tropez Auto-Bronzante Lotion is a more luxurious way to get glowing at home. This self tanning lotion intensifies after 3 hours and leaves a natural, streak-free finish that won't leave you looking like an Oompa Loompa. $37, drugstore.com 

By Terry VIP Bronze Expert Sun Glow Perfecting Brush contains all-natural pigment that will give your face beautiful color without any self-tanning ingredients. You control where and how much color is used, and the purse-friendly packaging allows for touch-ups throughout the day! $48, sephora.com

Mystic Tan Sunless Face and Body Tanning Spray brings the salon-quality tan you expect from the famous company in the privacy of your home! The alcohol-free formula applies evenly over your face or body, and ensures your skin stays hydrated so it will look its best. $38, sephora.com

L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Lotion is unlike any sunless tanner you may have ever used. This easy-to-apply (and transparent!) formula is long-lasting, and gives a great result whether you choose the Medium or Deep version. $9.49, drugstore.com

Physicians Formula Organic Wear Liquid Bronzer is available in three formulas, fair, light and medium, and is great for a gorgeous glow that is Certified Organic. Soy helps even out skin tone while all natural ingredients keep your skin nourished.  $6.57, drugstore.com

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This season, lips can go bold and beautiful, or nearly nude. Depending on the eye look you want to create, smoky or subtle, consider these products when it's time to perfect your pout.

Nude lips, or lips that look as close to your natural color as possible, are always flattering when it comes to lipstick or gloss. Pair these shades with your dramtic eye or natural face.

L'Oreal Bare Natural in Soft Mauve is not too pink or too brown. This sheer and flattering color gives lips moisture and looks great on most skin tones. $9.95

Tarte Double-Ended Lipgloss in Fred and Ginger is a shimmery nude and shimmery champagne color that can be worn separately or together for a glossy, pretty lip. $19

Maybelline Mineral Power Lipcolor in Pink Pearl contains mineral-based pigments that give full impact color! This color works great on fair and darker skintones, making it a fabulous pick. $5.99

LORAC Sheer Lipstick in Nude gives lips the perfect hint of pink-beige that will compliment every smoky eye wonderfully. The bonus? This lipcolor will nurture your lips with moisture--perfect for dry, cold weather. $18.50  

Now it's time to give your lips a BOLD edge! Dark lips (even black!) are so in this season. No matter what color you choose, brick red to deep burgundy, make sure your eye makeup is minimal. Skip eyeliner and only use mascara on both upper and lower lashes to make your eyes pop. Be sure to always line your lips as well! Red lipcolors tend to bleed outside tha natural lip line, so choose a liner that is as close you the lipstick shade as possible or choose a neutral tone. Tip: If you're unsure of wearing dark, rich tones on your lips, look for the word "sheer" when choosing a formula.

CoverGirl Outlast Smoothwear Lip Liner in Nude goes on smoothly and works fabulously to use before you apply your color because it won't add any extra color. $7

DuWop Reverse Lip Liner can be applied outside the lip line to really ensure you "fence in " your lipcolor. When applied to lips, it fills in lines and helps hold color on longer. $19   

Clinique Long Last Soft Shine Lipstick in Red Red Red is formulated to keep that "just applied" look for hours. Great for fair skintones because it won't wash you out like some reds. Won't feather creep, stain or dry out. $14

Avon Ultra Color Rich Lipstick in Vintage Vamp is the perfect deep plum. Wear this lip color with a sheer pink cheek color for an ultra glam look! $3.25

Tropez Moisturizing Lipstick in Buttered Rum is the perfect dark cranberry color for any occasion. This formula glides on soft and is long-lasting. Give your lips a hint of color or layer it on for a truly bold lip. $0.99

Most of us wear a smoky eye for evenings beacuse it's simple, and looks amazing. While black will continue to be the traditional color for this look, this season the smoky eye gets an update using grey tones and metallics that can also be worn during the day.

Try these products to achieve your new smoky eye:

Nars Eyeshadow Duo in Paris is a fabulous combination of two coordinating greys (silver shimmer and matte grey) that can be worn together or alone, wet or dry. Try applying the matte grey shade on the entire lid, and apply the silver shimmer to the eye's inner rim and along the bottom lasheline for a long-wearing, eye-popping look.  $32

Rimmel Colour Rush Quad Eyeshadow in Smokey Noir includes four grey tones that are long-lasting and versitile. Try using the darker shades as a liner when wearing the lighter tones for a subtle yet defined daytime eye. $5.99

Use Urban Decay Metallic Eyeshadow in Smog (a deep coppery bronze) to help you create the smoldering bronzed eye that was seen on many of the models during the fall runway shows. $16

CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eye Shadow Trio in Golden Sunset gives three color options to work with that will help you create a number of different looks. For night, try wearing the shimmery colors paired with a sheer berry stained lip. $4.99

CARGO SmokyEye Eyeliner Duo in Brazil will help you acheive the perfect earth-tone spin on the black smoky eye. These liners combine matching cream and powder eyeliners in a beautiful burnished bronze. Wear the cream formula alone or use the powder formula to set the cream. $28

Wet N Wild Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in Charcoal makes defining your eyes smooth and simple. The creamy formula glides on and blends easily. Use this alone with a sheer shadow or as an added product when defining your eyes. $1.49 

Estee Lauder Perfectionist High Definition Volume Mascara will give you fabulously definied, lengthened and darkened lashes that will perfectly frame your newly smoked out eye. The tapered wand allows for easy application to bottom lashes, and the flake-free formula lasts for hours without smudging. $19.50

CoverGirl LashBlast is fast becoming the go-to mascara for the fullest, most lush lashes. The clump-free formula bulids lashes to enormous proportions and beautifully adds drama to the smoky eye. $8.50

This season, creating different variations of the classic smoky eye will keep your look fresh and modern, so don't be afraid to experiment! 

For Fall, flawless, radiant skin is a must-have! Create the perfect canvas using products that cover imperfections, give you a natural finish and more radiant glow: 

Clinique Perfectly Real Makeup gives a flawless finish with its patent pending micro-mirrored technology that optically resurfaces skin. Oil-free. Non-acnegenic. $22.50

Smashbox Artificial Light Luminizing Lotion can be mixed with your foundation or moisturizer to give your skin that beautiful glow. Contains ginko biloba and japanese green tea for added skin benefits. $30

Revlon Beyond Natural Duo Concealer & Highlighter works to cover imperfections- like blemishes and dark spots- as well as subtly add radiance where you want it. $9.99

 

 

 

 

 

 

LORAC Perfectly Lit Luminizing Oil-Free Powder creates a glow on skin that instantly brightens and evens out the skin tone. Optimizing the effect of light helps diminish the appearance of imperfections for a youthful, luminous, glowing complexion. $32

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Studio Gear Luminizer Stick adds a skintone shimmer to cheeks, eyes, and lips -- anywhere you want to accent. This compact tube can be worn over foundation or alone for a sheer radiance over your bare skin. $18.50  

 

 

 

The new fall season will be an exciting time to try out this trend in beauty. Choose these products, or find those similar to them, to create for yourself more flawless and radiant looking skin!