My Fave Inexpensive Drugstore Beauty Buys

Thayers Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe Vera // Garnier Fructis Style Volumizing Anti-Humidity Hairspray //CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser // CoverGirl LashBlast Waterproof Volume Mascara // Yes to Cucumbers Hypoallergenic Facial Towelettes // Rimmel Natural Bronzer // Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick in 'Candy Pink' // Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips in 'Tie-Dye' (in blue too!) // La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 60 Melt In Sunscreen Lotion

Living in Texas has given me a whole new set of sympathy for the Wicked Witch of the West. I mean, I completely understand how she must have felt when she was meeeeeellllttttingggg, meeeellllttting. Ironically, my skin tends to look about as hydrated as the Sahara. I plump it up with a gentle hydrating cleanser in the AM and PM. Toning at night with some witch hazel keeps the greasies away. For the most part, liquid foundations are a no-go - I sweat them off in T minus 5 seconds. Instead, sunscreen and a bit of bronzer take its place. I opt for a simple eye - just a tiny bit of liner and a waterproof mascara - paired with a bright lip. Humidity-busting hair spray keeps my imitation beachy waves in place (whine sesh about how I miss the beach in a later post), and nails in bright, punchy patterns are the best for summer. I really like those nail polish strips - no dry time, and basically fudge-proof. That gets an A+ in my book.

The best part? All my faves are at your local Walgreens or CVS, and won't make you choose between eye cream or paying your utilities bill for the month.