The 12 Best Beauty Products on Sale This Week That Are Helping Me Get Through the Summer
Here's everything I'm stocking up on to face the heat.
With Memorial Day coming up on May 25, you might be thinking that all the good beauty sales are on hold in anticipation, but you would be very, very wrong. In fact, you can find discounts on products from Shark hair tools and yummy gourmand fragrances from Snif right this very second. All you have to do is know where to look. In anticipation for this week's pre-Memorial Day sales shopping, I scoured all my favorite retailers to find the best beauty products on sale this week, and now I'm ready to pass along my knowledge to you.
Apologies to your credit card in advance, because it's going to be putting in a lot of work this week. Take comfort in knowing that your hard-earned money will be going to vetted beauty products that are sure to get you ready for the summer ahead. From my favorite sweat-proof anti-chaffing stick to the perfect whipped body cream, this week's must-have on-sale beauty products are the best of the best to get you through the hot summer months. (Seriously, your inner thighs and dry patches will thank me.) Oh, and don't worry, I didn't forget about hair products either. The perfect heatless curl kit awaits—just scroll and enjoy!
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If you're reading this, it might be time to take your hair care game to the next level. As we head into summer—a season for beachy waves, salt water, braids, and blow outs—it's paramount to make sure that your shampoo and conditioner are working to keep your hair healthy and happy, no matter what you put it through. This shampoo and conditioner duo from Nulastin is formulated to keep your hair hydrated, soft, and shiny.
A anti-chaffing stick might not sound like the sexiest product to spend your money on, but I promise that once you try the Fur Chafe Cushion, you'll never go back. This waxy formula creates a soothing barrier to keep friction from irritating your skin. It's easy to use—just swipe and go—and unscented, so it won't interfere with any other fragrances or deodorants you're using. It also lasts all day long—no need to reapply—and goes on clear, so it won't stain your clothes.
I have often dreamed of walking around smelling like a French patisserie, and now that dream can finally be a reality thanks to Snif. The brand is known for its unique, foodie scents that last all day long, and it really outdid itself with Crumb, the croissant-inspired gourmand fragrance. Currently on sale, this Crumb set comes with one full-size bottle and a travel size you can stick in your purse day-to-day.
If you're planning on traveling this summer, and you also want to make sure you have everything you need for a full beat on the road, you need a good makeup case. And this one from Vanity Planet is truly the holy grail. Not only does it have ample room for any beauty or skincare products, it also comes with a sleeve for makeup brushes and an LED mirror.
Give your pores a spa-level cleanse at home with this BeautyBio GLOfacial tool. The tool comes with a BeautyBio saliylic acid and hyaluronic acid solution to keep your face exfoliated while boosting hydration, and two sizes of treatment tips so you can treat the pores in hard to reach areas, like around your nostrils.
A good sunscreen is always worth buying in my book. This one from Thank You Farmer is perfect for dry skin, packed with moisturizing ingredients like to protect agains skin stressors. It's also a chemical sunscreen, so you won't need to worry about white cast.
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Go from wet, unruly hair to dry, smooth, and straight with the Shark Beauty Shark SilkPro, which you can to straighten wet hair—no hairdryer required! The device comes with three attachment heads to walk you through the process of gently detangling your hair, leaving you with a soft, smooth head of hair.
The Dae Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream is a must-have for your summer hair needs. Whether you're air drying in the heat or giving yourself a blow-out, this hair cream works to keep your hair smooth and frizz-free. It also leaves your tresses with a subtle citrus scent, which you can amplify with a few spritzes of the Layer Dream Veil Hair & Body Fragrance Mist. Not only will your hair look great, it'll also smell like orange blossoms and vanilla. Yum.
Summer normally means more time spent in the sun, which in turn can make you more at risk of developing dark spots. Luckily, you can get ahead of any potential skin damage with sunscreen, and a good vitamin C serum. This Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster delivers 15 percent vitamin C to fight against discoloration and even the skin tone. The best part? This formula packs a punch without irritating my sensitive skin.
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If you suffer from an oily scalp, this Act+Acre serum is a must for the summer. The leave-in formula features niacinamide and lactic acid to exfoliate the scalp and help regulate oil production, while camellia sinesis leaf extract works to soothe the scalp, which will hopefully help you extend the time between wash days.
Another summer must? No-heat hair tools. As much as I love a good summer wave, sometimes it's just too hot to use a hair curler. In times like these, I turn to heatless curls to get the job done. This kit has everything you need to create bouncy waves while you sleep, including a silk pillowcase to reduce friction, four heatless rods, scrunchies, and a claw clip.
There is something so luxurious about the Beekman 1802 whipped body cream. Maybe it's the fluffy texture or the divine scents, or the fact that it makes my skin feel moisturized and soft all day long. I particularly love this body cream for the summer months because it's rich, but not heavy, and absorbs quickly into the skin.
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Olivia Truffaut-Wong is an editor and writer with over a decade of experience covering culture, beauty, and lifestyle. She was previously an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covered beauty, culture, and entertainment. Her work has been featured in The Cut, The Daily Beast, and Refinery29, among others. She's a film and TV obsessive who loves a good marathon almost as much as she loves a good glitter eyeshadow.