I test beauty products for a living — and my favorites are already on sale for 4th of July
Let me be clear: I don't expect any beauty product — discounted for July 4 or not — to turn back the clock on my face or hair. That's a (bankrupt) fool's errand. But I do try hundreds of items each year and, over time, I've identified the worth-it hair tools, ultra-hydrating creams, wrinkle-minimizing serums and de-puffing eye masks that soothe my parched summer skin.
Most of the gems below are clinically proven or, at the very least, wildly well-reviewed. Here's to hoping my favorites soon become yours.
If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
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