Here’s a list of all the budget-friendly beauty products I’m purchasing to achieve a glowing, tanned complexion before summer.

Here’s a list of all the budget-friendly beauty products I’m purchasing to achieve a glowing, tanned complexion before summer.

      My skin is always at its best during the summer, so this year I'm aiming to enhance that process. How am I doing it? By implementing a straightforward yet effective skincare routine I can stick to until summer's end. Let's be honest: When I’m enjoying my vacation to the fullest, I don’t want to follow a complicated multi-step regimen. Instead, I’ll rely on this reliable set: a cleanser (even better if it acts as an exfoliant), a hydrating serum and moisturizer, and a good sunscreen. Oh, and self-tanner too—no sun damage for me! Continue reading to discover some of my favorite affordable products from CVS, all priced under $28.

      **Cleansers and Exfoliants**

      From super gentle cream cleansers to microcrystal exfoliants, these products effectively remove makeup, sunscreen, salt, and sand.

      - CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser

      - Urban Skin Rx 3-In-1 Even Tone Cleansing Bar

      - Versed The Purist Antioxidant Cleanser

      - Versed Day Maker Microcrystal Exfoliating Cleanser

      **Hydrating Serums and Moisturizers**

      If you experience dry skin like I do in the summer, consider adding a hydrating serum or a silky, lightweight moisturizer to amplify your summer glow.

      - Bubble Beauty Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer

      - Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

      - Bubble Day Dream Tone and Texture Serum

      - e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream

      **Sunscreen**

      This is an essential skincare product for summer. I highly recommend the Vacation Classic Whip SPF 30—the whipped-cream texture is a delight!

      - Black Girl Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30

      - Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40

      - Vacation Classic Whip SPF 30

      - Everyday Humans Resting Beach Face SPF 30 Sunscreen Serum

      **Self-Tanner**

      I prefer my tan to come from a bottle rather than the sun. Whether you prefer lotion, drops, gel, or mousse, you’ll find your next favorite self-tanner below.

      - B.Tan Tanned AF Self Tan Mousse

      - Tanologist Tanologist Daily Glow Hydrating Lotion

      - B.Tan Glow Your Own Way Self Tan Gel

      - Tanologist Tanologist Self Tan Drops

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Here’s a list of all the budget-friendly beauty products I’m purchasing to achieve a glowing, tanned complexion before summer.

Check out the story to discover the budget-friendly skincare products—from cleansers to sunscreen to self-tanner and beyond—that our editor is purchasing in preparation for summer.