Tried and True: July’s Best Beauty Buys

It’s all about sexy summer skin and hair!

Beauty Buys

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Beauty Buys

Photo By Photos from left: Colbert MD

Optimum Amla Legend Rejuvenating Oil - Summer is in full swing, and in our book it’s all about sexy, glowing skin and healthy hair. Here’s a look at the products we’re loving for July. By Britt Middleton This multi-purpose treatment is made with Amla oil, which is prized in Ayurvedic medicine for its hair strengthening properties, and gives the benefits of a styling serum and nutritive oil in one. You'll love it as a pre-shampoo conditioning treatment —and run a few drops through your strands for added body and shine. (Photo: Optimum Salon Haircare)

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Optimum Amla Legend Rejuvenating Oil

Tanda Zap - A portable, painless tool that zaps zits practically overnight? Sign us up! The Tanda Zap uses LED light, sonic vibrations and gentle heat to kill acne-causing bacteria. Apply it over your blemish for two minutes before bed and you'll be pleased to see the redness and size diminish considerably by the next morning. (Photo: Tanda ZAP)

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Tanda Zap

Pulsaderm Buddy - We’ve scoured the market for an affordable, effective face-cleansing brush, and we’re now convinced the big-box brands have some stiff competition in the Pulsaderm Buddy, priced at $59. Aside from leaving your skin clean and smooth, it easily fit into a carry-on or overnight bag and will take up virtually no space on your vanity. (Photo: Pulsaderm Buddy)

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Pulsaderm Buddy

Glowology Smile Hand Balm - A little too much fun in the sun left our cuticles in rough shape. This shea butter and organic botanicals-infused balm will feel luscious on your hands, yet absorb quickly with no tacky residue. And the juniper and pineapple fragrance is certainly something to smile about. (Photo: Glowology)

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Glowology Smile Hand Balm

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Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24H  - Admittedly, we first spied this long-wear foundation in the stunning ad Lupita Nyong’o fronted for the brand, and we were dying to cop the same velvety glow. A little goes a long way here, and we even skipped concealer, thanks to its lush, full-coverage formula. It hold up beautifully from morning coffee to evening cocktails. (Photo: Lancôme)

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Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24H 

Colbert M.D. Stimulate the Serum - We were intrigued by the promise of replicating celebrity dermatologist Dr. David Colbert’s chemical peel and laser-toning treatment with this one serum. Featuring patented QuSome™ Technology, it instantly boosts collagen production and promotes healthy new cell growth. We liken it to youth in a bottle. (Photo: Colbert MD)

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Colbert M.D. Stimulate the Serum

Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Cool Radiance Highlighter - This soft pink shimmering highlighter will look fab when dotted along your cheekbones, brow bone and even décolletage. (Photo: Elizabeth Arden)

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Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Cool Radiance Highlighter

Smashbox the Santigolden Age Be Legendary Gloss - Santigold’s much buzzed-about collaboration with Smashbox gifted us this golden lip gloss, aptly titled All Gold E’rything, that looked hot alone or layered over a matte red lippie. With its regal gold cap and graphic decals along the package, it's almost too pretty to use. Almost. (Photo: Smashbox)

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Smashbox the Santigolden Age Be Legendary Gloss

Veet Fast Acting Hair Removal Gel Cream  - It’s short-shorts season, and your stems are begging for a break from the constant shaving. Veet’s new pump bottle cuts down on the mess and makes application a breeze. Your legs will feel silky and deeply moisturized and stay hair-free for days. It works marvelously on underarms, too.  (Photo: Veet)

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Veet Fast Acting Hair Removal Gel Cream 

Elasta QP Olive Oil and Mango Butter Leave-in H2 Conditioner  - This lightweight conditioning treatment wraps your dry strands with moisture without heavy build-up and will ease your de-tangling session considerably. (Photo: Elasta QP) 

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Elasta QP Olive Oil and Mango Butter Leave-in H2 Conditioner 

Photo By Photo: Elasta QP