Summer Wrecked Havoc on My Skin and Hair—These 13 Budget-Friendly Sale Items Will Help

Beauty editor Kaitlyn McLintock's late-summer skin and hair product picks.
(Image credit: @kaitlyn_mclintock; Original collage by Audrey Hedlund)

UV rays! Saltwater! Chlorine! Summer is always hard on my hair and skin, but this year, it's next-level. I spent lots of time traveling in dry climates. I laid out on the beach under the hot sun. I maintained an inconsistent sleep schedule peppered with cocktail hours and late-night dinners. Sure, I had fun, but I incurred some serious skin and hair damage.

Allow me to give you all the unsavory details. Firstly, my hair is dry and brittle, and I have more split ends than I can count. It's not cute. Secondly, despite diligent sunscreen application, my skin is dull and discolored. It's always been prone to hyperpigmentation, so I'm not surprised TBH. Generally speaking, I need a glow-up—not just in an aesthetic sense but also in a "skin and hair health" sense.

Luckily, Dermstore's Anniversary Sale is on through August 18. Select products are up to 25% off with the code CHEERS. During it, I'm snagging damage-reversing skin and hair products at a discount. Think brightening vitamin C serums, moisturizing hair masks, dark spot–fading exfoliants, and more. Ahead, see every single item I'm buying to reverse late-summer skin and hair damage.

Skincare

  • Red light: promotes collagen production to smooth lines and wrinkles
  • Blue light: reduces breakouts
  • Green light: soothes irritated skin
  • Yellow light: improves skin texture
  • Purple light: repairs acne scars
  • White light: boosts skin metabolism to improve tone and sagging
  • Clear blue light: enhances cell energy for healthier skin

Haircare

Kaitlyn McLintock
Associate Beauty Editor

Kaitlyn McLintock is an Associate Beauty Editor at Who What Wear. Although she covers a wide range of topics across a variety of categories, she specializes in celebrity interviews and skincare and wellness content. Having lived in Los Angeles and Austin, Texas, she recently relocated back to her home state of Michigan where she works remotely. Prior to Who What Wear, she freelanced for a variety of industry-leading digital publications, including InStyle, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Hello Giggles, and Coveteur. Before that, she held a long-term internship and subsequent contributor position at Byrdie. When she's not writing, researching, or testing the latest and greatest beauty products, she's working her way through an ever-growing book collection, swimming in the Great Lakes, or spending time with family.