Yes, you can have clear skin! To keep your face flawless and bump-free, start with a good skincare routine that includes cleansing the face, exfoliating, and applying a topical disinfectant.

The products in the routine don’t have to be expensive to be effective. Here are some of the best over-the-counter options for fighting blemishes that really work—and they’re affordable!

CLEANSER
Every morning and night, wash your face with a water-soluble cleanser.

Top Picks:

Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Wash
This instant foaming cleanser deeply cleans while helping to control breakouts.
$5.99 at drugstore.com

Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser
A fresh, foamy cleanser that removes dirt, oil, and makeup.
$6.39 at drugstore.com

Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild
A fragrance-free cleanser that effectively dissolves facial makeup and dirt, then rinses away cleanly.
$14.50 at clinique.com

EXFOLIANT
Exfoliate the skin with a skincare product that contains 1% to 2% beta hydroxy acid (BHA). BHA penetrates oil inside pores to help banish breakouts.

Top Picks:

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control 3-In-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment
An ultra-light formula that treats acne even before it emerges.
$7.99 at drugstore.com

Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Face Lotion
This salicylic acid acne treatment reduces and helps prevent new breakouts.
$8.49 at drugstore.com

Clearasil Daily Blackhead Control Pads with Natural Sea Salt
Dual-action pads with acne fighting medicine and purifying sea salt clears away blackheads while cleaning and tightening pores.
$7.99 at drugstore.com

TOPICAL DISINFECTANT
Benzoyl peroxide is a very effective disinfectant for combating acne. It kills acne-causing bacteria and is an important step in banishing pimples. Look for benzoyl peroxide products in concentrations of 2.5%, 5%, or 10% (the maximum strength).

Top Picks:

Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10
A maximum strength (10%) benzoyl peroxide acne medication that treats pimples at the source to help keep skin clear and beautiful.
$5.49 at drugstore.com

Stridex Power Pads
These individually-wrapped benzoyl peroxide pads clear up and help prevent breakouts.
$6.39 at drugstore.com

Clinique Acne Solutions Emergency Gel Lotion
A benzoyl peroxide treatment that clears blemishes, unclogs bacteria-filled pores, and reduces redness.
$13.50 at clinique.com

Blotting sheets are a summer must-have. These portable beauty treats instantly soak up excess oil and perspiration on the nose, forehead, and cheeks without disturbing your makeup. Just dab the blotting paper to the shiny areas of your face to soak up that oil while you soak up some sun.

Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets, $5.29 at drugstore.com

Neutrogena Shine Control Blotting Sheets, $7.89 at ulta.com

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Good things come in small packages, especially when it comes to traveling. Mini scents have become more popular due to airline carry-on restrictions. According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), liquid, gel, or spray perfumes and colognes are permitted in your carry-on as long as they are in a container 3-ounces or smaller and put into a quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag along with all of your other airline-approved beauty products. Happy traveling!

1. Yves Saint Laurent Elle Must Have Bag Accessory (solid perfume and lip gloss charm), $56 at nordstrom.com
2. Pink Sugar Solid Perfume, $22 at nordstrom.com
3. Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette Purse Spray with Refill, $40 at nordstrom.com
4. Vera Wang Glittery Shimmer Stick, $25 at sephora.com

The Lip Tint SPF 15 from Aveda is a real beauty-find for the summer!

Don’t weigh down your lips with goopy glosses and opaque lipsticks; summer is all about sheer and lightweight. With gorgeous shades, a touch of shimmer, and most importantly, an effective sunscreen to protect your kisser, this soothing lip tint is definitely one to check out. Plus, it comes in a 100% recycled carton—fabulous!

Aveda Lip Tint SPF 15, $11 at aveda.com

This summer, create your own tropical paradise with the exotic scent of freshly picked coconut. This delightful and almost edible aroma will have you seeing surf and sand on a hot day—even if you can’t get to the beach. We’ve gathered some coconutty beauty treats that we’re simply crazy about—plus they smell fabulous!

Philosophy Sweet Coconut Milk Shine

Hydrate and condition lips in tropical island style. The taste of sweet coconut milk and high-gloss shine are irresistible.
$10 at skinstore.com

Lavanila Vanilla Coconut Fragrance

Looking for a sweet escape? Spritz on this Vanilla Coconut fragrance from Lavanila for an instant paradise. The blend of young coconut, hints of monoi Tiare, and a warm sensual base of Madagascar vanilla bean is out of this world.
$56 at beauty.com

Malie Kauai Coconut Vanilla Bath and Shower Lather

Indulge in the sweet, succulent scent of fresh coconut milk while you cleanse and condition your skin with this bath and shower gel full of natural ingredients.
$18 at beauty.com

ME! Bath Coconut Cove Ice Cream

Turn bathtime into a paradise island experience with one of these bath fizzes and serenely soak in the scent of heavenly coconut.
$8 at makeup.com

Pin Up Balm The Boys Love Coconut Lip Balm

This tantalizing lip balm is bursting with coconut flavor—perfect for taking along to the beach.
$8 at nimli.com

100% Pure Organic Virgin Coconut Nourishing Body Cream

This coconut body cream is so tempting it will make your mouth water. 100% Pure only uses all natural, organic ingredients to nourish your skin.
$17 at ulta.com

Add color to your life with a fun, vibrant makeup bag.

Tepper Jackson Pop Blossom Train Case, $56

How organized is your makeup? Are you the type that spreads tubes of lip gloss and blush compacts all over the bathroom counter (and still can’t find what you’re looking for), or do you arrange them in an orderly fashion on your bedroom dresser?

From tiny cosmetic bags that slip into a tote to huge cosmetic cases designed to hold a whole room of beauty loot, there’s a stylish solution for storing your makeup—plus you’ll find what you need super-fast.

Check out these vibrant and fun makeup bags that add whimsy to your life and a beautiful smile to your face.

1. Fluff Black Shoes Fuchsia Train Case, $34.95
2. Anne Taintor “Work in Progress” Cosmetic Bag, $18.95
3. Fluff Hula Monkey Make-up Clutch, $18
4. Stephanie Johnson Kenya Brown Leopard Small Zip Cosmetic, $22

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Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip Colour is pure luxury. This sensationally creamy lipstick offers 30 enticing shades that feel comfortably moist and lightweight. If you love the sophistication and prestige of the Chanel brand and want succulent kissable lips, then this is definitely one to add to your makeup bag.

Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip Colour, $30 at chanel.com