6 Budget Bride Summer Beauty Essentials

It's your wedding day. The last thing you want to worry about is last-minute grooming. So here are some *beauty product picks from Everything She Wants that will help you save and get you to the church on time.

Skip the expensive teeth whitening your dentist is trying to sell you. Go Smile 12-Piece Pre-Whitening Dental Swabs come in single-dose tubes of clear, flavorless gel, and the built-in applicator speeds up the whitening process.

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It can be costly to get get a professional wax, and with the Bliss Poetic Waxing At-Home Hair Removal Kit you can get similar head-to-toe results at home. I'm a fan of Bliss products, but haven't tried the kit yet. So I suggest using it at least a couple times before the wedding.

CellCeuticals PhotoDefense SPF 55+ provides anti-aging protection against UVA and UVB sun exposure. This light, hydrating sunscreen is pricier than drugstore brands, but the added benefits (paraben-and-fragrance free) are worth the splurge.

Get a natural glow with Josie Maran Argan Cleansing Oil with Bonus Rosey Water; it promises to restore the skin's moisture and pH balance and nourish the skin cells by replenishing essential fatty acids.

Nivea Express Hydration Freshening Gel contains mint extract and natural sea minerals to keep you cool on your big day. And just in case your fave brand of thick-lash mascara doesn't do the trick, try Kiss Premium Eyelashes.

*Everything She Wants received samples of the products mentioned in this post, however, any opinions expressed here are my own.

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