Red, White, and Blue Beauty Buys

Don't let the name fool you, this big city signature color is ideal for fashionistas from coast-to-coast.

$5.99; amazon.com

This minty pucker-perfector has a hint of blue to brighten cola-stained smiles.

$18; benefitcosmetics.com (or go to product finder)

Like an eyelid primer and shadow stick in one, this crease-free, creamy formula will stay put from sunrise to sunset.

$8.99; amazon.com (or go to product finder)

Infused with lotus petals and moisturizing creams, this gentle soap is ideal for sloughing away flakes (and sunscreen, and makeup...) without irritating your mug.

$3; dove.us

First came women's suffrage, then came the right to wear men's colognes. Spritz this cucumber, lavender tonic, and musk blend the next time you feel like a gender-bending fragrance boost.

$57; sephora.com

From sea to swanky sea. Get your coastal glow with this bargain-friendly palette that includes a bronzer, a blush, and four eye shadows.

$14; stilacosmetics.com

What could be more American than Target stores and red lipstick? This custom-blended shade has just enough blue and yellow undertones to be flattering on all skin tones.

$7.49; target.com

Import the brightening benefits of a trip to the dentist to your bedside table. This mouthpiece and gel-activator set work in conjunction to give you a mega-watt grin without any sensitivity, thanks to its alcohol-free formulation.

$275; sephora.com

Some times the best beauty statements are invisible. Scribble (gently!) over pulse points with this limited edition solid scent to smell like beachy bliss.

$14; marykay.com

Because bombshell manes are an American staple, add some oomph to your roots with this fast-heating, ceramic-plated iron. The curved arms were created to grip shorter strands, too.

$99; drugstore.com

Maintain your peaches-and-cream complexion with this blemish-banishing, benzoyl peroxide-infused formula.

$7.99; amazon.com

Germs and grubby paws have no place at your Fourth of July picnic. Refresh your hands with this antibacterial gel before reaching for your next hot dog.

$1.50; bathandbodyworks.com

Brush away watermelon seeds and brighten your smile at the same time. The bristles of this brush are infused with stain-fighting technology to boost the effects of whitening toothpastes.

$4.54; amazon.com