What Odele Co-Founder Lindsay Holden Buys at the Drugstore

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Here at the Strategist, we love hearing about everyday stuff that actually works. That line of thinking extends to thedrugstorebeauty products in ourmedicine cabinets,shower caddies, andmakeup bags. In our series “Beauty Aisle,” we talk to folks in the beauty industry — aestheticians, hairstylists, makeup artists, dermatologists, and the like — about the go-to affordable products they keep stocked. For this installment, Strategist beauty writer Krista Bennett DeMaio chatted withOdeleco-founder Lindsay Holden about the drugstore products she loves.

A lightweight sunscreen

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
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When this French pharmacysunscreenbecame accessible in the States, my dermatologist told me about it and that it has both UVA and UVB protection. I’ve been super loyal to it ever since. It’s light and layerable. It works with whatever you apply next.

A floss like no other

Cocofloss
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It feels excessive to spend $10 on afloss, but this is 1,000 percent worth it. It’s this woven, expandable floss that scrubs away the plaque the waxy floss slips right by. It’s unbelievably effective and beyond satisfying to use. It’s shocking to see what comes out from between yourteeth.

A family skin-care staple

Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream
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This was made with dermatologists from the Mayo Clinic. It’s super-effectivehydrationfor all over. It’s inexpensive, too, which is great when you have a lot of bodies in your house. It’s good in the winter fordry skinand also in summer after you’ve been out in the sun. I use it when I get out of the shower to seal in moisture.

An all-over face balm

Versed Everything Balm Complexion Color - Hint
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It’s fabulous! It reminds me of another balm that sells for three times the price. You can use it oncheeks, lips, and eyes when you need a little flush. It helps me feel more alive and put-together. I love that it’s creamy and buildable, and it has a bit of a shine to it.

Odele Thickening Shampoo
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I use all things Odele hair, but this is the one that’s in my cart most frequently because my husband and son use it too. It cleanses well and it plumps up your strands too. It has some great actives in it — rosemary, biotin, ginger, and peppermint.

An excellent skin hydrator

Bubble Skincare Water Slide Hyaluronic Acid Serum
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My daughter is usually taking stuff from me, but I took this from her. It’s really slick. It’s a fun, gel-ish texture, but it absorbs really quickly. It has a lot of good stuff in it:peptides,niacinamide,hyaluronic acid. It hydrates and plumps skin.

A use-everywhere ointment

Aquaphor Healing Ointment, 7 Oz.
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I’m packing up my kids for camp right now, and I bought every size and shape of Aquaphor. We use it all over — chapped hands, lips,chafing. It’s that go-to for 90 percent of our ailments. It’s magic.

A daily defense

Emergen-C, 60 Count
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This is a greatsupplement,especially when someone’s a bit under the weather. It’s an easy way to get your vitamins like C, B, and D. It has so much good stuff in it, includingelectrolytes, which is good when it’s 100 degrees outside.

A moisturizing cleanser

The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
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I’m super sensitive to scents in facial care. This isfragrance-free. It’s a gentle, effective cleanser. I buy the smaller size because a little goes a long way, and it’s great for travel.

A skin-cleaning cloth

Clean Skin Club Clean Towels XL - 50 count
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I don’t buy these all the time, but when I do, it’s a treat. They’re basically paper towels for your face, but my skin just feels extracleanand clear. I use one when I’m done washing my face instead of the washcloth that my kids may have just used to wipe their hands or my husband used to wipe down the counter. I didn’t expect these to make a difference, but I really think they do.

More expert drugstore beauty picks

Dove UV Repair & Glow Damage Therapy UV Defense BI-Phase Serum
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Nurse injector Vanessa Lee says this gives her glossy hair, as if she had a keratin treatment.

Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl to Straight Ultimate Blowout
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Hairstylist Ursula Stephen says it's good for detangling and prepping textured hair.

NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip
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Makeup artist Scott Barnes says NYX is killing it with its lip oils.

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