It will probably come as little surprise that I love the United States of America, if I could I would happily live there (if anyone is looking to adopt an overgrown woman-child, let me know) and as such I do try to visit at least once a year. I of course enjoy and currently reside in the UK but as the saying goes, the grass is always greener and I can't help but find myself more than enjoying US based launches. Sure there is the likes of Sephora to get a quick international beauty fix but really my heart belongs to the Drugstore; I love nothing more than a quick waltz around Walgreens to stock up on bargainous and often innovative products. If you are scheduled to touch down in the US of A any time soon, I have five affordable beauty items you simply have to track down and try out for yourself.
Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen (you can find this via eBay if not in the U.S here - link)

Last year while in Florida, I ran out of facial sunscreen and found myself in the beauty halls of my local Drugstore, debating what liquid SPF I should purchase next. On a whim I settled on Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen SPF55: it was affordable with both UVA and UVB protection, promised not to break out my acne prone skin nor clog my pores and offered a high level of protection. Six months on and there is not a day, in which I don't kick myself for not stock piling this wonderfully light yet protective lotion. Let's forget the price, yes at around £10 for a huge 68ml bottle it is a c...