We all deserve to pare back and relax when we’re headed seaward—nobody needs a blow-out, full makeup or fresh mani for the beach. Still, a gal wants to be comfortable, and maybe even feel glamorous by the sea (effortlessly, of course). So, in the interest of making sure you never wind up sans-sunscreen (and wound up about it while you’re trying to relax), give this list a look, and stock up on these excellent beach bag items.
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The Beatles reference stitched onto this straw hat is unbearably cute—subtle, but still conversation-worthy, and just perfect for the beach. “Here Comes the Sun” hat by Eugenia Kim.
A fashionable towel to dry off post-swim is key. This pretty set is a bit fancy (we love the fringe detailing), and they come in a handy waterproof zippered pouch. Towel duo by Hammamas.
Keep cool (and protect those peepers from UV rays) with these cat-eye shades. Sunglasses by Dior.
You absolutely can’t leave home without sunscreen. This one is super easy to apply, non-greasy, and it works. Vichy Idéal Soleil Invisible Mist SPF 50 for body and face.
For lips, toss Hurraw’s Sun Protection Lip Balm in your bag.)
Assuming you left for the beach wearing waterproof mascara, all you need now is a tinted sunscreen and one multi-tasking tool for a pop of colour. Skinceuticals’ Sheer SPF 50 is only slightly tinted, but it evens out skin-tones with voracity, which is all you need at the beach .
Charlotte Tilbury’s multi-tasking Beach Stick will give your cheeks back their rosy glow, and can give lips and lids a veil of colour too.
When you leave the beach, carry the vibes with you all day with a spritz of a gorgeous beachy fragrance. Try Maison Margiela’s ‘REPLICA’ fragrance in Beach Walk—there’s even a rollerball version for your beach bag.
Forget strategic last-minute ankle dipping in the ocean when you’re on your way out. It never works to get the sand off your feet anyways. But what does work, is baby powder. The stuff absorbs the uncomfortable dampness that makes the sand cling in the first place. Try something a little more upscale for a pampering experience. Silky Foot Talcum Powder by Reverence de Bastien.