Summer is in full swing, which calls for endless trips to the beach. While the seasonal rite of passage brings essentials like your favorite swimsuit, a beach towel and a chair to mind, there's one item that makes those sand-filled days fully complete. A beach beauty bag.
While beauty brands have made great advancements with summer makeup, like sweatproof foundation and waterproof mascara, not all products are created equal or beach-friendly. Whether you enjoy swimming for hours or enjoy staying dry and basking in the sun for a balanced tan, the day is sure to require items that will benefit your skin without risking enjoyment. If the beach is just one stop out of many, you're going to need to freshen up with products like deodorant and fragrances. If you're into makeup, you'll need options for lightweight coverage that will keep your skin hydrated and glowing.
Below, we've curated an edit of beauty products you'll want to secure ahead of your next beach day.
Black Girl Sunscreen Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30, $15.99 at Ulta Beauty
Sunscreen is a given when it comes to the beach, but the white cast it leaves can be off-putting. Black Girl Sunscreen's SPF meets lotion has a sheer formula that never fails, especially for melanated skin.
Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 50, $24 at Sephora
Whether you're focused on tanning all day or split your time between the sand and swimming, it's crucial to reapply sunscreen every two hours. This formula combats sun damage all over the body and is perfect for those who prefer a product that's water- and sweat-resistant.
Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray, $28 at Sephora
In case the beach isn't your only destination that day, consider Tower 28's facial spray that's sure to give you an effortless glow. It's also powered by hypochlorous acid that helps calm your skin, supports your skin barrier and keeps flare-ups away. It's even Hailey Bieber-approved.
Topicals Like Butter Hydrating & Soothing Mist, $30 at Sephora
For those with extra sensitive skin, Topicals created the perfect spray that not only works for the face, but your whole body. This soothing mist fights against dryness and uneven texture and contains rhubarb to achieve maximum moisture and keep skin youthful.
Kosas Chemistry AHA Serum Deodorant, $16 at Nordstrom
Into clean beauty this season? Look no further than this serum deodorant from Kosas. Made with pure aloe vera juice and mandelic acid, the product soothes and exfoliates skin while preventing odor.
OUAI Air Dry Foam Hair Mousse, $28 at Amazon
Between the ocean's salty water and sand particles, it's easy for your hair to get messed up at the beach. Fortunately, OUAI crafted a dry shampoo that controls frizz, revives sheen and enhances your natural texture without making your hair crunchy.
Fenty Skin Butta Drop Whipped Oil Hydrating Body Cream Mini, $24 at Sephora
Your skin often gets dry post-beach, but Fenty Skin's lotion addresses the problem with ease and leaves your body feeling and looking moisturized for hours.
Milk Makeup KUSH Volumizing Waterproof Mascara, $14 at Amazon
For those looking to spruce up their newfound tan, Milk Makeup's mascara enhances natural lashes effortlessly thanks to ingredients like conditioning hemp seed oil.
MERIT Flush Balm Cream Blush, $30 at Sephora
If you're going to wear makeup at or after the beach, you need lightweight products that aren't going to clog pores. MERIT's cream blush gives your face and lips that radiant, natural-looking finish and is buildable with any other product. The Allure Best of Beauty award winner is also made with vitamin E to nourish and condition skin.
Versed Silk Slip Tinted Lip Oil, $9.99 at Versed
Lip glosses that provide high shine tend to get sticky, but Versed's lip oil gives your lips that same glowy finish without the weird texture. Coming in three shades (Ruby, Fig and Blossom), the oil gives you the perfect wash of color and even works as a dewy blush when you dab a pea-size amount on your cheeks.
Cécred Nourishing Hair Oil, $44 at Cécred
Whether you're a girl with thick, coily texture or loose waves, Cécred's oil can easily revive your hair post-beach. Infused with 13 oils, including moringa and golden jojoba, it reinforces your hair's lipid barrier and seals in moisture.
Rael Organic Cotton Body Wipes, $14.99 at Amazon
If you're in a rush and don't have time for a shower, these body wipes will give your intimate areas a much-needed refresh.
Saie Slip Tint Radiant All-Over Concealer, $28 at Saie
Although it's unlikely that you'll have bags or dark circles after a beach day, Saie's concealer is the best lightweight option if you want a little more brightness around the eyes. It lasts for up to 12 hours and provides the most natural finish.
Loewe Paula's Ibiza Eau de Toilette, $110 at Neiman Marcus
Made with notes of coconut water and Madagascan mandarin oils, Loewe's perfume just screams summer.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Bronzing Drops, $12 at e.l.f. Cosmetics
The brand's newly-released bronzing drops give you a warm, tinted glow while moisturizing and nourishing your skin. And you can customize your glow intensity with three shades: Rose, Gold and Copper Gold.
Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil, $40 at Sephora
Tom Ford's cult-favorite body oil not only leaves you with an unmatched glow, it contains notes of pistachio, bergamot and coco de mer that will have you smelling just as good as you look.
