Wellness

|20 Jan 2023|4 mins

5 Beauty Essentials To Pack In Your Beach Bag

Think SPF, lip balm, multipurpose lip & cheek colour, an emotional support water bottle and more.

No trip to the beach is complete without a bag full of the essentials. And because beach bag real estate is precious, we’re leaving behind the homemade sandwiches and cut-up fruit, and saving room for the absolute must-haves.

1. Sunscreen

Sunscreen for the beach? Groundbreaking. But the truth is that sunscreen is a daily essential all year round. Whether you’re sweating, swimming or simply sitting, you’ll need to reapply like the legend you are.
For a soft matte finish on your skin, try Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF50+ and for an easy post-swim sun-safe facial spritz, use The Quick Flick SPF 50+ Prep Moisturiser With Blue Light Defence. Just make sure you’re avoiding prolonged sun-exposure, following instructions for use, reapplying regularly, and covering up with a hat, sunnies and sleeves (we love dad shirts and sarongs but actual shade is a good idea, too!)

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2. Lip protection

Hot, humid conditions paired with UV exposure means a hydrating lip balm with SPF is non-negotiable. Thankfully the days of thick, white and pasty balms are long gone. If you’re looking for a soft hit of colour, you can’t go wrong with the iconic Ultra Violette Sheen Screen Lip Balm SPF50 (we vote for the shade Peach!) or shade shimmer for a nourishing, clear finish

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3. Hair hydration

This may sound like a non-essential, but you tell that to the crusty, crunchy, knotty mess of hair you have to brush out at the end of the day. A spray leave-in conditioner will add instant moisture to your hair and makes life 1000x easier when you get home. We love the Aveda Nutriplenish Leave In Conditioner Spray - it’s lightweight, super hydrating, detangling AND has naturally-derived UV filters to help protect hair. If you’re going straight from the beach to drinks, comb it through, slick your hair back into a bun (or disguise your tresses with a chic bandana scarf) and you’re good to go. For curly hair, try Aveda's Be Curly Curl Enhancing Lotion.

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4. Emotional support water bottle

As if you’d even consider leaving home without it. Hydration is important for so many reasons, but even more when you’re out and about in the summer sun (parched skin from dehydration? No thanks). No doubt you’ve got your ESWB sorted, but if you’re looking to upgrade, the Frank Green 68oz Stainless Steel Ceramic Reusable Bottle with Straw Lid. She’s big, she keeps a lot of water cold for a long time, and the straw is just the icing on the cake. No judgement if you stock up on a few because you can’t pick a colour.

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5. Multi-tasking makeup

The first rule of summer beach days is to always expect an impromptu social plan, so come prepared with a bit of makeup for a quick zhuzh that’ll have you looking put-together in a flash (and see above hair tip!) Add instant colour, warmth and radiance with a cream blush that can also be used on eyes and lips for the ultimate monochromatic summer look. Why cream? The texture gives a soft, dewy finish that screams summer glow. For a powerhouse product that won’t take up much room, try the Chubby Stick Moisturising Cheek Colour Balm by Clinique. Easy to apply, easy to blend, and so easy to layer for whatever oomph is needed.

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