A day spent at the beach is always a treat. There’s a special kind of happiness that the sand, sun and ocean bring. But once you’ve picked out a flattering swimsuit and some self-tanner, your next step is to make sure you’re equipped with products that will protect your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. So, while you’re packing your beach bag, grab these 15 essentials, from sunscreen sticks to foundation with SPF. They’ll make your beach day even better!
- I always carry this Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Stick in my purse during the summer. Simply glide it over your skin, and voilà — you’re protected for up to 80 minutes. Plus, it’s easy to reapply after you get out of the water.
- Hydrate, brighten and protect your skin with this Murad Superactive Brightening SPF 50 Moisturizer, which has skin-healthy ingredients including vitamin C and avocado oil to help target signs of aging.
- Add a little bit of color to your face with this SPF 50 Naked Sundays BeautyScreen Foundation Tint. Infused with peptides, squalane and niacinamide, the lightweight formula covers up blemishes, soothes irritated skin and boosts hydration.
- A cult-favorite for a reason, this Supergoop! SPF 40 Glowscreen doubles as a primer and tinted sunscreen. The hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and sea lavender work together to hydrate your skin, offer sun protection and leave you with a dewy glow.
- If you want to build a flawless makeup base for the summer, you can’t go wrong with this medium-coverage Clinique Even Better SPF 15 Foundation. It works well on both dry and oily skin, and the vitamin C and murumuru seed butter also help minimize the appearance of dark spots.
- Powered by chamomile, green tea and pomegranate, this Paula’s Choice SPF 50 Moisturizer helps calm irritation, minimize excess oil and shield your skin from sun damage.
- Over 60,000 people have purchased this Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen Lotion in the past month. The powerful SPF 70 formula is blended with antioxidants and vitamin E to help combat signs of aging. Reviewers confirm it’s well worth the purchase, with one customer saying, “I use it all summer and it lasts through tanning, swimming and walking around outside every day.”
- This sweat and water-resistant Banana Boat Sport Ultra SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray takes less than a minute to apply. The spray-on formula goes on clear and provides up to two hours of protection.
- Minimize sun spots, boost your skin’s elasticity and combat wrinkles with this SPF 50 It Cosmetics CC+ Illumination Cream, which is formulated with collagen, peptides and hyaluronic acid.
- This Banana Boat SPF 50 Lip Balm is basically sunscreen for your lips, and it keeps them hydrated for up to 12 hours. Plus, reviewers say it even stays on while swimming.
- Pucker up in this Revlon SPF 20 Tinted Lip Balm that has natural fruit oils to add shine, color and hydration. It comes in eight fruity shades, from apple to peach to berry, and it delivers up to eight hours of sun protection.
- Made in Korea, this lightweight Beauty of Joseon Daily Relief SPF 40 Sunscreen absorbs into your skin quickly and doesn’t leave a white cast. Reviewers call it their “holy grail sunscreen” and say it blends well with their makeup.
- Another K-beauty favorite, this HaruHaru Wonder Black Rice Sunscreen is crafted with rice bran oil, florals and heartleaf extract to nourish, soothe and strengthen your skin. Reviewers in their 50s love it, with one customer saying, “I’ll never use another face sunscreen because I have finally found THE best.”
- For a sun-kissed look, apply this SPF 20 Jergens Natural Glow Self Tanner. Infused with coconut oil, it delivers a natural-looking color while moisturizing your skin and providing sun protection.
- If your makeup starts to get oily during the day, touch it up with this Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen SPF 30 Powder. The mineral-based, transparent formula naturally absorbs oil to leave behind a matte canvas.
