Impromptu beach day! That means you're scrambling to grab your bikini and chick lit for some sunning and guilty pleasure reading. But chances are you've been using the same tattered straw tote bag (you know, the one with the broken bamboo handle?) and that same bottle of SPF from, like, six years ago.
And even though you're more concerned with choosing a cute new swimsuit, each season your beach bag needs a major revamp, too. When you've got all the right beauty essentials on hand you can get that perfect beachy glow and avoid looking like a burnt lobster by the end of the day.
So we've rounded up the five beachy products that you need to give your bag a total overhaul. Please, retire your old beach tote and get rid of that jar of strawberry lip gloss that's filled with more sand than gloss, and try our favorite beach beauty essentials, instead.
And even though you're more concerned with choosing a cute new swimsuit, each season your beach bag needs a major revamp, too. When you've got all the right beauty essentials on hand you can get that perfect beachy glow and avoid looking like a burnt lobster by the end of the day.
So we've rounded up the five beachy products that you need to give your bag a total overhaul. Please, retire your old beach tote and get rid of that jar of strawberry lip gloss that's filled with more sand than gloss, and try our favorite beach beauty essentials, instead.
When choosing your beach bag, go for something bright and summery like this multi-colored chevron tote, $68. A cute structured tote bag like this one makes it easy to dig around in and instantly find all your beauty essentials.
A spray can of sunscreen is spill-proof and it'll withstand more wear and tear than a plastic tube. Plus, a spray bottle is so much more convenient, because you can cover a whole lot more ground faster. La Roche-Posay Anthelios Sunscreen Spray, $36, feels so light and smooth going on, and it gives perfectly even coverage.
Just because you're at the beach doesn't mean you can't wear any makeup, you just want to make sure you're not going to look like a melting oil panting. Swap out your usual water resistant mascara for something more heavy duty, like
Urban Decay Cannonball Ultra Waterproof Mascara, $20.
Avoid burnt lips (not a cute look) by making sure to pack a lip balm with a high SPF, like
Maybelline New York Baby Lips SPF 20, $2.99. The "Cherry Me" flavor is delicious and will give you just the right amount of color.