Sun, sand, sea — while these are the things that make up the perfect summer beach holiday, they could also be responsible for wrecking your skin and hair. Ahead, the beauty products you need to pack in your beach vacay survival pack so you can soak up the sun without the fear of damaging your skin and tresses.
For the face
From left to right: Global Suncare The Perfect Protector SPF 50+ PA++++, $68, Shiseido; Unseen Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++, $62, Supergoop!; Vinosun Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+, $39, Caudalie; Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50, $58, Glow Recipe
Sunscreens are non-negotiable — even in daily life. But at the beach, you'll need additional protection. Turn to Shiseido's Global Suncare The Perfect Protector SPF 50+ PA+++ ($68) for a UV shield that can withstand the elements. The WetForce Technology forms a sun protection mesh that strengthens on contact with water and is resistant to wear from friction. Opt for sunscreens that offer an SPF rating of more than 30, and reapply every two hours, especially under strong sunlight.
From left to right: Rose Instant Hydration Mist, $39, Fresh; Cicapair Facial Calming Mist, $28, Dr Jart+; Hydra-Essentiel Hydrating Multi-Protection Mist, $51, Clarins; Thermal Water Spray, $22.10 for 150ml x 2, Eau Thermale Avene
When temperatures rise, cool skin down with a spritz of facial mist. Avoid products that contain ingredients that are photosensitive like vitamin C, anything citrus-based ( emon, lime, orange, bergamot, cumin, ginger, and verbena) and retinoids, as they would cause photo toxicity reactions like redness, itching, or sunburn-like skin rashes. Go for hydrating facial mists like Clarins' Hydra-Essentiel Hydrating Multi-Protection Mist ($51), Fresh's Rose Instant Hydration Mist ($39) or the classic Eau Thermale Avene Thermal Water Spray ($22.10 for 150ml x 2). If your skin's prone to redness and sensitivity, then a calming mist like Dr Jart+'s Cicapair Facial Calming Mist ($28) would be perfect.
From left to right: The Face Cream Mask, $330, Augustinus Bader; Water Sleeping Mask EX Sleeping Micro Biome, $50, LANEIGE; Cucumber Gel Mask - Extreme Detoxifying Hydrator, $95, Peter Thomas Roth; Drink Up Intensive Overnight Hydrating Mask With Avocado & Swiss Glacier Water, $49, Origins
After a long day in the sun, it's inevitable for skin to feel parched. Restore hydration to the skin with a face mask during the night. Infuse skin with moisture and cool skin down with LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask EX ($50) or the Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask ($95). For more intense hydration, layer on a copious amount of Augustinus Bader's The Face Cream Mask ($330) and Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Hydrating Mask With Avocado & Swiss Glacier Water ($49) before you snooze.
For the body
Extreme Screen Hydrating Body & Hand Skinscreen SPF 50+, $39, Ultra Violette; Squalane + Enzyme Sugar Body Scrub, $53, Biossance; Aloe Vera Gel, $105, Dr Barbara Sturm; Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream With Tropical Oils And Butters, $62, Fenty Skin
Protect your body with Ultra Violette's Extreme Screen Hydrating Body & Hand Skinscreen SPF 50+ ($39). Exfoliate and refresh your skin with Biossance's Squalane + Enzyme Sugar Body Scrub ($53). Soothe and heal your skin with Dr Barbara Sturm's Aloe Vera Gel ($105) after sun exposure. Nourish and hydrate with Fenty Skin's Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream ($62). These products will keep your body protected and moisturised after sun exposure on your beach vacation.
For the hair
Specifique Soothing and Hydrating Scalp Masque, $81, Kerastase; Phytoplage Protector Hair Oil, $55, Phyto; Perfect hair Day (PhD) Night Cap Overnight Perfector, $44, Living Proof; Signature Moisture Masque, $97.20, ORIBE
Protect and nourish your hair after a day at the beach with these essential products. Start with Kerastase's Specifique Soothing and Hydrating Scalp Masque ($81) to soothe and hydrate your scalp. Shield your strands from the sun with Phyto's Phytoplage Protector Hair Oil ($55). Overnight, let Living Proof's Perfect hair Day (PhD) Night Cap Overnight Perfector ($44) restore and rejuvenate your hair. For intense moisture, indulge in ORIBE's Signature Moisture Masque ($97.20) to restore hydration back into your hair strands. These products will keep your hair healthy, hydrated, and protected from the sun's damaging effects, ensuring you have beautiful and nourished locks throughout your getaway.