GET FREE SAMPLES

sign up for our newsletter to get free sample alerts

Revamp Your Beach Routine

Still carrying around that tattered straw tote and crusty bottle of sunscreen all summer? Your beach bag needs an upgrade, stat
Photo 1/6
Hit the beach
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.

Photo 2/6
Bright Tote Bag
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.

Photo 3/6
Sunscreen Spray
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.

Photo 4/6
Waterproof Mascara
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.

Photo 5/6
SPF Lip Balm
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.

JUL 19, 2013 | SHARES
VIEW COMMENTS
Full Site | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy
TotalBeauty is a property of Evolve Media Holdings, LLC. © 2024 All Rights Reserved. | Affiliate Disclosure: Evolve Media Holdings, LLC, and its owned and operated subsidiaries may receive a small commission from the proceeds of any product(s) sold through affiliate and direct partner links.