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Everything I Packed for a Week at the Beach — and What I Actually Used
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items From tried-and-true travel faves to TikTok-approved must-haves, here’s everything I packed for my week in the sun ☀️🌴—plus what I actually used. Consider this your no-stress beach vacay checklist!
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Beauty
Fashion
Tech & Tools
Beauty
All the Beauty Products I Packed—and Actually Used—During a Week at the Beach
The Bubble Skincare cleanser that I use on a daily basis is the “Soft Launch”. This creamy cleanser is phenomenal and I love how it actually takes all my makeup off, including my waterproof mascara! I know that their gel cleanser, “Fresh Start”, is m...
Soft Launch
Another serum that I use, and have stuck to using, is the Hyaluronic Acid serum from Bubble Skincare. Bubbles Water Slide serum is definitely a favorite of mine, one of which I have in my every day skincare stash and one in my travel/toiletries kit. ...
Water Slide Hydration Boosting Serum Hyaluronic Acid + Peptides
The final moisturizers/night cream that I use, every single day, since I received the product from Estée Lauder in October, is this Revitalizing Supreme+ night cream. I actually just replenished mine in the Sephora sale because I’ve gotten very close...
Estee Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Moisturizer Night Power Bounce Creme with Vitamin E 1.7 oz / 50 ml
Of the four moisturizers that Bubble has, “Slam Dunk” was my most highly rated one (until very recently, when they released “Power Wave”). I have tried all four, but the Slam Dunk and the Power Wave re most definitely my favorites.
Slam Dunk
This is Bubble’s most recent release and addition to their moisturizers line up. It has very quickly become my favorite, knocking Slam Dunk off its first place position. I was actually fortunate enough to be sent the travel size, after I bought the r...
Power Wave
Let me tell you a quick story. I got the Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel from Good Molecules in a gift set around the Holiday season. When I went to tell my aunt how much I liked it, after using it for a couple of days, she grabbed it out of my hands and ...
Good Molecule Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel
This Bubble eye cream is their brightening one and boy does it brighten my under eyes! I love it, because it's also hydrating, so it doesn't cake under my concealer. Excellent!
Morning Rays Brightening Eye Cream
The Bubble lip balm has very quickly become a favorite of mine. It came with my christmas present and I've since orderd four more. I have one in every bag.
Bubble Skincare Tell All Mint Message Lip Balm 0.15 oz / 4.4 g
This is probably the best concealer I have ever used in my life, and I mean that with 100% sincerity. The Sephora sales associate who helped us the day we discovered this did very little to convince me because it product itself was THAT good. Use thi...
Sarah Creal Face Flex Concealer & Complexion Enhancer with Caffeine 1.0 Fair Cool 0.3 oz / 9 mL
Kosas sent me their Dreambeam, in the original and sunlit shades, and I have become absolutely obsessed with it. No wonder this is a viral product! It's incredible. Skincare that's also makeup, HELL YES.
Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 with Ceramides and Peptides DreamBeam Sunlit 1.3 oz / 40 mL
This Dibs Duo is one of my favorites and it's great when you're on the go.
DIBS Beauty Desert Island Duo
This has very, VERY, quickly become my favorite mascara from Essence (and I've tried them all). I even have the waterproof version. Love it.
Essence Call Me Queen Dramatic False Lash Effect Mascara
Literally the world's best mascara primer. I said what I said. It is my absolute favorite
Essence Lash Princess Mascara Primer Extra Length & Volume
I absolutely love this tubing mascara, specifically in brown but I have it in both (black and brown). I learned on TikTok that the brown mascara makes your eyelashes look fuller if you layer it over black mascara.
Tarte tartelette tubing mascara Brown 0.27 oz / 8 mL
I love this Skin Perfector, and I actually finished mine in February. I picked it up during the Sephora sale because I love using it to finish off my makeup. It's definitely my favorite of Makeup by Mario products.
MAKEUP BY MARIO SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Perfector Light Medium 0.31 oz / 8.8 g
Literally the most gorgeous topper I've used.
On Cloud Nine Glazed Lippie Lip Serum - Kissable
I have almost every color that they've dropped in these and there's always one in every bag I take, even if there's 20 other lip products
Lip Butter Balm Treatment for Hydration + Nourishing Shine
My favorite eye brow pencil in the world.
Essence Eyebrow Designer Pencil
GrandeBROW-LAMINATE Brow Styling Gel with Peptides was sent to me by the Grande Cosmetics team and I honestly cannot find anything better. I can't even think of my routine now without it.
GrandeBROW-LAMINATE Brow Styling Gel with Peptides
Another Grande Cosmetics provided product and now, I cannot see my life or routine without it!
Grande Cosmetics GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum (6 Month Supply)
Another item my aunt was gifted, that I stole, and is now part of my day to day.
Garnier Fructis Deep Cleansing Dry Shampoo with Rice Starch Clay, Aloe Clean, 4.4 oz
This is the infamous shampoo bar that I have in my travel bag, and I'm a huge fan.
Rice Water Protein Hair Shampoo Bar
This is the conditioner to the shampoo bar that I currently have in my travel bag.
Rice Water Protein Hair Conditioner Bar
Throwing this in, since it's what I have holding my shampoo bars
Kitsch Bottle-Free Beauty Travel Case
Aside from Summer Friday Lip Balms, the Rhode lip glosses are an absolute must for me. I love them and I have no problem owning doubles of the same color because I actually use them ALL the time.
Rhode Resort peptide lip tint salty tan — Default Title
This goes everywhere with me, and it is absolutely hands down one of the best pressed setting powders I've discovered.
Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Breezy 0.33 oz/ 9.5 g
I took this setting spray with me and used it several times a day, daily, while there! It has SPF 50 and works so well.
Hydrating Glow Mist Setting Spray SPF 50+
Fashion
The Outfits (& Accessories) That Got Me Through a Week of Sun, Sand, and Saltwater
These are the Buddha Girl jelly bracelet dupes, but in multi-color, and I always wear them when we go to the beach. I mixed these with the gold jelly ones, for the perfect blend.
Glitter Jelly Bracelets - Soft Silicone Bangles
Buddha Girl jelly bangles dupes accented with tiny gemstones which added a fun, eye-catching touch to my arm party.
Alphatool Glitter Jelly Bangles for Women
My inner millennial was instantly thrilled when I spotted these at Target. Wearing them brings such a fun dose of nostalgia—it’s like a little throwback to my childhood every time!
Women's Poppy Ankle Strap Jelly Sandals - Wild Fable™ Light Gold
Best $5 flip flops for the beach, and the design is so cute too!
Women's Palmer Square Toe Flip Flops - Shade & Shore™
Bought this at Target and wore it immediately after. The American flag is subtle enough that it doesn't scream seasonal, but it's cute enough to wear on the relevant holidays or at the beach!
Women's Embroidered Tank Top - Universal Thread™
Adorable little pouch that kept all my beach essentials handy and organized, and it's $5. I mean, come on
Nobrand Lobster Icon Pouch - Silicone Pull
Skims and I are one in the same. This maxi dress is the ultimate chameleon of dresses: you can wear it alone, throw on a jean jacket or dress it up more. It's the perfect dress to throw in your bag if you don't know what vibe to expect.
SKIMS Cotton Rib Maxi Dress
I have gotten so many compliments on this dress, and I absolutely love it. It's from Free People's Free-est line and it was SUPER affordable compasred to other dresses they sell. I have it in the black and am torn between buying the blue or pink vers...
Free People Lucienne Mini
I have these in three colors and am currently wearing them, at my office, so it is safe to say this was an absolutely utilized item that I took with me. I wore them to dinner with my Free People dress, I wore them for pictures on the beach during the...
Old Navy Jelly Lattice Ballet Flats
This bag is the bag that keeps on giving for me. I love it so much, pre-ordered the canvas version of it, and I'd buy it 100x over. Such a versatile bag in the perfect size. I fit so much in it and it's extremely comfortable to wear!
Stoney Clover Lane Pouchette 03
This card case has been my wallet for the last month or so, basically since it came in the mail. I love it and it's so aesthetically pleasing that I don't see myself changing it anytime soon!
Pittsford Card Case
I knew the minute this arrived that I would be taking it to the beach with me, however I do see myself wearing this more than just in the summer. The color is to die for.
Stoney Clover Lane Little Pittsford Tote
It should be no surprise, that the minute the Old Navy x Disney Americana collection dropped, I immediately ordered what I wanted (then proceeded to go in-store to find things I didn't see online but wanted). This bathing suit was one of those items ...
Old Navy x Disney© Minnie Mouse Gingham One-Piece Swimsuit
Now, this was something I had to hunt down from that Old Navy collection. Originally, I ordered it online, but the package got lost in transit and when I went to re-order, it sold out! It took me a hot minute, but I was able to find it and it was the...
Old Navy x Disney© Mickey Mouse One-Piece Swimsuit
I love this tank top from the Old Navy x Disney collection, but I didn't end up wearing it while I was on the beach. However, that's not to say I won't be wearing it this week. I just didn't go out as much as we usually do!
Old Navy x Disney© Mickey Mouse Logo-Graphic Snug Tank Top
Another fave from the Old Navy x Disney collab that I did not wear, but solely because I was afraid of wetting it in the beach LOL. I love bucket hats and foresee myself wearing this soon.
Old Navy x Disney© Mickey Mouse Flag Logo-Graphic Bucket Hat
Now these babies I've worn several times, including while at the beach. Obsessed might be an understatement. They are comfy and the embroidery is top-notch.
Old Navy x Disney© High-Waisted OG Jean Cut-Off Shorts -- 3-inch inseam
The number of compliments I received on this necklace was so unexpected but happily accepted! I think it's the perfect beach jewelry accessory and it matches with everything.
KELORIS PATH 14K Gilded Initial Necklace
My favorite hat for any day in the sun is the Sol Saver hat from Mariela Vilar. There is usually a waitlist, but it's worth the wait. I promise. This hat is the absolute best, and that's a big deal coming from someone who loves hats as much as I do! ...
Mariella Vilar Sol Saver Hat
Another hat option for you, similar to the visor I wore in Siesta, is this cutie visor. I love everything Mariella has in her shop, but the branded personalization for me is a huge draw. Obsessed.
Full Coverage Straw Customized Branded Visor Mariella Vilar
Tech & Tools
My Weeklong Beach Trip Toolkit: What I Packed and Put to Use
My go-to razor, of which I have several (just in case), is the Billie razor.
Malibu Razor Starter Kit
I have a bunch of these clips, but I couldn't resist including the cherry version
Kitsch Creaseless Clips 4 Piece Set - Cherry Print
HANDS DOWN THE BEST CASE. I bught this in anticipation of a week at the beach, and boy was it GOOD. I literally had my phone with me in the ocean for HOURS and no damage was done whatsoever. It's not that heavy, which is a relief, and it's magsafe. M...
Haireca iPhone 16 Pro Max Case Waterproof IP68
I bought this for Sarasota, and I used it every day. Honestly, it's amazing for the price. The best way to describe it is that this product is the outcome if the Drybar round blower brush and Dyson Air Wrap had a baby. It's the perfect mix between th...
Wavytalk 5-in-1 Hot Air Brush Set, Pink
This is Target’s dupe for the Dyson Supersonic, and I can confidently say I’ve barely touched my Dyson since getting it—maybe used it three times at most. It’s a total steal for the price and delivers just as much power. Honestly, my hair actually lo...
Laifen SE Lite Hair Dryer - 1400 Watts
I actually bought this for $1.70, and instead of leaving it at the beach (as I assumed I would), I brought it back home with me! Such a good float and size.
36" Inflatable Glitter Swim Tube - Sun Squad™
My mother broke this, so I'll have to buy another, but I loved having this at the beach. It was excellent for holding my drink while I read or putting the food on it so that it didn't waste space on the beach chairs we usually use.
Stake Table with White Tabletop and Purple Handle - Sun Squad™