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Summer 2025 must haves

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These are summer essential products from beauty to beach chairs and everything in-between.
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Skin care and beauty

Beauty products to protect your skin
 
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Broad spectrum sun screen
Sunscreen - Body Care - 333 Products - Ulta Beauty
 
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After sun soothing gel to help moisturizer the skin and also good for soothing a sun burn.
95% Aloe Vera Soothing Gel - Earth Therapeutics - Ulta Beauty
 
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I like this gel moisturizer for every day during summer. It is lightweight but does a good job of moisturizing your skin.
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel | Oil-Free - CeraVe
 
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I really like this sunscreen for beach days with my granddaughter.
Spray Sunscreen | Ulta Beauty
 
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I love this setting spray with sunscreen. I am one of those people that wears makeup to the beach.
Setting Spray & Powder - Makeup - Ulta Beauty
 
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One of my favorite lip balms to protect my lips from sun and wind.
ULTA Beauty Collection - Passionfruit Jelly Bomb Lip Balm

Fashion and accessories

Must have fashion and accessories for summer.
 
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I love these sunglasses and they have us protection which is so important for all eyes.
UV Protection : Men's & Women's Sunglasses & Eyeglasses - Target
 
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I use this hat for protection when I am at the beach but also when I am out at summer events and even up in the mountains hiking.
Womens Wide Brim Hats - Target
 
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Target has super cute bathing suit cover ups. I bought the second one and love it.
Swimsuit Cover-ups for Women - Target
 
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I had to have this bag for all my beach necessities. It holds a lot and looks stylish!
Zippered Beach Tote - Target

Hydration and Wellness

Keeping myself healthy is super important to me. I personally use all of these products and love them.
 
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Love my Yeti. It keeps my drink ice cold all day!
Yeti Water Bottle - Target
 
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My favorite is the drip drops. I carry them in my purse for quick hydration
Electrolyte Supplements : Hydration & Energy Supplements - Target
 
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This is a must have for hot summer days!
Sports Cooling Towel - Target
 
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I used this a lot when I lived in Arizona! I still use here in Cali when temps get in the hundreds.
Hand Held Portable Fans - Target
 
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Must have in summer ! The mosquito’s will eat you alive. I like the wipes because I can carry them with me at all times.
Mosquito Repellent Wipes - Target

Outdoor must haves

 
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I keep my beach chair in my car all summer. It is great for the mountains, beach or just by a camp fire.
Backpack Folding Beach Chairs - Target
 
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Target has great bathing suits and are competitively priced.
Swimsuits & Bathing Suits for Women - Target
 
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I use my backpack cooler a lot. Easy to carry when your hands are full.
Backpack Cooler - Target
 
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Great for amusement parks, the beach, the lake or river. Another summer must have!
Waterproof Phone Pouch - Target
 
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This is a great beach blanket. I love that the sand does not stick to it. Super comfy and the one I got is like the third pic and is that large size. They do make individual ones that can sub as a towel.
Sand Free Beach Blanket