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Golden Hour Glow: Beach & Bronze Essentials ✨🏖️🤎🌞

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From sun care to self-tan to beachside staples—everything you need for that sunkissed, beach girl glow.
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Sun-Kissed Staples ☀️

My SPF + sun care must-haves to keep skin safe, glowing, and golden.
 
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Great tinted face sunscreen
Mineral Sunscreen for Face: Award Winning Protection
 
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Favorite face sunscreen - NOT oily or gross. Actually very moisturizing on and you barely feel it
Face Sunscreen– EltaMD
 
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Sun bum keeps my skin protected, smelling delish, and not greasy
Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
 
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Smells divineeeee and is such a lightweight spray I don’t even feel like it’s sunscreen. Feels like a luxury
Sun Care
 
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Smells great and protects lips from UV rays
Coconut Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30 - Sun Bum
 
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Great SPF lip balm for men or women!
Lip Balm
 
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Smells delish and is a good sunscreen option
Classic Spray SPF 30 | The Worlds Best-Smelling Sunscreen
 
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The face sunscreen mist is great to reapply and their lip sunscreen is also a great buy
Face Sunscreen
 
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Great tanning oil while still protecting a little with SPF 30
Vacation : Tanning Lotions & Oils
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Browning lotion while again still protecting with some SPF
Vacation Instant Vacation Bronzing Lotion - SPF 30 - 5 fl oz
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Doesn’t have an SPF but gives a beautiful deep tan while laying out in the sun
Original Browning Lotion
 
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This browning lotion has coconut oil in it so it’s super hydrating. Remember- hydrated skin tans the best.
Coconut Browning Lotion
 
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Basically chocolate pudding. Great texture and has a little SPF.
Sun Bum Sunscreen Browning Lotion - SPF 15 - 8.5 fl oz
 
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Great tanning oil. Just doesn’t have an SPF
Accelerating Tanning Oil – Best Tanning Oil for Golden Skin - Brunae Body
 
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Thick tanning balm. Gives great color
Intensive Tanning Balm - Brunae Body
 
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Has an SPF. Anti-aging. Accelerator for a natural tan
Tan Boosting Anti-Aging Body Oil SPF45
 
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Lower SPF but also anti-aging body oil spray
Tan Boosting Anti-Aging Body Oil SPF20 - Coco & Eve
 
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OG staple for tanning oil
Hawaiian Tropic Dark Tanning Oil - 8oz
 
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Smells great and is lightweight on the skin
Body Sunscreen SPF50+ for Lightweight Sun Protection

Glow To-Go ✨

On-the-beach picks that hydrate, cool, and give you that radiant shimmer.
 
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Great hydrating face mist while you’re on the beach or after
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I loveeee this face mist while I’m on the beach to reapply SPF while also giving my face a hydrating spritz
SPF 45 Sunscreen Face Mist: Sheer & Water-Resistant Spray
 
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Another great hydrating face mist option and its dermatologist tested and vegan ❤️
Balancing Face Mist
 
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Hydrating facial mist for any time during your beach trip
Hydrating Coconut Facial Mist
 
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Another face mist option that reapplies SPF!
Vacation® Super Spritz | SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Mist
 
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I love using a hypochlorous spray. I have one with me pretty much everywhere
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid
 
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Regular browning lotion formula but this one has a shimmer for that pretty sun kissed glow
Shimmer Browning Lotion
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Same after sun formula but this one has a shimmer to give you that post sun glow
Shimmer after sun lotion
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The coconut browning lotion formula but also has a shimmer to give you a little added sparkle
Shimmer Browning Formula with Coconut Oil
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Another awesome hydrating mist. This is good for all over your body
Hydrating Mist by Brunae Body | Best Hydrating Face Mist for All
 
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Pretty bronzing glow oil with a nice shimmer
GlowMotions Glow Oil - Shimmer Body Bronzer
 
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Pretty all over shimmer body glow oil
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Shimmer Body Oil - 5.1 fl oz
 
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Smells great and illuminates the skin
Vaseline Glazed & Glisten Vanilla Cocoa Shimmering Gel Body Oil - Sunlit Glow
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Gives a subtle sun kissed shimmer glow
Shimmering Body Oil - Almond Body Shimmer | L'Occitane en Provence
 
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Shimmer oil with an SPF!
Vacation - Shimmer Oil SPF 30 Sunscreen
 
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Sunscreen with a hint of shimmer in it
Coppertone Glow Shimmer: Sunscreen & Body Mist Collection
 
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Very hydrating with the perfect amount of shimmer. I like the smell but it could be a bit or miss for some
Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil
 
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I love saltair products and this one didn’t disappoint. You can use it all over or on places like collarbones/chest to highlight with a glowy shimmer
Santal Bloom Shimmering Body Oil - Saltair
 
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I can’t rave about this shimmer oil enough and it’s lightweight!
Antioxidant Glow Shimmer Body Oil

Self-Tan Secrets 🌙

For days when I want a bronzy beach glow without the sun.
 
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These feel amazing on the skin and give a nice light tan face look
Self-Tan Sun Drops | CAUDALIE®
 
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I use the 2 hr express - the ultra dark one and it’s phenomenal.
Mousses
 
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I use the purple one which is the darkest
Isle of Paradise Self-Tan Face Drops
 
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I use this one and it doesn’t go on streaky or anything. It’s also quick to develop
Bondi Sands Self Tan - Dark
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This is great to maintain your self tan or a natural tan. If you use it on its own it’s too light but I love it for maintenance
Gradual Self Tanning Milk Lotion
 
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Not an express one but it does develop into a beautiful dark tan. Great for winter or those who don’t want the summer sun
Self Tanning Foam Ultra Dark | 6.76 FL OZ
 
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The best face tanning drops I’ve used and they have hyaluronic acid so your skin clears up beautifully
Mystic Tan Wake-Up Tan Collection
 
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A fantastic face tanning mist
Antioxidant Face Tanning Micromist
 
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My favorite tanning mitt. Soft and easy to clean
Soft Tanning Mitt - Self-Tanning
 
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You don’t think you need a back tan applicator until you buy one and it changes the self tanning game forever
Back Tan Applicator
 
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Perfect for even blending especially on legs if you’d rather a brush vs a mitt
Limited Edition Body Kabuki Brush
 
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Works GREAT on hands so they aren’t looking crazy and on the face for even tanning
Limited Edition Face Kabuki Brush
 
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Saw great results with this. Could use on own or to maintain tan
Coco & Eve Sun-kissed Gradual Tanning Lotion - Natural Sunless ...
 
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Never is streaky. Easy to apply
Express Tanning Antioxidant Mousse
 
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I mix this into my morning moisturizer
Bronzing Face Drops 1oz
 
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A little lighter than bondisands but still a great self tan option
Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam - Self-Tanners - Coco & Eve

Beach Set-Up 🏖️

My must-haves for the perfect beach day—comfy, cute, and practical.
 
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I love my sunflow chair!! I have the oyster grey shore thing chair with the sun shade, cup holder, and bag attachment.
Shore Thing Chair | Best Backpack Beach Chair
 
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I also added the contour pillow onto my sunflow chair.
Contour Pillow | Beach Chair Pillow for Neck Support
 
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I have this attached to my sunflow chair to fit my phone, sunscreen, and any seashell finds.
Dry Bag Pocket | Beach Chair Accessory
 
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This attaches to my sunflow chair and is adjustable for different size drinks
Cup Holder for Beach Chair | Accessories
 
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I loveeeeee my sand cloud towels. They’re lightweight and don’t collect sand on the beach. They also are a great size for laying on so I don’t need several towels down.
Beach Towels & Blankets- 10% Donated to Protect Oceans
 
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Thick and durable beach towel. Very cozy to use as a blanket if it gets chilly on the beach
'Sonny' Beach Towel
 
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Before I got my sunflow chair I religiously used Tommy bahama chairs and I still love them too!!!
Beach & Lawn Chairs
 
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Great umbrellas that won’t fly away, easy to set up, and are adjustable. Also Tommy bahama has chair shade similar to sunflow that can be added to your beach chair
Beach Umbrellas: Chair Canopies & Sun Shelters
 
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Sand cloud has a great assortment of beach bag styles and sizes
Beach Bags
 
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This is great because it’s mesh and has a cellphone pocket as well as bottom zipper cooler compartment that can detach. You really get 2 different size bag options all in one
Zippered Beach Tote: Waterproof & Durable Beach Bags | Perfect for Storage
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Great coolers in a variety of sizes for your beach needs
Cooler Bags: Durable, Leakproof Soft Coolers
 
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Great little makeup bag or just a carryall bag to organize a larger beach bag! Outside is made of Neoprene so it’s perfect for the beach or travel
rhode bubble bag
 
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I always have hand sani on me and this one is compact, practical, and still perfect with a beachy scent!
Moisturizing and Uplifting Hand Sanitizer Sprays
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I love these headphones for the beach and/or travel. They can plug into your phone or be wireless and hold a charge for a long time. Lets you escape into relaxation
Quiet Comfort Noise Cancelling Headphones
 
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These are also noise cancelling quiet comfort headphones but they’re ear buds so less bulky for the beach. Easy to carry around and pop in
Shop Earbuds | Wireless and Bluetooth Earbud Options
 
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I usually have paper books (check out my book rec benable list) but this kindle is a cute color and fun option if you don’t like carrying paper books and want everything easily accessible in a sleek way.
2024 Kindle: Faster, Brighter Display, Longer Battery Life
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A portable fan is always a great addition to my beach bag. Some you can add water for a hydrating mist for those super hot beach days!
Hand Held Portable Fans: Battery Operated & Rechargeable

After-Sun Rituals 🌊

Soothing + hydrating picks to keep skin calm and glowing post-beach.
 
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This is a soothing gel moisturizer that’s cheap at Ulta and is infused with electrolytes. Great after sun care
Good Molecules Hydrating Gel Moisturizer with Electrolytes Single
 
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Great aloe cool down gel
After Sun Cool Down Gel
 
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My favorite aloe spray after I get off the beach
After Sun Cool Down Spray
 
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Great body butter to hydrate skin after the sun
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Another great after sun cooling gel
Aloe Vera After Sun Gel — $14
 
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A great face serum that’s lightweight but hydrated skin after the sun
Sun Bum Skin Care Hydrating Face Serum with Niacinamide and Vitamin E ...
 
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After browning lotion to enhance tan after sun
After Browning Lotion
 
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It is limited edition but it makes your skin feel great post sun
Firming & Cooling Body Gel Lotion

Mermaid Mane 🌴🧜‍♀️

Beach-ready hair must-haves that keep my strands soft, shiny, and sun-safe. From salt sprays for effortless waves to leave-ins with UV protection, these are the products that give me that “just dove out of the ocean but still chic” look.
 
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I love the Bur Bur mermaid wet detangling brush. They now came out with minis which are perfect for the beach!!!
THE MERMAID BRUSH - WET DETANGLING BRUSH
 
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Another necessity but these are great because no matter if your hair is wet or dry - they won’t get tangled in your hair
SKINNY SCRUNCHIES – Slip
 
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I always need a claw clip with me at the beach and I love these plumeria ones because it’s still a cute way to add a beach flair to my hair while keeping the hair off my body and keeping me cool
Plumeria Hair Clip
 
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Love this leave in conditioner especially for the beach. All of luau products are amazing
Leave In Travel Conditioner - Heat Protection Spray For Hair
 
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Great sea salt spray!!
Surf Sea Salt Spray
 
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I’ve been using this for YEARS. it has UV protection while giving your hair that mermaid I just went surfing look
Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
 
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Great to naturally lighten your hair without damaging it. Still has UV protection
Natural & Vegan Hair Lightener for Blondes
 
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Another great sea salt spray. Loveeee my sun bum!
Sun Bum Texturizing Sea Spray - 6 fl oz
 
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Leave my hair feeling extra soft
Sun Bum 3-in-1 Leave In Hair Conditioning Treatments - 4 fl oz
 
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I love putting this on my ends especially
Sun Bum Revitalizing Protect & Repair Oil Serum Heat Protector - 1.7 fl oz
 
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Smells AMAZING
Brazilian Joia™ Milky Leave-In Conditioner
 
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Great for hydration and detangling after a beach day
Leave-In Conditioner
 
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Smells amazing and the longer you leave on - the better your hair will feel
Super Nourishing Coconut & Fig Hair Mask
 
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Great when waiting to wash out leave in conditioners or after your hair is wet from the ocean or shower
Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap
 
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A necessity when I’m on the beach with no hat on to protect my scalp.
Sun Bum SPF 30 Scalp and Hair Mist - 2 fl oz