It’s that time of year … beach season! Although, I’m sure some people would argue you can go to the beach any time of the year. We really prefer going when it’s warm. I love that we’re close enough to make it a day trip to the coast, but can definitely stay an entire weekend when we have time. I wanted to share my beach essentials, which can be narrowed down into just a few categories — books, spf, and minimal makeup.
There is a little more that’s as relaxing as sitting in a beach chair, listening to the waves and reading a book. I haven’t decided if I’ll take a physical copy or my Kindle reader, but either way I’ll definitely be reading as much as possible. The book pictured is one I just finished, which I shared in my recent books I finished. My Kindle Paperwhite is a great option, because it gives me more options. Decisions, decisions!
SPF is so important! I shared my favorite spf products last week, and you can read it here. I love Supergoop! products. I will bring the under-eye spf along with my everyday CC cream. These are only the products that go in my makeup bag. We have a separate spf for when we’re out on the beach. We are a family who burns easily, so we take spf very seriously when we’re in the sun.
My minimal beach makeup is really just my minimal travel makeup. These are my go-tos! I don’t wear my Flutterhabit lashes when we head to the coast. I like to just keep it simple and I don’t want to carry along my glue and twizzers and everything. This mascara combo has been a fave for over a year. You really can’t beat the Tarte primer and Surfer Curl Mascara. I also have a small size of the Ilia Limitless Lash, because it combs through my lashes so well. For my brows, I fill them in very minimally with my Glossier Boy Brow and Brow Flick in brown.
MY FAVORITE EVERYDAY SPF
What are your beach essentials? Are you a minimal packer or an overpacker? I am recovering overpacker, so I completely understand both sides!
Rebecca has been writing about style, beauty, and lifestyle topics since 2011. Thank you so much for reading this post! Feel free to leave any questions or comments below. I love hearing from you!
