Beach Beauty Essentials

Cream Shadow

By Emily Hebert for ELLE

For shadow that goes the extra mile, invest in a cream formula — it stays put longer than powder and won’t disappear the second you break a sweat.

Product to Try: Nars celebrates summer with new creamy duos in Burn It Blue (shown here) and Camargue.

SPF Protection

Though you may rarely burn, that doesn’t mean you can skimp on sunscreen — SPF wards off fine lines and wrinkles and plays an integral role in maintaining a youthful glow.

Product to Try: Tocca SPF 30 Sunscreen Towelettes are clean and refreshing.

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Glow-Getting Face Makeup

Fake a clear, glowing complexion with SPF makeup. Blot excess oil or sweat with a light, shimmering powder bronzer.

Product to Try: Impart sun-kissed sparkle with the new Lancôme Tropiques Minérale Bamboo Bronzer Compact.

Body Bronzer

If you fear being compared to Edward Cullen or Casper the Friendly Ghost, layer body bronzer over your sunscreen. Focus on areas where the sun would naturally hit, such as your shoulders, décolletage and the tops of your arms and legs.

Product to Try: Liquid-lovers can find bronze in a bottle with the new Lush Charlotte Island Body Tint.

Fresh Fragrance

The mix of sun, salt and sand is great for the soul — but can yield a not-so-great body aroma. Rather than keep paramours at arm’s length, have a light fragrance handy.

Product to Try: Prada recently released its Infusion de Tubereuse Eau de Parfum Spray.

Waterproof Eyeliner

Don’t want the lust-worthy lifeguard to catch you without eyeliner? Opt for liquid — once it dries, it won’t budge — or a waterproof kohl pencil.

Product to Try: Sephora’s new Tokidoki Perfetto Eyeliners are as popular as they are fun.

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Hair Saver

Beach waves are hot — but dry after-sun strands are not. Even worse: discovering that your pricey permanent hair color has faded! To combat these negative outcomes, wear an SPF hair spray or leave-in conditioner with heat protection and UV filters.

Product to Try: Redken Color Extend Sun Solar Screen SPF 12 contains protective ceramide and nourishing mango oil.

SPF Lip Color

Bold beauties can enhance lip-stained pouts with an equally vibrant lipstick color. A moisturizing formula with SPF will keep lips kissable.

Product to Try: Bobbi Brown Treatment Lip Shine SPF 15 shields and nourishes lips while boosting collagen production.

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Mascara Made For Splashes

Avoid unsightly raccoon eyes: Opt for waterproof mascara that doesn’t leave lashes brittle.

Product to Try: Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof Mascara is a pro favorite that nourishes lashes with vitamin E and wheat germ oil.

Lip Stains

For long wearing color, a stain is your best option; wear under SPF balm for a perpetually pink pucker.

Product to Try: CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain comes in 10 fabulous colors and is a favorite of renowned makeup artist Pat McGrath.