Preparing for summer is something we all like to do early. As soon as Christmas is over and January rolls around it can be hard to think about anything else other than hot weather and lazy afternoons on the beach. Now though, summer is well and truly on its way, and that beach dream will soon become a reality. But before you make your way to the nearest coastline it’s best to be prepared, and you can be, with our beach bag essentials.
SUNSCREEN – TRIUMPH AND DISASTER NO DICE SPF50, Undoubtedly the most important item here, a good quality sunscreen is a must. Made with both green tea and jojoba esters, this Triumph and Disaster No Dice sunscreen will smell incredible on your skin, whilst offering up all the protection you need from those harmful UV rays., , Triumph and Disaster No Dice Sunscreen SPF50, £33.06 from Triumph and Disaster
MOISTURISER – KIEHL’S ULTRA LIGHT DAILY DEFENCE SPF50 , Having specialised in skincare since 1851, Kiehl’s know a thing or two about what it takes to keep you looking fresh. Smooth and light, this oil-free lotion will moisturise your skin, reduce wrinkles and offer sun protection simultaneously., , Kiehl’s Ultra Light Daily Defense SPF50, £31 from Kiehl’s
ACQUA DI PARMA BLU MEDITERRANEO FICO DI AMALFI 150ML, With just a couple of sprays, this eau de toilette will transport you to the Italian coast, making you feel every bit the Riviera playboy. It’s a complex, zesty fragrance, and with hints of grapefruit, bergamot and fig nectar it will become your go-to this summer., , Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Fico di Amalfi 150ml, £78 from John Lewis
DEODORANT – CLARINS ANTI-PERSPIRANT DEO STICK, Use it throughout the day or after a well-deserved post swim shower, and you’ll remain fresh and confident. The Deo Stick glides over skin effortlessly without feeling sticky and its compact size means you can store it in your bag with ease., , Clarins Anti-Perspirant Deo Stick, £14 from Clarins
HAIR PROTECTION – AVEDA SUN CARE PROTECTIVE VEIL, Whilst we tend to protect our faces fairly well during the warmer months, we often neglect our hair and as a result it can take a battering. Aveda’s Sun Care Protective Veil fixes this though, shielding hair from sun exposure for up to 16 hours. After all, we wouldn’t want that perfectly curated barnet ruined now, would we?, , Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil, £21.50 from Aveda
By Charlie Thomas Twitter charlieacthomas
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