I just went to the beach last week, and here's what I did:
Prep: Yes, unfortunately unlike the shows Laguna Beach and The O.C, I cannot just frolic down to the beach without a second thought. (although, I WISH I could!)
-Hair removal. I personally get waxed (legs, bikini, etc.) which requires a bit more time (since I need to get an appt and whatnot) in comparison to shaving or using nair, veet, etc. There's always the at-home waxing kits which I resort to when needed! Whatever your poison of choice, some hair needs to be removed before baring that bikini!
-Deodrant. A must have before the beach, I even pack one with me in my bag--I'm a huge fan of Dove.
-SPF. Sunscreen is a MUST, I apply before (30 mins prior to sun exposure) and reapply as needed while I'm at the beach. I use Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 100+ before and use Stella SPF 30+ Sunscreen Towelette by Tocca for touch ups at the beach. So handy to keep in my bag because each wipe is wrapped individually!
Face: no one wants to cake on foundation, concealer, etc. before going to the beach! Beach makeup is all about the bare minimum while still looking fabulous!
After SPF application, I use Laura Mercier's foundation primer and then even out my skin with Laura Mercier's Tinted Moisturizer, oil-free, SPF 20. I use my fingers to apply so the product can really warm up to my skin, and I always remind myself to take my tinted moisturizer down to my neck! I curl my eyelashes with the Shu Uemura eyelash curler (my absolute favorite) and use my Bobbi Brown lip gloss (which I believe is discontinued) in Rose Tea, love it because it has SPF 15 (lip balm/lip gloss with SPF is a must for the beach!). You can always add a waterproof mascara or a creme eyeshadow, but I prefer not to.
Now, off to the beach!
xoxo
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