Beach Essentials
If we're friends on Instagram (@bberrymix), then you probably know I went to the beach last weekend (it's summer here in my side of the planet). I'm still totally hungover from the trip and I miss the sand, the sun and the waves. I have no other beach trips planned this summer but something else is coming up so that's ok. But if you're heading to the beach (I'm jealous!) anytime soon, then you might want to pack some beach essentials with you. You don't want to enjoy a day or two under the sun and then suffer the consequences of not taking precautions when you get back to real life (sunburn, uneven skin, dehydration, etc). Here's what I suggest you pack:
Excuse the bare face. I didn't feel like wearing makeup that day despite bringing a shitload of products (overpacker alert). Anyway, the number one thing you should bring is a sunscreen. I have the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Complete UV Waterlight lotion with SPF 50+ PA++. Now I don't know what the +++ means but I think SPF 50 is good enough. Don't forget to bring it with you because you have to reapply this throughout the day especially if you are outdoors (TIP: I also use this daily, not just for the beach). Bring something cold to drink. My choice for the day was the Half Tea Half Lemonade variety which I also always buy on a daily basis from Family Mart. Don't forget your sunnies! I must be the only one but I sometimes wear sunnies even when I'm in the water. Especially when I don't want to swim anyway, I just want to waddle in the water. Bring a magazine along if like me you like sun bathing. It's super relaxing so read along the beach. Not pictured above is a sunblock for the body. Always put on sunblock on the skin that gets exposed in the sun, that includes chest, neck and back. Sometimes I forget and I just apply it on my legs and arms. Chests can get sunburned too! That's my short list of beach essentials! What do you bring to the beach?
Excuse the bare face. I didn't feel like wearing makeup that day despite bringing a shitload of products (overpacker alert). Anyway, the number one thing you should bring is a sunscreen. I have the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Complete UV Waterlight lotion with SPF 50+ PA++. Now I don't know what the +++ means but I think SPF 50 is good enough. Don't forget to bring it with you because you have to reapply this throughout the day especially if you are outdoors (TIP: I also use this daily, not just for the beach). Bring something cold to drink. My choice for the day was the Half Tea Half Lemonade variety which I also always buy on a daily basis from Family Mart. Don't forget your sunnies! I must be the only one but I sometimes wear sunnies even when I'm in the water. Especially when I don't want to swim anyway, I just want to waddle in the water. Bring a magazine along if like me you like sun bathing. It's super relaxing so read along the beach. Not pictured above is a sunblock for the body. Always put on sunblock on the skin that gets exposed in the sun, that includes chest, neck and back. Sometimes I forget and I just apply it on my legs and arms. Chests can get sunburned too! That's my short list of beach essentials! What do you bring to the beach?