Experts Agree: These Are the Best Beauty Essentials to Keep in Your Beach Bag

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Now that warm weather has officially arrived, we're embracing all the summer season has to offer, especially when it comes to extended beach and pool hangs. And even if you don't plan on spending hours and hours outdoors, utilizing a stable of protective beauty products is key. One staple in particular that's absolutely non-negotiable?

"Sunscreen, sunscreen, and more sunscreen," board-certified dermatologist Marisa Garshick tells Bazaar.com. "It's important to go to the beach with enough sunscreen for the day. Since the amount that's needed per application is the equivalent to one shot glass, this may mean if you're spending the day at the beach, one bottle of sunscreen actually may not be sufficient."

In addition to face and body protection against UV rays, broad-spectrum sunscreens with SPF 30 and higher can even make applying your makeup of choice even easier. "Protection against the sun's harmful rays is important in leaving skin healthy, happy, and supple," celebrity makeup artist Judi Gabbay Braha says. "Sunburned or sun damaged skin is a major factor in how your makeup applies—a good beat starts with a good base."

And when it comes to your next no makeup-makeup look beachside, professional advise opting for hydrating, waterproof products with lightweight formulas that won't feel cakey on your face. Though tweaking your daily rotation may seem a little daunting just to swim or sunbathe, the makeup swap can ultimately mean the difference between a flawless finish and an accidental smudge.

For pro tips on exactly what to pack this summer and for blissful vacation trips ahead, we've pulled together a short list of expert-approved beach makeup and skincare products worth keeping in your tote bag.

Invisible UV Flawless Poreless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50

Since this Charlotte Tilbury primer contains SPF, it's a quick upgrade. "This invisible primer nourishes the skin to provide a great base for a day at the beach," Garshick says. "It's lightweight, but also hydrating, as it contains hyaluronic acid."

Backstage Face & Body Foundation

To minimize the number of products in your bag, consider adding a multipurpose product to your rotation. Celebrity makeup artist Shadi Malek loves using this foundation on beach and pool days. "My favorite waterproof foundation is Dior's Backstage Face and Body Foundation, as it's lightweight and leaves behind a natural finish for the beach or pool."

Upgraded Lashes Treatment Mascara

This water-resistant mascara is long-lasting and has a two-in-one formula that Garshick loves, which helps support lash strength and thickness.

Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50

"This lightweight broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen features 12 percent zinc oxide, iron oxide, antioxidants, plus a patented Enviroscreen technology to protect against UVA/UVB, blue light, pollution, and infrared radiation," Garshick says. "The sunscreen uses its iron oxide pigments to adapt to your specific skin tone without leaving the skin feeling greasy, making it ideal for all skin types."

Mineralize Blush in Warm Soul

And for a natural-looking rosy cheek on beach days, she opts for this subtle yet impactful blush from MAC. "This blush is the perfect mix of a blush and highlighter. Its luminosity is just perfect, and it gives you that sun-kissed flush without looking like you've actually just applied blush."

Sunvisor

Another beloved multipurpose essential Malek swears by is Saie's all-in-one Sunvisor tint. "It's a serum, oil, moisturizer, and SPF in one, and the way it sits on the skin is perfect," she explains. "I always keep this product in my bag."

Mighty Biome Pre/Post Biotics + Barrier Aid Cleansing Balm

Garshick recommends using this Bliss balm to remove lingering makeup and sunscreen after a day at the beach, since it effectively cleanses skin without drying it out.

(Re)setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40

To keep her beauty look in place, Gabbay Braha reaches for this face mist from Supergoop! "To refresh my makeup and reapply SPF without missing a beat, I spritz the Supergoop! (Re)setting Refreshing Mist all over my face every two to three hours," she says.

Hydrating Sheer Lip Balm SPF 30

Here's a tinted balm our experts love that uses a blend of shea and olive butters, along with SPF 30, to keep lips supple and protected.

Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60

"A go-to for the body, this easy-to-apply sunscreen absorbs easily and leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth, while providing SPF 60 UVA and UVB coverage," Garshick notes. "It also contains La Roche-Posay's Cell-Ox Shield technology, which provides antioxidant protection for both the face and body."

Tattoo Pencil Liner Waterproof Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner

"If your makeup tends to slide in the heat, try KVD Beauty's tattoo pencil eyeliner," Gabbay Braha says. "They're legitimately waterproof since they feature a gel formula and are available in both neutral shades, like warm brown, black, and gray, in addition to more vibrant ones, like cobalt blue and emerald."

Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer

Garshick also recommends It Cosmetics' best-selling Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Concealer for seamless, all-day wear. "This concealer's formula contains peptides, vitamins, hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants that work to smooth and de-puff the under-eye area, as well as conceal it," she says.

All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray

Malek always keeps this culty spray in her beach bag—and it has more than 22,000 Ulta fans who also swear by it. Locking makeup in place for hours with just a few spritzes, it keeps the face feeling hydrated too.

Nourishing Hand Sanitizer Antibacterial Gel Deep Moisture

"When reaching for a midday snack while at the beach, it's important to be sure your hands are clean," Garshick advises. "I love this nourishing hand sanitizer from Dove, which effectively removes germs and bacteria without drying out the skin."

Lights, Camera, Splashes Waterproof Mascara

"I love the applicator on the Tarte Cosmetics' Lights, Camera, Splashes Waterproof Mascara, as I find it adds length and volume," Malek says.

Meet the Experts

• Marisa Garshick, M.D., F.A.A.D, is a board-certified dermatologist and clinical assistant professor at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

• Judi Gabbay Braha is a celebrity makeup artist based in New York City.

• Shadi Malek is a celebrity makeup artist based in Los Angeles, California.

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