11 beauty essentials to pack for a beach holiday

Looking fabulous wherever you go can be a tough job

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Because your skin reacts differently to the varied environments that you travel to, having just one go-to beauty kit isn’t going to cut it. For a beach vacay, have these products handy as they help protect your skin from the harsh UV rays, stay on even in the water and keep you looking natural and flawless so you return home looking better than when you left (hello, bronzed skin!). While you’re at it, you might want to consider complementing your sun-kissed complexion with a head of beachy waves too.

Neutrogena Cooldry Sport Sunscreen Spray Broad Spectrum SPF50 ($26.90)

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This oil-free formula is fast absorbing and stays put through water and perspiration, which means your skin gets the broad spectrum high UV protection it needs without feeling uncomfortably sticky or greasy.

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La Mer The Glowing Body Oil ($155)

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A rich blend of vitamin E and skin-conditioning oils in this luxurious, limited edition body oil softens, nourishes and bathes your skin in a subtle golden sheen. Oh, did we mention that it’s got a delicate, tropical-like floral fragrance too?

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Anessa Perfect UV Spray Sunscreen Aqua Booster SPF50+/PA++++ ($30.90)

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Scoring high points in the convenience department, this easy-to-use spray is great to have around for frequent touch-ups as it is non-sticky, gives a clear finish and even contains Bulgarian rose essence, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C for added skincare benefits. Use it on the face, body and hair.

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Auolive Day Glower ($118)

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Enriched with natural actives, this supposedly helps skin stay moisturised, supple and healthy, protecting it from premature ageing as well as environmental damage.

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Shiseido BB for Sports SPF50+/PA++++ ($55)

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This lightweight BB-sunscreen hybrid is powered by the brand’s WetForce technology to deliver protection and natural coverage that stay put even when you perspire.

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M.A.C Eye Shadow x 9: Tropic Cool Times Nine ($72)

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Just because you’re on a beach vacay doesn’t mean you can’t chuck aside all your makeup. This 9-shade palette comes in handy for when you need to dress up your eyes to jazz up your poolside selfie or your evening ensemble for your dinner date. Plus, we really like that the colour combination makes us feel like we’re wearing the colours of clear, azure water on our eyes.

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Ouai Haircare Wave Spray ($39)

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This texture mist protects your tresses from oxidative damage with rice protein while giving you an effortlessly chic, undone style that’s delicately perfumed with its floral scent.

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H&M Beauty Brow Shaping Gel ($12.90)

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Unruly brows will not be one of your problems to solve while at the beach with this clear fixing gel.

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Etude House Tint My Brows Gel ($15.90)

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Brow-challenged? Store this peel-off tint in your travel beauty bag and apply before bed (make sure the formula sets before you sleep) to let it stain your brow hairs and skin. The result is a pair of thick, filled out arches that can last up to a week.

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Origins Three Part Harmony Soft Cream for Renewal, Repair and Radiance ($123)

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Enriched with a blend of carefully selected botanicals and nourishing ingredients, this whipped cream-like formula packs the same rich anti-ageing benefits as the Three Part Harmony Nourishing Cream but in a more lightweight texture, making it suitable for skin that craves for lighter hydration.

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Kiehl’s Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF25 ($28)

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Loaded with coconut oil and lemon butter combined with SPF 25 for sun protection, you’d want to slick on this yummy, ultra-hydrating lip balm again and again.

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This story first appeared in the July 2017 issue of Her World magazine. Photography: Veronica Tay. Art direction: Sherli Chong. Styling: Bryan Goh.