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Curated SPF, swim, eyewear & beach essentials from the brands we love. Go on, check out our favorites.

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Laura Mercier

Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30

tinted moisturizer
SPF 30

The original tinted moisturizer. 30+ shades spanning porcelain to deep espresso — exceptional shade depth and range that includes everyone. The 30-year benchmark.

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Ilia

Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

serum tint
SPF 40

SPF 40 meets skincare serum — hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, natural radiant finish. 30 shades extending into deep and very deep tones. Types I–VI are all covered.

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Charlotte Tilbury

Flawless Filter SPF 20

primer / tint
SPF 20

The iconic glow-filter. SPF 20 in a liquid highlighter-tint hybrid that blurs and brightens. 6 shades — best for fair to medium skin tones. The luminous beach base.

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Saie

Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer

tinted moisturizer
SPF 35

The internet's most-loved tinted moisturizer. SPF 35, buildable coverage, dewy finish. 20 shades from fair to deep brown — genuinely inclusive range.

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Supergoop

Glowscreen SPF 40

primer
SPF 40

The dewy glow primer that went viral and stayed there. SPF 40 + hyaluronic acid + niacinamide in a sheer, luminous base that makes skin look lit from within. Wear alone on beach days or under tinted SPF for the full glazed-skin moment.

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Kosas

Tinted Face Oil SPF 30

tinted oil
SPF 30

Six nourishing oils + SPF 30 in a sheer luminous tint that melts into all skin tones. Zero ashy residue. The lit-from-within glow that replaces foundation.

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Supergoop

(Re)setting 100% Mineral Powder SPF 35

powder
SPF 35

The midday SPF refresh you can actually use over makeup. Translucent mineral powder that reapplies sun protection without disturbing your base. The purse essential — dust over your face at noon and go back to the beach without the full re-apply routine.

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Tower 28

SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted

tinted sunscreen
SPF 30

EWG Verified, fragrance-free, 15 shades. The clean tinted SPF for sensitive skin at every shade — light coverage that protects without triggering.

Reef-Safe
BG
Black Girl Sunscreen

Make It Glow SPF 30 Tinted

tinted sunscreen
SPF 30

Built by a Black woman for melanin-rich skin — zero white cast, zero ashy finish. Warm bronzy glow that honors your skin. The tinted SPF actually made for Types IV–VII.

Deep-Skin First
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Unsun Cosmetics

Mineral Tinted SPF 30 Face Sunscreen

tinted mineral
SPF 30

Created specifically for women of color — the mineral SPF that eliminates the white cast problem entirely with deep-matching tints. Clean, reef-safe, and built for your skin.

Reef-SafeDeep-Skin First
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Colorescience

Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50

tinted mineral
SPF 50

The medical-grade tinted mineral dermatologists reach for after procedures. 100% zinc-oxide protection in a tone-adapting formula that also shields against blue light and pollution. Buildable, breathable, no white cast — a clean tinted SPF that doubles as light coverage.

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SkinMedica

Total Defense + Repair SPF 34 Tinted

tinted sunscreen
SPF 34

Sunscreen that also repairs. Broad-spectrum SPF 34 plus SkinMedica's antioxidant complex that helps undo existing photodamage while it protects. A universal sheer tint with an oil-absorbing finish for combination skin — the medical-grade pick for anyone serious about anti-aging. Defense and repair in one step.

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Mineral Fusion

Brush-On Sun Defense SPF 30

powder
SPF 30

Translucent mineral powder SPF in a built-in brush — the no-mess reapply that sets makeup, cuts shine, and blurs pores while it protects. Vegan, hypoallergenic, and TSA-friendly. The travel-bag essential for topping up sun protection at noon without disturbing your base.

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Supergoop

Unseen Sunscreen

serum
SPF 40

Weightless, invisible finish — ideal daily base under makeup. No white cast on any skin tone.

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La Roche-Posay

Anthelios Melt-In Milk

lotion
SPF 60

Pharmacy gold standard — ultra-high SPF, fragrance-free, allergy-tested. The trusted pick for sensitive skin at every shade.

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EltaMD

UV Clear Broad-Spectrum

lotion
SPF 46

Dermatologist #1 pick — niacinamide calms redness, hybrid formula works beautifully on all skin tones without white cast.

GR
Glow Recipe

Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen

serum
SPF 50

TikTok-viral clean SPF — niacinamide fades pores, watermelon hydrates, glass-skin finish. Chemical formula, no white cast on any skin tone.

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Fenty Skin

Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer SPF 30

moisturizer
SPF 30

Rihanna built Fenty Skin with deep skin tones in mind — this SPF moisturizer is truly invisible on Black skin. Hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, no cast, no residue.

Deep-Skin First
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Tatcha

Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen

serum
SPF 35

Blurs pores, preps skin for a flawless finish — the splurge-worthy daily ritual worth every penny.

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Drunk Elephant

Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense

serum
SPF 30

Non-nano zinc oxide + marula oil — zero white cast on all skin tones, clean formula, the mineral pick that actually works for deeper complexions.

Reef-Safe
BG
Black Girl Sunscreen

SPF 30 Moisturizing

lotion
SPF 30

Created by a Black woman for melanin-rich skin — avocado, jojoba & cacao nourish while protecting. Zero white cast, zero ashy finish. The face SPF made for Types IV–VII.

Deep-Skin First
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ISDIN

Eryfotona Actinica

lotion
SPF 50

Repairs existing DNA damage while protecting — the luxury pick. DNA photolyase technology rebuilds sun-damaged DNA.

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Dr. Dennis Gross

Pore Perfecting Oil-Free SPF 40

lotion
SPF 40

Oil-control formula with anti-aging actives — the top pick for oily skin year-round.

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Supergoop

PLAY Lip Balm SPF 30

lip balm
SPF 30

SPF for your lips — the step everyone skips until they've had a burned, peeling lip situation. Vitamin E, avocado oil, and coconut oil in a smooth, non-waxy formula. Wear alone or under gloss. Your lips need SPF too.

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Beauty of Joseon

Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+

serum
SPF 50

The K-beauty face SPF that took over the internet — and earned the hype. Rice extract and probiotics in a lightweight, dewy formula that sinks in with zero white cast on any skin tone. Organic filters, no greasy finish, under $20. The daily SPF people repurchase three at a time.

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Obagi Medical

Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50

lotion
SPF 50

The medical-grade matte SPF dermatologists keep at the front desk. Broad-spectrum SPF 50 in a true non-comedogenic matte finish that controls shine all day — built for oily, combination, and breakout-prone skin. The clinical pick that disappears under makeup.

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Obagi Medical

Lip Therapy Soothe & Protect SPF 30

lip balm
SPF 30

Medical-grade lip care with sun protection built in. Broad-spectrum SPF 30 plus hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and peptides that plump, soothe, and shield against UVA/UVB. The clinical upgrade for anyone who keeps burning and chapping their lips at the beach.

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Supergoop

PLAY Everyday Lotion

lotion
SPF 50

Best-in-class 80-minute water resistance — the go-to for serious beach days. No white cast on any skin tone.

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Sun Bum

Original SPF 50 Lotion

lotion
SPF 50

Vitamin E enriched, reef-friendly, 80-minute water resistance — the beach staple everyone loves.

Reef-Safe
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Vacation

Classic Lotion SPF 30

lotion
SPF 30

Creamy coconut scent, retro chic aesthetic — the viral summer pick that makes applying SPF feel like vacation itself.

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Bondi Sands

SPF 50+ Fragrance Free

lotion
SPF 50

Sensitive-skin approved — no fragrance, no sting, 80-minute water resistance, full protection.

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Shiseido

Ultimate Sun Protector SPF 50+ WetForce

lotion
SPF 50

Japanese innovation — WetForce technology gets stronger when it contacts water. The luxury body SPF for serious sun lovers.

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COOLA

Classic Body Organic Sunscreen

lotion
SPF 30

USDA-certified organic, 70% organic ingredients, reef-safe — the clean beauty body SPF for conscious sun lovers.

Reef-Safe
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Raw Elements

Tinted SPF 30 Face + Body

lotion
SPF 30

The reef-safe gold standard. Non-nano zinc oxide in a biodegradable tin — EWG Verified, 80-minute water resistance, and zero synthetic chemicals. The brand marine biologists and ocean athletes actually trust. If you're serious about reef protection, this is the one.

Reef-Safe
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All Good

Sport Sunscreen Butter SPF 50

lotion
SPF 50

Certified reef-safe, non-nano zinc oxide, and USDA organic ingredients in a formula surfers and ocean swimmers actually use. Calendula, green tea, and rose hip oil protect skin while zinc protects the reef. Clean doesn't get more sincere than this.

Reef-Safe
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Badger

Active Mineral Sunscreen SPF 35

lotion
SPF 35

USDA certified organic, non-nano zinc oxide, and about as clean as sunscreen gets. Badger has been making reef-safe SPF since before it was a trend — just sunflower oil, beeswax, zinc, and botanicals. The purist's pick for body protection that's genuinely safe for the water you're swimming in.

Reef-Safe
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Supergoop

PLAY Antioxidant Body Mist SPF 50

mist
SPF 50

The spray version of the bestselling PLAY formula — vitamin C + E antioxidants, 80-minute water resistance, easy full-body coverage without the rubbing. Reach-the-back solved. The beach bag upgrade from any drugstore spray.

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Caudalie

Vinosun Protect SPF 50 Cream

lotion
SPF 50

French clean beauty — grape-seed polyphenols and resveratrol fight free radicals. The Bordeaux winery brand that belongs in every beach bag.

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Lancaster

Sun Beauty Satin Sheen Oil SPF 30

oil
SPF 30

Enhances a golden tan while protecting — the luxury tanning oil pick for a summer goddess finish.

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Neutrogena

Beach Defense Water-Resistant SPF 70

lotion
SPF 70

The drugstore powerhouse built for full beach days. SPF 70, 80-minute water resistance, and Neutrogena's oil-free Helioplex formula that holds up to sun, surf, and sweat. The dependable bottle that's earned its spot in every beach bag — high protection, low price, available everywhere.

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Coppertone

Sport Water-Resistant SPF 50

lotion
SPF 50

Made to move. Sweat- and water-resistant for 80 minutes, breathable, and non-greasy — the active-day body SPF for swimming, paddleboarding, and long walks down the shore. The trusted sport formula that won't run into your eyes when you're working up a sweat.

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EltaMD

UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50

lotion
SPF 50

The dermatologist body pick for active days. Zinc oxide, oil-free, and water- and sweat-resistant for 80 minutes — the same clinical pedigree as EltaMD's cult face SPF, built for swimming, running, and full sun exposure. The one derms actually reach for on their own beach days.

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Blue Lizard

Sport Mineral-Based Sunscreen SPF 50+

lotion
SPF 50

The sport version of the Australian pharmacy legend. Mineral-based, sweat- and water-resistant for 80 minutes, and tough enough for long days on the water — with the same gentle, reef-conscious formula. The bottle whose cap turns blue in UV light to remind you to reapply.

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Kopari

Sun Shield Body Glow SPF 50

gel
SPF 50

Sun protection and a lit-from-within glow in one. A lightweight shimmering gel that absorbs fast, never feels sticky, and leaves a subtle gold sheen over broad-spectrum SPF 50. The coconut-clean body sunscreen that doubles as your beach glow.

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La Roche-Posay

Anthelios Mineral Ultra-Light

fluid
SPF 50

Developed with 25,000 dermatologists. Mineral formula, ultra-sheer finish, proven safe for rosacea, eczema, and post-procedure skin. The worldwide standard.

Fragrance-FreeMineralAllergy-Tested
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EltaMD

UV Physical Tinted SPF 41

tinted lotion
SPF 41

100% mineral, iron oxide tint that works on all skin tones. Niacinamide soothes, zinc calms rosacea. The derm-recommended sensitive skin tinted pick.

Fragrance-FreeMineralReef-Safe
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Avène

Mineral Ultra-Light Fluid SPF 50+

fluid
SPF 50

The gold standard for reactive skin — thermal spring water calms inflammation, non-nano zinc oxide protects without any chemical filters. Zero fragrance, zero trigger.

Fragrance-FreeMineralEWG Verified
BL
Blue Lizard

Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+

lotion
SPF 50

Australian pharmacy legend. Pure mineral, 80-minute water resistance, no chemical filters. The choice of pediatricians and the most reactive skin types.

Fragrance-FreeMineralPediatrician Approved
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Paula's Choice

CLEAR Ultra-Light Daily UV Defense SPF 30

serum
SPF 30

Formulated for acne-prone and sensitive skin — BHA + antioxidants + SPF in a matte finish that won't break you out. Paula's research-backed gold standard.

Fragrance-FreeOil-Free
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First Aid Beauty

Weightless Liquid Mineral SPF 30

lotion
SPF 30

Made for sensitive, eczema-prone, and allergy-tested skin. Zinc-only formula with colloidal oat. Genuinely invisible on skin tones I–IV.

Fragrance-FreeMineralClean
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The Honest Company

Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

lotion
SPF 50

Non-nano zinc oxide, fragrance-free, EWG Verified, and pediatrician-tested — the sensitive skin sunscreen that parents and dermatologists both reach for. Zero white cast for a mineral formula, 80-minute water resistance, and clean enough for the most reactive skin. The drugstore-price sensitive pick that overdelivers.

Fragrance-FreeMineralEWG Verified
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Topicals

Faded Brightening & Clearing SPF 30

serum
SPF 30

SPF meets actives for fading dark spots — niacinamide, kojic acid, tranexamic acid. The after-sun recovery pick that also prevents future hyperpigmentation on melanin-rich skin.

Fragrance-FreeHyperpigmentationDeep-Skin First
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ALOESUN

Natural Tallow Sunscreen SPF 30

lotion
SPF 30

Tallow-based mineral SPF 30 from the clean beauty brand that went viral for its back-to-basics formula. Rendered beef tallow + zinc oxide in a formula that works beautifully on sensitive, reactive, and eczema-prone skin. No chemical filters, no synthetic anything.

CleanNaturalTallow
Io
Isle of Paradise

Self-Tanning Drops Gradual

self-tanner
Glow

The self-tanning drops for deeper skin — gradual bronze that builds naturally. Mix into your moisturizer. The glow enhancer for Types IV–VII who want extra depth without UV.

VeganCleanDeep-Skin First
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Vanicream

Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

lotion
SPF 30

The dermatologist sensitive-skin staple. 100% mineral zinc + titanium with none of the usual irritants — no fragrance, dyes, parabens, lanolin, or formaldehyde releasers. Made for eczema, rosacea, and the most reactive skin. The quiet drugstore hero derms recommend by name.

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Hawaiian Tropic

Dark Tanning Oil SPF 6

oil
SPF 6

The classic tanning oil. SPF 6 gives a base layer of protection while maximizing your tan window. Best for skin Types III–VI with established base tans.

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Australian Gold

Dark Tanning Exotic Oil

oil
Glow

The drugstore legend. Carrot extract formula that has been accelerating tans since the 80s — dark, moisturizing, and fast. The bottle every serious tanner has had in their beach bag at least once.

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Sun Bum

Moisturizing Tanning Oil SPF 15

oil
SPF 15

Marula, argan, coconut, avocado, and aloe in a golden tanning oil with SPF 15 protection. The premium beach oil that smells like vacation and keeps your skin nourished while you get your color. Sun Bum's most underrated product.

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Bondi Sands

Coconut Beach Tanning Oil SPF 15

oil
SPF 15

Coconut-infused formula that deeply nourishes while you tan. SPF 15 keeps you in the safe tanning zone. The Australian pick for a golden, hydrated result.

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Coppertone

Tanning Dry Oil SPF 15

oil
SPF 15

The accessible pick. Coppertone's dry-touch tanning oil with SPF 15 that absorbs fast with zero greasy residue. The grab-it-anywhere drugstore oil that does exactly what it promises — deeper, faster tan without soaking your towel.

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Sol de Janeiro

GlowMotions Glow Oil

oil
Glow

The viral Brazilian shimmer body oil that went everywhere on TikTok this summer. Light-diffusing bronze micro-flecks in a nourishing oil that makes every skin tone look like it's been kissed by the Rio sun. No SPF — use over your sunscreen for maximum glow.

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Cocosolis

CHOCO Sun Tan Body Oil

oil
Glow

The Greek chocolate tanning oil that took over TikTok. Six organic oils + natural vitamin E in a formula that smells like sunbaked cocoa and delivers one of the richest, deepest tans in the category. The cult European pick that's now everywhere.

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Maui Babe

Browning Lotion

lotion
Glow

The Hawaiian legend. A secret family recipe mixed with Kona coffee plant extract, kukui nut oil, and antioxidants — this is the lotion Hawaii's beach workers have used for decades. Deep, dark, rich tan. The kind of glow other people ask about.

SB
Sun Bum

Browning Lotion SPF 15

lotion
SPF 15

Melanin-stimulating formula that accelerates your natural tan development. SPF 15 + 80-min water resistance — maximize your color safely.

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Carroten

Intensive Tanning Gel

gel
Glow

Greece's cult carrot-oil tanning accelerator — the jar that tourists bring home from every Mediterranean vacation. Carrot extract, coconut oil, and vitamins A and E in a lightweight non-greasy gel that turbocharges your tan. Available at Target and Ulta but the OG pickup is the Amazon listing.

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ALOESUN

Organic Coconut Tanning Oil

oil
Glow

Deep-conditioning coconut tanning oil with no synthetic additives — golden-accelerating formula that feeds the skin while you tan. The clean pick for maximizing color with zero chemical load.

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ALOESUN

California Ocean Spray

mist
Glow

Mineralized ocean water spray that preps your face for a natural, sun-kissed glow. Spritz on before sun time to enhance tanning without any SPF interference. The surfer secret for that salt-kissed beach skin.

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St. Tropez

Self Tan Purity Mousse

self-tanner
Glow

The gold standard self-tanner. Fast-developing, natural-looking bronze with no fake orange tone. The professional-grade mousse that makeup artists use backstage.

BS
Bondi Sands

Self Tanning Foam

self-tanner
Glow

Australia's best-selling self-tanner. Fast-drying mousse that develops a natural-looking bronze in 1–4 hours with zero streaks. The go-to for a real-looking tan without sun exposure — coconut scented, buildable, and impossible to mess up.

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Isle of Paradise

Self-Tanning Drops

self-tanner
Glow

Color-correcting drops you mix into your moisturizer — green for oily skin, yellow for dry, orange for deeper tones. The buildable, customizable glow that works for all types including IV–VI.

Deep-Skin First
GR
Glow Recipe

Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Self-Tanning Drops

self-tanner
Glow

The K-beauty self-tanner that blew up on TikTok. Buildable bronze drops you mix into your moisturizer — DHA tanning meets niacinamide for pore-fading and watermelon extract for hydration. The glow that looks like skincare, not a tan.

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COOLA

Organic Sunless Tan Serum

self-tanner
Glow

USDA-certified organic DHA self-tanner with no streaks, no orange cast. Build gradual bronze at home — the clean pick for Types I–IV who want safe color without any UV.

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Vacation

After Sun Gel

gel
Glow

The viral after-sun gel your whole beach group is going to want. Aloe, cucumber, niacinamide, vitamin E, and hyaluronic acid in a non-sticky formula that actually smells like vacation. Immediate cooling relief that doesn't feel like a medicine cabinet.

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Bondi Sands

Aloe Vera After Sun Cooling Gel

gel
Glow

95% pure aloe vera + vitamin E — the Australian beach staple that belongs in every cooler. Absorbs instantly, zero sticky residue. Fragrance-free and gentle enough for the most reactive post-burn skin.

SB
Sun Bum

Cool Down Hydrating After Sun Lotion

lotion
Glow

Sun Bum's aloe + banana extract after-sun lotion. Replenishes lost moisture with a light, beach-scented formula. The easy reach for anyone who already loves Sun Bum for SPF — same vibe, same bag.

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Pure Aloe Vera

100% Pure Aloe Vera Gel

gel
Glow

The purest burn first-aid — fragrance-free, paraben-free, 100% aloe. Immediately cools sun-stressed skin, reduces redness, and begins barrier repair for all skin types. Keep it in the fridge for maximum relief.

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Mario Badescu

Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs & Rosewater

mist
Glow

The cult face mist that doubles as instant post-sun relief. One spritz of aloe + rosewater cools a hot, red face immediately. A Sephora bestseller for 20+ years — your face will ask for it by name.

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ALOESUN

Organic Aftersun Spray

spray
Glow

ALOESUN's clean-ingredient after-sun spray — organic botanicals and aloe in a hands-free mist format. Apply over your whole body without rubbing inflamed skin. The natural brand's recovery answer for those who go clean in every step.

MB
Maui Babe

After Browning Lotion

lotion
Glow

The companion to the famous Browning Lotion — macadamia nut oil and aloe vera seal your tan, prevent peeling, and deeply condition sun-exposed skin. Hawaiian after-sun care that keeps your color lasting. A beach bag essential the day after.

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Panama Jack

After Sun Burn Relief Gel

gel
Glow

The most complete OTC burn formula: lidocaine (numbs pain), menthol (intense cooling), AND aloe vera (soothes + hydrates) in one gel. The triple-threat for the first brutal 12 hours after a bad burn.

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Solarcaine

Cool Aloe Burn Relief Spray

spray
Glow

Lidocaine anesthetic + aloe in a no-touch spray. When the burn is too tender to rub ANYTHING on, this is the only option. Spray from a distance for immediate numbing — the ER move for a burn that hurts to touch.

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Banana Boat

Soothing Aloe After Sun Lotion

lotion
Glow

The classic drugstore grab-and-go. Aloe + vitamin E in a familiar, light lotion. The lowest barrier-to-entry burn treatment — under $10, at every CVS and Walgreens, and it works.

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Cortizone 10

Plus Ultra Moisturizing Cream

cream
Glow

1% hydrocortisone — maximum OTC strength — stops the itch-scratch cycle that wrecks post-burn recovery. Dermatologists' #1 recommendation when burns turn itchy and inflamed. Don't scratch. Put this on instead.

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Aveeno

Soothing Oatmeal Bath Treatment

bath treatment
Glow

Colloidal oatmeal packets for a full-body soak — the dermatologist move for whole-body burns covering the back, shoulders, or legs. Avenanthramides in oat directly suppress the skin's inflammatory response. Cool water + these packets = real relief.

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La Roche-Posay

Cicaplast Baume B5

balm
Glow

The dermatologist gold standard for compromised skin. Panthenol + madecassoside + shea actively rebuild the broken skin barrier. Used in post-laser and post-procedure skincare — it's the most clinically serious recovery tool in this section.

FA
First Aid Beauty

Ultra Repair Cream

cream
Glow

Colloidal oatmeal + shea + allantoin in a rich, fast-absorbing cream built specifically for distressed skin. The Sephora bestseller for burns and barrier damage — elegant enough to feel luxurious, functional enough to actually repair.

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Aquaphor

Healing Ointment

ointment
Glow

For severe burns and the peeling phase — petroleum-based occlusive that creates a sealed healing environment when the barrier is fully compromised. Dermatologists prescribe this mentality for the worst burns. A small jar lasts months.

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Eucerin

Intensive Repair Enriched Lotion

lotion
Glow

Urea + natural moisturizing factors intensely hydrate during the peeling and flaking phase. When the skin starts lifting and you need deep-penetrating moisture without stinging — this is the pharmacy answer. Underrated and highly effective.

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CeraVe

Moisturizing Cream

cream
Glow

Three essential ceramides + hyaluronic acid restore the skin barrier after UV exposure. Dermatologist-formulated, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic. The foundation daily recovery cream for all types.

DJ
Dr. Jart+

Cicapair Tiger Grass Recovery Cream

cream
Glow

Centella asiatica (tiger grass) is one of the most potent anti-inflammatory botanicals in skincare. This K-beauty recovery cream calms redness, rebuilds barrier, and begins healing sun-stressed skin at a level that basic aloe can't touch.

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Clinique

After Sun Rescue Balm with Aloe

balm
Glow

The department store after-sun classic. Clinique's allergy-tested formula with aloe, menthol, and cucumber extract. Cooling + repairing + fragrance-free. The prestige pick that's been trusted since the 80s — in a sleek tube that belongs on the hotel nightstand.

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Dr. Barbara Sturm

After Sun

balm
Glow

The ultra-luxury burn recovery investment. Hyaluronic acid + purslane + chamomile intensely soothe, repair, and hydrate at a cellular level. If you spent money on the vacation, spend this on the recovery. Your skin feels like it never burned.

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Sisley Paris

Sunleÿa After Sun Care

balm
Glow

French luxury at its most restorative. Sisley's post-sun balm with plant extracts, essential oils, and their signature botanical complex. Instantly transforms burned, tight skin into something dewy and nourished. The splurge that genuinely earns it.

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Topicals

Faded Brightening & Clearing Serum

serum
Glow

Niacinamide + kojic acid + tranexamic acid fade existing sun spots and prevent new hyperpigmentation. The post-sun must-have for Types III–VI managing uneven tone after sun exposure.

Deep-Skin First
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Nuxe

Rêve de Miel Lip Balm

balm
Glow

The French pharmacy lip balm cult classic. Honey + shea + plant oils repair sun-dried lips overnight. The one treatment everyone who tries it immediately repurchases.

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Tatcha

The Water Cream

moisturizer
Glow

Japanese botanicals in an oil-free gel cream that floods skin with moisture post-sun. White rose, leopard lily, and hadasei-3 complex — the luxury recovery treatment for all skin types.

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Cetaphil

Moisturizing Lotion

lotion
Glow

The budget-friendly barrier repair lotion dermatologists have recommended for 75 years. Fragrance-free, hypoallergenic — the accessible after-sun pick for all types.

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Olaplex

No. 7 Bonding Oil

oil
Glow

The bond-repair oil that also blocks UV. A few drops shield strands from UV degradation, heat, and color fade while rebuilding broken bonds from the inside. The most-reached-for hair oil on every influencer's shelf — and it actually earns it.

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Moroccanoil

Treatment Original

oil
Glow

The argan oil that started the whole hair oil movement. UV filters, frizz control, and shine in one formula that works on every texture. The beach bag staple that's been a salon favorite for 15 years.

$17–$44Shop ↗
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OUAI

Hair Oil

oil
Glow

Jen Atkin's UV-protective hair oil blend — babassu, Amazonian murumuru butter, and ama oil protect strands from sun, salt, and heat. Lightweight enough to use daily without weight or grease.

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Bumble and bumble

Hairdresser's Invisible Oil

oil
Glow

Six featherlight oils in one with UV filters and heat protection. The salon favorite that makes every hair type look like it just got a blowout. Use at the beach for protection, reapply after rinsing saltwater.

SB
Sun Bum

Scalp & Hair Mist SPF 30

mist
SPF 30

SPF 30 specifically formulated for your scalp and hair. The part in your hair burns before your face does — this is the spray most people forget they need. Banana extract + UV protection in a weightless mist that doesn't coat your strands.

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COOLA

Scalp & Hair Mist SPF 30

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SPF 30

USDA-certified organic scalp SPF. Certified organic ingredients protect both the scalp and hair from UV damage, while coconut oil conditions and prevents color fade. The clean beauty pick for protecting your part.

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Sun Catcher Power C Boosting Leave-In Conditioner

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Vitamin C + UV filters in a leave-in that shields color-treated hair from sun oxidation and fading. The professional-grade pick for blondes and brunettes who want to keep their color from going brassy or ashy at the beach.

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Apple Cider Vinegar Color Protecting Leave-In

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ACV-powered leave-in that seals the cuticle and locks color in before sun exposure. The pre-beach treatment for anyone with color-treated, highlighted, or bleached hair who wants to protect their investment.

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Verb

Ghost Oil

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The lightest hair oil on the shelf — literally invisible once it absorbs. UV protection, anti-frizz, and a silky finish that never weighs down fine or wavy hair. Apply before the beach to shield from salt, sun, and chlorine. The one everyone tries once and immediately recommends to their friends.

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Miracle Leave-In Product

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Ten benefits in one spray — detangles, adds shine, repairs, strengthens, prevents split ends, and protects from UV and heat. The drugstore hero that punches at salon-product level. Spray through wet hair before heading out and let it work all day.

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Mason Pearson

Popular Bristle & Nylon Brush

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The brush. Made in England since 1885 — boar and nylon bristles in a pneumatic rubber pad that flexes to your scalp. Distributes oils from root to tip in a way no other brush replicates. The investment that lasts decades and pays for itself in what it does to your hair.

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Denman

Natural Boar Bristle Paddle Brush

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The salon-quality boar bristle brush that doesn't cost a paycheck. Distributes your oils evenly from root to end, smooths the cuticle for shine, and stimulates the scalp. The everyday workhorse for getting the most out of every drop of hair oil you apply.

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Briogeo

Don't Despair, Repair Deep Conditioning Mask

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The post-beach deep treatment for sun-stressed, salt-dried, or bleached-blonde hair. Rosehip oil, algae extract, and B-vitamins repair what a week at the beach can undo in one 20-minute mask. Every beach house needs a jar.

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Christophe Robin

Regenerating Mask with Rare Prickly Pear Oil

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The luxury after-sun hair recovery treatment. Prickly pear seed oil is one of the rarest and most restorative oils in hair care — deeply nourishing for hair dried out by sun, salt, and chlorine. The French pharmacy investment for the best hair of your summer.

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Sun Bum

3-in-1 Leave-In Conditioner

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The beach bag essential for post-swim recovery — detangles, conditions, and protects in one easy spray. Banana extract and keratin rebuild moisture in hair wrecked by saltwater, chlorine, or a long sun session. The everyday after-beach rinse-and-go.

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Sol de Janeiro

Brazilian Crush Cheirosa '62 Perfume Mist

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The scent that broke TikTok. Pistachio and salted caramel in a lightweight mist that lingers all day. The most-requested beach bag fragrance right now — spritz before the beach, again after the pool, everyone around you will ask what you're wearing.

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Sol de Janeiro

Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

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The cult body cream that launched a global fragrance obsession. Pistachio and salted caramel melt into impossibly soft skin. Guarana and cupuacu butter hold moisture all day. Everyone wants to know what you're wearing — the answer is this.

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Kopari

100% Organic Coconut Body Oil

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Pure coconut from Samoa — no additives, just the real warm coconut scent that belongs at the beach. Skin, hair, lips. Lightweight enough to wear all day. The most versatile bottle in your beach bag.

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Saltair

Salty Skin Serum Body Wash

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Smells like ocean air and sea salt straight from the shower. Mineral-scented, skin-softening, and the closest thing to washing off an actual beach day. The viral clean-beauty body wash that makes getting clean feel like a beach rinse.

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Clean Reserve

H2Eau Golden Citrus Eau de Parfum

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A clean, water-based fragrance inspired by a golden summer sky over an ocean of citrus orchards. Mandarin, bergamot, and a pure water accord — no ethyl alcohol, formulated for sensitive skin. The beach fragrance for women who want something bright and aquatic without the heaviness of a traditional eau de parfum.

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Ellis Brooklyn

SALT Eau de Parfum

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Ocean mineral and driftwood in a skin-clean perfume. SALT smells like the air right after a wave — watery, warm, effortlessly cool. The beach fragrance for women who want the ocean without the coconut. A Sephora cult favorite.

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Bobbi Brown

Beach Eau de Parfum

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The department store icon since 1995. Warm skin, sea air, a hint of driftwood — Bobbi Brown's Beach has been the go-to summer signature for decades. It smells exactly like what its name promises, and no one has topped it.

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Maison Margiela

Replica Beach Walk Eau de Toilette

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The most talked-about beach fragrance in fine perfumery. Bergamot, ylang-ylang, and warm cedar capture the exact feeling of a summer morning on the shore. It doesn't smell like sunscreen — it smells like the memory of it.

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Jo Malone

Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne

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British coastal minimalism in a bottle. Ambrette seeds, sea salt, and sage — clean, windswept, and completely gender-neutral. Jo Malone's most requested summer scent. Wear it to the beach, wear it to dinner, wear it everywhere in between.

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Tom Ford

Soleil Blanc Eau de Parfum

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The ultimate luxury beach fragrance. Cardamom, saffron, ylang-ylang, and creamy heliotrope create a warm solar scent that belongs on the French Riviera. If you're splurging on one fragrance this summer, this is the one that earns it every single time.

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Frankies BikinisCalifornia Cool · Playful · Celebrity-Worn
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Malibu-born, celebrity-worn. Pamela Anderson, Sydney Sweeney, and Gigi Hadid all live in these. The current it-girl obsession.

$60–$180Shop ↗
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TrianglSporty · Minimalist · Iconic
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The neoprene bikini that built a generation. Back and more viral than ever with new colorways and textures.

$70–$130Shop ↗
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Love Shack FancyRomantic · Floral · Feminine
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The brand that made prairie-girl prints go viral. Dreamy florals, ruffles, and that cottagecore-meets-the-coast aesthetic your feed can't get enough of.

$85–$250Shop ↗
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Monday SwimwearInfluencer-Founded · Feminine · Premium Feel
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Founded by influencers Natasha Oakley and Devin Brugman. Immaculate fits, soft fabrics, feminine cuts for every body.

$60–$150Shop ↗
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Kulani KinisVibrant · Playful · Beach-Ready
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Australian-born, TikTok-famous. Vibrant prints, figure-loving cuts, and the most-tagged swimwear on beach TikTok right now.

$45–$130Shop ↗
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Pink Palm PuffResort · Pastel · Coastal Chic
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The resort-wear darling taking over beach TikTok. Pastel terry sets, fluffy cover-ups, and that coastal grandmother energy everyone is obsessed with.

$35–$120Shop ↗
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BydeeHandcrafted · Feminine · Detail-Forward
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Hand-beaded, handmade, and obsessively detailed. The Australian label that makes everyone stop scrolling.

$55–$160Shop ↗
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Honey SwimDrop Culture · Bold · Gen Z
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Drop-culture swimwear with limited releases that sell out in minutes. TikTok Shop's most-watched swim brand.

$40–$110Shop ↗
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BillabongSurf · Beach Culture · Laid-Back

The original surf brand. Founded in Australia in 1973, Billabong is the gold standard of beach culture — worn in the lineup and all the way to the boardwalk.

$30–$120Shop ↗
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Dippin' Daisy'sInclusive · Sustainable · Effortless
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Sustainable, size-inclusive, and all over your For You Page. Buttery-soft recycled fabrics and cuts that look incredible on everyone.

$30–$90Shop ↗
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AerieInclusive · Comfortable · Youthful

American Eagle's swim line — real models, inclusive sizing, and surprisingly cute styles. The body-positive swim brand your whole group can shop.

$20–$65Shop ↗
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PacsunSurf-Inspired · Trendy · California

Surf-inspired mall staple that's actually more trend-forward than it gets credit for. Lots of exclusives, solid collab game, and prices that don't hurt.

$25–$80Shop ↗
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HollisterAll-American · Surf · Casual

The beachy all-American label that's been a teen staple forever. Better than you remember — they've leaned into surf aesthetics and the fits have improved massively.

$25–$70Shop ↗
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CalzedoniaItalian · Sophisticated · Quality

Italy's swimwear secret. Beautiful quality, wide size range, and European cuts that make every body look incredible — at prices that feel almost too good.

$30–$100Shop ↗
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Target SwimEveryday · Inclusive · Value

Shade & Shore and All in Motion make Target's swim section genuinely good. Solid fits, inclusive sizing to 4X, and you can grab SPF on the same trip.

$15–$50Shop ↗
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SHEIN SwimTrend-First · Budget-Friendly · High-Volume
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The most-searched swimwear on TikTok. Hundreds of trending styles updated weekly — the fastest path from FYP to cart.

$6–$28Shop ↗
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SHEIN CurveSize-Inclusive · Body-Positive · Accessible
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Sizes up to 4XL. Inclusive swim at prices that make trying new styles feel low-stakes — and the TikTok before/afters don't lie.

$8–$32Shop ↗
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Free People MovementBoho · Flowy · Feminine
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Flowy, floral, and effortlessly boho. Free People's beach layers are the cover-up you reach for every time — from farmers markets to rooftop dinners.

$48–$120Shop ↗
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Free People MovementBoho · Flowy · Feminine
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Flowy, floral, and effortlessly boho. Free People's swim and coverup line is the one you reach for every time — from beachside bars to rooftop dinners. Dreamy prints, feminine silhouettes, and that effortless coastal aesthetic.

$48–$180Shop ↗
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Lack of ColorElevated · Boho · Icon
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The Australian hat brand that owns beach TikTok. Wide-brim raffia, packable straw, and the wave bucket hat that's been on every influencer's head for three straight summers.

$80–$200Shop ↗
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SunnylifePlayful · Colorful · Summery
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Australia's most colorful beach brand. Inflatable flamingos, ring floats, emoji pool toys, and the kind of beach kit that makes every pool day look like a magazine shoot.

$40–$120Shop ↗
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Stoney Clover LanePersonalized · Playful · Organized
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The customizable nylon pouch and bag brand that Gen Z and their moms are both obsessed with. Patches, personalized pouches, and tote bags you can build to be completely your own. Perfect beach bag energy — fun, organized, and instantly recognizable.

$45–$130Shop ↗
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Scout BagsPractical · Durable · Colorful

Machine-washable laminated canvas totes that hold a full beach day, survive the sand, and wipe clean in 30 seconds. The unglamorous bag that serious beach people quietly swear by. Underestimated. Always wins.

$28–$55Shop ↗
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Dock & BayMinimalist · Packable · Vibrant
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The quick-dry microfibre towel that's all over beach TikTok — sand-free, compact, and comes in every colour imaginable. The one towel that actually makes it into the bag.

$30–$60Shop ↗
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OniaLuxury · Resort · Quiet Luxury

New York's luxury beach brand. Elevated swimwear and linen coverups in muted resort palettes — the kind of pieces that look effortless on the sand and polished at a beach dinner. Clean lines, premium fabrics, and the aesthetic that defines quiet luxury at the water.

$80–$280Shop ↗
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Hat AttackTravel · Packable · Chic

The packable hat destination. Woven, crushable, and travel-ready — Hat Attack makes the straw hat you can stuff in your beach bag and it still looks perfect when you pull it out.

$50–$150Shop Direct ↗
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Turkish-TMinimal · Lightweight · Artisan

Lightweight Turkish cotton hammam towels that dry in minutes and pack into nothing. The beach towel upgrade that once you try, you'll never go back to thick terry cloth again.

$60–$140Shop ↗
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Bogg BagColorful · Customizable · Washable
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The indestructible, washable, customizable tote that took over every beach in America. EVA material means you can hose it off, toss it in the shower, and it looks brand new. Snap-in accessories let you personalize it endlessly — and the colorways sell out constantly. The bag everyone sees and immediately asks about.

$89–$119Shop ↗
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Sand CloudCoastal · Mission-Driven · Laid-Back
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The towel brand with a mission — Sand Cloud donates a portion of every sale to marine conservation. Turkish-blend beach towels, party blankets, packable totes, and coverups in sun-bleached coastal prints. The brand that makes your beach kit feel like it actually means something.

$35–$65Shop ↗
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StanleyViral · Colorful · Iconic
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The Quencher that broke the internet and stayed there. 40oz vacuum-insulated tumblers, the Adventure Fast Flow bottle, and a cult following that proves hydration can be an aesthetic. Your iced water stays iced all beach day — no excuses.

$35–$60Shop ↗
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Ray-BanIconic · Timeless · Classic

The original. Wayfarers, Aviators, Clubmasters — Ray-Ban invented the archetypes that every other brand copies. 80 years of cool and still the first name anyone says when they think sunglasses.

$120–$300Shop ↗
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Le SpecsVintage · Cool · Fashion

The Australian eyewear cult everyone in fashion already knows. Wayfarer-era shapes, vintage inspiration, and polarized lenses that punch way above their price.

$80–$160Shop ↗
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Quay AustraliaFashion · On-Trend · Celebrity-Loved
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The Australian brand that put affordable fashion sunglasses on the map. Celebrity collabs, trendy silhouettes, and solid polarized lenses at prices that feel almost too low.

$50–$80Shop ↗
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DIFF EyewearCharitable · Stylish · Accessible
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Buy a pair, give a pair. DIFF donates glasses to someone in need with every purchase — stylish acetate frames, polarized lenses, and a brand story that actually means something.

$75–$120Shop Direct ↗
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GoodrSport · Colorful · Polarized
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No-slip, no-bounce, polarized running sunglasses that blew up on TikTok. Wildly fun colorways, actual sport performance, under $35. The sunnies that go everywhere.

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Prive RevauxCelebrity · Accessible · Polarized

Jamie Foxx and Hailee Steinfeld backed, polarized, and under $30. The celebrity-collab eyewear that consistently outperforms its price point.

$20–$35Shop ↗
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Patagonia SwimSustainable · Surf · Outdoor

Patagonia's surf line in recycled materials with built-in UPF 50+. The sustainability benchmark — worn by real surfers, endorsed by environmentalists, and built to outlast every other piece in your beach kit.

$50–$100Shop ↗
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AthletaAthletic · Clean · UPF 50+

Gap Inc's premium activewear line with built-in UPF 50+ fabrics throughout. Technical sun protection that actually looks like activewear, not a medical garment.

$40–$120Shop ↗
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Columbia PFGOutdoor · Technical · Performance

Performance Fishing Gear with Omni-Shade UPF 50+ and Omni-Wick moisture management. The fishing-shirt aesthetic that went mainstream — and for good reason.

$35–$80Shop ↗
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Cabana LifeColorful · Resort · Fashion

UPF 50+ with actual style — vibrant prints, resort-ready silhouettes, and the kind of sun protective clothing that looks like vacation wear, not a sun rash guard. Fashion-forward UPF done right.

$50–$140Shop Direct ↗
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RoxySurf · Feminine · Vibrant

The surf brand girls actually want to wear. Roxy's UPF 50+ rashguards come in prints that look like swimwear, not safety gear — made for the ocean, made for the gram.

$35–$90Shop ↗
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O'NeillSurf · Classic · Performance

Since 1952, the original wetsuit and surf brand. O'Neill's UPF line is what real surfers and ocean athletes wear — technical protection that holds up in actual water.

$30–$80Shop ↗
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RVCASurf · Skate · Independent

The brand at the intersection of surf, skate, and art. RVCA's UPF rashguards have actual personality — worn by sponsored surfers and worn out to lunch the same day.

$35–$85Shop ↗
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Tory BurchDesigner · Resort · Classic
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The Miller Sandal is synonymous with beach luxury. Tory Burch has owned the designer resort sandal market for 20 years — and the new colorways prove they're not slowing down.

$75–$298Shop ↗
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BirkenstockUgly-Chic · Comfortable · Iconic

The Arizona EVA is the Birkenstock for the beach and pool — waterproof, lightweight, the cork-footbed contour in rubber. The ugly-chic sandal that's never going out of style.

$55–$160Shop ↗
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Ancient Greek SandalsArtisan · Luxury · Timeless

Handmade in Athens since 2012. The sandal brand that fashion editors actually wear on vacation — hand-stitched leather, Hellenic silhouettes, and the kind of quality that outlasts trends.

$120–$380Shop ↗
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Steve MaddenOn-Trend · Accessible · Platform
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The designer look at half the price. Steve Madden's beach sandal game has never been stronger — platform slides, strappy sandals, and the exact same silhouettes as luxury brands at $60–$90.

$50–$120Shop ↗
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TkeesMinimalist · Leather · Luxe
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The minimalist leather flip flop that has been the beach shoe of influencers for a decade. Clean lines, supple leather, and a barely-there silhouette that goes with everything.

$65–$120Shop ↗
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Melissa ShoesPlayful · Colorful · TikTok-Viral
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The Brazilian jelly shoe that went viral on TikTok and never left. Recyclable plastic, collaboration history with Jean Paul Gaultier and Vivienne Westwood, and the beach-to-street aesthetic that Gen Z discovered and made its own.

$40–$130Shop ↗
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HavaianasColorful · Classic · Brazilian

Brazil's iconic flip flop since 1962. The rubber sole that started a global flip flop movement — worn by 300 million people a year, beloved from Ipanema to the Hamptons.

$22–$50Shop ↗
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ReefSurf · Comfortable · Durable

Born in San Diego surf culture — Reef's arch-support flip flops are the one pairs serious beach people actually wear. Contoured footbeds that make standing on the sand all day feel good.

$30–$75Shop ↗
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Rainbow SandalsCalifornia · Classic · Durable

The original California beach sandal. Built by hand in San Clemente since 1974 — vegetable-tanned leather that molds to your foot, gets better with age, and outlasts every trend.

$50–$85Shop ↗
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CupsheTrend-Forward · Inclusive · Affordable
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The brand serving designer silhouettes at prices that make trying four styles feel completely reasonable. Size-inclusive through 4XL, constantly refreshed, and all over every summer swim roundup right now.

$20–$65Shop ↗
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BEISTravel-Ready · Modern · Functional
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Shay Mitchell's travel brand that took over every beach and airport in America. The mesh tote, the weekender, the mini backpack — designed by someone who actually lives out of a suitcase. Functional, camera-ready, and the most-tagged beach bag on Instagram right now.

$45–$200Shop ↗
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ChimiScandinavian · Fashion-Forward · Independent
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The Stockholm-born eyewear brand Gen Z is obsessing over. Independent, directional, and spotted on every tastemaker from Copenhagen to LA. Clean acetate shapes, warm-toned lenses, and a visual identity that looks expensive because it is.

$180–$260Shop ↗
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Hunza GFashion · Luxury · Celebrity-Worn
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The original crinkle one-size swimsuit. Worn by Lila Moss on the cover of Who What Wear in a Burberry collab and by every model on every yacht that matters right now. The swimsuit that never goes on sale because it never needs to.

$255–$345Shop ↗
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Agua BenditaArtisan · Embroidered · Boho
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Handmade in Colombia with intricate embroidery, macrame, and hand-beading on every piece. The swimwear that looks like it took a week to make because it did. TikTok found them and now every swim haul wants one.

$80–$220Shop ↗
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LexxolaIndie · Fashion-Forward · Sustainable
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The London-based eyewear brand Emma Chamberlain, Dua Lipa, and Kaia Gerber all wear. Biodegradable bioacetate, directional shapes, and an aesthetic that makes everyone around you ask where you got your sunglasses.

$180–$260Shop ↗
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