38 Things For Anyone Who Has A Vampiric Relationship With The Sun
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Promising review: "I love this so I ordered a second for backup! Depending on my day I will add no more than one or two drops to my moisturizer or my primer. Takes away the winter pallor of my face which definitely has not had enough sun lately. The bottle is small, but you don’t need to use much. Reasonably priced for the amount. I would say buy it." —Incognito
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
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Check out aTikTok of the Briotech spray in action.
Promising review: "This spray is amazing. I had a rash on my face and it disappeared after one use of this spray. I had a stye in my eye and the skin around the eye was irritated. This spray fixed not only the irritation but the stye went away as well. Any sort of blemish or acne is taken care of with this simple inexpensive spray. Great for after-sun care or workout redness. Everyone loves Tower 28's expensive SOS spray. TheSOS spray contains hypochlorous acid, which is the exact same ingredient in the Briotech spray for much less money. It’s a miracle worker." —Squid466
Get it from Amazon for $16.49+ (available in four sizes and in multipacks).
Ulta
This stuff JUST dropped and after trying what feels like every last lip product with SPF on the market, this is probably the first that made me forget I'm wearing sunscreen. It doesn't have that sunscreen-y taste at ALL! (Psst, AAD Guidelines recommend using sunscreen with at least SPF 30, so this meets that recommendation!)
Get it from Ulta or Amazon for $14.
Skylar
What does "boardwalk" smell like? It's a combo of vanilla, cotton candy, and coconut milk. If you wanna get deeper, here's the scent breakdown:
Top notes: Aquatic Accord, Watery Apple, Juicy Raspberry SorbetMiddle notes: Water Lily, Guava Flower, Coconut MilkBase notes: Cotton Candy, Vanilla, Solar Amber, Musk
I'm normally not into super sweet smells, but I'm VERY into this.
Get it from Amazon for $25.
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Check out a TikTok of the Airy Sunstick Smoothing Bar in action.
Promising review: "NO WHITE CAST! I've been looking for a stick sunscreen and this was just exactly what was needed!! I'm a medium-toned Black woman and looking for something without a white cast is always a challenge. I have applied it on my bare skin and there isn't a white cast at all! It's a 'soft matte' finish, for sure, and looks like natural skin. Like you're not wearing anything at all." —Martina
Get it from Amazon for $17.02.
Promising review: "Used these on a sunburn on my back, and they were very soothing. Also provided padding when leaning back in my seat. I stuck one on my shoulder also to keep my seatbelt from rubbing the sunburn there. I bought them to use on the back of my kids' necks to help prevent heat exhaustion on a very hot day outside but ended up just using them for burn relief." —Joanna
"These saved us on our vacation with our little that is sensitive to sun!" —felicia faith
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $14.99.
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Promising review: "I have been searching for a sunscreen like this for a long time. I really dislike putting anything heavy on my face and prefer a gel-like consistency. I am a big fan of the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid serum and the texture of this sunscreen feels pretty close to that. I have tried much more expensive 'serum' sunscreens and find this one my favorite and for a much better price point." —JHoch
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (fragrance- and oxybenzone-free).
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Promising review: "I’ve had difficulties finding the right mineral and no white cast sunscreen. I finally gave this one a try, and I LOVE IT! It has a sheer finish and NO WHITE CAST (I have dark caramel skin). It doesn’t break me out. I recommend using your fingers to apply rather than a brush. It has a light lavender smell that I’m not too crazy about, but it’s okay. Overall 10/10!!!" —Khaye
Get it from Amazon for $14+ (available in tinted and non-tinted options).
TomboyX
TomboyX is queer-owned and B Corp Certified, meaning it's held to extremely high sustainability standards. (Read more on that here.) I have a pair of now-discontinued pants from the brand and they're EXTREMELY soft to the touch, and have held up to all kinds of washing, and wear and tear. (I'm not easy on my clothes, and send out my laundry where I'm sure they're using dryers that aren't easy on my clothes.)
Get it from TomboyX for $44 (available in sizes XS–6X). Check out the matching rainbow houndstooth collection and the pride collection.
Promising review: "I got this for a week-long beach trip, and it did not disappoint. This thing is super easy to put up and has plenty of space for the littles to play in the shade. I didn’t worry even once about the wind snatching this thing up. It was super sturdy with the sandbags filled. 10/10." —Madison H.
Get it from Amazon for $129.95+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
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Promising review: "Loved this swim top. Shorter than most but not too short. Awesome colors, dries quickly, size is accurate. Always excited to wear it." —Julia
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in sizes 1X–3X and 10 patterns/styles).
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UV SKINZ is a small biz specializing in beach- and sun-wear.
Promising review: "I used these pants for kayaking, at the beach, and just walking around midday. They are cute, comfortable, dry fast, and keep me cool on hot days. I love the teal color that goes with so many of my fitness tops as well as bathing suit tankinis and sunshirts. Was kind of expensive, but I expect them to last through many summers." —GrannyGear
Get them from Amazon for $65.95+ (available in sizes XS–4XL and eight colors/prints).
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I first bought this for a weeklong Croatian vacation in 2021 years ago when I did carry-on, and as long as you are *thoroughly* reapplying, this stuff stays on pretty well. On a beach club afternoon, I did haphazardly reapply and missed a strip on one arm, but I tend to do that with spray-on or lotion sunscreen, too. Since then, I've packed this for any trip I've been on, including a two-day Disneyland trip where I toted this around in my bag and shared with friends. I sometimes carry it with me in my purse on my everyday adventures because I know it's so easy to apply. Also worth mentioning...I am about the palest lady you've ever seen and swear by daily application of sunscreen. But when on a beach trip, I'm constantly swimming in the water and sweating. So yeah, this stuff works.
And if you're a bit hesitant about jumping on the solid sunscreen bandwagon, you can pack a stick of this, knowing you have enough sun protection to get you through to finding some spray-on or lotion SPF at your destination.
Get it from Amazon for $8.89.
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Note that some reviewers gave it fewer than 5 stars bc it has a LOT of glitter in it, and they desired a mere shimmer. This thing will make you sparkle like a Twilight vampire. I kept this in my bag and reapplied it throughout the sunny day as needed. It went on smooth and cool, and didn't feel greasy despite my ~hourly application. It's pricier than my beloved Neutrogena solid SPF but it's extra fun for a music festival or sultry vacation.
Get it from Amazon for $30.
It doesn't contain any parabens, phthalates, petrolatum or SLS.
Promising review: "Whenever someone I know has a sunburn, I become that super annoying product-pusher friend. I tell everyone about the sun soother! Really, Burt’s Bees should pay me. It rubs into skin like lotion so you don’t feel greasy and can immediately put on clothes after application. A little goes a long way! It smells good without being overpowering (and I’m picky about scents!). Most importantly, it works! I’ve had everything from slight burn to looks-like-a-lobster-feels-like-fire and this sun soother has eliminated the pain/itch and drastically reduced the eventual peel. Highly recommend!" —jlgentr3
Get it from Amazon or $13.33.
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Beach State is a small business specializing in premium, high-quality beach umbrellas.
Check out aTikTok of the umbrella in action.
Promising review: "This umbrella is exactly what my family was looking for as our everyday beach umbrella — large diameter, high quality, and cute retro design. It is a higher end umbrella but still slightly less expensive than the other big name designer beach gear company that we were considering. It is easy to pop up and stays standing, and we’ve had many compliments from other people at the beach asking where we got it. The customer service from the company was excellent. Would definitely recommend these umbrellas!" —Taryn
Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in seven colors).
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It comes with sandbag anchors and stakes for reinforcement, an adjustable pole that can be tilted, and its own carrying bag.
Promising review: "We live in Maui, Hawaii, and wind gusts on the beach can exceed 50 mph some days. The wind also changes direction constantly and never comes from just one direction. We have spent over $500 trying to find various combinations of anchors, umbrellas, and tie downs, and NOTHING has worked until these bad boys. We bought one initially and tested it out on a VERY windy day and were super impressed. It never once became inverted or blew over. Meanwhile, the other umbrella we were using that day broke. Needless to say, I have since bought two more so we can have ample shade for my husband, my dog, and myself." —Beth
Get it from Amazon for $89.99 (available in blue or orange).
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Promising review: "This might just be the best suit ever. I hate shopping for suits, and to buy online was pretty risky. The reviews helped! I normally wear a 16, and I followed the advice of ordering a size up. The inside section is a little loose but very comfortable. Highly recommend this suit. Well made, and arrived the next day. Where is my ocean!?" —sarah kahale
Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in sizes 12–22 and four designs).
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Promising review: "Honey, this hat was giving me everything I needed it to give! I felt Gone With The Wind fabulous in this hat for my cruise vacation. It provided the adequate shade for my face and shoulders while allowing me to shade myself from people I didn’t want to talk to! Bay-bay! It was EVERYTHING I needed it to be AND the size XL fit over my braids. So my girls with protective styles or just big hair, this is the hat for you! 🎉" —1922blue
Get it from Amazon for $24.69+ (available in sizes M–XL and in eight colors).
Promising review: "My pool is awesome when it gets into the hundreds of degrees here in California. We decided to grab a 20x20x20 triangle and holy cow does it do a number on the backyard! Not only does it keep my pool better-shaded, but it also keeps the sun off of my back patio during the hottest part of the day." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $26.98+ (available in 6 sizes and 13 colors).
Check out a TikTok of the sunscreen stickers in action.
Promising review: "Just used this product on a recent trip to Florida. I made sure to wash my skin before application and it lasted about two days on my skin without coming off. When out of the sun or behind UV glass, like in a car, the spot turns clear. As soon as you step into the sun it turns purple. If you use a sunblock it starts to become clear or semi clear. After being on the beach and having gone into the water a few times the spot started seeing purple and I applied sunblock again. In a minute the spot was clear again. So this is very effective In alerting me when to reapply." —RGTorque
Get two 16-counts from Amazon for$25.99+ (also available as a 48-count).
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Promising review: "I bought this bathing suit before I went to Costa Rica. It was very nice for river rafting, zip-lining, and repelling. The zipper makes it easy to get on and off. It was very comfortable. It covered my shoulders. Didn't ride up." —Peter C.
Get it from Amazon for $37.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and 16 designs).
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Promising review: "Used for the first time today on my 7-year-old. First time in his life he actually enjoyed having sunscreen applied to his skin! Very easy to use and not messy at all. Extremely pleased with this purchase!" —amyj
Get it from Amazon for $15.98+ (available in six colors and in multipacks).
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Black Girl Sunscreen is a Black woman-owned business whose sunscreen is designed not to leave a white cast on melanated skin. It's ultra sheer, water-resistant, and super nourishing thanks to its all-natural ingredients. Plus, it's cruelty-free! They also make sunscreen for kids with SPF 50.
Promising review: "I’ve been using this creamy SPF daily and it's a game‐changer. It absorbs easily, zero white cast, even with darker tones, and feels more like a moisturizer than heavy sunscreen. Makeup goes on smoothly and without streaks." —Kiki
Get it from Amazon for $10.96 (cruelty-, fragrance-, oxybenzone-, octinoxate-, silicone- and aluminum-free, and vegan).
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Promising review: "I got a ton of compliments. 💖" —Tasha
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in 45 prints).
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Promising review: “If you use St. Tropez tan products or any fake tanner, do yourself a favor and try this. This stuff is AWESOME. Dries quickly, lasts longer, does NOT make your skin stinky, applies evenly, and you get a fair amount of product!! Other tanners I’ve used become VERY noticeable when they start fading. Gross hand lines, patchy white spots, etc., but not this stuff. The best one-hour tan I have ever used!” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.97 (available in 16 styles).
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Promising review: "My kids will only use spray-on sunscreen (for their bodies and the stick for face and neck). This spray is easy to use and protects their delicate skin from harmful UVB rays. It's waterproof and sweat-proof, which is a big plus. Would highly recommend!" —S. Pme
Get it from Amazon for $14.41.
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Promising review: "LOVE this. I no longer forget to put on sunscreen as this is part of my new routine. Love the shimmer (much more than anticipated), especially on my arms and legs. Face might be a bit much, but prevents a burn for the win." —Tawny Stammen
Get it from Amazon for $10.39.
Promising review: "When you go to the pool or beach nowadays you see a lot of people with these $100+ rubber carry-alls. Sure they look nice but they are not as practical as this bag or have the features of this bag. I came to appreciate this bag when I loaded up the grandkids to take to the pool and realized too late that I did not remove my hearing aids or empty my pockets. This bag comes with a nice waterproof pouch and I was able to keep all those belongings, I should have left at home, safe and dry all day!" —David Petraitis
Get it from Amazon for $37.99(available in 11 colors/prints).
It fits any phone up to 100 mm x 170 mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches). It also keeps out sand, dirt, and rain.
Promising review: "I purchased this case in July for an upcoming canoe trip with a friend, and as luck would have it, we flipped our canoe. Being the rebel that I am, I chose not to wear my phone around my neck, and so it, my ID, and my debit card ended up at the bottom of the river and I just assumed it would be discovered a thousand years from now and placed in a museum as an ancient artifact. Fast forward to this week. I was contacted via FB by an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office diver and guess what he found? Yup, my phone case with all of the contents intact and dry as a bone! He had to cut the case open, but there was not one single drop of water in it and he ended up purchasing a case for himself because he was just that impressed!" —Julie McDonald
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in 14 colors).
Promising review: "FINALLY, a low-cost outdoor set that is good quality, super easy to assemble, and looks even better than the pictures. It can definitely fit four people with plates and glasses, but it gets a little tight with anything else on the table (for two people, it's awesome, with plenty of room for everything). I think this set is comfortable enough for eating or sitting for a bit, but I probably would not choose it if I could only purchase one set for my yard (to accommodate eating, lounging, sitting, etc.). It doesn't change my review; I just want to be fair about my satisfaction in the context of how I'm using it. So, in summary, as someone who has unfortunately had to return several junk quality things from Amazon (including some other furniture), I give this 5 stars! Great value, great set!" —Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $289.99.
Note that this includes just the umbrella, not the table!
Promising review: "This patio umbrella is very beautiful. It has many very nice colors for you to choose from. It's made from 100% polyester material that is very durable. The solar lights make it very unique, it is perfect for my backyard. The size is pretty big and can cover a large area to provide enough shade. It's great for you to enjoy the sunny days without worrying about sunburn. It is very easy to set it up. It is not very heavy and very stable with a sturdy base. I am very happy with this purchase." —yimin wang
Get it from Amazon for $71.99 (available in 11 color combos).
Promising review: "The only problem I have with this chair is: I only have one of them and the whole family now fights over it! Seriously, it is THAT comfortable and relaxing. Pretty easy to put together, my husband got it all assembled in less than an hour and then proceeded to open up a beer and fall asleep in it next to the pool, HA! I like to take my laptop out with me and work in it as the moveable umbrella shades my screen. Love love LOVE it!!" —Erin S
Get it from Amazon for $219.99 (available in four colors).
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According to the American Academy of Dermatology, to have enough coverage from spray sunscreens, you need to spray 'em until your skin ✨ glistens✨, then rub it in. *Or* you could use a spray like this one as an extra layer of protection if you already wear your regular facial sunscreen, too!
Promising review: "Waterproof! I bought the sunscreen setting spray for my trip to Cancun. Let me tell you, it was humid in the 90s; I went swimming, I went snorkeling, and my make-up stayed on!! This was the best. I also used a heavy amount of setting powder (e.l.f. and Givenchy) to keep my makeup locked in. I was getting sweaty and the sunscreen mist does leave you a little shiny, but blotting works and leaves you looking like new again. 10/10 setting spray. I've used Revolution, One/Size, e.l.f., and Morphe setting spray, and this one was the best and cheapest." —V
Get it from Amazon for $13.97 (available in a two-pack and in other styles).
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That's my hand and VERY pale leg on a beach near Cala Gonome in Sardinia during a boat day last year. If you can't tell already from this story, I'm always on SPF Patrol for myself and others, but also jump in the water any chance I get. So SPF that sticks is *essential*. I reapplied this a few times between dips, and again the next day, and wasn't sunburned after! It also gave me a gorgeous glow in pics from the boat days that could possibly pass as some "color" (at least for me). It also has a delish mango scent that's just the right amount of scent you want in a sunscreen. Lastly, this bottle goes a LONG way. I used it for three days and still have just under half of it left! (If I'm using an aerosol SPF, I go through a bottle in a beach day.)
Get it from Amazon for $36 (vegan and cruelty-free; also available in Amber/SPF 30 and Glow/SPF 50).
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Shakalo is a San Diego-based small business started to figure out a way to help people, especially parents remove sand before leaving the beach. The soft fabric pouch allows the powder to remove the sand without scattering everywhere.
Promising review: "We recently moved to a beach area, and we are constantly there. This item has changed our entire lives! It lasts decently long (depending on how much you use it), it smells super good (not at all like baby powder), and it's super effective. It has saved me from vacuuming my car at least 1x–2x a week. I even use it on my dogs paws and bellies to make sure they're taken care of. I will definitely be buying the refill and another bag to have exclusively in the car." —Gabbs Uresti
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two sizes).
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Promising review: "The color is pretty, really makes my eyes pop, the coverage is nice, not too thin or thick and it doesn’t crease. I was pleasantly surprised." —MeginTexas
Get it from Amazon for $24.
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I've been using this product for a couple of years now, and it tends to last me quite a long time. I also like to spray it along my hairline where I tend to be a little less vigilant about sunscreen application. It *does* smell like traditional, beachy sunscreen so if you hate that smell, I wouldn't rec. Oh, and it's vegan and reef-safe!
Get it from Amazon for $16.49 (oxybenzone-, octinoxate-, gluten-, cruelty-, and paraben-free).
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