I recently came back from a nice relaxing vacation to South Carolina and spent some much needed time at the beach with my closest friends. I will admit I am usually an over packer kind of girl especially when it comes to makeup and skin care but I think I have finally got my beach day essential list down to a tee! 
The first and most important thing you need to go put in your beach bag right now is SUNSCREEN! I was definitely that girl that didn’t want to use sunscreen because I wanted to get a “tan” but as I got older I learned how important wearing sunscreen was for your skin. My sunscreen of choice is the Glossier Invisible Shield this leaves no white cast and doesn’t leave the skin sticky- it’s very comfortable and doesn’t break me out!

The next item I always throw into my beach back is my Lancome silky highlighter. Al though I don’t like to wear foundation while I’m at the beach I LOVE a good highlight. I will dab this highlight on top of my cheek bones, my collar bones, and my shoulders before a night out at the beach. The highlighter gives a beautiful glow and because it is a cream it sinks right into the skin.

Now, of course, I throw in some fun stuff like a good book, some body spray and a water bottle (hydration is key!) I have been loving the book ” Almost Adulting” it’s a book written by a YouTube influencer and its an easy fun read for all my 20 somethings out there. My body spray of choice is the Bath and Body Works “ At The Beach“ and you guessed it, it smells just like the beach! I like to spritz a little before and after the beach for a little refresher. Lastly is some hydration, confession I am obsessed with my Swell Water Bottle. I was so against spending $30 on a water bottle but when I tell you this keeps the water cold, it keeps it COLD. I left for the beach at 8 am with ice cubes in my water bottle and at 5 pm they were still there, I’m sold!

What are some of your beach day must haves? I am always looking for the next best thing!