The Best Beauty Essentials to Pack for the Beach

There's nothing worse than lounging on the beach with the warmth of the sun on your face, a book in hand and then, one swoosh of wind later, and your strands keep getting caught on sticky lip gloss. That's where MAC comes in. This non-sticky, high-shine formula is designed to hydrate your lips thanks to a blend of botanical oils like jojoba, coconut and meadowfoam seed – it's all gloss with no sticky feel.

Making sure you look impeccable all day long, this mattifying setting spray from Vieve does more than it says on its minimalist bottle. Supercharged with skincare ingredients like niacinamide and portulaca vita (an antioxidant-rich blend of vitamin B1, B2 and C), this lightweight mist will have your visage looking healthy, fresh and plump.

Always one to cater to your every need, Oribe’s setting spray is designed to protect styled locks from humidity, proudly touting Miami as its testing ground. Enriched with the brand’s signature complex, the spray moisturises, conditions and holds with a single spritz.

As every derm will tell you, a generous layer of SPF is key for healthy, glowing skin. But equally important is to protect the delicate skin on your lips, which is far thinner and more prone to sunburn. And so, this treatment offers special care thanks to nourishing plant extracts formulated to smooth and plump your pout, combined with broad-spectrum SPF for all-around protection.

You spritz fragrance on your body, so why neglect your hair? Enter Byredo's hair perfume. Crisp floral notes of cyclamen, freesia and rhubarb are complemented by warm wood and vetiver, coming together in this earthy yet lightweight scent that will turn heads as you promenade by the water.

Resized to effortlessly fit your everyday carry, Mason Pearson’s iconic boar brush is rendered in a vibrant hue that will make tackling flyaways by the seaside a breeze.

A cross between sun- and skincare, this mineral sunscreen from Tatcha protects against photoaging and environmental stressors while evening out your skin over time. How does it do that? A patented Kleair zinc oxide (which is up to 100% more effective against UVA rays) and a combination of skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid, squalane and niacinamide.

Formulated with patented OSMV technology, an innovation that preserves the potency of active ingredients and ensures they’re released at just the right time, this SPF is nothing like you’ve tried before. Taking up little to no space at all, just pack a few of these perfectly-dosed packets in your beach bag and you're good to go.

With a scent that evokes glamorous parties on faraway islands, it’s easy to see why this summer fragrance should be by your side all season long. Bright florals like tuberose, ylang ylang and orange blossom are balanced with earthy notes of cardamom and pistachio, melding together in harmony atop your sun-kissed skin.

Inspired by a serene scene by the water, this lightly scented SPF mist works overtime to keep you cool while protecting your hair, face and body from harmful UV rays. Pop it in your bag for an easy touch up that’s just a spray away.