It\u2019s not unusual for a day at the beach to lead to a braai, drinks or even a night on the town. A simple slip dress or kaftan over your bikini and some pretty sandals are (almost!) all you need to go straight from the beach to the next gathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While you likely won\u2019t have time to go home and shower or do your hair and makeup, you can carry a few products in your beach bag that\u2019ll make the transition from beach to a night out super simple (and have you looking your best).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After sun<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you know that after sun products are not just designed to soothe sunburn, but also to nourish and hydrate the skin after a day spent outdoors? A beach day should always be followed by after sun application to ensure your skin gets a moisture boost (plus, it\u2019ll preserve your tan). Keep a bottle of Piz Buin After Sun Lotion<\/strong> (R130.00) in your bag and apply liberally before your night out. It\u2019s cool and soothing on the skin thanks to aloe vera and mint extract and has a light, fresh scent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bronzing SPF<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A sun-kissed glow never goes out of fashion, and always looks fantastic on a night out. What if your sunscreen could give you an instant faux glow? Australian Gold SPF30 Sunscreen Lotion with Instant Bronzer<\/strong> (R145.00) is specially formulated with kona coffee-infused bronzers to leave your skin with an immediate sun-kissed glow while protecting it from the sun\u2019s harmful UVA and UVB rays. It\u2019s the perfect product to apply at the beach for protection and before going out for an enviable glow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hair refresh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Chances are you won\u2019t have enough time to wash your hair before heading out, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t give it a quick refresh. Dry shampoo instantly absorbs oil to freshen roots and leave hair lightly fragranced. We recommend a few spritzes of COLAB Dry Shampoo<\/strong> (R99.95), which is available in a variety of beautiful scents. It refreshes hair without leaving a white residue and gives you some added volume as a bonus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Curl care<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Curly girls know that a day at the beach can sometimes lead to dehydration and frizz. Keep your curls defined and in tip top shape by applying a hydrating curl product before heading out. Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Scrunching Jelly<\/strong> (R150.00) banishes frizz, adds shine and gives definition to waves and curls without weighing them down. Plus it\u2019s easy to apply on-the-go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your curls are prone to frizz, keep a bottle of Curls In Bloom Shine Me! Anti-Frizz Perfume Spray<\/strong> (R69.95) in your bag. This light and nourishing formula helps fight frizz, leaving hair soft and nourished with a vibrant shine, plus it delicately scents the hair \u2013 perfect for when you\u2019re heading out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Makeup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Few people wear makeup to the beach, and chances are you won\u2019t want to apply a full face after a day in the sun. And you really don\u2019t need to \u2013 the no makeup look is still in, and all you need is a little bit of tinted moisturiser, some mascara and a pretty lip gloss to take your overall look from beach to party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a moisture boost with a hint of coverage, we recommend wet n wild Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator<\/strong> (R169.95). It has a light texture and gives the skin a natural glow while nourishing and hydrating with hyaluronic acid. It\u2019s the perfect barely-there coverage that\u2019s as suitable for a day at the beach as it is for a night on the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mascara has the ability to completely transform your look. Apply a few lashings of a deep black mascara to lift your top eyelid and give you that wide awake look. wet n wild Mega Volume Mascara in Very Black<\/strong> (R69.95) has an ultra-pigmented, volumising formula that coats each lash from top to bottom without clumping. It is enriched with vitamin E to protect and nourish lashes, meaning your lashes never look dry or flake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n wet n wild Mega Slicks Lip Gloss<\/strong> (R109.95) delivers a slick of kissable colour along with brilliant shine. The formula contains jojoba, maxi lip peptides, hyaluronic acid and collagen to leave your lips fuller, firmer and more hydrated. Plus, the subtle colour is perfect for a natural makeup look<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fresh breath<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can\u2019t lug your whole oral care kit to the beach, but it\u2019s possible to take some mini dental products with you for a quick breath refresh when needed. We recommend keeping a White Glo Traveller\u2019s Pack<\/strong> (R49.99) in your bag. This handy kit contains a White Glo Professional Choice travel size toothpaste, travel size toothbrush and flexible dental flosser toothpicks so that you can brush your teeth whenever you need to freshen up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s not unusual for a day at the beach to lead to a braai, drinks or even a night on the town. 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