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Makeup
Yes, You Can Wear Makeup to the Beach
Whether you swear by a bare face or like a little something-something in your beach bag, there’s no one way to do seaside beauty, and that’s exactly the point.
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Some prefer to go totally product-free, while others feel more like themselves with a tinted balm or touch of concealer in tow. Either way, beauty is personal. It’s about what makes you feel your best, not about following rules.
If your version of “beach-ready” includes a hint of glow and coverage, a few subtle tweaks can go a long way. Try a cream blush in peach or berry tones swept across your cheeks and nose for that naturally flushed effect. On the lips, SPF is non-negotiable—but a tinted balm or cheek stick doubles down on both color and comfort. Spot-conceal where you need it (especially if your base includes SPF), and if things are feeling too dewy, a whisper of setting powder is your best friend.
Of course, the real beach beauty essential isn’t makeup—it’s sunscreen. Reapplying throughout the day is the move, and stick or spray formulas make on-the-go touch-ups nearly foolproof.
Below, our go-to products for a beach look that’s effortless, wearable, and sun-smart.
Face
Shiseido UV Protective Compact Foundation SPF 36, $30
Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Sun Protection Compact Powder SPF 50+, $14,23
Amuse Dew Power Vegan Cushion Foundation SPF 50+ PA++++, $38.20
Supergoop! (Re)Setting 100% Mineral Setting Powder SPF 35, $35
Fotoprotector Isdin UV Mineral Powder SPF 50+, $67
iS Clinical PerfecTint Powder SPF 40, $82
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Cheeks
Soltis Moisturizing Stick Blush SPF 50+, 500 TL
Nudestix Nudescreen Blush Tint SPF 30 in Sunkissed, $40.50
Cream Co. Glow Tint 503 Warm Peach, 429.90 TL
Chanel N°1 de Chanel Lip and Cheek Balm in Berry Boost, $50
Ino Cosmetic Catch Bloom Pocket Lip & Cheek Stick in Scarlet, 690 TL
Lips
L’Occitane Shea Lip Balm SPF 30, $11
Nivea Caring Beauty Lip and Cheek Balm in Nude SPF 30, $7,02
Ultra Violette Sheen Screen Hydrating Lip Balm SPF 50 in Smoothie, $27
Augustinus Bader x Sofia Coppola Tinted Lip Balm, $46
Coola Tinted Liplux Lip Balm SPF 30, $12
Sunscreen
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+ PA++++, $50
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion, $24,99
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-Shine Sunscreen Mist SPF 50, $18
Heliocare 360 Sport Transparent Sun Stick SPF 50+, $19,55
