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Dope Stuff On My Desk - Beach Buys

Stay stunning on the sand or surf with these beachy buys.
By ESSENCE Staff · Updated December 6, 2020
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Shop my fave finds below.

01
Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Brightening Serum
The Pineapple-C Bright Serum ensures glowing skin and a bright and even complexion. High in vitamin C and ascorbic acid this serum is fast acting on acne scars, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation and will have your skin ready for summer.
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available at Glow Recipe $49 Shop Now
02
Follain Instant Glow Body Oil
For luminous skin without greasy residue, this Instant Glow-Body Oil is your go-to product for a healthy-looking nourished body.
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available at Follain $26 Shop Now
03
Lux Therapy Scalp Soother
This patented scalp soother is designed to relieve itchy scalp from braids to wigs to sew-ins. It can also be used as a styling tool to lift and volumize any hair.
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available at Lux Therapy $10 Shop Now
04
Milk Makeup Kush Waterproof Mascara
The Kush Waterproof Mascara creates high volume lashes with a natural lift that’s sure to stay on all day. Don’t be afraid to get in the water with this product, as it’s heart-shaped fibers lock on to lashes and prevent any runny eyes.
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available at Milk Makeup $24 Shop Now
05
High Beauty High Five Cannabis Facial Moisturizer
The High Five Cannabis Seed Facial Moisturizer provides ultra-hydration packed with cannabis sativa oil. Great for wrinkles, dryness, and redness, cannabis-infused products are a trend that effects speak for themselves.
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Photo: High Beauty
available at High Beauty $40 Shop Now
06
Laneige Lip Glow Balm In Pear
The Lip Glowy Balm comes in flavors like grapefruit, pear, and peach and provides moisture rich tinted color with easy application.
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available at Sephora $15 Shop Now
07
Marc Fisher Calin Vinyl Sandal
These adorable transparent slides are summer ready and can take you anywhere from the beach to the office.
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available at Macy’s $69 Shop Now
08
Quay Australia Dragonfly
These oversized pink sunglasses are the perfect eye wear to liven up a beach look.
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Photo: Quay
available at Quay $60 Shop Now
09
Sonia Kashuk Square Clutch Makeup Bag
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available at Target $7 Shop Now
10
Coppertone Ultra Guard Sunscreen
The Coppertone Ultra Guard Sunscreen is the broad-spectrum sunscreen you need for guaranteed full body protection. Water resistant with skin soothing properties it should be a staple of every beach bag.
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available at Walmart $10 Shop Now