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10 Must-Have Spring Break Essentials

Spring break is around the corner and it's time to get beach-ready for your getaway! Whether you're planning a hot date with your spring fling or a tropical adventure with the girls, get your glow on with these head-to-toe beauty treats.

By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
01
Protect Your Skin As You Enjoy the Pool

Sweating or jumping in the pool can cause your sunscreen to wash away, leaving you prone to sunburn. Make your SPF go the distance with Mary Kay Sun Care Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30. This oil-free formula won’t clog pores and is waterproof and sweat-resistant which makes it great for exercising outdoors.

$14, available at Mary Kay.

10 Must-Have Spring Break Essentials
02
Keep a Sweat-Free Face On the Go

If you’ll be leaving the beach and heading straight to happy hour, toss these Garnier Soothing Remover Cleansing Towelettes in your bag so you can glow on the go! These convienient wipes are infused with calming plant extract and vitamin E to perfectly cleanse and comfort skin.

$5.99, available at Ulta

10 Must-Have Spring Break Essentials
03
Get Rid of Dull Skin

As you’re preparing for your spring break gettaway, make sure you slough away dull skin that has accumulated during the colder months. The Nuance Salma Hayek Walnut Body Scrub will give you an enviable glow sans the sandpapery feel. It contains walnut shell powder as an exfoliant, caffeine as a toning and firming agent and acai seed rice bran oils to moisturize.

$7.19, available at CVS

10 Must-Have Spring Break Essentials
04
Keep Your Tresses Frizz Free

After a full day at the beach, your best bet is to create a sleek topknot or chignon for a night out in paradise. Get smooth edges with Organix Moroccan Surf Paste which adds just enough hold for your styling needs and infuses hair with moisturizing argan oil.

$7.99, available at Ulta

10 Must-Have Spring Break Essentials
05
Get A Stubble-Free Bikini Line

If you’ll be poolside in a sexy bikini try the Schick Quattro for Women TrimStyle Razor. The battery-powered trimmer is ideal for your bikini area and offers three length settings for a close, clean shave.

$11.99, available at Walgreens

10 Must-Have Spring Break Essentials
06
Replenish Moisture After a Day in the Sun

Spending a day in the hot sun can cause your hair to feel dry and brittle.  Replenish moisture with the Alikay Naturals Honey and Sage Deep Conditioner which contains honey as a natural humectant that pulls the moisture from the air into your hair to keep it well-conditioned.

$15, available at Alikay Naturals

10 Must-Have Spring Break Essentials
07
Protect Your Mani-Pedi From the Sand and Sun

Before heading to the beach, protect your precious mani-pedi with the Kur by Londontown Nail Protective Top Coat.  This quick-drying, chip-resistant, UV-protecting polish ensures a hardwearing finish that seals in crucial nutrients, while minimizing polish fading.

$25, available at Londontown

10 Must-Have Spring Break Essentials
08
Get Glam While Guarding Your Skin

The Jurlique Purely Sun-Defying Moisturizer with SPF 15 Sunscreen is light enough to wear under your makeup for a hot date with your spring fling. Red algae extract is the miracle ingredient in this SPF moisturizer that helps protect skin against photo aging and helps improve skin resilience.

$58, available at Jurlique.

10 Must-Have Spring Break Essentials
09
Guard Your Hair Against Dryness

Chlorine, salt water and excess sun exposure can wreck havoc on your hair. The Neuma neuSmooth Shampoo and neuSmooth Leave-On Conditioner work to sustain moisture with an exclusive blend of plant extracts that also offer UVA and UVB sun protection.

$27 each, available at select salons

10 Must-Have Spring Break Essentials
10
Experience a Friction-Free Shave

Don’t let skin irritation put damper on your spring break fun. Soothe your skin pre and post-shave with JASÖN Shave Therapy Anti-Razor Burn Lotion which fights razor bumps and ingrown hairs with chamomille, primrose and aloe vera extracts.

$6.29, available at JASÖN

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