having the right essentials in your beach bag can make all the difference, whether you're poolside or planning a day at the beach. from my favorite sunscreen to my must-have accessories and entertainment, here's a look inside my beach bag.
SUNSCREEN
there's always sunscreen in my beach bag. one for my face, because unfortunately I'm very prone to sun spots and freckles. a suncare stick for the most sensitive areas, and a sunscreen for the whole family, for kids and adults.
shiseido, clear suncare stick SPF50 + la roche-posay anthelios dermo-pediatrics invisible spray SPF 50+ + isdin, fotoultra 100 spot prevent SPF 50+
HAIR
the combination of sun, seawater and chlorine are not the best ingredients for hair, so I always bring a hair protector that smells great and helps keep hair moisturized and protected. a brush is also essential for detangling and removing sand and small algae from the many dives I like to do. a hair claw is a must to avoid looking like a medusa.
arket, hair claw + kérastase, soleil creme UV sublime + tangle teezer, compact styler
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION
I'm not a big fan of sitting in the sun like a lizard. I'd rather be under a beach umbrella... with my legs stretched out. but when walking along the boardwalk or going to the beach bar, a hat and sunglasses are essential. because it's hard not to get a few scratches over time, the best thing is a classic pair of sunglasses that don't cost a fortune....
CINCO, crochet hat + ray-ban, wayfarer classic
ENTERTAINMENT
I have two kids, so my moments of total peace and quiet aren't that many. but luckily, they usually have friends at the beach, which gives me some time to relax. I always take a book with me and some earbuds to listen to a podcast or some music.
tana french, into the woods + apple, airpods
cláudia cavaleiro the editor in chief for CINCO editorial. born in '82 in coimbra, she is graduated in philosophy from the university of coimbra. passionate about books and podcasts in a geek kind of way, she always find something interesting to research. loves to bring awareness to social problems and loves working at CINCO!
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