Tanning Essentials

So, I know a MILLION other "What to Bring in Your Beach Bag" posts have been made, and to me, a lot of them seem like no brainers. "#1 Bathing Suit" -like, duh? How could one possibly forget that? I'm going to do things a little bit differently and skip over "towel, sunglasses, sun block, etc." (because who seriously wants to read that?) and focus on the products that I've grown to love and will continuously repurchase each and every summer! 

Here's a list of my FAVORITE things to put in my beach bag:

Hawaiian Tropic Aloha Kiss Lip Gloss

This lip gloss comes in both SPF 20 or SPF 15 to help protect your lips from damaging sun rays. It also moisturizes PHENOMENALLY while giving a gorgeous gloss to your lips. I usually am just a Burt's Bee's Chapstick kind of girl because I hate how a lot of lip products look chalky or feel sticky, this is surprisingly neither of the two! It tastes DELICIOUS, too! -I got my boyfriend's mom hooked and on the hunt to find a tube for herself after I let her try some of mine last summer. I even wear this for daily use, not even just for when I'm by the beach or pool. I literally swear by this stuff! 

Australian Gold Dark Tanning Intensifier

This oil smells so good and I really can tell there is more to it than just a "tanning oil." After only one day sun bathing I noticed a more bronzed and beautiful color than I normally get. FYI, This oil DOES NOT contain sunscreen.

Tanning Stickers


I know these may seem cheesy for most people, but I love seeing how tan I've gotten over the summer. I put these stickers on every time I tan and over time it creates a cool "sun tattoo." I only use the heart shaped ones, but there are a lot to choose from. I'd advise anyone and everyone to stay away from the Playboy Bunny shaped stickers, yuck!!!

Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Moisturizer in Lime Coolada

 This moisturizer contains Aloe Vera and Coco Butter to help soothe skin, maintain your tan, and replenish the moisture you lost while in the sun. Even though I love lounging and soaking in the rays, one of my favorite parts about tanning and being in the sun is putting this on when I'm home. It smells like paradise. -Definitely a summer favorite, I don't know what I would do without this!

Grand Trunk Parasheet Beach/ Picnic Blanket

I love putting this down under my beach towel when I'm on sand. Nothing is more obnoxious and uncomfortable then laying in sand. This blanket is big enough for two and comes in a few different color options (I have the pink!). It has sand pockets at each corner that you fill up so that your blanket doesn't blow away while you're in the water! I believe this was discontinued by Grand Trunk :(, but you can still find it on sites, just search for it!

DISCLAIMER: I know the effects of tanning. Although I will probably hate myself by the time I'm 40, I love spending time in the sun too much to give it up just yet. I'm just a girl who LOVES the summer time and wanted to share a few of my favorite products with you! 

Hope you guys look into a few of the things I mentioned! 

xo, cheri