15 Unisex Beach Bag Buys Under $25
Whether you're packing for just you, your beau, or your brood, stock up on these drugstore hair and skin must-haves to take the sting out of summertime primping and spending.
By Lizzie Dunlap
Olay Dark Circle Minimizing Eye Brush
Even the most masculine dudes will feel comfortable brushing on this illuminating under-eye cream. The slightly-tinted formula stops short of looking like full-on makeup but still manages to minimize circles and lines after long nights on the town (or boardwalk).
$19.99; amazon.com
Curél Itch Defense Lotion
The same ingredients that help sooth irritable skin conditions like eczema can also calm sunburn inflammation. Keep this ultra-hydrating shea butter lotion on hand for the next time you doze off in the sand.
$9.99; amazon.com
Ocean Potion Anti-Aging Sunblock SPF 30
Get your daily dose of vitamin D and UVA/UVB protection with this lightweight cream. The fragrance-free formula is also a fave of skin-smart derms. Just remember that even water-resistant formulas need to be reapplied after swimming.
$7.99; amazon.com
John Frieda Luxurious Volume Refresher
Soak up excess scalp oil and grease with this slightly larger then pocket-sized dry shampoo. The hair-softening formula boasts a fruity, yet unisex, fragrance to mask any...ahem...sporty odors.
$8.51; amazon.com
Dr. Bronner's Lavender Pure-Castile Soap
Eco-conscious groomers of both sexes are probably already aware of this brand's multipurpose potions. Wherever you travel this summer, keep a two-ounce bottle of the gentle soap handy for washing everything from your hair to your clothes.
$2; target.com
TIGI Catwalk Session Salt Spray
Because even guys secretly want beachy, tousled waves (no matter how short their strands), stash this gender-neutral salt spray in your bag for great hair on the go.
$18.95; tigihaircare.com
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash
Beat bacne and other body breakouts by washing off sunscreen and sweat with this scrub after sporty outings. Vitamin C works overtime to prevent drying while salicylic acid heals preexisting zits.
$8.33; amazon.com
Australian Gold Intensifier
Now that you slather up with sunscreen instead of tanning with body oils (right?!), repurpose your old sprays to shimmer from head to toe. Spritz on arms and gams after dark for extra sheen and scrunch into dry hair for texturized waves in a jiffy.
$10.49; amazon.com
Bioré Pore Unclogging Scrub
Slough away debris with this microbead wash. Men will like the cool, creamy feel; women will love the look of freshly exfoliated, glowing skin.
$8.95; amazon.com
Dove Intensive Repair Mask
Keep this fiber- and protein-packed tonic handy for reviving scorched strands after a day of basking in the sun. At the very least, massage through hair and leave it on for ten minutes every week to preserve your color and prevent split ends.
$5.99; walgreens.com
Coppertone Water Babies Pure & Simple
Protect your skin (and your eyes) with this non-stinging sunblock that was originally designed for kids. The lotion prevents UVA and UVB damage and is recommended by environmental groups for its natural properties. Just be sure to blend it in thoroughlythe zinc oxide-based formula might leave some white residue behind.
$8.99; amazon.com
Burt's Bees Aloe & Witch Hazel Hand Sanitizer
Public and posh pools, alike, are overrun with germs and bacteria. Kill any pesky microbes with this natural spray before and after visiting the snack stand or bathroom.
$6.44; amazon.com
Axe Buzzed Look Cream SPF 15
While men should apply this all-in-one styling cream and sunscreen to their scalps daily, women can use it to coat exposed skin along their hairlines or slick back strands into a frizz-free, sun-blocking updo.
$5.72; walmart.com
Vichy NormaDerm Triple Action Anti-Acne Hydrating Lotion
For blemish-prone dames and gents, slather up three times a day with this pimple-fighting, salicylic acid-enriched moisturizer to ward off breakouts.
$22.50; amazon.com
Nivea Express Hydration Gel
Infused with peppermint leaf extract for extra, non-stinging tingle, this glycerin-based gel leaves skin feeling soft without any greasy finish.
$7.49; drugstore.com





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