Golden Hour

Kate McLeod
$38
The Sun StoneSo you thought you applied your sunscreen diligently, but apparently not. Soothe the situation with this solid balm loaded with aloe, cucumber seed and sea buckthorn oil to reduce redness and protect with antioxidants.
Beekman 1802
$16
Milk RX Compress Sheet MaskPop this in the fridge and drape it over your face when you return from the beach. It calms and moisturizes skin with goat milk, which has nutrients that help balance the skin microbiome and repair its barrier.
Caliray
$19
Lipguard SPF 31A shiny, colorful lip gloss that moisturizes, smooths lines, protects vulnerable lips, and comes in five juicy shades.
Zure Solaris
$138
Body TreatmentUnless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that sun exposure is the number one cause of skin aging. This line focuses on repairing damage with mushroom, bamboo water, and a blend of amino acids.
Neova
$125
DNA Total RepairThis serum contains three DNA-repair enzymes plus an antioxidant complex to even out skin tone and reduce wrinkles, skin pre-cancers, and cancers. The ingredients are based on Nobel-prize winning science. It’s the real deal.
Chanel
$75
Les Beiges Healthy Golden Glow PowderIs there anything better than golden hour in July? This powder is inspired by that warm flattering light, delivering gold and pink with the gentlest shimmer. Apply the shades separately or stroke the brush over both sides to mix them.
Sothy’s Paris
$62.25
Hair & Body Shimmer OilA bronze-tinted oil from France for anyone who wants that Cap d’Antibes glisten. It slicks up your legs, decolleté, and cheekbones with shea and buriti oils and softens the damaged, frizzed ends of your hair.
Philip B.
$75
Weightless Miracle SerumNothing should keep you from jumping in the ocean–especially not your hair. This serum counteracts the drying, frizzing effects with virtually weightless hydrators, antioxidants, shine enhancers, and frizz smoothers.
Embryolisse
$32
SOS Corrective CreamSome of us tend to redden at the slightest rise in temperature. This classic French moisturizer now comes with a green tint to reduce redness while it calms irritation. One and done!
Femmue
$22
Lip Sleeping MaskA sheer dose of indulgence, this jelly-like balm floods lips with camilla and rose oil along with vitamin E and squalane, leaving them softly glossed.
Saint Laurent
$1,500
Cassandre Raffia ClutchA perfect summer envelope for a cocktail party, this is compact, neat, and lined in canvas. It holds the essentials without looking bulky.
Celine
$1,650
Classic PanierThe perfect summer basket bag with a blown-up logo woven in raffia, this has convenient leather straps and a leather zip pouch inside.
Sensi Studio
$240
Large Straw ToteThe color of Skittles, this tote immediately lifts my mood. When I fill it with a towel, book, sunscreen, and Lacroix with room to spare, I’m even happier. It makes a great gift for that friend with a beach house.
Tiffany & Co
$2,600
Elsa Peretti Bean NecklaceImagine Elsa Peretti in Montauk circa 1976, lounging in a bikini, head scarf, and this necklace against her bronzed skin. Much of that is unattainable, but the 18k gold bean is still here, still completely desirable.
Kérastase
$36
Gloss Absolu Glaze DropsA few drops of this not-oily oil turns dull hair shiny and bouncy, preventing frizz along the way for up to four days. It smells like a bunch of spring flowers.
Dae
$30
Sunsetter Strong Hold Flexible HairsprayDespite its power, this doesn’t leave hair stiff or untouchable, but it does help a style last all day and night. And it smells deliciously like orange blossom and vanilla.
Balmain
$189
Pince a CheveuxA claw clip with élan. This big clamp with an ivory edge and gold logo makes your hair look instantly respectable after a day at the beach
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