The Environmental Working Group, or EWG, makes it easier to choose your sunscreen with the release of its annual safe sunscreen guide. The 2012 list shows that sunscreens made with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are safer than ones containing common chemical ingredients, such as oxybenzone. The list also suggests the best sunscreens should repel both harmful UVA and UVB rays, co…

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Comodynes does away with messy lotions and costly salon visits with this pack of self-tanning towelettes. The concept of tanning in a towelette is pretty exciting. The towels are easily portable, without the fear of leaks that comes with traditional self-tanning creams and sprays. Each towelette is self wrapped, and safe to use around sensitive areas like the eyes. They also com…

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We all know we shouldn't spend hours under the hot summer sun, but most of us still want that golden glow. Australian Gold maximizes your tanning time with its best selling tan accelerator. The formulation is gentle, which makes it appropriate for users with sensitive skin. Some customers have reported that it feels a bit greasy, but if you use it in moderation you shouldn't feel tha…

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Slathering yourself with sunscreen before you hit the beach could soon be a thing of the past according to a team of British scientists. The researchers from King's College in London are currently working on a pill to prevent sunburn. The scientists have found that coral produces natural sunscreen compounds to protect itself from the sun's ultraviolet rays. They're currently an…

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We all love spending time on the beach, but sadly our hair doesn't. A summer exposed to the surf, salty coastal air, and the chlorinated pool of your beachside resort can do a number on your luscious locks. Phyto Plage claims it's developed a solution with its Protective Beach Spray. This spray is very simple to use it. You simply spray it on your hair, whether it's dry or wet, before and…

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It takes a bit of effort to keep your skin in tip top condition during summer. You'll need a moisturizer to put back what the sun takes out, sunscreen to keep harmful UV rays at bay, and a tanner to safely give your skin a healthy summer glow. Victoria's Secret helps us simplify our lives with Beach Sexy, a cream which can do the jobs of all three! Beach Sexy contains apricot kernel oil, whi…

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Nothing looks as good as a deep, dark tan. But with UV levels rising, it's just not smart to spend hours baking to get sexy, sun-kissed skin. Supre looks to cut your sun bathing time with its Coco Beach tanning lotion. This product isn't your standard coconut oil or tanning cream. It's billed as a tanning accelerator, a product which will achieve a deep tan in just a fraction of the time.…

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When you struggle to fill out a bikini it can really dent your confidence. NuBra want to help you ditch your cover-ups and enjoy flaunting your bikini body with its beach bust enhancers. We've seen these soft, squishy silicone pads before, but not quite like this. While most enhancers are elliptical, these pads are shaped like triangles to sit neatly inside a skimpy bikini. They nat…

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I love spending time in the surf, but I don't love what it does to my hair. After a few days at the beach it becomes dry and tangled. John Frieda claim to have an easy solution with its Beach Blonde Smooth Seas conditioner. Its minty-cool detangling properties should take care of those troublesome surf snags, making brushing easier, while the moisturizing seaweed extracts, wheat ger…

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Origins prides itself on using the power of nature to make some of the most cutting edge beauty products around. One of this summer's popular hits was their shimmery self-tanner, entitled The Great Pretender.  This stuff uses an active ingredient derived directly from sugar plants to interact with the protein in your skin to attain the perfect level of tanning for your skin. Such…

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Ever wonder how models and actresses come out of a pool looking super perfect with not only flawless skin but lipstick and eyeliner in tact? High-quality waterproof makeup. We're talking stronger than your waterproof Maybelline Great Lash. While there probably aren't many underwater runways in Miami, fashion industry favorite Make Up For Ever is highlighting their Aqua wat…

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