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Here’s What To Add To Your Summer Everything Bag — & How To Fill It For Less 

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Imagine waking up to the sunlight creeping through your curtains and your bestie group chat buzzing with excitement as plans for the perfect summer day are finalized. Beach day with the girls? Say less! You jam to a fun playlist while getting ready, throw on your favorite swimsuit, and grab your summer everything bag, which is already filled with your summer essentials.

If you want each day of your vacay to be that perfect, then you *need* to build your own summer everything bag. Just make sure you remember to add the most important item to your bag first: SPF! Luckily, CVS has major suncare deals happening from June 7 to July 18, so it’s a great time to stock up on SPF and other sun care essentials — like aloe and lip balm.

From June 7 to June 20, you can score a BOGO offer of up to 50% off select sun care products. Then, from June 21 to July 4, you can earn $4 ExtraBucks when you spend at least $12 on sun care. And finally, from July 5 to July 18, the BOGO 50% off deal returns for both Aveeno and Neutrogena products!

Before you head to CVS and start shopping, take a peek at everything I’m adding to my summer everything bag for some inspo on what you should add to your bag, too!

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CVS Sport Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50

It’s finally nice enough to go for longer training sessions with your run club, which means you need sunscreen that will last. Shop for the CVS Sport Lotion, an SPF designed to stand up to water and sweat — perfect for protecting your skin while you hit a new PR.

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Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Body Sunscreen, SPF 60

Avoid the post-sunscreen oily face this summer with Aveeno’s non-greasy SPF! Stock up on this suncare — and more SPF faves — during the BOGO sale offering 50% off all Aveeno products.

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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen, SPF 30

I’ll be swimming in the ocean, floating in the lake, and splashing around in the pool all summer — which is exactly why adding Neutrogena’s water-resistant SPF to my everything bag is a no-brainer. Save 50% on all your Neutrogena suncare products with the BOGO sale, happening July 5 to July 18.

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Sun Bum SPF 30 Coconut Lip Balm

As a lip combo girly, trust me that I swap all of my lipsticks for SPF lip balm once summer arrives. SPF 30, coconut-flavored, and with Aloe and Vitamin E? Say hello to a tropical and protected pout.

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Scunci Everyday & Active Super Stretch Ponytailers

There’s no worse feeling than your hair weighing on your back on a hot, sticky day. A pack of hair ties from CVS is essential to keeping cool in the heat!

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L’Oreal Paris Panorama Waterproof Mascara

You never know when you are going to be invited to a pool party! To avoid those “panda eyes,” a waterproof mascara like this L’Oreal one will keep your lashes splash-proof and lasting all day. 

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Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration Water Mist, SPF 30

For all of you who forget to put on SPF in the morning (hi! it’s me), this Hawaiian Tropic Hydration Mist adds a quick layer of sun protection while simultaneously giving you a refresh. It’s the ultimate summer hack. 

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Gatorade Thirst Quencher

During all of the busy summer activities, it’s important to stay hydrated. So, whether I’m biking across town or swimming with friends, there’s always a Gatorade in my summer bag.

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L.A. COLORS Press’n Nails On!

It can be hard (and expensive!) keeping up with summer nail trends. These press-on nails give you a fresh manicure that’s easy enough to apply while tanning in the sand or before a last-minute summer party. 

Summer is right around the corner, so shop now at CVS to save big on your summer everything bag! 

Sofia Esparza

Minnesota '25

Sofia Esparza is a National Writer for Her Campus. She writes articles for the style vertical, covering anything from the latest social media fashion trends to beauty advice.

Beyond Her Campus, Sofia is the writing lead at Golden Magazine UMN, her university's fashion and identity magazine. She has written for The Wake and Buttercup Magazine, where she acts as managing editor and writes feature articles on the local arts community. Sofia is a junior at the University of Minnesota where she's earning a B.A. in journalism with a minor in Spanish.

In her free time, Sofia enjoys playing her guitar, watching thriller television shows and journaling. She loves wandering around the beauty supply store and going to the gym.