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Nothing is better than a laid back beach day on the Emerald Coast. Here at the University of West Florida, a quick drive over a big bridge leads the exam-weary student to heaven. Our heaven consists of sugar sand, palm trees, and Bushwackers (Pensacola’s signature alcoholic milkshakes – so yummy!). With your toes in the Gulf of Mexico and the waves lapping at the shore… it’s easy to forget all of your troubles and responsibilities.
However, neglecting your responsibilities can be dangerous. Even though you’re a carefree butterfly in the wind, every beach day requires a smidgen of preparation. Water and sunscreen are the most essential items for a beach trip. But you already know that, so here are a few things you probably forgot:
1. You remembered to apply waterproof mascara but you forgot to use… your Essence Eyebrow Fixing Pencil!
It’s cute to have sea salt in your eyebrows after a refreshing dip in the ocean. It isn’t cute to look like your eyebrows just survived their own personal hurricane. The Essence Eyebrow Fixing Pencil is transparent and smooth but waxy enough to withstand the sun and surf. Keep those eyebrows on fleek, honey!
2. You remembered to pack an extra pair of undies but you forgot to bring… Summer’s Eve Cleansing Cloths!
We’re about to get a little personal, people. Summer’s Eve Cleansing Cloths are the only on-the-go showers that you can trust. They’re the perfect little wipes, created specifically with your nether regions in mind (as creepy as that sounds). They contain natural cleansers that won’t screw up your pH and they even smell nice. If you’re out and about all day, these will keep your privates feeling fresh and clean.
3. You remembered to fill your cooler with drinks but you forgot to pack… Her Campus koozies!
Gee whiz, these are honestly the cutest koozies I’ve ever seen. You don’t have to dig a cup holder in the sand or settle for a slippery can. These koozies keep your drink cold, your hand dry, and you’ll look “fabulous as f**k.”
4. You remembered to put on sunscreen but somehow you forgot to put on… Secret’s Cool Waterlily Deodorant!
This stuff smells like straight-up summertime, I swear. I’ve never smelled a cool waterlily but now I want to. The invisible solid deodorant goes on clear and dry so it won’t rub off on your bikini top. As we all know, the Emerald Coast can get mega-hot, so it’s important to wear deodorant to ward off the armpit demon known as B.O.
5. You remembered to wear your cutest beach outfit, topped with a sunhat worthy of the Kentucky Derby, but you forgot to pack… your toothbrush in its Steripod Protector!
I know, I know, it seems completely stupid to bring a toothbrush to the beach but hear me out. You’re probably going to eat a blooming onion and drink a beer, right? That’s all fine and dandy until you realize you smell like an ogre. At that moment, precisely, you’ll meet the love of your life! You could chat it up from a distance before taking a quick bathroom break *wink, wink* and returning to reel in the hottie. Or you could knock them over with your stinky breath. You decide.
6. You remembered to bring your cell phone for entertainment but you forgot to bring… a good book like Jardine Libaire’s “White Fur.”
If the beach isn’t hot enough for you, get a little steamy with Elise Perez, a “street-smart girl,” and Jamey Hyde, a “wealthy, melancholy Yale boy,” as they navigate the throes of sexual passion in the 1980’s in New York City.
7. After a long day of relaxing at the beach, you’ll want to use Summer’s Eve Gentle Foaming Wash!
When you spend an extended period of time in a wet bikini, you’re susceptible to yeast infections. If you don’t want a bread factory in your pants, protect your vagina by keeping it dry and clean. Use this gentle wash with natural cleansers to maintain a healthy pH and keep your vagina happy!