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Friday Finds: Beat the Heat!

Protect and prosper with these must-have beach essentials.

True beach devotees know it: How you prep for being outside on a sunny day is just as important as what you do when you’re soaking up all that Vitamin D. Here are some of our favorite pieces to keep you protected during long days outside, whether you’re basking on sunny shores or hanging in the backyard. Read on for our handpicked list of sun protection must-haves.

COOLA Hydrating Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50, $28

Crap Eyewear Heavy Tropix Sunglasses, $109

Fatboy® x Miasun Portable Beach Tent, $169

Brixton Bells II Sun Hat, $29.95

Paradise & Main Laguna Beach Hoodie, $105

Summerland Beach Umbrella, $99

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