EDITOR’S PICKS

Clinique Rescue Balm with Aloe

Forgot to reapply sunscreen during your long day spent at the pool? Cool the burn with this ultra-moisturizing, oil-free, non-acnegenic balm with soothing aloe, which also helps minimize peeling. It’s suitable for face and body, so feel free to slather it everywhere. ($20, www.clinique.com)

Summer Living Fish Beach Towel for Two

I think this huge beach towel (it’s 60"-by-70"!) is so splashy. Big enough for two sunbathers, it’s also perfect to spread out for a non-sandy lunch at the beach.
($16.65, www.kohls.com)

Eucerin Everyday Protection Body Lotion SPF 15

Even if you’re not baring it all in a bathing suit, it’s important to protect your body from the sun’s harmful rays. During the summer, choose a body lotion with added sunscreen. Apply it every day after showering and it will become part of your routine—instead of an extra “getting ready” step you could forget. This moisturizing body lotion is fortified with SPF 15, yet it’s so light that you won’t feel like you’re loaded up with heavy, sticky sunscreen.
($9.99, www.walgreens.com)

Essie Geranium Nail Polish

Looking for the perfect summer pedicure color is tough. Coral can look a little “my grandma in Boca Raton,” bright pinks can scream “Barbie” and reds run the risk of appearing too wintry or too ’80s. My fave for sandal season is Essie Geranium. The punchiest orangey-red, it works beautifully on all skin tones and is appropriate with both shorts and a tee as well as a summer sundress. Done.
($8, www.essie.com)