"Blocks Out Sun Rays and Brings a Smile": 21 Items to Deliver Sun Protection During the Warm Season Summer
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Hey there, sunshine! We've compiled a smorgasbord of killer products to keep the Golden sun at bay this summer. Some of these bad boys might've been sent as free samples, but our badass team of editors handpicked each one. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its partners may snag a share of the sales and other compensation from the links below. Let's get into it!
1. Wanna channel your inner Barbie Girl? Snag these retro heart-shaped sunnies! Pair them with a sexy black and white bathing suit and let Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice's "Barbie World" serenade you all summer long.
Available at Amazon for $11.95 in 19 styles.
One of my friends actually bought a pair of these for her entire bachelorette party a few months ago. Every last one of us found them stunning, despite our varied face shapes! - Promising review by Katie K.
2. Dive into drama with this packable floppy hat! It's the perfect addition to your beach bag or suitcase. You know what they say—if you're going to hit the beach, you better bring the theatrics!
Available at Amazon for $24.69 in sizes M-XL and eight colors.
Honey, this hat was giving me everything I needed it to give! I felt Gone With The Wind fabulous in this hat for my cruise vacation. It provided the adequate shade for my face and shoulders while allowing me to keep my cool from pesky interrogations! - Promising review by 1922blue
3. This sturdy beach umbrella stands its ground against the wind, so you won't have to chase it through the sand when a big gust comes along. Been there, done that—not my favorite memory!
Available at Amazon for $89.99 in blue or orange.
We live in Maui, Hawaii, and wind gusts on the beach can exceed 50 mph some days. The wind also changes direction constantly and never comes from just one direction. We spent over $500 on various anchors, umbrellas, and tie-downs before finding these. We bought one initially and tested it out on a VERY windy day—it never once inverted or blew over. Meanwhile, the other umbrella we were using that day broke. Needless to say, I've since bought two more! - Promising review by Beth
4. Who doesn't love a two-for-one accessory? This reversible bucket hat is your ticket to twice the style while still keeping the hot sun away from your face.
Available at Amazon for $15.99 in 45 prints.
I got a ton of compliments. 💖 - Promising review by Tasha
5. Communicate your beach vibes with this retro-ish fringe umbrella. It'll keep you shaded during the day and make for the perfect background for your selfies (if they ever play nice and sound an alert when you actually look good or are doing something photo-worthy).
Available at Amazon for $165 in seven colors. Beach State, a small business known for premium, high-quality beach umbrellas, crafts these bad boys. Take a peek at their TikTok to see it in action!
This umbrella is exactly what my family was looking for as our everyday beach umbrella—large diameter, high quality, and cute retro design. It is a higher end umbrella but still slightly less expensive than the other big name designer beach gear company that we were considering. It is easy to pop up and stays standing, and we've had many compliments from other people at the beach asking where we got it. The customer service from the company was excellent. Would definitely recommend these umbrellas! - Promising review by Taryn
6. Lounge in bliss with this canopy swing. Whether you're drifting off to sleep or pretending you're on vacation with a book in hand, it's just the thing you need for a relaxing midday break.
Available at Amazon for $199.99 in eight colors.
We love this lounge chair!!! The price was fabulous!! (And just a note... If you take care of your things—i.e. cover up the swing with a tarp and bring the cushions in when not using it—It will stay like new. Sun and rain can age anything! Easy-peasy!!) This lounge swing is so comfortable, and made very well!! And it only took my hubby and I only 25-30 minutes to put together. Take my word for it... you are not going to find a nicer lounge swing at this price!! - Promising review by Marash
7. This triangular sail is more than just a cool accessory—it helps keep your patio nice and shady, making it the perfect spot for your friends and family to gather even when it's too hot to handle.
Available at Amazon for $24.99 in 78 sizes and eight colors/patterns.
Purchased this to increase privacy and provide some shade. The color is vibrant, hasn't faded, and the loops are well stitched. The sail has also fared well in winds, thunderstorms, monsoon rain, and the brutal heat of Vegas. Shade is wonderful and one can definitely feel the temperature difference from full sun to being under this sail. The look and feel compliments our pool area and will certainly be purchasing an additional one. - Promising review by VHC Media
8. Protect your face from the hot sun and keep your phone screen visible with this universally compatible phone shade. It'll block the light and make it less likely for your mug to get burned.
Shadey Attachments, a UK-based small business, came up with this ingenious idea after noticing people struggle with viewing their phones while lounging in the sun. The shades attach to most mobile devices by suction and fans out to provide shade for your face.
I ordered this last-minute for Christmas holiday, and I can honestly say, I now can't use my phone in the sun without it! It took a second to get going and to realize you have to point it at the sun to put your face in the shade (also better for the wrinkles). It's literally the best thing ever for the sun. - Promising review by Hayley Place
Enjoy the summer, y'all! 😎
- In a collaborative venture, BuzzFeed and Amazon have handed over the selection of summer essentials to the majority of their market, with content styles ranging from sunnies that channel your inner Barbie Girl, to floppy hats that add the perfect dramatic touch to your beach wardrobe.
- BuzzFeed's partners, including brands like Beach State and Shadey Attachments, have come up with innovative designs like a reversible bucket hat and a universal phone shade, adding twice the style and functionality to your summer arsenal while keeping the heat at bay.
- If you're after a sturdy beach umbrella that won't blow over in the wind, simplymarquisha recommends the ones available on Amazon, praising their performance even in areas with strong gusts, such as Hawaii.
