11. Or Seastar neoprene slingback sandals that look like regular shoes but are actually water shoes! Yep, you can wear these straight into the ocean! They have some really great traction on the bottom, so you don’t have to worry about tripping on a slippery rock.
Promising review: “I loved my first pair so much that I bought two more pairs! I have always loved classic espadrilles but can’t wear them in rainy weather. These you can wear no matter what. And they are soooo comfortable! That makes them perfect for traveling — especially as they are lightweight — but I want to wear them all the time so bought more. They look great with skirts, pants, jeans or beachwear. The stretchy fabric and stretchy sling back heel make for comfort no matter how much feet may swell in hot weather. I just love these and am thinking about a fourth pair!” —Merlyn Greenwood
Get them from Amazon for $124.95 (available in women’s sizes 6–12 and eight colors)
12. This sunscreen from Black Girl Sunscreen that doesn’t leave behind that dreaded gooey, milky look that most sunscreens do. This formula goes on completely sheer, and it’s infused with jojoba and avocado to help keep your skin hydrated.
This sunscreen is paraben-free, fragrance-free, oxybenzone-free, octinoxate-free, silicone-free and aluminum-free.
Promising review: “I used to dread wearing sunscreen because of that horrible ashy cast it gave my brown skin. Now? I actually look forward to putting this stuff on. I love how moisturizing it is and that it is completely sheer. What is advertised to do it actually does. I layer this on top of my moisturizer. You do need to work it in a little bit but it absorbs into the skin nicely. To all my brown/black ladies/fellas, what are you waiting for? Buy it!” —MD
Get it from Target for $15.99.