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But makeup on the beach can be a more complicated story.

Starting with sunscreen is your best bet for making sure that damaging rays can’t break through.

A woman on the beach

Either moisturizer, then sunscreen, or a combination cream can work well.

Atinted BB creamcan also help you skip foundation altogether while still attaining a smooth-skinned look.

Your best bet is using bronzer no more than three shades darker than your natural skin tone.

A woman in the sun

Guerlain’sterracotta matte bronzerhas contouring power, and its best match for utility is aplush makeup brush.

A woman with bronzer on