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Hawaii Vacation Beauty Products

July 20th, 2023 by Karen 6 Comments

You’re extra beautiful today, Oahu!

Please excuse my paws in these photos. They’re extra t-rex because I was holding these beauty products over a railing with dear life, LOL!

Anywho, I always like seeing the beauty products people bring with them on vacation. Here’s what I’ve been using on this trip!

Sunscreen

  • Avene Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen and Tinted Sunscreen 50+ (both tinted and untinted)
  • Neutrogena Beach Defense SPF 70 (Side note, my mom had this around which is why we’re using it, but it works but it’s a little sticky and uncomfortable, IMHO)
  • Banana Boat Sport Ultra SPF 50

Hair

  • Kenra Volume Spray Super Hold Finishing Spray 25
  • Bumble and Bumble Seaweed Air Dry Cream
  • I didn’t bring any shampoo, conditioner or body wash because the place we’re staying at has Malie Organics Mango Nectar hair and body products!

Body

  • Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Deodorant Anti-Perspirant Stick
  • Gilette Venus Razor
  • First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration

Face

  • elf Skin Holy Hydration Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
  • CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oil Skin
  • Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream
  • Kate Somerville Anti Bac Acne Clearing Lotion
  • Laneige Lip Mask

Hope things on your end are great!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Hawaii Vacation Beauty Products / Originally published July 20th, 2023

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Categories: Avene, Banana Boat, Biossance, Bumble and Bumble, CeraVe, Donna Karan, elf, First Aid Beauty, Hair, Kate Somerville, Kenra, Laneige, Malie Organics, Neutrogena, Skin Care

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  1. Tatiana says

    July 20th, 2023 at 12:57 pm

    I love the sparkly polish I see on your thumb nail! Goes well with your tan.
    Banana Boat for the win! When we used to go to Hawaii (haven’t been since Dear Daughter was looking at boarding school on the big island) I used to slather Dear Daughter and Dear Husband in it.
    How is the elf Skin Holy Hydration Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm? I’m looking for a new oil cleanser or cleansing balm for that first cleanse that get’s sunscreen off.
    I feel a sense of calm and stress relief just looking at your photos of Hawaii. Ahhhh!
    Enjoy your time in paradise!

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  2. Mikayla says

    July 20th, 2023 at 4:15 pm

    Oh, I *love* the Maile stuff! My in-laws have brought some back for me – my favorites are the butter buns. The *best* thing after spending time in the sun! Now I’m looking on their site and contemplating buying some of the wonderful things 🙂

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  3. Rachel says

    July 20th, 2023 at 6:49 pm

    I just googled the Malie stuff – looks awesome! That Kenra hair spray has amazing hold and I love how they have it in a travel size.
    Have so much fun on the rest of your Hawaiian vacation, Karen! You deserve it!

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  4. Mandy says

    July 21st, 2023 at 7:15 am

    Hope you are relaxed and having a wonderful time😊 Do you like the Bumble & Bumble Air Dry? How is the scent?

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    • Karen says

      July 21st, 2023 at 12:18 pm

      The scent is vaguely floral and not overwhelming; I like it! I think it’s best for someone who wants soft hold and a light hydration.

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  5. JoElla says

    July 22nd, 2023 at 11:27 am

    I’m so jelly!! I was in oahu in May and miss it so. The banana boat didn’t work for me, I got a bit burnt. (Coulda been the Mai tai drinking on the beach lol). But had great luck with sun bum 50. Even my very pale daughter didn’t burn with it. Super goop unseen worked great for both of us. For reference, I tan very easily, and she is Casper white. And the elf makeup remover did a fantastic job removing all of our sunblock.

    We stayed on the main strip at the Outrigger and had a blast! Then hopped to Kauai for 5 more days. Who knew you could lounge on the beach with chickens hanging out with you!? My daughter did feel a bit conflicted while snacking on chicken wings, bit another swif of a mai tai cured that 😸 (she’s 23)

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