9 Celeb-Approved Beach Bag Essentials

Like most of us, celebs look forward to taking some time off from work during the summer to hit the beach. Sure, their vacations might be a bit more glam than ours with trips to the Amalfi Coast and other far-flung destinations, but they still need to schlep all their essentials with them. So we asked a bunch of stars to share their summer must-haves, then put together a list for you to use as inspiration while assembling your own beach bag.

And if you’re looking for a new carryall, we recommendthis stylefrom Scout (shown in the photo above), which fits all of your necessities (including an oversize towel likethis onefrom Lands' End) and is made from a durable poly woven fabric (think beach chair material).

Mindy Kaling: A Sunny Bikini

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Buy It!Mindy x Andie collection, $52 to $128;andieswim.com

“These piecesmake me feel young and carefree— they’re not too revealing and they give me support where I need it,”Kalingtells PEOPLE of her vibrant collection with Andie Swim. “Plus, the colors are gorgeous.”

Reese Witherspoon: A Juicy Read

Tracee Ellis Ross: Haircare Products

Buy It!Pattern Beauty On-the-Go Kit, $24;target.com

“My beach bag faves would be my Pattern Beauty travel kit, which has shampoo, conditioner and a leave-in, plus themini shower brush," saysthe actress. She also shared her go-to beach day hairstyle: a slicked-back ponytail.

Cindy Crawford: A Fedora

Buy It!Janessa Leoné Sherman Hat, $267;revolve.com

“A lot of women don’t really start taking care of their skin until they start noticing those signs of aging. I think thatwas the same for hair for me,” says the supermodel. As a result, Crawford wears a hat, like the one shemodeled on Instagram, to protect her hair from the sun.

Hailee Steinfeld: A Shimmery Sunscreen

Buy It!Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 Sunscreen, $38;sephora.com

“I use Glowscreen, put on a little bit of lip balm, curl my lashes and I feel like I have a full face [of makeup on]. But, most important, I’m protected from the sun,“Steinfeldtells PEOPLE of her favorite SPF.

Hilary Duff: A Travel Tumbler

Buy It!Brümate Toddy XL in Ethereal, 32 oz., $39.99;brumate.com

Alicia Keys: A Colorful Coverup

Buy It!Alicia Keys x Athleta Keys Daybreak Printed Coverup, $59;athleta.com

“It has a great sheerness, but it also covers,”Keystells PEOPLE of the tie-dye sarong she designed for Athleta. In addition to wearing it around your waist, the singer says it’s also “a beautiful way to tie your hair up.”

Madison LeCroy: A Clear Pouch

Buy It!LSxia Chenille Letter Clear Travel Zipper Toiletry Bag in Rose Red-Beach, $11.99;amazon.com

Kate Walsh: A Leave-In Conditioner

Buy It!Sun Bum 3 in 1 Leave-In Conditioner Spray, $15;amazon.com

“When I’m at the beach in Perth,I never go in the ocean withoutusing this to protect my hair,” saysthe actressof this spray which detangles, hydrates and smooths frizz.

source: people.com