Beijing Summer Essentials: Sunscreen, Mosquito Repellant, and More

Robynne Tindall, Contributing Editor | Jun 26, 2015 3:00 pm | Add a comment | 3436 reads

Watermelon Print Tote Bag
If you aren’t juicing your watermelons for ice lollies, try them as a fun print for a very summery tote bag instead. This design comes courtesy of a Beijing-based taobao store.
justwewe.taobao.com
RMB 19.9

Clarins UV Plus Anti-Pollution SPF 50
This light, water-based daily facial sunscreen is a one-two punch for both strong sun and high AQIs. Suitable for all skin types.
clarins.tmall.com
RMB 420

Chosigt Ice Lolly Maker
Juice a watermelon, then use it to fill a set of these adorable ice lolly molds – then just try and complain that Beijing is too hot to handle.
ikea.com.cn
RMB 9.90

Alfresco Anti Bug Bite Moisturizer
Based on botanicals with natural insect repelling qualities like cinnamon, patchouli, and cedarwood, Alfresco is great for those who want to avoid DEET-heavy insect repellants.
alfrescoshop.com
RMB 235

Zing Anything Citrus Zinger
This smart water bottle infuses your water with fruit flavor via a separate container on the bottom. The more you move around, the more juice you’ll get from the fruit.
chaoshi.tmall.com
RMB 159

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