Eight must-have beauty essentials for your golf bag
Your golf bag may be packed with clubs, tees and ball markers, but there’s always room for a few beauty MVPs. Designed to keep you looking fresh from the first drive to the final putt, this curated list balances protection, performance and a little self-care. Because confidence isn’t just about how you play – it’s also how you feel while doing it.
Whether you’re out for 18 holes or grinding at the practice range, playing your best starts with feeling your best. From battling flyaways to staying sun-safe and sweat-proof, these eight beauty essentials will keep you fresh, protected and ready to focus on your game. Say goodbye to grime and hello to replenished skin, good hair days and that post-round glow so you’re looking your best at the 19th hole.
1. Lanolips Tinted Balm SPF 30 in ‘Nude’
A cult favourite for a reason. This multi-tasking balm adds a subtle tint while deeply hydrating your lips – and with SPF 30, it’s doing double duty against the sun. Toss it in your side pocket for easy reapplication, no mirror necessary.
RRP: $14.95 Available at Mecca
2. Naked Sundays SPF50+ Hydrating Glow Mist
Sunscreen reapplication has never been easier – or more refreshing. This ultra-fine mist delivers SPF 50 over make-up or bare skin and adds a dewy, healthy glow without clogging pores or leaving
a white cast. Keep it handy for every few holes to refresh and glow without the burn.
RRP: $38 Available at nakedsundays.com
3. Ultra Violette Extreme Screen Body Sunscreen SPF50+
Long days on the course mean serious sun exposure. Enter this luxe, broad-spectrum sunscreen designed specifically for the body. It hydrates, smells divine, and won’t leave you feeling sticky during the round. It’s sweat-resistant and water-friendly, too.
RRP: $35 Available at Adore Beauty
4. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist
Stay fresh and smelling divine from the first tee to the clubhouse. This deliciously addictive body spray blends pistachio, salted caramel and vanilla for an instantly uplifting scent that lingers without overpowering. A little spritz goes a long way – and earns compliments every time. Post-round pong be gone!
RRP: $41 Available at Mecca
5. Mukti 2-in-1 Resurfacing Exfoliant
After a long day under the sun, your skin deserves a reset. This natural exfoliant from Mukti gently polishes and purifies, leaving your skin smooth, refreshed and glowing. Use it post-round to wash away sunscreen, sweat and the day’s grime to reveal glowing skin that’s round-ready day in, day out.
RRP: $76 Available at muktiorganics.com
6. Tangle Teezer Compact Styler in Holographic Pink
Flyaways, be gone. This palm-sized hairbrush is a lifesaver for windy rounds and post-cap hat hair. It glides through knots with ease and fits perfectly in your golf bag, making it ideal for on-the-go touch-ups.
RRP: $35.75 Available at Mecca
7. Klorane Dry Shampoo with Aquatic Mint
There’s nothing worse than feeling flat, especially your hair. If you need a quick refresh between rounds or after a hot day on the course, this dry shampoo instantly revives your roots, neutralises odour and leaves your scalp feeling cool and clean. Perfect for stashing in your golf bag for a post-round lift, everyone will be wondering how you had time for
a changeroom blowout.
RRP: $16.99 Available at Adore Beauty
8. Go-To Transformazing Sheet Mask
After a full day on the course, treat your skin to a burst of hydration with this glow-boosting sheet mask. It’s packed with native Australian botanicals to plump, soothe and revive tired skin – ideal for a pre-round pump-up or a post-round unwind. Easy to stash and travel with, it’s a little moment of luxury for you to indulge in.
RRP: $11 Available at Mecca
