New York Post During the years I was lucky enough to call Hawaii home, I watched the sun hit the Pacific every day. But another kind of magic happened on the sand with a very specific, iconic, coffee-scented local secret that seemed to be a staple in every beach bag from Waikiki to the North Shore.
Since moving back to the mainland, that not-so-secret-secret has become my permanent travel plus-one. Maui Babe Browning Lotion is a fragrant reminder of the reverence I have for the culture and the beauty secrets the locals gifted me while there.
Now, I refuse to step onto a beach or a pool deck without the scent of Kona coffee. Nothing works as well to fast-track a deep tan that would usually take me weeks to achieve.
My ritual is non-negotiable: a generous base layer of high-quality SPF followed by this browning miracle. It’s the best hack for anyone who wants to feel like they’ve spent a lifetime under a tropical sun, regardless of their current zip code.
Maui Babe Browning Lotion is a cult classic for a reason: it’s an old family secret that delivers a dark, natural tan in a fraction of the time you’d usually spend baking. Infused with Kona coffee extract and kukui nut oil, this lotion smells like a morning in Lahaina and works by accelerating the sun-triggered tanning process while keeping your skin intensely hydrated.
It’s not a self-tanner or a bronzer; it’s a catalyst that uses natural Hawaiian ingredients to pull the deepest possible pigment from your own skin. The formula is water-resistant and incredibly moisturizing, making it the perfect plus-one for anyone who wants to glow big without spending all day under the sun.
This heavy-hitter combines anti-aging retinol with soothing ferulic acid to transform “crepey” winter skin into a smooth, firm, and hydrated canvas from the neck down.
The ultimate invisible shield that glides on like a weightless primer, leaving a velvety, shine-free finish that makes wearing daily protection feel like a luxury rather than a chore.
A total game-changer for the hairstyle-challenged, this motorized iron does the twisting for you to create perfect, beachy waves at the touch of a button.
This article was written by Kendall Cornish, New York Post Commerce Editor & Reporter. Kendall, who moonlights as a private chef in the Hamptons for New York elites, lends her expertise to testing and recommending cooking products – for beginners and aspiring sous chefs alike. Simmering and seasoning her way through both jobs, Kendall dishes on everything from the best cookware for your kitchen to chef-approved gourmet meal kits to the full suite of Ninja appliances. Prior to joining the Post’s shopping team in 2023, Kendall previously held positions at Apartment Therapy and at Dotdash Meredith’s Travel + Leisure and Departures magazines.
