The 17th season of The Real Housewives of Orange County is in full swing, and after two seasons away from the series, Tamra Judge is back, making her grand re-entrance on a motorcycle.
Judge recently spoke with Decider about how her motorcycle entrance came to be, the advice she has for fellow Housewives, and teased more details on her return and what’s to come.
While she was at our office in midtown Manhattan, we took the opportunity to inquire about her most go-to items.
Summer is also in full swing, and being an Orange County housewife, we thought there’s no one better to recommend summer essentials than a resident of sunny California.
Below, we’ve rounded up five of Judge’s favorite summer products, ranging from swimwear to sun protection.
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Sunblock was the first thing that came to mind when we asked Judge about summer essentials. “I’ve already had melanoma,” she said.
She named EltaMD her go-to facial sunscreen. The brand, available on Amazon, is also a favorite of celebs like Kourtney Kardashian, Hailey Bieber, and Brooke Shields.
“I love my Sally Hansen spray tan-in-a-can,” Judge said. By using a spray-on self-tanner, you’ll give yourself a healthy glow without exposing yourself to harmful UVA or UVB rays.
“It doesn’t stain your skin, it puts a nice glow on it, and you wash it off at night,” she added.
“You got the sexy ones, and you can get your “mom” one piece for water sports,” Judge explained. “I go all places, from Target, to Amazon, to Beach Bunny.”
She specifically noted Beach Bunny as a brand of “sexy” bikinis that she enjoys. We like this Hard Summer triangle bikini top ($102+) and tie-side skimpy bottoms ($87+), available in a selection of bold colors.
“The Stanley? Is that what everyone uses?” Judge replied, when we asked what her favorite water bottle is.
The TikTok viral 40oz Adventure Quencher from Stanley is finally back in stock in a few colors directly from the brand. The sturdy cup will keep water cold for 7 hours and iced for 2 days.
Judge’s last essential is “a nice pair of Prada sunglasses,” similar to the ones she wore the day we spoke with her.
Protecting your eyes from those rays is just as important as protecting your skin!
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