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People frequently ask me what beauty product I would take with me if I were stranded on a desert island. "Sun-In," I yawn. Okay, not really. If I were forced to trim the fat from my entire beauty closet, my Crème de la Mer would have to split and in its place would be my one, my only, sunscreen. You know the facts: Ninety percent of wrinkles are caused by the sun's UVA light. Sun damage is the number one cause of premature aging. Skin cancer. And don't even get me started on Brigitte Bardot, Donatella Versace and Bob Barker (put a fork in 'em, they're done!). I know, it's not fun news for you sun worshipers out there. But hello! We gotta get with the program here people! So what's the best one?

The one most experts don't cross the street without: Le Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Lait. After all, it contains mexoryl, which is the best sun protection we can get. Plus, it's so rich without being too greasy that you can totally wear it in lieu of moisturizer, and it doesn't smell like coconuts. Only problem is that Anthelios XL Lait is actually a European product that is not FDA approved or legal to sell in the US!  Anthelios SX is the US version of Anthelios. Don't leave home without it. You know, in case you decide to charter a boat on a whim. Or um, cross the street or whatever.