Comments on: sunscreen

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 19:53:58 +0000

Thanks for the great comments on Anthelios. You can purchase Anthelios SX SPF 15, which is the perfect lightweight daily moisturizer on Anthelios.com and at CVS nationwide.

By: eugenia

eugenia — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 06:52:08 +0000

FYI for your readers in case they didn't know- the FDA approved Mexoryl this past summer, hoooray! i bought a tube of the Anthelios sunscreen spf 45 (the non-greasy, water resistant, no fragrance kind) and a tube of the SPF 60 (not non-greasy, nor water resistant & lightly scented- the scent reminds me of olay moisturizer) when i went to canada last august. you should definitely pick up the non-greasy, water resistant kind.

By: Juls

Juls — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:32:11 +0000

You know, that Mexoryl ingredient was the reason I was having Canadians custom by Vichy (owned by L'oreal) sunscreen for me. It was pricey by drugstore standards ($20/tube) but had that great sunscreen ingredient that we didn't have in the US yet.

By: sandi @ the whistlestop cafe

sandi @ the whistlestop cafe — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 15:25:35 +0000

No Freakin Way! How did I not know this was at CVS. A redhead in the south with a convertible... I use it every day. I stocked up on my last trip to Italy and I am almost out.
~but I'll still go back to Italy~:{)

By: Stasia

Stasia — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 13:17:47 +0000

For a daily facial moisturizer/sunscreen, I honestly like L'Oreal's Active Daily Moisture Lotion, which is SPF 15. I think it's cheaper than Anthelios, and even with my extremely dry & sensitive skin (most lotions make me break out, and I easily get rashes), I find it suitable for daily use. The only time it wasn't great was in the deep Caribbean, when I think a slight sunburn (obtained while using a different product and out on a boat) caused it to sting my face.

By: rachel

rachel — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:27:05 +0000

I can't use chemical sunscreens, have too many skin reactions, and want to avoid them anyhow, so I am always on the lookout for good chemical free ones and think I have found my holy grail for a daily one. Their Creme du Jour 25+
http://organicskintherapy.com/organic_skin_products.html
It's really hard to find a natural one that doesn't leave me pasty white or that doesn't have all the silicone derivatives like dimethicone, because those make me break out too. It's a little local line made here in berkeley and the woman who makes all the stuff gives such personal service. Sorry for all the info, just love to share when I find things that are hard...

By: Martha

Martha — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 11:27:27 +0000

Be careful -- this sunscreen gave my five year old a terrible rash. We have had the best luck with Mustela -- although it stains clothing if you are not careful.

By: samin

samin — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 04:53:11 +0000

you know, it's so funny that you wrote about this because i was down in l.a. last weekend and saw the anthelios sunscreen at cvs (along with a bunch of other fabulous la roche posay stuff i love, like the lipikar lotion) and thought it was strange since it's illegal here. i'm still working through all of the stuff i made my friend bring back from france this summer.

By: megan

megan — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 03:40:06 +0000

Kari - Thanks for the offer! But we're headed to Canada soon so I can grab some while I'm up there. (Besides, it's sorta pricey for a drugstore purchase.)

By: Kari

Kari — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 02:56:01 +0000

We have a CVS on every corner here - I can easily mail some to you.

By: sara

sara — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 00:46:25 +0000

You can buy it at Skinstore.com at http://www.skinstore.com/store/category.asp?CatID=5144!