You’ve already heard this a hundred times, but we’re going to say it again.

The sunscreen in your foundation/primer/moisturizer/mineral makeup IS NOT ENOUGH. These products do not provide the UVA/UVB protection that a broad spectrum sunscreen does. It’s like going out in a rainstorm with a newspaper on your head because you can’t be bothered to fetch your umbrella — except where the sun’s dangerous rays are concerned, a bad hair day will be the least of your worries.

We never leave home without proper protection, and while Anthelios SX has been our favorite, SkinCeuticals Ultimate UV Defense 30 is not far behind. This paba-free, oil-free and fragrance-free formula contains 7% transparent zinc to protect healthy skin and help prevent future damage.

Be skin-smart. Protect yourself.

*Through August 31st, SkinCeuticals is donating a portion of every sunscreen sale to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

We can’t stop talking about the single most important item a girl can have in her Makeup Bag because without daily application of sunblock, our skin is left vulnerable. And scared.

The sun is evil, people. The sun is evil. We repeat - the sun is evil.

(Calm down. We’re kidding.)

Our ficus tree loves the sun, our dogs love the sun, and if we had a solar-powered water heater it would love the sun too. Our skin, however, does not love the sun and must be protected daily. This particular sunscreen from Clinique has us intrigued:

A new member of the City Block family, City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 is oil-free, lightweight, etc, etc… But the amazing thing about this product is the moisture wicking fibers that help repel perspiration and keep makeup from sliding off your face on those hot summer days.

That alone is worth the $16.50.

As with all City Block products, City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 is non-irritating, packed with antioxidants and it has a subtle sheer tint, because, you know, two birds? one stone? Clinique has it covered.

There’s nothing like getting 329 spam comments to start the weekend off with an bang. (And this is before we’ve even finished our first soy latte!)

This week the sun has been shining and it’s feeling more and more like spring here in Northern Nevada, which means we need to take that extra step to protect our skin from the sun’s harmful rays. We used to think that foundation or moisturizer with an SPF was enough, but really it’s not. (However, they do give us extra protection, so definitely use them when you can).

For complete broad spectrum sun protection, there’s nothing that compares to La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX. Using a revolutionary formula containing Mexoryl SX and Parsol 1789, Anthelios SX provides the highest daily photo-stable UVA protection available in the US.

Anthelios SX is a light moisturizer with a non-greasy texture that’s fragrance free and dermatologist-tested. It does not smell like sunscreen, look like sunscreen, or make our face feel like a greased-up sticky mess, as most sunscreens do.

We got ours at our dermatologist’s office for $29. It’s also available to purchase on the La Roche-Posay site.

Seriously, girls. Don’t leave home without it.

Rodan + Fields Perfect Pair is a wonderful mid-winter booster that delivers serious skin care benefits.

We adore Rodan + Fields Anti-Age Regimen and The Perfect Pair gives us that little extra something-something to make our winter skin glow.

Included in this set is Reverse Exfoliate: Microdermabrasion Paste, a combination of salt, sugar and vitamins C & E that gently exfoliate while reducing environmental damage, and Essentials Protect SPF 30, a lightweight, oil-free lotion that provides ultra protection from the sun’s harmful rays.

The result is incredibly smooth, radiant skin with an even, bright tone.

Definitely a mid-winter must-have.

Rodan + Fields Perfect Pair, $35