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Ever wish you had a dermatologist at your side when you were packing your beach bag? Never fear…six top derms reveal their must-haves in the June 2008 issue of Allure magazine:
Dr. Francesca J. Fusco of Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City (an experienced, established Manhattan derm):
- Skinceuticals CE Ferulic ($107.00, Amazon.com) (my personal favorite too!)
- LaRoche-Posay Anthelios XL 60 ($21.00, WestCoastSkin.com) for face
- Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Lotion SPF 55 ($10.49, Amazon.com) for body
- Zinc oxide (like Smart Shield SPF 30, $4.49, Amazon.com) for lips.
Dr. Leslie Baumann of the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami (one of my favorite all-time derms for her incredible knowledge and research background in dermatology):
- Heliocare UV Protection Capsules ($55.99, Amazon.com) 1 hour before UV exposure (for a FutureDerm review, please click here!)
- Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 45 ($7.99, Amazon.com) for a chemical face/body sunscreen
- Blue Lizard Australian Suncream for Sensitive Skin ($18.80, Amazon.com) for a physical barrier over the Neutrogena product
- ColoreScience Finishing Powder ($45.00, Amazon.com)
Dr. Doris Day of the NYU Medical Center in New York City (and the name behind Good Skin products at Kohl’s!):
- SPF 30+ (specific product not specified)
- ColoreScience Sunforgettable Brush SPF 30 Powder ($50.00, Amazon.com) over sunscreen.
Dr. Lisa Airan, New York City dermatologist (and quite glam, I might add, this derm is often in magazines like Vogue!)
- Ocean Potion 50 ($8.99, Amazon.com)
Dr. Diane Berson of the New York University Medical Center (a well-rounded derm with lots of skin cancer experience)
- LaRoche-Posay Anthelios XL 60 ($21.00, WestCoastSkin.com) for face
- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 70 ($9.40, Amazon.com) for body
Dr. Katie Rodan of Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, California (of Pro-Activ and Rodan & Fields fame)
- Rodan and Fields Essentials with Avobenzone SPF 30 ($35.00, CosmeticMall.com) for face (Note: Get 6% back on this purchase if you sign up at eBates.com!)
- LaRoche-Posay Anthelios XL 60 ($21.00, WestCoastSkin.com) for body