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Naomi Watts Never Forgets to Apply This Milky Sunscreen: ‘It’s Easy to Apply Everyday’

The star swears it "works well under makeup"

Naomi Watts at the Dior fashion show as part of Paris Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026 held at Musée Rodin on July 06, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Images)
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What makes sunscreen enjoyable to wear every day? It all comes down to the formula. If something is easy to apply and feels good, you’ll always remember to smooth it on. At least, that’s Naomi Watts’ philosophy, and she found a drugstore SPF that does it all.

In a recent interview with CNN, the actress said the La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVAir Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 is one of her favorite menopausal skincare products. “This goes on smoothly, doesn’t leave that chalky cast and works well under makeup, which makes it easy to wear every day,” she raved.

Get the La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVAir Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 for $40 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

Finding a mineral sunscreen that layers well under makeup is no easy feat, no matter your age. However, La Roche-Posay pioneered a new form of serum-like sunscreen that is a far cry from the thick, goopy formulas of the early 2000s. This SPF is akin to a milky skin serum with its liquid texture and hydrating list of ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and antioxidants.

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The light-as-air texture melts into skin on contact — no white cast to be seen — and leaves your complexion feeling comfortable throughout the day. Those with normal skin might even find it so hydrating that they ditch their summer moisturizer in favor of this multitasking pick.

Beyond how it makes skin feel, shoppers have been thrilled with how travel-friendly the sunscreen is. (It can literally fit in your purse!) “[This is a] great sunscreen that is clean and mineral based,” one Amazon reviewer wrote. “Love that I can travel with it on a plane. It goes on easily, dries fast and works great with makeup. I ordered another bottle today for travel. Doesn’t burn my eyes like many sunscreens. No whitecast at all. Great find, and I love it!”

There’s no excuse to not wear sunscreen when formulas like the La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVAir Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 exist. Enjoy protecting your skin every day this summer and beyond with this in your skincare regimen.

Get the La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVAir Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 for $40 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

Looking for something else? Explore more from La Roche-Posay here and more serum sunscreens here! Don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!

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