I hate playing mom so I generally restrain myself from lecturing friends on the danger and evil that is the sun. However, since it's Skin Cancer Awareness Month, oh, NOW, I'm going to step up on my soapbox for just a minute to demand that you pick up at least one of Clinique's new Sun SPF 45 Targeted Protection Sticks this Spring.

This genius yet totally portable tube is small enough to tuck into a pocket yet packs a powerful punch, offering up SPF 45 AND protection from UVA and UVB rays. Love. Love. LOVE.

Pick it up for $17.50 over at Clinique.com.