'Saved by the Bell' Star Mario Lopez Reveals His Favorite Products
"My kids use these products too," the TV host and dad of three admits.
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It's been 35 years since Saved by the Bell premiered in 1989. Mario Lopez was just 16 years old when he first played the role of A.C. Slater. "It's just wild that it's been 35 years," Mario tells Good Housekeeping. "It's nice that people still bring it up. It was just a kid's show, and I still keep in contact with everyone. I have nothing but fond memories."
Now, the 50-year-old actor is a father to three kids of his own — ages 13, 10 and 5 — and keeps busy balancing their schedule of sports, school and travel along with his many hosting jobs and acting gigs. "They like to come with me to work and hang out, which is fun," the Access Hollywood anchor says of his children. His wife, Courtney Lopez, co-hosts the On With Mario podcast, joining him a few times a week. "We make sure we carve out time for just us," he says when asked how the pair balance their professional and romantic relationships. "You can't stop dating just because you're married."
Good Housekeeping spoke with Mario about the everyday essentials that help keep him, his wife and kids on track through it all, from the sunscreen the whole family uses to the self-proclaimed "cologne connoisseur's" favorite fragrance.
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Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration Clear Spray Sunscreen, SPF 50
"With summertime here, I'm outdoors a lot, especially now that the kids are out of school. Between going to and from filming, heading to my morning workouts or cheering my kids on at their sports, I'm out in the sun a pretty good portion of the day," Mario says.
"To make sure we stay clear of any sunburns; my family and I use Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen in the summer. We actually really like the spray sunscreen instead of the lotion because it's just so much more convenient to be able to spray on your face and body. When you're constantly on-the-go and with your kids, convenience is key."
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Caldera + Lab The Good Serum
"Having a good face care regimen with filming and traveling is a must for me. Lately, I've been using The Good Serum by Caldera + Lab," Mario says.
"It has a ton of great benefits, but I really love that I can put it on at night and wake up with my skin feeling hydrated."
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"As far as hairstyling goes, my favorite product to keep these beachy waves intact all day long, even in that LA heat, is Layrite," Mario reveals.
"They have so many great options including hair paste, hair spray and grooming spray and funny enough, my kids use these products too!"
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"I'm actually a big cologne connoisseur. I want to smell my best, especially when I'm on the go all day and just need a little something to keep me smelling fresh," Mario says.
"My favorite cologne at the moment is Creed — they have travel sizes which are great for all our adventures this summer, and I even have a big one at home."
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"I can't go without my kicks, the Mario Lopez shoes," he says, showing off the pair on his feet.
"I was excited about these because they're stylish and there are all kinds of hip looks, and they're very affordable, which is important to me."
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Mario, who is partnering with Mott's Active, says his kids "love" the sports drink alternative.
"They love the flavors and them being as active as they are, it's perfect. You just throw it in their little gym bag, and it quenches their thirst and keeps them going."
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Jamie (she/her) is the news and SEO editor at Good Housekeeping. She oversees GH's digital news strategy, assigning and editing celebrity and entertainment news content. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2024, she was the digital editor at Woman's Day. She has over 7 years of professional experience writing and editing lifestyle content for the Rachael Ray Show, The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings, Insider, Elite Daily and more. She holds a BFA in Writing, Literature and Publishing from Emerson College and lives in Brooklyn with her cats Lumos, Linus and Milo.
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