Soft and younger looking skin is the ideal canvas for the best makeup. Excessive sun exposure can accelerate the appearance of aging, wrinkles, dark spots, and even skin cancer. The good news is that you can apply sunscreen as part of your makeup routine. Your skin needs to be protected, and you can do that while still looking beautiful and radiant!
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Part 1 of 2: Wearing Sunscreen Behind Makeup
Step 1. Choose a sunscreen with SPF 15 or more
SPF stands for " sun protection factor " (sun protection factor), and determines the strength of the sunscreen. SPF 15-30 sunscreen is sufficient for daily wear. If you're going to be outside a lot in hot weather, use SPF 30-50 for added protection, depending on skin tone. Don't forget that even if your skin isn't exposed to direct sunlight or sunburn, the sun's radiation will still hit your skin. Don't wait for your skin to blister or start to shrivel!
There are sunscreens on the market that have SPF up to and even more than 100. However, the difference in the benefits of sunscreens with SPF above 50 is not significant
Step 2. Apply sunscreen all over your face
Don't miss the ears and neck! Use it sparingly, about half a teaspoon, and add more if you feel there are areas that haven't been covered properly. This is the most important product used on the face, so don't ignore it. Use a mirror to make sure nothing is missed.
- Experiment with different types of sunscreen from the pharmacy or the beauty department of the supermarket. Some sunscreens feel heavy and thick on the skin, but there are also light lotions and serums that are great for makeup.
- Do not forget to wear sunscreen all over the body, especially in areas that will be exposed to the sun. All skin needs protection from sun radiation.
Step 3. Pat the sunscreen until it is fully absorbed by the skin
The sunscreen will probably feel more like a skincare product than makeup, but keep patting! By patting sunscreen into the skin instead of rubbing it, skin irritation can be prevented. This step also ensures that the sunscreen covers the entire surface of the face. Wait 3-5 minutes for the sunscreen to fully absorb before starting to apply makeup.
- If you want to wear a tinted sunscreen (tinted SPF), rub it over your regular sunscreen. Cosmetic products that contain sun-protective ingredients are not as effective as products specifically designed to protect the skin from UV rays. Use color sunscreen products as extra protection, rather than primary protection.
- If you have oily skin, it's best to buy a tinted moisturizer that contains a primer and SPF, or a liquid foundation that contains SPF. This way, you get longer lasting protection than sunscreen alone.
Step 4. Put on makeup
Use liquid or cream foundation instead of powder. This foundation will blend in more naturally with the texture of the sunscreen and prevent it from looking flaky. You can use liquid bronzer and blush to achieve a sun-tanned look, without exposing it to the sun! Wear eye makeup as usual.
- Switch to a new make-up product if you feel it suits the sunscreen you are wearing. Your expenses may increase, but you will gain firm, radiant, and cancer-free skin as you age.
- Sunscreen should not be mixed with makeup or moisturizer. You'll save time, but there's a risk that the two products don't react well to each other. You can dilute the sunscreen and reduce the coverage area of the sunscreen.
Part 2 of 2: Reapplying Sunscreen on Makeup
Step 1. Wear sunscreen only when re-applying
In order to work as effectively as possible, sunscreen must be applied directly to the skin. However, it is unlikely that you will wash off your makeup and reapply sunscreen every 2 hours. Look for products such as sprays with SPF, SPF powders, or even sunscreen to put on your makeup when it's time to reapply.
This step can be time-consuming and cumbersome, but it's the only way for sunscreen to work effectively. Take the time to apply sunscreen properly to prevent the appearance of wrinkles and sunspots later
Step 2. Wear sunscreen over makeup
Most sunscreens on the market contain chemicals, which means the chemicals in the product absorb sunlight so they don't touch the skin. However, physical sunscreens work by building a physical barrier between the skin and sunlight. Because makeup doesn't allow the skin to absorb the sunscreen's chemicals, the protection won't be as effective. Physical sunscreens can still work over makeup to reflect the sun's rays. Physical sunscreens come in powders, creams, and sprays so choose the one that's best for you.
Step 3. Use a sunscreen spray
Since the makeup has already been applied, a spray sunscreen will be the best option as it will not damage the makeup. To wear it properly, first close your eyes and hold your breath. Press the nozzle and spray back and forth all over the face. Spray more than necessary because the coverage of spray sunscreens is not as good as cream and lotion types.
- Don't touch your face at all until the sunscreen dries. If touched, sunscreen and makeup may smudge; In addition, the effectiveness of sunscreen protection will also decrease.
- Another option is to use spray makeup that contains SPF. Like spray sunscreen, this product should not be the only protection against the sun, but only to fix and keep makeup intact throughout the day. Spray makeup with SPF not only protects your skin from the sun, it will also whiten and moisturize your skin.
Step 4. Consider applying sunscreen powder
Here's another type of sunscreen that you can wear over your makeup. However, unlike spray sunscreen, you have to touch your skin directly, which risks damaging your makeup. Dab this sunscreen powder all over your face to prevent the sun's rays from touching your facial skin. In addition, this powder can be applied to the hairline so that no gaps of protection are missed.
You can find many tinted sunscreen powders to wear throughout the day for added protection and even out skin
Step 5. Apply as much and repeat as often as possible
Physical sunscreens rub off more easily than chemical sunscreens. Since these products physically protect the skin from the sun, sunscreen should cover your entire face well. Cream and powder sunscreens should be reapplied every two hours, while mist and spray sunscreens should be reapplied every hour.
