It's always recommended we wear sunscreen but most make-ups & daytime moisturizers only come with 15 spf. Not only does that not provide allot of coverage but it'll wear off over a couple o f hrs., especially during the summer months. Is there such a thing of a sunscreen that is not sticky that one can wear make-up over or even better a sunscreen you can apply over make-up so that you can re-apply? If would make sense if they made a light mist to spray on over make-up. Curious...
sunscreen under make-up
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Two sunscreens that were recommended (I asked a similar question) were Academie moisturizing lightening fluid SPF12 and Devita 30. I don't like products that are greasy or feel heavy on my skin therefore I went for many, many years without using any sunscreen which resulted in areas of my face being sun-damaged.
Find a sunscreen that you like, put it on at least 10 minutes before you put your moisturizer on; if your skin feels "sticky or greasy" try using skin blotters to absorb the excess oil. I don't know of any sunscreen you can put over your make-up. However I would try for a sunscreen of at least SPF30. Layering sunscreen with a moisturizer containing sunscreen is not culmative -- sunscreen 30 + moisturizer 15 -- does not give you SPF 45. I have seen sunscreens with SPF as high as 80.
Find a sunscreen that you like, put it on at least 10 minutes before you put your moisturizer on; if your skin feels "sticky or greasy" try using skin blotters to absorb the excess oil. I don't know of any sunscreen you can put over your make-up. However I would try for a sunscreen of at least SPF30. Layering sunscreen with a moisturizer containing sunscreen is not culmative -- sunscreen 30 + moisturizer 15 -- does not give you SPF 45. I have seen sunscreens with SPF as high as 80.
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I agree with Mari - Devita's sunscreen is a good all mineral base for makeup that isn't greasy. It's aloe and shea based so is actually good for your skin. Available at www.purebodysolutions.com for $24 for a 2 oz jar.
I like Avene Emulsion SPF 50+ in the summer for its higher SPF and excellent proven UVA/UVB protection. The orange tube Euro version has Tinosorb, a stabilizing ingredient for the chemical ingredients. It's actually a chemical/physical sunscreen hybrid (it contains both). Elegant under makeup too - gives a nice finish and not greasy or irritating.
Peter Thomas Roth makes a powder sunscreen that you can apply over your makeup throughout the day. It comes in a tube with a brush at one end. I believe it is SPF 30. It leaves a shiny, cakey finish in my opinion though and I didn't like it.
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I think that they make special sunblocks for your face, don't they?
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Jane Iredale has this finishing spray goes over your makeup to help it stay in place, especially during hot summer days, and it has UV protection!
POMMISST Hydration Spray
POMMISST Hydration Spray
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If your moisturizer and foundation both have SPF, that should be plenty.
After you're done applying the moisturizer to your face, put some on the backs of your hands. They age a lot faster than other body parts.
After you're done applying the moisturizer to your face, put some on the backs of your hands. They age a lot faster than other body parts.
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I use the Neutrogena sheer dry sunblock in SPF 70 (8.99 at Target) and mix it with my foundation. It turns it into a tinted moisturizer. I still get the coverage and the high SPF means I don't have to sacrifice on sun protection.
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It IS nice, but the PPD is only like 8, so you would still tan and get UVA damage with it. I used to swear by it too until I found that out.
Sunscreens for sun sensitive people: Understanding UVA, UVB, visible light, and how sunscreens are rated with SPF and PPD.
[quote from above source]Table 1: PPDs of sunscreens
Sunscreen Ingredients\tMaximum PPD that can be achieved
(PPD measures UVA, larger number is better protection)
Titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide \t8 or 9 (estimated)
U.S. sunscreens\t8 or 9 (estimated)*
Canadian sunscreens\t15
European sunscreens\t20 to 40
based on http://www.makeupalley.com/user/notepad/nora80/ and other sources
* Unfortunately, PPD is not used in the U.S..
Sunscreens for sun sensitive people: Understanding UVA, UVB, visible light, and how sunscreens are rated with SPF and PPD.
[quote from above source]Table 1: PPDs of sunscreens
Sunscreen Ingredients\tMaximum PPD that can be achieved
(PPD measures UVA, larger number is better protection)
Titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide \t8 or 9 (estimated)
U.S. sunscreens\t8 or 9 (estimated)*
Canadian sunscreens\t15
European sunscreens\t20 to 40
based on http://www.makeupalley.com/user/notepad/nora80/ and other sources
* Unfortunately, PPD is not used in the U.S..
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