Comments on: How To Reapply Sunscreen While Wearing Makeup

By: Gio

Gio — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 18:14:05 +0000

In reply to R. R, mineral sunscreen last a little longer, but that doesn't mean that you can skip reapplication. Unless it's winter and the sun sets early, I always recommend applying at least once during the day.

By: Gio

Gio — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 18:11:53 +0000

In reply to R. R, ALL SPF products have been tested to provide the SPF stated on the bottle - as long as you apply the recommended amount of 2mg/cm2

By: R

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 10:53:52 +0000

Supergoop has “Defense Refresh Setting Mist” which is a chemical sunscreen setting spray. As long as you apply enough, would it be effective?
(Here’s a link to it) https://supergoop.com/products/defense-refresh-setting-mist-spf-50?attribute_size=15ml&gclid=CjwKCAjwxJnNBRAMEiwA8X_-QdK6SdIza4I2Srxsp0XM3EL3ez1tWLUEqdySx3MKtGWVsMWXQuVf4RoCiVgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I’ve seen mattifying sunscreens (https://www.skinceuticals.com/physical-matte-uv-defense-spf-50-3606000419292.html?cgid=products-philosophy-protect#start=4&cgid=products-philosophy-protect) and tinted sunscreens (not cc creams or tinted moisturizers) and tinted sunscreens. Are these effective?
Do I need to look at the % of the active ingredients? (zinc oxide alone in concentrations > 20%, or combined with the efficient UVB filters titanium dioxide or encapsulated octinoxate at 7.5%.)

By: R

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 10:14:09 +0000

In reply to Gio.

So if I apply a mineral sunscreen in the morning, I don’t need to reapply through the day unless I sweat it off or am in constant direct sunlight?
If I’m inside most of the day, but run errands outside for an hour or so and I’m in the car, do I need to reapply then?
If I work a 9-5 and I apply in the morning, drive to work, spend the majority of the day inside (let’s say I take my lunch hour outside), when/if do I need to reapply? I know this is a lot but I’m confused about reapplying mineral sunscreen since I didn’t know they were different than chemical when it came to protection and longevity.
Love this website! It’s my go-to for understanding products and picking which ones. Thanks Gio!

By: LMG

LMG — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 13:45:58 +0000

I put a ton of Clarins UV plus 50 on in the morning then touch it up around lunchtime with a factor 30 tinted moisturiser like Nars, or if it’s very bright I put some more Clarins on. Doesn’t seem to interfere that much with my makeup. Unfortunately am in an office with two big windows so it’s the same pretty much all year round, especially at I’m experimenting with vitamin A!

By: Gio

Gio — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 15:33:20 +0000

In reply to Julia de Vasconcellos Castro. Julia, I don't see why it would, unless you're rubbing that moisturizer in so hard to remove the sunscreen.