All beauty addicts know it’s crucial to use sunscreen all year round to protect the skin from UV damage. The sun is the main culprit behind premature aging, so using an SPF is your first line of defense, even before an anti-wrinkle cream. If you’re prone to hyperpigmentation, SPF is essential to prevent or reduce facial spots. But here’s the catch: sunscreen and makeup often don’t play well together. You need the right texture to prevent your makeup from sliding off. You also need to know whether to apply your protection before or after makeup.
The All-Too-Common Mistake with Foundation and SPF
Even if you think you’ve mastered the sunscreen and makeup combo, you might still be doing it wrong. In a video posted on Instagram, beauty expert Carole Ballerini reveals how to apply foundation over SPF correctly. The revelations on her account @thecleanjunky will shake up more than a few routines! A few days ago, Ballerini discussed whether retinol is safe to use in summer. Now, she’s tackling the tricky mix of sunscreen and makeup.
According to Ballerini, applying foundation incorrectly can shift your SPF, making it less effective. When you apply foundation over sunscreen, it’s crucial “not to move the sunscreen,” she warns. “When you apply SPF, the filters settle on your skin and form a shield. You have to avoid disturbing this shield as much as possible,” she explains.
How to Apply Makeup After Sunscreen
To get it right, you need to wait a bit between your sunscreen and foundation applications. Timing isn’t the only thing that matters, though. The method you use to apply foundation after SPF is key. Forget the brush or your hands, which might disrupt the protective layer. Ballerini recommends using a moistened beauty blender. “I find the sponge is the best way to apply foundation over your sunscreen. It allows you to diffuse the material by tapping, not moving the filters underneath,” she advises in her video.
Concerned followers wondered if the beauty blender might absorb the UV filters from the sunscreen. But Ballerini reassures them: “The sponge doesn’t absorb the products on your face because it’s moistened beforehand. Plus, you soak it with the foundation. It’s the best method to avoid compromising your sun protection.”
Once you’ve got your foundation in place, the rest of your makeup routine is easier. Ballerini concludes, “For the rest of your makeup, you can use brushes for powder, blush, etc. Just don’t apply too much pressure. The idea, once again, is not to move your SPF.”
This article first appeared on grazia.fr – Author: Virginie Gonçalves
