Tips & tricks for using makeup with sunscreen
We continue to answer your questions about sunscreens. This time, in collaboration with dermatologist Dr. Ilze Koch of the “ Derma Clinic Riga ” clinic , we will clarify in what order daily facial care creams , sunscreen and decorative cosmetics are used ? Can they all be used together ? If the sunscreen is applied on top of the decorative cosmetics ( tonal cream and powder ) , will the sunscreen not be reduced ? If you have combination skin , do you need to use different sunscreens for each area? If you have a foundation with SPF and a foundation with SPF on your face , does that increase sun protection ?
If I wear a foundation with SPF and a foundation with SPF on my face , does it increase sun protection ?
No, it does not increase the strength of the protection itself, as protection (SPF) factors do not add up, but any product with SPF supports overall sun protection.
In what sequence should daily face care cream , sun protection cream and decorative cosmetics be used ? Is it possible to use them all together ? If the sunscreen is applied on top of the decorative cosmetics ( tonal cream and powder ) , will the sunscreen not be reduced ?
First, you should apply a day cream (fluid, serum, etc.) to your face, then wait at least 15-20 minutes (this is very important so as not to disrupt the functions and properties of the products) and then apply sunscreen. Then wait at least 15-20 minutes again and only then can you apply makeup. This way, the functions or effectiveness of the cream and sunscreen will not be disrupted. To shorten this process, it is possible to replace the daily cream with a sunscreen that also provides the properties of a daily cream, such as moisturizing or anti-aging effects - such as BB creams, etc. Or, instead of makeup, choose tinted versions of sunscreens and/or powder versions.
We recommend (sun protection powder):
- Mattifying powder that evens out skin tone INSTITUT ESTHEDERM radiant powder for sun protection
- Creamy compact powder that evens out skin tone BIODERMA Photoderm Max SPF50+ compact mineral compact powder
We recommend (tinted versions of sunscreens):
- Tinted, moisturizing, mattifying cream that soothes reddened skin ISISPHARMA Ruboril Espert SPF50+ tinted anti-redness cream
- Lightly tinted, 100% mineral filter sunscreen ISISPHARMA UVEBLOCK SPF50+ mineral
- Ultra-light texture, tinted protective fluid for a matte skin feel BIODERMA Photoderm Max Aquafluid SPF50+ with tint
- Full coverage, tinted sunscreen for combination/oily skin BIODERMA Photoderm Cover Touch SPF50+ golden tinted sunscreen
- Mattifying, ultra-light texture sunscreen for oily or combination skin (2 shades) BIODERMA Nude Touch SPF50+
- Tanning-promoting, tinted anti-wrinkle sunscreen INSTITUT ESTHEDERM Bronz Repair Sunkissed tinted sunscreen (**)
- Tinted protective fluid for skin with pigmentation INSTITUT ESTHEDERM Photo Reverse tinted, very high protection fluid
We recommend (Sunscreens that don't require a day cream):
- Light, moisturizing day cream for all skin types - BIODERMA Hydrabio Perfecteur SPF30 ;
- For sensitive skin with redness - BIODERMA Sensibio AR BB cream SPF30 ; BIODERMA Photoderm AR SPF50+ ; ISISPHARMA Ruboril Expert SPF50+ ;
- For skin with pigmentation - BIODERMA Spot Age SPF50+ ; INSTITUT ESTHEDERM Photo Reverse ; INSTITUT ESTHEDERM Photo Regul ; ISISPHARMA Neotone Prevent SPF50+ ; ISISPHARMA Neotone Radiance SPF50+ ;
- Mattifying, light-textured protective fluid for oily/combination skin - BIODERMA Photoderm AKN Mat SPF30 ;
- Moisturizing protective cream to promote tanning - INSTITUT ESTHEDERM AdaptaSun
- Moisturizing anti-wrinkle protective cream to promote tanning - INSTITUT ESTHEDERM Bronz Repair ;
- For skin that can't stand the sun - INSTITUT ESTHEDERM No Sun.