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• Part 1 of 2: Apply sunscreen under your makeup

The best basis for a beautifully made-up face is soft, young-looking skin. If you are out in the sun all the time, you run the risk of sun damage to your skin. Overexposing your skin to the sun can cause premature aging, wrinkles, sun spots, and even skin cancer. The good news, however, is that you can easily apply sunscreen under your makeup. It is indispensable for protecting your skin and your makeup can still look neat and beautiful if you also use sunscreen.

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Part 1 of 2: Apply sunscreen under your makeup

1. Choose sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. SPF stands for sun protection factor or sun protection factor, and indicates how well sunscreen protects your skin. For daily use you can suffice with a product with a sun protection factor of 15-30. If you know you will be spending time outside in the bright sun, use a product with a sun protection factor of 30-50, depending on your skin tone. It is important to remember that you are still exposed to the sun's rays even when you are not in the sun and burn your skin. Don't wait to use sunscreen until your skin is burned and you have blisters or premature wrinkles.
   • There are sunscreens for sale that have a sun protection factor of up to and even higher than 100. However, your skin does not benefit much from a product with a sun protection factor higher than 50.
2. Apply physical sunscreen to your makeup. Most sunscreens on the market are chemical, which means that the chemicals in the products prevent the sun from affecting the skin and absorb the radiation itself. However, physical sunburn creates a physical barrier between the skin and the sun. Because your make-up cannot absorb the chemical sunscreen, your skin will not be properly protected. Applying physical sunscreen to your makeup can still ward off the sun's rays. Physical sunscreen is available as a powder, cream, and spray, so choose the one that's easiest for you to apply.
3. Use spray sunscreen. Since you've already applied your makeup, sunscreen in the form of a spray is the best way to avoid ruining your makeup. To apply the product properly, close your eyes and hold your breath. Push in the nozzle and apply it by spraying it on your face in a back and forth motion. Spray more on your skin than you think you need, because spray sunscreen doesn't cover your skin as well as creams and lotions.
   • Do not touch your face while the spray dries. If you touch your face, you run the risk of removing the spray in certain areas so that your skin is less protected from the sun.
   • Another option in the form of a spray is a fixative makeup spray with a sun protection factor. Like spray-on sunscreen, it is best not to use this as the sole form of sun protection. However, it does a great job of updating your skin and keeping your makeup in place throughout your day. A fixative make-up spray with a sun protection factor not only protects your skin from the sun, but also mattifies and moisturizes your skin at the same time.
4. Apply a fresh and generous amount of sunscreen often. Physical sunscreen is easier to rub off your skin than chemical sunscreen. Since physical sunscreen physically protects your skin from the sun, you must cover your entire facial skin for it to work. You reapply sunscreen in the form of cream and powder over your makeup every two hours, and reapply sprays every hour.