Reapplying sunscreen mid day
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I wouldn't think to do that unless I was really in the sun - like at the beach or gardening (in which case I wouldn't be wearing makeup)
Do you feel the need to reapply sunscreen when you're just out and about? shopping or something?
I apply it in the morning but if it only is effective for 2 to 4 hours then by lunch time my face is exposed to UV if I go outdoors, or even drive home especially in the summer.
The only makeup I wear is on my eyes. So on the rare occasions that I reapply sunscreen (because I usually never do). I just apply on my face and avoid the eyes.
Most sunscreens make the skin around my eyes irritated anyway, so I don't even bother to apply onto my eyes. I like to assume that the layers of eyeshadow I have on are enough lol.
The only times I will reapply sunscreen is: beach, pool, and hiking.
I'm mostly indoors at work or at home, and I don't go outside to each lunch. I have tinted car windows with UV protection so I'm not concerned about driving back in the sun.
If you wear foundation, you can try a foundation or tinted moisturizer with SPF in it?
This is very common in Korean and Japanese makeup cushion foundations.
Most sunscreens make the skin around my eyes irritated anyway, so I don't even bother to apply onto my eyes. I like to assume that the layers of eyeshadow I have on are enough lol.
The only times I will reapply sunscreen is: beach, pool, and hiking.
I'm mostly indoors at work or at home, and I don't go outside to each lunch. I have tinted car windows with UV protection so I'm not concerned about driving back in the sun.
If you wear foundation, you can try a foundation or tinted moisturizer with SPF in it?
This is very common in Korean and Japanese makeup cushion foundations.
I've found sun sticks are great for reapplication! I thought they might tug on the skin and remove my makeup but as long as everything is properly set a good sun stick should glide over your skin effortlessly.
Some brands I recommend (all Korean): Tocobo (mattifies without being drying), AHC, and abib!
I've also seen a few Korean brands sell sunscreen in a cushion format, which would be easy to reapply as well, but I've never tried any of those yet.
Some brands I recommend (all Korean): Tocobo (mattifies without being drying), AHC, and abib!
I've also seen a few Korean brands sell sunscreen in a cushion format, which would be easy to reapply as well, but I've never tried any of those yet.
I'll try to remember to ask my dermatologist agbout this...I hope it's not necessary as I think it would ruin the foundation
You're supposed to reapply sunscreen every two hours. S u p e r g o o p makes powder and setting sprays that make it easy to reapply if you're already wearing makeup. They are a great brand, very reputable for their sunscreens and they are cruelty-free!
I wouldn’t use that one, but if you go onto their website under “Face” > “Powders and Setting”, they have several choices that work for reapplying over makeup.
thank you
seems like the powder is one that would work over foundation
The cushion or powder is a great alternative i guess. I will look into that. Thanks!
They don't sell the mist in Canada but the powder is available. I might try that. Thanks!
here's a less expensive alternative