The question of wearing sunscreen under makeup has been a concern for some people, especially when their makeup contains SPF. Well, you’re not.

A foundation or powder that contains SPF is not strong enough to protect you from the UV rays gotten from the sun.

This is why you still need to apply your sunscreen on before or after applying your makeup.

In one of our previous articles, we shared some tips on how you can reapply sunscreen on your makeup.

Today’s article will show you the tips you need to apply sunscreen before wearing your makeup.

Here’s how to use a sunscreen with makeup.

1. Prep with your sunscreen

Apply sunscreen on your whole face, neck and back rub well [transfercancun-airport]

The first thing you do before wearing your makeup is to protect your skin.

The best way to do this is by applying sunscreen.

Apply sunscreen on your whole face, neck and back rub well.

Concentrate on specific zones, like your hairline, cheeks, forehead, jawline and down to your neck.

You need to concentrate on those areas because they’re more exposed to the sun.

2. Apply your primer

If a primer is part of your makeup routine, then you have to apply after wearing your sunscreen [ece-auto-gen]

This step is not compulsory, you can always skip it.

But if a primer is part of your makeup routine, then you have to apply after wearing your sunscreen.

It can be applied before the sunscreen.

So, apply your sunscreen first then your primer after.

3. Moisturizer

Get a moisturizer that contains SPF [Courtesy]

Get a moisturizer that contains SPF. It also protects your skin from sunlight.

It hydrates your skin and help you glow.

Apply the moisturizer after the primer.

4. Apply your foundation and powder

You can apply your foundation all over your face after moisturizing [YouTube]

You can apply your foundation all over your face after moisturizing.

If you’re not using a tinted moisturizer, you have to extend the application of your foundation to your neck.

You can apply your powder after wearing the foundation.

5. Finish your look with a setting spray

You already know setting spray blends your makeup and also allows it last longer.

A setting spray with SPF will give you protection from the sun and also keep your makeup intact.