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The Wrong Way To Apply Sunscreen

Angelica Asks:
I`ve always wondered about the process of applying sunscreen to my face each morning and thought you might be able to help me with my quandary. When applying a moisturizer separately from sunscreen which goes on first? I`ve heard conflicting theories for years and I would love to know once and for all. Moisturizer first, sunscreen second or is it sunscreen first, moisturizer second? Help!

The Right Brain Replies:
There`s no way we can give one answer that covers all possible combinations of facial moisturizers and sunscreen formulas. However, we can give you some tips:

3 Things You Need To Know About Applying Sunscreen

1. Some ingredients used in certain lotions can inhibit the way sunscreen ingredients deposit/spread on the skin. Based on this fact, we recommend applying sunscreen first to make sure that nothing interferes with the deposition of the active ingredient.
2. If you are applying a product on top of the sunscreen, it`s best to wait a little while before applying the second product. Try applying the sunscreen as the first step in your post-cleaning routine, then do the rest of your beauty business. Finally, come back and apply your facial moisturizer. This will give the sunscreen time to soak in and minimize the change for negative interaction.
3. To save time and effort, you could solve your problem by using a moisturizer with sunscreen in it, like Eucerin Extra Protective Moisture Lotion, SPF 30 or Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15. That’s probably the best approach because the sunscreen active has been tested with the rest of the ingredients in the formula.

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11 Responses to “The Wrong Way To Apply Sunscreen”

1. Roxy Says:

   Do you have any recommendations for moisturizer/sunscreen combos with an SPF higher than 30?

2. boxcutter Says:

   I skip moisturizer because my sunscreen feels like a moisturizer… same viscosity, same sorta creaminess. And my face doesn’t have any signs of dryness when I just use sunscreen. I figure the sunscreen acts as a moisturizer. But I do use a moisturizer at night.

3. thebeautybrains.com » Help save the planet while you work on your tan Says:

   [...] water but who wants to do that anyway? You’ll just have to reapply your sunscreen. You are wearing sunscreen right!? It is one of the most important things to do in order to have great looking [...]

4. Is Mixing Skin Care Products Safe? | The Beauty Brains Says:

   [...] A legitimate concern is that you apply products in the correct order. For example, putting on a moisturizer before applying a sunscreen or a retinol cream can keep the active ingredient from soaking in. (The Right Brain has blogged before about the wrong way to apply sunscreen.) [...]

5. Quynh Says:

   I really recommend Shiseido’s 55spf lotion for oily skin or cream version for dryer skin. It’ll also control your oilies really well but won’t dry your skin out.

6. Is Mixing Skin Care Products Safe? | Beauty Secrets Blog Says:

   [...] A legitimate concern is that you apply products in the correct order. For example, putting on a moisturizer before applying a sunscreen or a retinol cream can keep the active ingredient from soaking in. (The Right Brain has blogged before about the wrong way to apply sunscreen.) [...]

7. Is Mixing Skin Care Products Safe? | 1800blogger Says:

   [...] A legitimate concern is that you apply products in the correct order. For example, putting on a moisturizer before applying a sunscreen or a retinol cream can keep the active ingredient from soaking in. (The Right Brain has blogged before about the wrong way to apply sunscreen.) [...]

8. Meresankh Says:

   I’ve been using Aveeno’s Positively Ageless lifting & firming moisturizer with good results. It has an SPF of 30, and the sunscreen protects against UVA and UVB rays. The lotion is pretty light, non-greasy, has a slight floral scent, and doesn’t interefere with my makeup. Also, it’s about $18.00 for a 2.5 oz bottle. Not bad for a drug store brand.

9. SavingDiva Says:

   Great post! I’ve been wondering this same question!

10. angela Says:

    I recently bought ROC Retinol Corrextion moisturizer with spf 30 in it. Can I add a little tint (clinque bronzer) to the moisturizer to give a little color? thank you:)

11. Alla Says:

    i tone my face and i apply moisturizer then sunscreen 10 seconds later and move on to my make up in 120 seconds after that, i don’t have the time to wait around… and spf 30 is too weak for me. i use 50 and up.

    but i don’t think anything will interact… like eucerin moisturizer and clinique sunscreen.

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