https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:43:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations/page/2#post-1661628 Sun, 15 May 2016 12:59:19 +0000 BrieN 1661628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a very nice product and about the only one that 1) doesn't show white on my skin and 2) doesn't make my rosacea flare up at all. That second part is kind of miraculous.&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.suntegrityskincare.com/5-in-1-natural-moisturizing-face-sunscreen-tinted-broad-spectrum-spf-30-1/">http://www.suntegrityskincare......spectrum-s</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations/page/2#post-1661596 Sun, 15 May 2016 12:03:46 +0000 Helena 1661596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those sunscreen sticks ... They re great for kids' backpacks too. I can't find them locally anymore so I stock up when we are in the States. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations/page/2#post-1661590 Sun, 15 May 2016 11:56:26 +0000 Helen11 1661590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's some general info from the skin cancer capital (Aus)<br /> Apply to dry skin, using about 1 teaspoon for each area, ie each arm, leg, and face. It's a lot! And to reapply every 2 hours, or after swimming or sweating.</p> <p>ETA : And here's the ad Aussies will remember teaching us about sun protection - Sid the Seagull.<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7nocIenCYg" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7nocIenCYg</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations/page/2#post-1661548 Sun, 15 May 2016 08:02:35 +0000 rachylou 1661548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is slightly tangential - but the weatherman was giving us here 15 min burn time warnings this week. High UV days he said. I don't know what all is going on, but I started having sunburn problems a few years ago. Including my hands because of sitting in traffic. I took to carrying baby sunblock stick and just swiping it on all the time... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations/page/2#post-1661494 Sun, 15 May 2016 02:58:58 +0000 Meredith 1661494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also apply sunscreen under my foundation. If I'm going to be outside so long that I need to reapply I just forgo foundation/tinted moisturizer.</p> <p>Lisa, I love Drunk Elephant - its chemical free.</p> <p><a href="http://www.drunkelephant.com/products/umbra-sheer-physical-defense-spf30" rel="nofollow">http://www.drunkelephant.com/p.....ense-spf30</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations/page/2#post-1661489 Sun, 15 May 2016 02:50:01 +0000 Jaime 1661489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Serum, sunblock - Elta Md physical, wait, makeup. Plus a hat. I live with strong sun and am very prone to hyperpigmentation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations/page/2#post-1661423 Sun, 15 May 2016 01:27:03 +0000 Helena 1661423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What rachy said ... Once summer comes at least, or on sunny days in the snow, when the reflection can give quite a burn, it's sunscreen, makeup, but then sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations/page/2#post-1661391 Sun, 15 May 2016 00:00:42 +0000 Anonymous 1661391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought a sun hat for my trip. I've always worn my DH's caps because I'm not a hat person, but I broke down and bought one of those packable ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1661286 Sat, 14 May 2016 21:46:16 +0000 Gigi 1661286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a question that has bothered me for a long time. I recently bought a Badger SPF 30 tinted sunscreen that is quite a good match for my skin, so on days when I am outside a lot, I use that as my moisturizer (it is quite rich). For makeup, I switched to a mineral makeup (Jane Iredale), so that is easily applied over the top of the sunscreen. The mineral makeup also has SPF 20 in it, which helps.</p> <p>If I want to use my regular moisturizer, then I follow it with the DeVita Solar Protective Moisturizer SPF 30 (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://devitaskincare.com/store/solar-protective-moisturizer-spf-30-25-oz75ml-p-17534.html">https://devitaskincare.com/sto.....17534.html</a>). This is not heavy at all--but it is not waterproof. It also leaves a whitish cast to the skin, so I mix it with a little Dr. Hauschka bronzer. I don't recall putting makeup on over the top of it, so I don't know how well it plays with, say, an oil-based liquid foundation. I would think that the DeVita, being water based, would cause a problem if your foundation was oil based.</p> <p>In the end, I ultimately decided I wasn't going to go outside without a hat on. But now my problem is hat hair. Guess I can't win. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1661201 Sat, 14 May 2016 18:55:40 +0000 rabbit 1661201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Colette - thanks, that link is very helpful. &nbsp;I also wear a hat with a brim anytime I'm doing stuff outside for awhile rather than just spending 20 minutes going back and forth from the car to indoors -- and for outdoor sports wear much heavier duty sunscreen.</p> <p>Aziraphale - yeah, I've only really gotten the greasy feeling when I think my moisturizer and separate sunscreen aren't meshing or drying well together because of some clashing ingredient issue, so that's why I usually just use the sunscreen, which for higher SPFs especially seems to have plenty of moisture. &nbsp; Then I let it dry before putting on any makeup so it doesn't get moved around or mix with it. &nbsp;Usually a light dusting of Aveda powder also 'sets' everything and prevents sunscreen creep later on in the day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1661193 Sat, 14 May 2016 18:35:49 +0000 Vix 1661193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&gt;&gt;&gt;moisturizer, then sunblock, then any makeup over top of that</p> <p>Yes. And my makeup is mineral so I get a little extra boost.</p> <p>I love love LOVE my sunblock. Epionce, an MD-created brand that's lower in price than many similar. The zinc is actually good for my mild rosacea and it doesn't clog pores.</p> <p>The SPF 50 is scentless to me so that's what I use; the 35 is a bit smell. But it's the cheaper Neutrogena for non-face/chest areas!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1661120 Sat, 14 May 2016 16:37:59 +0000 Anonymous 1661120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My order, daily, is skin Rx meds + moisturizer + mineral makeup with SPF 30 + setting spray. When out in the sun at the beach or whatever, the Neutrogrna sunscreen replaces the moisturizer because I'm not wearing makeup, but r this next week I plan to add the translucent mineral powder over the Neutrogena. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1661085 Sat, 14 May 2016 14:52:13 +0000 Angie 1661085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Order = hydrating serum, moisturizer, sunblock, tinted moisturizer&nbsp;</p> <p>Daily.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1661073 Sat, 14 May 2016 14:15:39 +0000 Anonymous 1661073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have extremely sensitive, breakout probe skin. Neutrogena makes a sunscreen for the face that I really like. I also like mineral makeup like Jane Iredale that also acts as a sunscreen. For my trip to Coumel, I also bought a translucent mineral sunscreen powder from Jane Iredale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1661069 Sat, 14 May 2016 14:07:58 +0000 JAileen 1661069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it's an ordinary day I just put on makeup which has SPF20. If I'm going out for anything - hiking, gardening, dogwalking, I wear a hat. If we're going out all day I put on sunscreen on everywhere, and wear a hat. I always wear a hat. </p> <p>After a discussion here about hands looking old, I started putting sunscreen on my hands. We were having dinner out and I looked at the back of my hands in the fluorescent lights and they were grey! It was alarming, actually. It turned out to be the sunscreen. I looked for an expiration date on the bottle (Neutrogena ultra sheer dry touch) but couldn't find one. It apparently worked because I wasn't burned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1661034 Sat, 14 May 2016 12:38:49 +0000 LaPed 1661034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite everyday product is an all-in-one from Andalou. I only use zinc sunblocks, and I'm finding that to not look like a ghost I need something tinted. Before I found this one, I was using Aubrey's mineral sunblock with Hauschka tinted day cream on top, so two steps. I don't bother with a pre-moisturizer but use a pretty intensive moisture cream at night. Anyway, highly recommend the Andalou -- as someone with very fair, cool-toned skin, the tint in this one is pretty good for me. Obviously if I'm going to be outside all day and moving around a lot, I opt for something more heavy-duty, like Badger Sport Block, and in that case I'm reapplying regularly and not worrying about the washed-out color of my face. Zinc-based sunblocks are the worst in photographs too, but oh well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1661027 Sat, 14 May 2016 12:28:00 +0000 Janet 1661027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't use a separate sunblock -- I use a moisturizer with 30spf (Avalon Organics) and then instead of foundation I use Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer which also has 30spf. </p> <p>If I'm really going to be out in the sun for hours, on a long bike ride or something, I might smear an extra application of sunscreen, especially if I've been sweating, but that is rare because I'm usually also wearing a cap or helmet or something that helps shade my face. I can't remember the last time I got sunburn on my face. I know I already have sun damage so I want to be careful about this, but I feel like a third layer of protection might be overkill? I find that the more products I put on my face for a day, the more clogged my pores get and my skin breaks out. YMMV of course. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1661011 Sat, 14 May 2016 12:10:02 +0000 Colette 1661011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, I didn't understand the re-application either. I found there are several factors that determine when you need to re-apply sunscreen. This FAQ does a good job explaining it.</p> <p><a href="http://www.paulaschoice.com/expert-advice/sun-care/_/how-to-apply-sunscreen#apptime" rel="nofollow">http://www.paulaschoice.com/ex.....en#apptime</a></p> <p>If you are outside sweating and getting wet you definitely need to re-apply often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1660964 Sat, 14 May 2016 09:30:27 +0000 Style Fan 1660964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried Colorescience a few times.&nbsp; I never felt like I was getting enough on my face to protect myself from the sun.<br />I use a sunblock when I am outside for long periods.&nbsp; I have tried everything.&nbsp; My skin is very sensitive.&nbsp; I am using LaRoche Posay Mineral sunscreen lately.&nbsp; Seems okay.&nbsp; I find the Mineral ones best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1660960 Sat, 14 May 2016 09:15:58 +0000 rachylou 1660960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So...I have never figured this out because sunblock has to be reapplied frequently... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1660931 Sat, 14 May 2016 07:27:05 +0000 Aziraphale 1660931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies. I might try applying the sunscreen without any moisturizer underneath at all. Maybe it's my skin that is greasy and gross. I've been so conditioned to using moisturizer because in my early 20s I went to a dermatologist to ask about a dry red patch on my temple, and she told me it was dry skin eczema -- which would be handily solved by (a) not scrubbing with soap, and (b) using moisturizer. She was right. (I had oily skin as a teen, and was religious about washing my face, but by my 20s I guess I no longer needed to be quite so gung ho with the soap). I've been using moisturizer ever since.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1660909 Sat, 14 May 2016 04:57:01 +0000 rabbit 1660909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it's overcast winter/spring sun I do moisturizer with a low SPF included (or just use no-Ad SPF 15 sunscreen instead of moisturizer). &nbsp;If it's summer sun I skip the moisturizer and go straight to the 50 spf sunblock, let it dry, then do concealer and powder. &nbsp;I use No-Ad sunscreen almost always, which was actually my only moisturizer for years and seems to work fine as a makeup base.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1660895 Sat, 14 May 2016 03:30:18 +0000 Colette 1660895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, check out the EltaMd line. I used that previously and liked it too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1660891 Sat, 14 May 2016 03:26:46 +0000 Anonymous 1660891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh who knows. &nbsp; Our FDA is notoriously stringent though.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1660889 Sat, 14 May 2016 03:17:45 +0000 Colette 1660889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh great, does that mean my face is going to fall off? I use tons of this stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1660888 Sat, 14 May 2016 03:14:04 +0000 Anonymous 1660888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. Product not authorized for sale in Canada, according to this link. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1660887 Sat, 14 May 2016 03:07:31 +0000 Colette 1660887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the sunscreen I use:</p> <p><a href="http://www.sephora.com/argan-daily-moisturizer-spf-47-P385679?skuId=1585264" rel="nofollow">http://www.sephora.com/argan-d.....Id=1585264</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1660884 Sat, 14 May 2016 03:00:56 +0000 Anonymous 1660884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need a recommendation for a good physical block that is chemical free. &nbsp;I should be more vigilant and I need to get serious about this. I wonder if I'm not getting enough coverage relying on a combo of sunscreen in my moisturizer and my makeup..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1660854 Sat, 14 May 2016 02:13:24 +0000 Colette 1660854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do not like the extra steps but the sun reeks havoc on my already poor complexion so I use sunscreen religiously. When I wear makeup I follow the same order as you; moisturizer, sunscreen (Josie Maran SPF 47), LM Primer, and LM Tinted Moisturizer. I have dry skin so the extra moisture doesn't cause a problem for me. I used to wear the Josie Maran universal tinted moisturizer but I realized it was a bit too dark for my pale skin tone so I switched. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sunblock-cream-and-makeup-order-of-operations#post-1660850 Sat, 14 May 2016 02:05:30 +0000 Brooklyn 1660850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do moisturiser, sunblock, wait a while, then make up. I am manic about sun protection. On the weekends I usually do invisible zinc instead of make up to my forehead, nose and upper cheeks so I end up with 2 layers of protection there. It has a tint to it so is similar to wearing a BB cream but not as full on as make up. </p>