Should I apply SPF before or after moisturizer? Can I wear sunscreen over face serum? Will SPF ruin the finish of my foundation? Trying to plan your skincare and makeup routine while also protecting your skin from the sun can sometimes feel more complicated than it should. Sun protection has advanced rapidly over the last decade, with new products now providing all the benefits of a moisturizer along with high SPFs. While sunscreens of yesteryear were designed with the single purpose of blocking UV rays, nowadays innovative suncare solutions have been formulated to contain key hydrators, along with broad-spectrum protection. Here’s how to choose a sunscreen that also doubles as a moisturizer.
CAN I SKIP MOISTURIZER AND JUST APPLY SUNSCREEN?
Yes, but only as long as your sunscreen also provides hydration. Vitamin E and C, squalane, and hyaluronic acid are the ingredients that standard moisturizers use to keep skin soft and prevent dryness. Sunscreens that include these properties will keep your skin moisturized while also protecting it from the Sun. If you have oily skin or a T-zone that tends to go shiny throughout the day, an oil-free SPF such as Spooge’s Ghosted Mineral All-Screen is the perfect choice. Developed by dermatologists, it combines squalane, vitamin E, and bisabolol, to offer soothing, calming, and conditioning sun protection that doesn’t clog pores or cause irritation, while also locking in moisture.
CAN YOU USE SPF AS A MOISTURIZER?
Yes, but only with certain sunscreens. Traditionally SPF and moisturizers serve distinct purposes, which is why two separate products were required. Spooge’s Dew Me Mineral All-Screen, provides SPF 30 while also delivering your complexion with a dose of plumping hyaluronic acid and brightening niacinamide, along with a golden veil of coverage. The result is a low maintenance one step skin perfector, that instantly creates a healthy and hydrated glowing base that is also protected from the damage effects of the sun.