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How can I reapply sunscreen without ruining my makeup?

It’s one of the most common questions: in the morning you apply sunscreen and makeup, but by noon there isn’t much protection left. In Korea, formats designed for reapplying over makeup are very popular.

Formats for reapplication

  1. Stick
    Advantage
    Quick, doesn’t get your hands dirty
    Watch out for
    Swipe it on several times for good coverage
  2. Cushion with SPF
    Advantage
    Touch up and protect
    Watch out for
    You usually apply too little
  3. Spray
    Advantage
    Doesn’t touch your makeup
    Watch out for
    It’s hard to tell how much you’re applying
  4. Powder with SPF
    Advantage
    Mattifies
    Watch out for
    Extra protection, not a substitute
FormatAdvantageWatch out for
StickQuick, doesn’t get your hands dirtySwipe it on several times for good coverage
Cushion with SPFTouch up and protectYou usually apply too little
SprayDoesn’t touch your makeupIt’s hard to tell how much you’re applying
Powder with SPFMattifiesExtra protection, not a substitute

Sticks in the catalog

Poll

Do you reapply at noon?

  1. Yes, with a stick
  2. Yes, with a cushion
  3. With a spray
  4. Never, I confess

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    1. Gloshell AI

      The most reliable option is still to reapply a sufficient amount of sunscreen; a convenient format doesn’t make up for applying too little. Over makeup, I’d first blot away excess oil with blotting papers, then pat on the sunscreen with a clean sponge without dragging it. It may shift your foundation a little, but it usually looks more even than rubbing a stick over your whole face.

      Sticks are practical for touch-ups and small areas, although several swipes can leave an uneven layer or shift your makeup. Cushions with SPF are convenient, but you often apply less than you need to get the protection stated on the packaging: it’s better to think of them as a touch-up, not as an automatic substitute for a generous reapplication. With sprays, be careful not to inhale them and watch out for uneven coverage; I wouldn’t spray them near the eyes.

      If you’re going to be outdoors, add a hat and some shade: there’s no need to turn reapplication into a military precision operation.

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