5 Things to Know About Wearing Sunscreen Under Makeup

Apply sunscreen first, directly on clean skin Sunscreen needs direct contact with your skin to form a proper protective film. Makeup goes on top, not the other way around.

Let sunscreen dry for a couple minutes before makeup If you apply foundation too soon, you’ll disturb the sunscreen film and reduce protection. A short wait prevents that.

Use a lightweight, non-greasy sunscreen to avoid pilling Thick zinc pastes often ball up under foundation. Gel or fluid sunscreens work much better.

Pat makeup on instead of rubbing Rubbing can break the sunscreen layer and cause pilling. Gentle patting keeps everything intact.

Reapplying sunscreen is difficult with makeup on You can’t easily reapply lotion without ruining your face. Powder sunscreen or SPF setting spray can help for touch-ups, but they are not reliable as your main protection.