This may seem like a no-brainer, but the most important part of sun protection is doing it right. First, make sure you apply your SPF 20 minutes before going outside or exposing yourself to the sun – this provides enough time for the sunscreen to bind to your skin and start working effectively.
The other important step? Reapplication! You should be reapplying your sunscreen every two hours as well as after swimming, sweating or towelling off. If you’re worried about ruining your makeup, don’t –
Naked Sundays created the
SPF50+ Hydrating Glow Sunscreen Mist, so you can generously spray onto your hands (seven spritzes, to be precise), pat onto your face, and reap the benefits of broad spectrum very high protection sunscreen and your perfect base. Remember, this is a secondary sunscreen and is designed for reapplication only.
Finally, while you can use fingers to apply your SPF, you may prefer to use a
flat-top brush for thicker formulas (it helps to blend out the sunscreen around the face and ensure an even application, every time). However, since some of the product will soak into the brush, you’ll need to apply more than you usually would. More on that, below.
