Discover different ways to refresh your sunscreen during the day which suits you, every single option works perfectly over make up too!

The one skincare advice that all skin professionals can agree on is the importance of sunscreen, every day. It is definitely the most essential step if you want to keep your complexion looking healthy, fresh, and damage-free long term. However, for it to be effective, it needs to be re-applied regularly – around every two hours. So, how are we supposed to reapply sunscreen over our makeup? Well, don’t worry, because the skincare industry has developed so many new, better technologies in recent years for easier application.

Realistically, reapplying sunscreen every two hours is a pretty high maintenance habit. But, when you consider that sun exposure causes the premature formation of fine lines, pigmentation, and the deconstruction of collagen that results in sagging skin, and not to mention skin cancer, it’s so worth it. In fact, 90% of how your skin ages are within your control and are directly linked to sun exposure, which is why it’s so important to keep it protected against harmful UVA and UVB rays.

For your first layer of protection, make sure you find a good sunscreen with a high factor and is broad-spectrum (provides both UVA & UVB protection). Apply two fingers worth of to your face, neck, and chest before you start applying your makeup. Now that you’ve got your base layer of SPF on, here’s how to reapply sunscreen once your makeup is on.....

Heliocare Cushion Compact SPF 50+

 

A lovely hybrid product between a foundation and a tinted moisturiser, this compact comes pre-loaded with the product and leaves a perfectly dewy finish on the skin. Simply use the cushion which is included underneath and swipe all over the complexion. A huge bonus is that it is also SPF50+ and rated PA++++!

 

Hydropeptide Solar Defense Body SPF 40

 

Although marketed towards use on the body, you could most definitely use it on the face as well making it a great multi-tasker! Pop it in your handbag and spray the ultra-fine mist all over the skin throughout the day to regularly replenish your sunscreen but also refresh the complexion, when needed, too. It leaves an invisible coverage across the skin with a beautiful passion fruit scent.

 

Colorescience Natural Finish Pressed Foundation SPF 20

If your skin type is more towards the combination to oily side then we would definitely recommend a mattifying powder compact instead. Forget that you’re wearing anything at all with this lightweight, protective pressed base. It is super easy to carry around throughout the day and removes any excess oils too.

 

Jane Iredale Powder Me SPF 30

Powder sunscreens are a brilliant, portable invention! They can be used all over the face, body and even in the hairline which is often a forgotten area. Powder Me is certified by the Skin Cancer Foundation and completely weightless on the skin. Available in a range of shades, however, there is also a translucent version for those looking for an undetectable shield.

 

Eminence Organic Lip Balm SPF 15

Don’t forget the lips, they need protecting too.... Winner of Women's Health Editors Choice Award, this all-natural lip balm will keep your lips soft, hydrated but most importantly protected all day long. Not only that, collagen production is boosted too for plumper lips.