editorCourtney
replied almost 2 years ago:
SPF in makeup is NOT enough. You'll never apply enough to get the full coverage. Also, if your makeup has chemical sunscreen in it, A) since it's not sitting on bare skin (because you're likely wearing something under it like moisturizer), it's not penetrating you skin and giving you coverage, and B) it starts breaking down the moment you put it on. If you're using mineral makeup or any makeup with physical blocking SPF like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, that sits on top of your skin and DOES provide SOME coverage. It doesn't degrade throughout the day and it doesn't need to absorb to be effective. It's not enough to count on as your sole UV protection, but it will help add a bit more protection, and every little bit helps. Finally, if you care at all about preventing sun damage and skin cancer, you MUST wear sunscreen every day of the year, rain or shine, even in the winter. The sun still shines in January, and 80% of UV rays come through on a cloudy day. One of my favorites for every day is 100% Pure tinted moisturizer with SPF. It has both zinc and titanium dioxide.
