Is it okay to wear foundation everyday?

Question

I've been told that foundation protects your face more from dust and dirt. Is it okay to wear it everyday?

also what do you think of foundation having spf 12 only?

Answer 1

well, it is but it may have some negative effects on your skin in the long run. clogging your pores every day may not be so good for your face. however, using a DAILY cleansing routine both night AND day, you can keep your skin fresh and renewed. know whether you have oily, sesitive, or combination skin. then find the apporpriate products for your skin-type. is you can keeep this up, your skin should be FINE. hope this helps,
xoxo
p.s. look for foundations that are oil-free and have benificial effects for your skin or rather use concealer to cover up your blemishes then a light, sheer, all-over powder to be bryshed on the rest of your face.:)

Answer 2

It depends on your skin. Some people's skin tends to break out when they wear foundation every day, some don't. My Mum wears it every day and she has perfect skin. However, if I wear it every day for, say, a week, my skin gets all rough and bumpy by the end of the week and I usually get a pimple or two. If you are going to wear it every day you have to make sure you wash it all off at the end of the day - never go to bed with make up on or your skin will hate you! Try it out and see how your skin reacts.
If your foundation only has an SPF of 12 then you should use a moisturiser with an SPF of at least 15 underneath, preferably 30.

Answer 3

It depends on the brand you get. Some will clog pores even MORE... others protect your skin from sun with SPF. But you shouldn't wear it everyday. I'm a model and I only wear it when I have a blotchy face that day or when I work. I would recommend Loreal Paris products, or Maybelline. :]

And having SPF 12 is better than none. At least you're making an effort to protect your skin, right? :]

Answer 4

I don't see why it could be a problem. Just make sure not to cake it on so it looks natural, not like a mask. If you use liquid foundation, use an oil free one so it won't clog your pores. As for the SPF, that's fine for the winter or if you are inside for most of the day, but if you are outside, try putting a higher SPF under your foundation to protect your skin.

Answer 5

I was told its fine to wear foundation every day as long as you really clean it off at the end of the day and not go to bed wearing the last traces of it I would rather a foundation that has a much higher rating our face burns real quick SPF 30 is best and the cheaper foundations often have this level

Answer 6

I've used foundation almost everyday & its no problem for me! But of course I make sure to wash it off completely at the end of the day. SPF 12 is not good enough, but you could always apply a sunscreen underneath foundation. SPF 15 is fine.

Answer 7

I honestly think that it's okay to wear foundation everyday. Ive found that as long as you wash it off everyday, then you are okay as far as blemishes. As far as SPF 12, it is okay, but not the best. Do what is best for your skin. If more SPF is worse for your skin, then go back to where you're at!

Answer 8

I've worn foundation every day for years. I use Mary Kay and the spf is in my moisturizer. The most important thing is to cleanse your face (and moisturize) every night. Also, don't forget to moisturize your neck. You can prevent wrinkles but you can't reverse them. A french cosmotoligist told me that years ago and I am now 66 and look to be in my mid 50's.

Answer 9

It's OK as long as you wash our face every night and the SPF is great for extra UV protection.

Answer 10

It's fine to wear it everyday if it's not liquid foundation (which can cause permanent cracks in your skin). Just make sure you wash it off really good.