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I use a moisturizer with SPF 15. I then put on foundation with SPF 6. I'm getting only a protection of 15, right? Is that enough? I have medium-colored skin and I walk around campus during the day. I would like to use SPF 30, but I can't bear to depart with my favorite SPF 15 moisturizer. Is an actual sunscreen necessary or is my moisturizer ok? Also, can anyone recommend a good suncreen (with at least SPF 30) that won't make me breakout? Finally, I've heard that you're supposed to reapply sunscreen every so often. How can I do that if I'm wearing foundation on top?
Thanks!

2007-01-28 13:28:10 · 3 answers · asked by Lilly B 2 in Beauty & Style Skin & Body Other - Skin & Body

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Aveeno has a daily moisturizer with UVA/UVB sunscreen SPF 30. It's oil-free, hypoallergenic, and noncomedogenic, so it shouldn't make you brake out.

Here's an article about sunscreen from webmd:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/65/72707.htm

2007-01-28 14:21:45 · answer #1 · answered by Plumeria 3 · 0 0

You've got several questions here. So I'll answer them one at a time.

Yes, you are getting the SPF 15 protection from your moisturizer, even though your foundation has an SPF of 6.
And that should be enough if you aren't in the sun for extended periods of time, I assume walking from class to class isn't taking more than 15-20 minutes- not long enough for serious sun exposure.
You shouldn't need to change your product for a higher SPF.
And you don't need to re-apply SPF during the day. That rule is when you are outdoors for more than 3 hours or so at a time. Or when you're sweating heavily, or when you're getting wet (like at the beach or pool.)

There are many different products made for the face, with a higher SPF. So they are oil-free, won't clog pores, won't cause break-outs, but still moisturize and protect. However, all of the ones I'm aware of are not found in your local drug store. They come from department store cosmetics counters, beauty supply stores, and other speciality retailers, and are a bit more expensive.

But honestly, you shouldn't need a higher SPF, or repeat applications.

2007-01-28 13:45:33 · answer #2 · answered by welches_grape_jelly 6 · 2 0

http://ngupta.qbeautyzone.com/

2007-01-28 13:56:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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