Does wearing powder reduce sunscreen?

Question

Does applying translucent loose powder on your face rub off too much sunscreen or make it less effective?

Answer 1

No.

Answer 2

No it doesn't make it less effective on the contrary when u apply powder over ur screen all it does is build up a second protective layer protecting ur skin from the harmful sun ultra violet rays sp rest assured that ur doing good. Wait after applying sunscreen lotion for 5-10 mins. or till it dires off completely and then don ur make up it shud work fine. I use a waterbased non oily sunscreen which dries off soon and leaves my skin feeling fresh and soft and then over it I apply face powder as I don't like make up....newayz I've got a nice skin tone and have been protected eversince coz of Sunscreen lotion I've been using for the past 10 yrs....Was advised by a dermatologist.

Answer 3

Ok first things first, don't use moisturizer where you don't need it, if your nose is very oily then skip the moisturizer on your nose because this is going to make it even more oily. Try to find a Moisturizer that has sunscreen (SPF) in it, that way you don't have two separate products to use, you are putting to many layers of greasy stuff on your skin, it needs to breath. 1) clean your face with a gentle oil free cleanser (try neutrogena) 2) toner (if you wish, but its not needed) 3) then add moisturizer ONLY if you need it, don't go crazy with it all over your face if your skin is oily (OR moisturize your skin at night before bed and then don't apply any in the morning, your skin will be a lot less greasy) 4) then use your foundation or powder I think a lot of people are simply using to much "stuff" to many layers of greasy products on top of eachother, you don't need all of these things, just need a good SPF moisturizer and a good cleanser :) - hope this helps

Answer 4

It does not reduce it, but it may not be the best thing to do for your skin. Sunscreen was not meant to be mixed with powder and skin may react to it differently. If you must, just apply a thin layer after thoroughly spreading out sunscreen on your face.

Answer 5

Personally, I find applying powder with a wide brush actually seals the sun screen, while on the other hand using a puff rubs it off. Also the brush prevents any breakouts as the oils on the skin do not stick to it like onto the puff or sponge and the skin can actually breathe underneath the makeup and powders!

Answer 6

These days, the sunscreen technology has improved by leaps and bounds, the good branded ones are already using nano-technology where these tiny particles stay closer and firmer to your skin. So apply powder over them will not impact much, as long as you apply the sunscreen properly in the first place.

It will still be effective, if you choose the correct and proper sunscreen for you face.

Answer 7

yes and no

it depends on your sunscreen...if it feels greasy to the touch, and the shine goes away after you apply the powder, you may very well have brushed away some of the sunscreen...normal exfoliation can shed sunscreen--which is why the sunscreen you applied yesterday is gone tomorrow (no cleansing or toning in between)

oil-free sunscreen can be misleading, since the glycerin in it makes it feel gooey...

many powders contain sunscreen, as do leave-on conditioners for the hair...an example of powder that contains sunscreen is Mary Kay...an example of hair conditioners is Joico...

why don't you reapply the sunscreen and then powder your face

Answer 8

It might remove some of the sunscreen if you put your powder on in a rubbing or circular motion. It is better to put powder on with a brush or pat it on with the applicator. Good Luck!

Answer 9

No it does not. You can apply sunscreen on 5 to 10 minutes before applying your loose powder. Or you can consider one of the mineral makeups (most of them are foundations, but you can apply it before the loose powder) on the market. Like SheerCover, Bella Donna, and Bare Minerals to name a few. If you go to www.ask.com, and type in any one of these names or about sunscreen and makeup you should get more answers! :)

Answer 10

No, it doesn't. However, you should be careful with makeup. Do NOT count on it protecting you from the sun. More than half the makeup you put on in the morning will be gone by lunch. It is advisable that you use a moisturizer with SPF 15 or higher, every single day. Use it before you put on your makeup. This way, you will always have at least some protection, even if your makeup rubs off.

Answer 11

I really don't know anyone under 80 who wears it. Liquid makeup with sunscreen would be more effective and stay on the skin longer, or simply use sunscreen and possibly a hat afterwards.