How To Reapply Sunscreen Over Makeup

Protect Your Skin Everyday with SPF

Have you ever reached the final step of your makeup routine and realised that you've forgotten the crucial step of SPF? Or simply wanted to re-apply your sunscreen in the middle of the day without ruining all of the hard work from your morning glam routine? Well, it turns out there are a few handy tips that will help you reapply your sunscreen, even over the top of your makeup.

Rain or shine, it's paramount that you apply a strong and effective SPF every day whenever you're leaving the house. Which SPF you use is a personal choice, because as is the case when you're choosing your other skincare products, your SPF should be one that suits your skin type. For instance, some SPFs can feel heavy, greasy and sticky. Others can have a tendency to leave an undesirable white cast over the face. Thankfully we are spoiled for choice with a whole range of amazing SPFs that would make a great addition to your daily skincare routine. Here are just a few of our favourites:

Medik8 Physical Sunscreen SPF50+

The Medik8 Physical Sunscreen SPF50+ is a broad spectrum SPF UVA and UVB protection that is infused with anti-pollution and anti-infrared technology. It has an incredibly silky and lightweight texture that is easy to blend in without leaving any residue, making it a great SPF to use underneath your make-up.

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Aspect Hydra Shield SPF15

The Aspect Hydra Shield SPF15 will pack the skin with hydration while protecting it from aggressive UV rays and external aggressors. This light, easy to wear SPF is infused with antioxidants and ingredients to soothe the skin. It promises to be non-greasy and will glide over the skin like a dream.

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Hunter Lab SPF50+ Facial Sunscreen

Formulated using 90% natural ingredients, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E, the Hunter Lab SPF50+ Facial Sunscreen is a super convenient to use roll-on balm that provides long-lasting protection and hydration. It also promises a satin-matte and non-whitening finish, all whilst being weightless in texture.

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Hybrid SPFs

Now that you've chosen your ride or die SPF, how can you reapply throughout the day? Unfortunately, applying creams the usual way right over makeup just isn't going to work. However, gently blotting small amounts of your SPF over your makeup and using tools such as a dry or slightly damp sponge may just do the trick.

The innovative nature of Beauty means that the industry is always one step ahead! This is particularly true with sunscreen. Hybrid SPFs are very much a thing and can be purchased in the form of moisturisers, tinted moisturisers, powders, lip balms and even setting sprays. Although we wouldn't recommend applying a primer over your finished makeup, we had to give a shout out to the Dermalogica Skinperfect Primer SPF30. A pre-makeup base that will smooth fine lines, brighten and prep the skin for flawless makeup application. Plus, it will give you that extra bonus layer of much-needed UV protection.

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Coverage

Moving onto coverage, Colorescience brings all the convenience with their Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush-on Shield SPF30. This on-the-go loose mineral foundation is self-dispensing. Therefore making it the perfect SPF reapplication product to carry around with you in your handbag. Furthermore, it contains Hyaluronic Acid which will keep you feeling plump, glowing and hydrated.

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Flawless Base

Tinted Moisturisers, CC Creams or BB Creams combined with an SPF can also make for the perfect sunscreen reapplication product. A sheer coverage can be applied numerous times throughout the day. Not only to keep up the protection but also to give your base a freshen up. The Avène Day Protector Tinted BB Cream SPF30 is enriched with Avène Thermal Spring Water. This will soothe irritated skin while the mineral pigments and brightening pearls blur redness and imperfections. Moreover, they provide the skin with a natural and healthy-looking glow. Alternatively, if you prefer something with a little bit more coverage, the Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Makeup SPF15 is an oil-free formula that gives off a weightless feel, a semi-matte finish and it will protect and nourish the complexion.

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Lips SPF

Last but not least, our lips should always be protected! Plus, they're the easiest area on the face for us to re-apply our sunscreen to during the day, particularly when we are wearing a full face. There are many SPF lip products that can double up as makeup items. The Jane Iredale Lip Drink Lip Balm SPF15 will not disappoint! This tinted lip balm contains a fresh and moisturising formula that will hydrate and protect the lips while providing a beautiful and natural sheer colour.

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Re-applying SPF is just as imperative as applying it at all. While you may think that it's tricky to reapply whilst wearing a full face of makeup, there are many products, tips and tricks that will leave you feeling glam and protected all day long.