TWEAKMENT
Do I Need SPF In My Foundation & Mousturiser?
Alice Hart-Davis answers questions about whether it’s necessary to use both a foundation with SPF and a moisturizer with SPF. She explains why both products are important for adequate sun protection.
Key Points
SPF in Foundation:
Inadequate Coverage: The SPF in foundation is often not enough to provide full protection because it requires a very thick layer to achieve the advertised SPF level.
Cosmetic Appeal: Applying foundation thickly enough to get the full SPF coverage would not give a cosmetically pleasing result.
SPF Testing Standards:
Sun Cream Testing: SPF testing is conducted with a thickness of two milligrams per square centimeter, which is quite a thick layer.
Application Reality: Most people do not apply foundation or even SPF moisturizer thickly enough to achieve the full level of protection.
Recommendations:
Use Both Products: Apply an SPF moisturizer first to ensure you get adequate sun protection. Let it sink in before applying your foundation.
Double Protection: Using both an SPF moisturizer and a foundation with SPF ensures better overall protection, as most people don’t apply enough of either product alone to achieve full protection.
Conclusion
For optimal sun protection, it’s important to use both an SPF moisturizer and an SPF foundation. This layering approach compensates for the typical thin application of each product, ensuring better coverage and protection from UV rays.
