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How to Guide
How to successfully wear your makeup over sunscreen
Sun safe with chic Makeup- Layering your SPF and Makeup.
With summer almost in full swing, quite possibly the biggest beauty dilemma for many of us is just how to successfully apply your SPF and makeup – and HOW to reapply sunscreen without redoing your makeup? With the right products and a little know-how it is possible to have it all when it comes to sun safe and chic makeup without compromise.
So to have it all, let’s talk about primary and secondary sunscreen application and how to layer your makeup for optimal sun protection while looking great.
Primary Sunscreen
Primary Sunscreen products are your first line of defence. As the name suggests their main function is to provide defence against the sun. All-natural mineral sunscreens like that of Australian made and owned People 4 Ocean, and Wotnot Natural sunscreen contain skin loving botanical ingredients that provide the skin with extra care as well as the highest level of SPF50 sun protection.
During the harsh summer months if you are like me, you will want a full protection natural SPF under your makeup. Here’s a quick guide to my daily routine that keeps my skin protected without compromising the look of my polished chic makeup for the office.
Your Morning SPF and Makeup Guide:
- Cleanse and Mist
- Apply your treatment serum and moisturiser
- Apply your natural SPF. A natural SPF like Wotnot SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen is ideal under makeup offering broad spectrum UVA and UVB without the white cast and it’s great for sensitive skin including use during pregnancy. It’s also formulated with Shea Butter and Aloe Vera, both brimming with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties so it won’t agitate acne prone skin or sensitive types. For Vegan lifestyles, the PEOPLE4OCEAN Natural Vegan Sunscreen SPF50 is an ideal equivalent, and safe for little ones 3 months and over.
Once you’ve applied a good cover of your SPF, give it five minutes to “set”.
For sensitive skin that can be reactive to sunscreen, the WotNot SPF 30 Natural Baby Sunscreen is not just for the little ones. The soothing Aloe Vera and Organic jojoba oil base offers a skincare and SPF formula in one and is well tolerated by the very sensitive skin including those prone to rosacea.
4. Apply your favourite natural makeup OVER your natural sunscreen. For a velvet finish the Rageism Loose Powder Mineral Foundation offers the antioxidant protection and glow inducing benefits of zinc oxide while rice powder gives the skin benefits a pore-free velvet finish. This powder foundation lasts all day without budging ideal for layering over your SPF.
The Manasi 7 Skin Enhancer gives skin a natural seamless glow and dewy finish. Mix a little concentrated colour with your favourite moisturiser to blend your own customised BB Cream. Apply with you fingers to the areas of the face that need a little extra help. This formula suits warm skin tones while neutralizing redness in the complexion. Used in its opaque form it is a second skin-like concealer that has long-wear staying power.
5. When using a liquid base set your look with a translucent powder like (M)ANASI 7 Silk Finish Powder to create the ultimate semi-matte, flawless AND SPF protected base….. a blank canvas ready for lick of blush and mascara.
00- Golden Beige
01- Light
02-Light Medium
03-Medium
04-Medium Dark
05-Dark
06-Neutral Tan
07-Golden Tan
RAGEISM Loose Powder Mineral Foundation
Loose Mineral Powder Foundation
Natural mineral powder foundation that provides an airbrushed seamless coverage with great staying power. It won’t irritate skin or clog pores. Feels super-lightweight while providing excellent coverage for mature skin.
Best for: lightweight buildable coverage for all skin types, including mature skin.
Volume: 7gms
Beechwood
Eburnean
Jamocha
Sarcoline
How to Reapply SPF During the Day
It can be tricky to reapply sunscreen over makeup. For best results I like a natural sea sponge beauty blender to reapply sunscreen and retouch makeup. Our natural sea sponge beauty blenders are the ideal size for touch ups. Moisten the sponge (make sure it’s squeezed out, not dripping with water), dab in the sunscreen and gently pat into the skin. You can quickly and easily wash your sponge out on the go or use it to reapply a little makeup.
For your handbag and touch ups on-the-go we love the the P40 Vegan Stick SPF 50+. This tiny but mighty stick fits perfectly into your pocket or makeup bag and is ideal for touching up the nose, cheeks and upper lip on sunny days. The formula is lightly tinted and formulated without chemical sunscreen filters. Dust with a little SAINT Wet/Dry Powder Foundation to uniform the complexion.
SAINT Hydrating Wet/Dry Powder Foundation
Velvet Finish Pressed Powder Compact.
Formulated with a sophisticated blend of ingredient this plant-based powder foundation gradually improves the skin’s appearance by restoring the look of vibrancy and luminosity. Skin looks flawless and hydrated with a weightless feel.
Best For: all skin types, in particular sensitive and reactive skin types and those looking for easy on the go application.
Volume: 12 grams
Secondary Sunscreen
Secondary Sunscreen is a beauty product that contains sunscreen as an added benefit, but the primary purpose of this product is skincare or makeup. It’s important to keep in mind that a secondary sunscreen is not ample protection for a day at the beach or boating on the harbour.
BB Creams are easily layered over a primary sunscreen as an extra line of protection. BB Creams are perfect for daily wear at work as well as time spent outside.If you plan on spending more than time outside, select a BB Cream with an Australian approved SPF40. Ideal for the weekend and for those of us that love a barely there glow inducing sheer coverage the Wotnot Mineral + Makeup Tinted BB Cream provides SPF 40 defence whilst enhancing and correcting the complexion. A protective cream formulated with green tea extract, certified organic Jojoba Oil and Aloe Vera, this matte finish BB Cream is a quick and easy daily option that layers well over your treatment serum and/ or natural moisturiser.
Beige
Ivory
Nude
Tan
WOTNOT SPF 40 Natural Face Sunscreen Tinted BB Cream
Lightweight matt finish makeup and protection.
All-in-one daily sunscreen, serum and mineral make-up in one easy step.
Best For: Sheer coverage and 40SPF protection in all skin types, including sensitive.
Volume: 60g
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For your best defence against the sun proper application is paramount. Follow the instructions recommended by the brand. A day on the water where the reflection amplifies the UVA/UVB or if you are swimming or perspiring it is advisable to reapply every two hours to dry skin and as the age old Aussie sun safe slogan goes: When out in the sun, SLIP on a shirt, SLOP on the sunscreen and SLAP on a hat.
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