Many people underestimate how much SPF [sun protection factor] protection makeup contributes to their face beauty. They start the day with an SPF-15 moisturizer, which is good. They add a liquid makeup base that contains SPF-20, which is fine.

But you should not think that you are getting double the sun protection. You are probably only getting the coverage of SPF-20 and it may not work as well as if you had put it directly on the skin.

The better way: Only one of your facial products needs SPF, ideally, the one that goes on first. For many women, this is the moisture, but it can also be regular sunscreen. Find a product with a minimum of SPF-30. Even so, you will need to reapply during the day.

Women often make the mistake of relying all day along on sun protection applied in the morning. Mineral makeup powders, containing SPF provide an easy way to reapply sun protection throughout the day.

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