SPF MAKEUP: THE CATCH

SPF makeup counts. With a catch.

Tinted moisturizer & makeup with SPF can protect your skin, but only if you use enough.

Most people use tinted moisturizer in a thinner layer than sunscreen, and don’t reapply. This matters even more if you have melasma, sun damage, or hyperpigmentation because visible light can worsen discoloration. Tinted formulas with iron oxides can help.

Some patient favorites:

🌟 @colorescience Sunforgettable Face Shield SPF 50. I carry this in my office. It’s mineral, water-resistant, and blurs imperfections. Be careful with clothing because it can transfer.

🌟 @mdsolarsciences Mineral Tinted Crème SPF 30. Lightweight with a soft finish.

🌟 @lauramercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30. Comes in 20+ shades.

Bottom line: SPF makeup protects adequately only when you use enough and reapply.

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✴️ Real skin information. Practical patient education. Dermatology guidance from 25 years of treating faces, not trends.