topic Re: Which Goes First in Beauty

Which Goes First

Jordan2 — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 03:02:02 GMT

I was wondering what is the best order for using a primer and moisturizer/ sunscreen for your face. I have read articles that state sunscreen and some that say primer first. I'm confused as to what to do.

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haddon9 — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 03:06:12 GMT

I do skin care first. To me sunscreen goes under skin care. Then I do makeup. Primer is for giving foundation a good base so I add that before my foundation but after skin care.

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TerryNJ — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 03:06:19 GMT

As far as I know, it would be moisturizer, then primer before makeup. I like a moisturizer with spf. If my moisturizer doesn't have spf, I let my makeup with spf be it. I think Bare Minerals has a new primer with spf in it.

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lkat — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 03:14:09 GMT

I've always heard that if it's a chemical sunscreen it goes on first. If it's a mineral sunscreen it goes on after moisturizer. A primer always goes on after everything and right before foundation.

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JudyL — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 05:28:34 GMT

My moisturizer has spf 30 in it so I put that on and then primer. But if my moisturizer didn't have spf, I would put on the moisturizer, spf, then primer.

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Ainhisg — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 11:50:01 GMT

Angie of Hot&Flashy does moisturizer, then sunscreen, then primer, and then foundation.

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AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 12:03:09 GMT

To me, this is so confusing and people have so many different opinions. I will never do all of these steps --- I'm just being honest! It's just too much for me. I'm not saying it's not the right thing to do or beneficial, but I just don't want to be bothered with it. If I am going to be outside doing things or walking, I will apply a sunscreen, but that's it!

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vermint — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 12:08:02 GMT

However many products you use, and no matter what order you use them, primer should be the last step before foundation. Primer is used to create a barrier to keep makeup from sinking into the skin. Your skincare will not penetrate if you use primer first.

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teganslaw — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 13:16:52 GMT

I apply moisturizer with SPF, then primer, then concealer. Some dermatologists think that a moisturizer with SPF (preferably 30 or higher) is as good as using regular sunscreen as long as it's applied correctly.

There is continued debate about this, but SPF moisturizer works for me since I don't spend hours in the sun. Some suggest applying sunscreen even when staying inside but I don't buy that. Usually articles stating that are trying to sell products.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 13:47:59 GMT

The order in which sunscreen is applied depends on whether it's mineral (physical) or if it's chemical (organic).

Chemical sunscreens need to be applied to clean skin preferably on top of vitamin C serum which protects the skin from free radicals produced upon exposure to UV light.

Mineral sunscreens are applied on top of all skincare products, including moisturizers, and under primers.

ETA-

Combination sunscreen products such as moisturizers or makeup containing SPF should be applied according to instructions given per product....instructions can vary.

Re: Which Goes First

Shanus — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 14:12:21 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
The order in which sunscreen is applied depends on whether it's mineral (physical) or if it's chemical (organic).

Chemical sunscreens need to be applied to clean skin preferably on top of vitamin C serum which protects the skin from free radicals produced upon exposure to UV light.

Mineral sunscreens are applied on top of all skincare products, including moisturizers, and under primers.

ETA-
Combination sunscreen products such as moisturizers or makeup containing SPF should be applied according to instructions given per product....instructions can vary.

@SilleeMee ITA, but broken record here: please don't count the spf in foundation as your only sunscreen. It's never enough as the recommended two finger amount suggested by derms. Also, makeup isn't covering your neck and chest.

I go by the thinner to thicker theory: Cleanser, serums, moisturizer, sunscreen and then primers.

***I usually do not wear primer since my foundation does not usually stay on for more than 6 or 7 hrs. and I don't have texture.

Primers are a good way to seal in your skincare, keep it on for long, hot summer days, I apply primers after skincare and before my suncreen. I use BB Vitamin Enriched Face base which is a gel moisturizer, but contains a primer. Any product that hits two steps is a win for me.

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San Antonio Gal — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 14:14:22 GMT

@Ainhisg wrote:
Angie of Hot&Flashy does moisturizer, then sunscreen, then primer, and then foundation.

I do the same @Ainhisg :

skin care / moisturizer
sunscreen
primer
foundation

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SilleeMee — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 14:30:40 GMT

@Shanus

Yes! Exactly. Then there's the problem with reapplication of sunscreens. Lots of misconceptions about that, too.

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Shanus — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 14:35:45 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Shanus
Yes! Exactly. Then there's the problem with reapplication of sunscreens. Lots of misconceptions about that, too.

@SilleeMee Shocker! I do not reapply sunscreen during the day and I'm one of those very fair "Nicole Kidman's of the world" Q refers to.

To reapply, makeup has to come off and start from the beginning....serums applied that morning are wasted, etc. I do wear a wide brimmed hat if in direct sun for any length of time and my spf is 50 or higher. There is a powder spf in a container with attached brush (can't think of the name) that can be applied over existing makeup.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 14:41:01 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
@Shanus
Yes! Exactly. Then there's the problem with reapplication of sunscreens. Lots of misconceptions about that, too.
@SilleeMee Shocker! I do not reapply sunscreen during the day and I'm one of those very fair "Nicole Kidman's of the world" Q refers to.

To reapply, makeup has to come off and start from the beginning....serums applied that morning are wasted, etc. I do wear a wide brimmed hat if in direct sun for any length of time and my spf is 50 or higher. There is a powder spf in a container with attached brush (can't think of the name) that can be applied over existing makeup.

@Shanus

That's what I would use on top of makeup also...a powder dust-on SPF. I believe Colorscience makes a very good one. SPF 50!

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Shanus — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 14:45:03 GMT

@SilleeMee Ah, Colorscience. The name escaped me, but use this on brides with oudoor weddings. Certainly cannot do a makeup "do over" on them.

I think Jane Iredale may have one similar, too.

Re: Which Goes First

Dusty1 — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 14:52:19 GMT

@SilleeMee I always appreciate your answers. You seem to know the facts & not just what we read in magazines or what youtube people tell us.

Thank you for helping us!

Re: Which Goes First

Judaline — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 15:07:47 GMT

I misunderstood your heading. I was going to say, 'the neck', lol.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 15:22:20 GMT

Thank you. @Dusty1

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Trinity11 — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 19:47:53 GMT

@Dusty1 wrote:
@SilleeMee I always appreciate your answers. You seem to know the facts & not just what we read in magazines or what youtube people tell us.
Thank you for helping us!

Yes I totally agree @Dusty1 . Honest answers that come from her extensive education and willingness to share. I have also noted how humble @SilleeMee is. Considering her credentials she rarely if ever shares them unless asked. We are so lucky to have her here.🌺💐💕