'Is the SPF in my makeup enough?'
We hear this question every day. When reviewing skincare routines with our patients, sunscreen is always a part of the discussion. Very often, someone is using the SPF in their daily moisturizer or makeup as their primary sunscreen. And that's where we come in!
The truth is that almost none of the patients we see in the office wear enough makeup to get the advertised SPF benefit of the product. Light makeup application just isn't going to do it.
So, do we not recommend makeup with SPF?
On the contrary! We LOVE makeup with SPF.
It provides that extra bit of protection - think of it like the ‘icing on the cake.’ But it shouldn't be your primary sun protection; remember to layer it on top of a dedicated SPF product to best protect your skin.