There are sunscreens on the market that boast SPFs of up to and even over 100. However, SPFs above 50 offer minimal benefits. [2] X Research source

Experiment with different types of sunscreens from the drug store or even your local beauty supply store. While some may feel heavy and thick on your skin, there are also lightweight lotions and serums on the market that are perfect for makeup wearers. [3] X Research source Remember to apply sunscreen all over your body, especially to areas that will get direct sun exposure. All your skin needs sun protection.

If you want to use a tinted SPF, layer it on top of a normal sunscreen. Cosmetic products with sun protection aren’t as effective as products geared solely toward sun protection. Use a tinted SPF product as extra protection, rather than your sole protection. If you have oily skin, you might consider investing in a primer with SPF layered under a tinted moisturizer or liquid foundation that also has SPF. This will give you longer-lasting protection than using straight sunscreen.

If you have to find new makeup products that work better with your sunscreen, make the sacrifice. It’s a minor expense now, but you’ll be rewarded with taut, young-looking, and cancer-free skin as you age. It’s not recommended to mix your sunscreen with your makeup or moisturizer. It may save you some time, but there is always a risk that two products won’t react well to each other. You can also dilute the sunscreen and reduce the amount of coverage you are getting. [8] X Research source [9] X Research source

This can be time-consuming and inconvenient, but it’s the only way your sunscreen will be fully effective. Take the time to apply your sunscreen properly now and avoid yourself the hassle of covering wrinkles and sunspots later.

Don’t touch your face at all while the spray dries. If you touch it, you risk rubbing it off in spots and compromising the sun protection. Another spray option is a makeup setting spray with SPF. Like the spray sunscreen, this shouldn’t be used as your only form of sun protection, but it’s great for touch-ups and to help keep your makeup in place throughout the day. Not only do makeup setting sprays with SPF protect your skin from the sun, but they can also actually mattify and moisturize your skin at the same time. [13] X Research source

You can find many tinted SPF powders, so you can use these throughout the day to add protection and even out your skin.