Do I need to apply something before applying sunscreen? Do I have to apply a primer?

Sunscreen, this is something that many people know about. If you go out without sunscreen in summer, it will be terrible. So do you need to apply something before applying sunscreen? Is it necessary to apply primer before sunscreen?

Should I apply anything before applying sunscreen?

Before applying sunscreen, it is usually necessary to apply basic skin care products such as lotion and lotion.

1. Toner

2. Lotion/Gel (Generally, these two are not applied at the same time, unless you are particularly deficient in certain aspects. If you must use both together, apply the lotion first and then the gel)

3. Some skin care creams

4. If you want to wear makeup, you need to apply primer and foundation at this time.

5. Finally, apply sunscreen. In addition to sun protection, sunscreen has other functions, but it still has certain damage to the skin, so it should be used last.

The basic order is as above. You can remove or add some skin care products and cosmetics according to your actual situation.

Is it necessary to apply primer before sunscreen?

No, just sunscreen will suffice.

1. When sunscreen is applied on the base layer, its sun protection effect is greatly reduced. Generally speaking, sunscreen products are applied on the outermost layer to achieve the best effect in reflecting and isolating sunlight. Just imagine, if you put on so many layers of makeup outside, how much effect will the sunscreen have?

2. Isolation and sun protection. A dual-effect isolation cream is originally used to isolate makeup and dirt in the air, and generally has a certain sun protection function. However, in the summer when ultraviolet rays are relatively strong, it is best to choose SPF15 or above. So, if you buy a sunscreen isolation cream separately, you don’t have to worry about whether to use sun protection or isolation.

3. Using both together will not only not help with sun protection, but will damage the skin. Using sunscreen and isolation at the same time is a very bad practice. Because in summer, it is best to keep the skin clear, but layers of sunscreen can easily make the skin opaque. Moreover, the SPF index cannot be increased by simply using two sunscreen products together. Applying two types of sunscreen is redundant and puts excessive burden on the skin.

This is the introduction to what you need to apply before applying sunscreen. It is not necessary to use it together with isolation.