What is the difference between applying sunscreen or primer first?

Summer is here, and sun protection is extremely important. There are many sun protection products. Should I apply sunscreen or isolation cream first? What are the differences between sunscreen and isolation cream?

Should I apply sunscreen or primer first?

The correct order is to use sunscreen first, then primer. The function of isolation cream is to block the damage to the skin by makeup, dirty air, etc. If sunscreen is applied after isolation cream, the sun protection effect will be greatly reduced. If you often stay indoors, you can use a sunscreen primer so you don’t have to apply an extra layer of sunscreen.

The difference between sunscreen and isolation cream

Sunscreen: Sunscreen is a professional sun protection product with a strong UV isolation function. It can effectively prevent the skin from being exposed to UV rays and causing tanning or sunburn. There are two types of sunscreen: physical sunscreen and chemical sunscreen, both of which can oxidize with UV rays to protect the skin.

Isolation cream: Isolation cream is a makeup base product. The main purpose of applying isolation cream is to isolate the ingredients in makeup from causing damage to the skin. It can also prevent dirt and ultraviolet rays in the air from invading the skin and prevent premature aging of the skin. Compared with sunscreen, isolation cream is more easily absorbed by the skin, and the color of isolation cream is different, and the effect of modifying skin tone is also different.

Precautions before and after using sunscreen and isolation cream

Before use: Whether it is sunscreen or isolation cream, you must clean your skin first before use, then apply lotion or cream, and try not to let the skin come into direct contact with sunscreen and isolation cream. Using lotion to treat your skin first can replenish moisture to the skin and reduce irritation to the skin caused by the chemical ingredients in sunscreen and isolation cream.

After use: Whether you are using sunscreen or isolation cream, you must use makeup remover to remove makeup thoroughly after use, because sunscreen and isolation cream contain chemical ingredients. If you do not remove makeup thoroughly, the chemical ingredients will remain on the skin, which will easily clog the pores and cause acne, oily skin and other problems.

You still have to use sunscreen first. Now you have learned something new. Let’s learn it quickly.