Top Sunscreens Under Makeup | Milabu

Let’s talk about the top sunscreens that wear great under makeup.
To protect your face from the sun, sunscreen is suggested and advised. One of the biggest problems with wearing sunscreen under makeup, pilling. Another concern, makeup doesn’t tend to set on top of sunscreen, resulting with patchy spots all over the face. And finally, sunscreen can break your makeup apart really fast throughout the day. Today, I'm testing four sunscreens that are chemical and/or physical that are supposed to wear beautifully under makeup, not disturb the skincare underneath and are gentle on the skin throughout the day.

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[gortz]

Hi Milana, to get the full SPF and protection of a sunscreen, it's been advised by professionals to not mix sunscreen with make-up :) It is advised to use the appropriate amount of sunscreen (around 1/4 tsp) onto the face, wait 15 minutes, then apply make-up.

[spencerchidley]

You really shouldn’t mix spf with anything. Spf is a complicated science and needs to set up properly on the skin. Even if it didn’t effect the formula you’re gonna have more spf in some areas and less in others, and likely little spots with none at all. It’s just not worth it. Also you should use more to get the labeled spf, it looks like you don’t use very much.

[Doinita.]

Hey Milana,
Spf shouldn't be mixed with anything and to get the protection labeled on the packaging you should apply about 1/4 tbs/1.25ml (2 milligrams per square cm of skin) just on your face and wait about 15 minutes before applying make up. If you apply for example half you will only have Spf 15 protection if you use Spf 30 or even less depending on how much you applied. Any spf is better than none but it's the best anti aging/skin cancer protection so it would help if you apply the right amount 😊 I'm in Europe and my favorite Spf's to use under make up are Evy Defence Face Mousse Spf50+, Hello Sunday The one that's got it all Spf 50+ primer and Hello Sunday The illuminating one primer spf 50+ for when I want a glowy look. I'm not sure if you can find them there but I totally recommend trying them 🥰 Another recommendations would be the Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen 50 Tinted (fair to light). I use it as a BB cream on top of a more hydrating/glowy spf because it dryes down matte (wait 15 minutes after the base spf before applying). It's a mineral sunscreen and I apply it for extra blue light protection and it's perfect around the eyes because it doesn't sting.

[amena]

korean chemical sunscreens wear much better under makeup in my experience!!! i loveee the nivea super water 50 gel it’s basically a moisturizer

[sarahseifert]

You always have videos coming out at the exact time I need them!!

[brittneyeller]

Yes you really are not supposed to mix anything in with your sunscreen. It can change the efficacy of it and change the formula. It also has to form a film on the skin to reach that labeled SPF and it can’t do that if the formula is compromised by mixing it with foundation or skincare products, so I would just stay away from mixing anything in with your sunscreens… just put the sunscreen on first then apply your base makeup.

[marianne]

Hi Milana, if they sell the French brand SVR where you live, you should try their ‘Sun Secure Blur spf 50’, so the ‘blur mousse’. It works excellent under your foundation. Especially in the summer if it gets humid, for oily or mixed skin. It also gives your skin a beautiful blurred and even look. I get many compliments from people in stores or restaurants I regularly visit about my skin. It is this sunscreen that is partially responsible for this.

[Halloweenlover.]

Aside from the topic of sunscreen, really especially loved your makeup. Both days were nice, but I particularly loved day 2. That lip 💋 in particular was gorgeous 😍

[nicolejaid]

I love these videos that Milana has been posting!! love you, Milana!!

[kimwilbur]

I use the CereVe sunscreen daily under my makeup and alone, and I have never had any issues with it piling or with eye sensitivity. I do have more oily skin and I am over 50.

[tikru]

Paula's choice was my favorite too when my skin was in better condition and more oily. Now my skin is quite dry and my absolute favorite is Missha BB cream with spf 42. I use it as a foundation because it takes off all my redness and is just gorgeous. Works way better than most foundations.

[BreyRamirez-firo]

This ASMR video is so relaxing. Perfect for unwinding after a long day. Thank you for the soothing sounds!

[marynall]

If you are taking the sunscreen down on your neck, you are not using near enough to get the correct coverage. I also am concerned when you are warming it up with your hands, that you are rubbing so much into your hands you are not using it near enough. You need at LEAST 1/4 teaspoon. Chemical sunscreen will make your eyes sting if it gets in or near them.

[twentysix]

You make the best vids! Another very helpful, well done and honest review, thank you 🙏

[Charlotte-tioq]

Personally i love Paula's Choice Super light mineral defence ❤ amazing application and a joy to wear every day and with my powder makeup.

[JustynaSkelley]

The eye sensitivity is my pet peeve, I can't stand the uncomfortable feeling 😒 the second I wash it off I feel so much relief! Problem is, not many ppl have that issue so you can't relate.. as for La Roche Posay, they have an untinted version, it's light and easy to apply, doesn't cause any sensitivity! I also like clinique light fluid sunscreen, easy, light, gets the job done!

[cyndi]

I was really impressed at how nice you made the CeraVe look. I bought some for my husband when he works outside and he obviously doesn't spend time blending. It makes him so pale he looks scary.🤣

[amysteele]

The unseen sunscreen is the absolute worst under makeup. It’s basically like grease and makes your makeup slide off your face even if you set it with powder.

[fauxtaux]

Good info - thanks! I use a different formula of Paula’s Choice for dry skin and I love it. She makes some great stuff. If I’m not using that, I use Elta. Both work great on my dry, sensitive skin.

[laur]

please be careful about physically mixing sunscreen with other skincare and/or makeup products as it needs to form a uniform layer over your skin for optimal sun protection 😅