Comments on: Reader question: How do I stop my sunscreen (or any other skin product) from balling up and pilling on my face? http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/07/28/reader-question-how-do-i-stop-my-sunscreen-or-any-other-skin-product-from-balling-up-and-pilling-on-my-face/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reader-question-how-do-i-stop-my-sunscreen-or-any-other-skin-product-from-balling-up-and-pilling-on-my-face Canada's beauty destination Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:30:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Michelle http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/07/28/reader-question-how-do-i-stop-my-sunscreen-or-any-other-skin-product-from-balling-up-and-pilling-on-my-face/#comment-5633 Michelle Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:09:13 +0000 http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=11478#comment-5633 Oh I know—I just roll my eyes when I hear derms saying that. For women it's just not realistic. What I would do is invest in a mineral powder with built-in sunscreen. No you won't get as much protection as with a cream, but it's something... and it won't ruin your makeup. This is what I use, it's a pressed powder with zinc and titanium oxide (not sure of the exact SPF): http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=1160&category_id=717&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=27 Or you could try the loose powder (it's portable) from Colorescience: http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/02/review-colorescience-mineral-makeup/ It's SPF 20. Unless you burn very easily, I don't think we need to become obsessive about applying sunscreen every 30 min when you're just walking around during the course of the day (even though the derms/cosmetics companies want us to be... but that's a whole other story and is actually related to the amount of polyunsaturated fats in our diets). However, if you're out in direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time from 10-3, like Marc says, a hat is a really good idea. Our bodies are made for some sun, but we're not meant to roast ourselves! Oh I know—I just roll my eyes when I hear derms saying that. For women it’s just not realistic. What I would do is invest in a mineral powder with built-in sunscreen. No you won’t get as much protection as with a cream, but it’s something… and it won’t ruin your makeup. This is what I use, it’s a pressed powder with zinc and titanium oxide (not sure of the exact SPF): http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=1160&category_id=717&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=27

Or you could try the loose powder (it’s portable) from Colorescience: http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/02/review-colorescience-mineral-makeup/ It’s SPF 20.

Unless you burn very easily, I don’t think we need to become obsessive about applying sunscreen every 30 min when you’re just walking around during the course of the day (even though the derms/cosmetics companies want us to be… but that’s a whole other story and is actually related to the amount of polyunsaturated fats in our diets). However, if you’re out in direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time from 10-3, like Marc says, a hat is a really good idea. Our bodies are made for some sun, but we’re not meant to roast ourselves!

]]> By: marc http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/07/28/reader-question-how-do-i-stop-my-sunscreen-or-any-other-skin-product-from-balling-up-and-pilling-on-my-face/#comment-5519 marc Sat, 02 Oct 2010 17:47:19 +0000 http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=11478#comment-5519 sorry, I missed your reply from awhile ago! Email me any time, would love to chat! sorry, I missed your reply from awhile ago! Email me any time, would love to chat!

]]> By: Marc http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/07/28/reader-question-how-do-i-stop-my-sunscreen-or-any-other-skin-product-from-balling-up-and-pilling-on-my-face/#comment-5518 Marc Sat, 02 Oct 2010 17:45:48 +0000 http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=11478#comment-5518 Chelsea C., how do you look in a big floppy hat? :)! Chelsea C., how do you look in a big floppy hat? :) !

]]> By: Chelsea C http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/07/28/reader-question-how-do-i-stop-my-sunscreen-or-any-other-skin-product-from-balling-up-and-pilling-on-my-face/#comment-5516 Chelsea C Sat, 02 Oct 2010 16:48:39 +0000 http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=11478#comment-5516 The one thing that I still haven't mastered is the reapplication of Sunscreen over make-up. The scenario: You followed all your skincare steps including sunscreen, primer and foundation (which all have an spf in it). All this a 1/2 hour before going outside. So now you are outside - walking the dog, taking kids to school, shopping - then oh, according to research, if you are planning to remain outside longer than a 1/2 hour you must reapply your sunscreen. So you do. Now your foundation, concealer/corrector and blush is all smeared off. What is a make-up junkie, sunscreen worshiper to do?????? The one thing that I still haven’t mastered is the reapplication of Sunscreen over make-up. The scenario: You followed all your skincare steps including sunscreen, primer and foundation (which all have an spf in it). All this a 1/2 hour before going outside. So now you are outside – walking the dog, taking kids to school, shopping – then oh, according to research, if you are planning to remain outside longer than a 1/2 hour you must reapply your sunscreen. So you do. Now your foundation, concealer/corrector and blush is all smeared off. What is a make-up junkie, sunscreen worshiper to do??????

]]> By: Michelle http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/07/28/reader-question-how-do-i-stop-my-sunscreen-or-any-other-skin-product-from-balling-up-and-pilling-on-my-face/#comment-5017 Michelle Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:29:59 +0000 http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=11478#comment-5017 Oh no! What primer were you using? I've never known one to go gooey... and I use them over the P+S sunscreen all the time. You're right that they can clog pores, though - so if your skin is prone to that, they're best saved for special occasions. I certainly don't wear primer every day. Oh no! What primer were you using? I’ve never known one to go gooey… and I use them over the P+S sunscreen all the time.

You’re right that they can clog pores, though – so if your skin is prone to that, they’re best saved for special occasions. I certainly don’t wear primer every day.

]]> By: t http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/07/28/reader-question-how-do-i-stop-my-sunscreen-or-any-other-skin-product-from-balling-up-and-pilling-on-my-face/#comment-5005 t Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:24:11 +0000 http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=11478#comment-5005 Thanks Michelle! Unfortunately this was a hot tranny mess for me. The primer on top of the sunscreen was just not working. It was separating and was a gooey mess. Maybe it's the sunscreen? In any case, I'm back to moisturizer, then sunscreen and then powder after that. I'm also extra careful these days w/ primer as I've had pore clogging issues of late which made my skin very reactive and sensitive. But thanks to the fabulous Pure + Simple team - it seems to be on the mend. Appreciate all the tips! Thanks all! Thanks Michelle! Unfortunately this was a hot tranny mess for me. The primer on top of the sunscreen was just not working. It was separating and was a gooey mess. Maybe it’s the sunscreen? In any case, I’m back to moisturizer, then sunscreen and then powder after that. I’m also extra careful these days w/ primer as I’ve had pore clogging issues of late which made my skin very reactive and sensitive. But thanks to the fabulous Pure + Simple team – it seems to be on the mend. Appreciate all the tips! Thanks all!

]]> By: Michelle http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/07/28/reader-question-how-do-i-stop-my-sunscreen-or-any-other-skin-product-from-balling-up-and-pilling-on-my-face/#comment-4755 Michelle Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:33:28 +0000 http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=11478#comment-4755 Do moisturizer first, then sunscreen, then primer. (Consider the primer a makeup product, not skincare - so it goes on top.) Make sure to let each layer sink in for as long as you can. I'm interested to hear if this works for you - let us know! Do moisturizer first, then sunscreen, then primer. (Consider the primer a makeup product, not skincare – so it goes on top.)
Make sure to let each layer sink in for as long as you can.
I’m interested to hear if this works for you – let us know!

]]> By: T http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/07/28/reader-question-how-do-i-stop-my-sunscreen-or-any-other-skin-product-from-balling-up-and-pilling-on-my-face/#comment-4733 T Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:25:09 +0000 http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=11478#comment-4733 Marc, great idea. I will try that. I've been having some pore clogging issues of late though and am a bit hesitant on using a mattifying product.....but I'll try it and see if it does the trick (and doesn't clog my pores!). Just to be clear - moisturizer first, then primer, then sunscreen? Sorry for being dense about this! Thanks everyone for sharing your awesome tips! Marc, great idea. I will try that. I’ve been having some pore clogging issues of late though and am a bit hesitant on using a mattifying product…..but I’ll try it and see if it does the trick (and doesn’t clog my pores!).

Just to be clear – moisturizer first, then primer, then sunscreen? Sorry for being dense about this!

Thanks everyone for sharing your awesome tips!

]]> By: Michelle http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/07/28/reader-question-how-do-i-stop-my-sunscreen-or-any-other-skin-product-from-balling-up-and-pilling-on-my-face/#comment-4728 Michelle Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:54:42 +0000 http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=11478#comment-4728 Hey Angela - just a thought - as "T" mentioned below... the product might be more likely to pill if you are applying powder with a brush on top. (The brushing action might be what's doing it.) I haven't been using powders - just creamy stuff and applying with fingers. So that could be the reason why. Hey Angela – just a thought – as “T” mentioned below… the product might be more likely to pill if you are applying powder with a brush on top. (The brushing action might be what’s doing it.) I haven’t been using powders – just creamy stuff and applying with fingers. So that could be the reason why.

]]> By: Michelle http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/07/28/reader-question-how-do-i-stop-my-sunscreen-or-any-other-skin-product-from-balling-up-and-pilling-on-my-face/#comment-4727 Michelle Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:51:57 +0000 http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=11478#comment-4727 Great tips Marc, thanks again! Would love to hear about your top sunscreen/primer picks if you want to email me... I can give it its own post. I know you come across a lot of very cool niche brands! Great tips Marc, thanks again! Would love to hear about your top sunscreen/primer picks if you want to email me… I can give it its own post. I know you come across a lot of very cool niche brands!

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