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Although sunscreen has become a part of many people’s daily routine, using sunscreen properly is surprisingly expensive.

While moisturizers with SPF have been popular for some time, foundations with the UV-blocking ingredient are gaining traction.

Woman applying sunscreen

But do they actually protect your skin?

Do foundations with SPF work?

Unfortunately, it’s not enough.

Woman applying foundation

Ideally you should be wearing about 13 of a teaspoon of sunscreen on your face.

As forhow often you should be applying sunscreen, every two hours is the standard.

To ensure that all your bases are covered, you should apply sunscreen before you put on your makeup.

To stay protected, look for a sunscreen that you could apply on top of your makeup.

With broad spectrum SPF 50, it provides adequate protection against both UVA and UVB rays.

For reapplication, use a powder sunscreen like theSupergoop!

(Re)Setting 100% Mineral Powder.