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Day cream with SPF vs a Moisturiser with Proper SPF?

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RockTheRunway · 23/04/2024 22:20

Like L’Oréal day cream SPF 20 vs Cerave basic lotion followed up by LRP sun cream? I guess both approaches can work, just curious to know opinions. I tend to go with option one all year, except summer months. Just ran out of day cream and given how cold it is, considering rebuying option 1 again.

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burnttoad · 24/04/2024 11:17

Patagonia21 · 24/04/2024 10:31

I am finding this difficult due to the number of layers. Serum/moisturiser/spf/bb cream or foundation. It seems like too many layers and starts to rub off! I try to leave a few minutes between each but it is still not working and there is only so much time in the morning. Any suggestions would be appreciated

Yep. My suggestion is to point out that SPF will do much more for your skin long term than all the serums in the world. So if you have to pick one thing, prioritise SPF. If you are spending money on serums but not using a high factor spf properly you are wasting your money

burnttoad · 24/04/2024 11:20

AnitaLoos · 24/04/2024 11:15

If a cream is advertised/labelled as SPF 20/30/50 then that’s exactly the level of protection it gives whether it calls itself a moisturiser or a sunscreen. It’s the law! So it’s entirely up to you what product you use but look for protection against UVA (so PA+++/++++ or UVA with 3-5 stars) as SPF only refers to UVB - the ‘burning’ rays, not UVA the ‘ageing’ rays. Look for min SPF30 and apply generously and reapply during the day if you are out, and particularly if the UV index is above 3 (which is most days between April - Sept)

It's exactly the level of protection you will have IF YOU USE IT IN THE QUANTITY USED FOR THE RATING. And that is a full quarter teaspoon. Any product with an spf rating is measured by the same quantity.
This much.
If you dot sine moisturiser on your face you won't get close to the stated spf

Day cream with SPF vs a Moisturiser with Proper SPF?
AnitaLoos · 24/04/2024 11:23

Half a teaspoon of spf 30-50 is about right. It’s more than you think!

AnitaLoos · 24/04/2024 11:31

It doesn’t matter whether you use half a teaspoon of spf30 UVA moisturiser or the same amount of spf sunscreen. They offer identical protection and the only difference is in the name. Lots of sunscreens nowadays contain moisturising ingredients and can be used as your moisturiser.

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