Should I use primer or sunscreen first?

There is no girl who doesn't love beauty. Most girls will use some skin care products since childhood, and they will pay more attention to skin care when they grow up. There are a lot of bottles and jars of skin care products on the dressing tables of many girls. Some girls don’t know whether to use primer or sunscreen first when they just start skin care. The following article will explain to the majority of female friends the respective uses of primer and sunscreen and their effects on the skin.

The function of sunscreen is to prevent the skin from being tanned or sunburned by ultraviolet rays. It has the function of protecting the skin and is a cosmetic. The main function of primer is to modify the skin tone and is used as a base. It is usually used when applying makeup and can make the final makeup appear more delicate and fitting.

2. The benefits of applying sunscreen first

Sunscreens are divided into physical sunscreens and chemical sunscreens. Physical sunscreens protect the skin from sunburn by forming a protective layer on the surface of the skin, while chemical sunscreens absorb ultraviolet rays through chemical ingredients. No matter which type of sunscreen it is, it must be in contact with the skin as much as possible to play a better sun protection role. Therefore, you should apply sunscreen first and then primer.

Today's primers generally have the triple functions of isolation, contouring and sun protection, but their main function is contouring, which can make subsequent makeup easier to apply and prolong the duration of makeup. If you apply primer first and then sunscreen, firstly the sunscreen effect of the sunscreen will definitely be discounted, and secondly the contouring effect of the primer will also be discounted because it is covered by the sunscreen. Therefore, it can be said that neither cosmetics can exert their best effects.

4. The correct way to apply sunscreen

Before applying sunscreen, you should first apply toner, lotion and facial cream. These skin care products can replenish moisture and nutrients to the skin and protect the skin. After all, sunscreen can cause certain damage to the skin. When applying sunscreen, it is best not to spread it directly. Instead, apply it in dots on your face first, and then gently spread it on. This way the skin will absorb it better. In addition, you should also apply sunscreen on your neck, arms, and calves to avoid color difference on the skin after sun exposure.

When applying primer, you can use a sponge to make the application more even. The specific method is to take an appropriate amount of primer, apply it to various parts of the face first, and gently press the primer with a sponge. Be careful not to push it away directly, otherwise it will increase the makeup look on the face. Small areas such as the nose, hairline, and neck should also be applied.

6. Remove makeup after using sunscreen and primer

Sunscreen and primer are both cosmetics. Primer is usually used with other cosmetics, but some girls who are not used to wearing makeup usually only apply sunscreen in the summer. But no matter whether you use sunscreen or primer, you must remove makeup after use, otherwise the chemical ingredients in the cosmetics will remain in the skin and easily clog the pores.