SPF Makeup

We believe makeup and skincare go hand in hand–and that’s exactly why our tinted moisturiser features SPF (along with other skin-loving ingredients!). If it’s a no-makeup makeup day, wearing a tinted moisturizer with SPF is an easy way to create an even skin tone and protect yourself from the sun.

Primers are a great way to extend the wear of your makeup, and choosing a primer with SPF is an easy way to double up on your sun protection. Cleanse your face, apply moisturizer, sunscreen, and then a primer with spf–and you’re well on your way to having youthful looking skin for years to come.

Looking for a third way to get in your daily sun protection? Try applying one of our mineral foundations with SPF after your primer. Our lightweight powder formula provides buildable coverage with a natural finish. Plus, this makeup with sunscreen it minimizes the look of pores while providing UVA and UVB protection–and who wouldn’t want that? 

The easiest way to reapply sunscreen over makeup is with a powder sunscreen. Luckily, our finishing powders and loose foundations are both weightless and formulated with SPF. Throughout the day, you can simply swipe a brush over the high points of your face without messing up your makeup. If anything, it serves as a way toeliminate excess oil and shine! 

SPF makeup refers to cosmetics that contain sun protection factor (SPF), which helps protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun's UV rays. Using SPF makeup is essential for safeguarding your skin against sun damage, including premature aging, sunburn, and the risk of skin cancer. Incorporating SPF into your makeup routine provides added protection while giving you a flawless finish.

SPF in makeup offers an extra layer of defense against the sun's UV rays, which can cause long-term damage to your skin. Even on cloudy days, UV rays can penetrate the atmosphere and reach your skin, leading to sunburn, hyperpigmentation, and wrinkles. By using foundation with sunscreen, you can help shield your skin from these harmful effects and maintain a youthful, radiant complexion. 

Mineral SPF, also known as physical sunscreen, utilizes natural minerals such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to create a protective barrier on the skin's surface, reflecting and scattering UV rays away from the skin. BareMinerals prioritizes mineral SPF in its makeup formulations because it offers broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays without the use of chemical filters. Mineral SPF is also gentle on sensitive skin and less likely to cause irritation or allergic reactions.

Mineral SPF and chemical sunscreen work differently to protect the skin from UV rays. Chemical sunscreens absorb UV radiation and convert it into heat, which is then released from the skin. In contrast, mineral SPF forms a physical barrier on the skin's surface, reflecting and dispersing UV rays before they can penetrate the skin. Mineral SPF is often preferred by those with sensitive skin or allergies to chemical sunscreen ingredients.

Yes, BareMinerals SPF makeup is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Our mineral-based formulas are non-comedogenic and free of harsh chemicals, making them gentle and safe for even the most delicate skin. These mineral-based formulas are found in all our foundations, powders, and concealers with sunscreen.