Primer or Sunscreen first?

Question

I use Neutrogena Ultra sheer as sunscreen. And I have Tarte Clean Slate primer (which has like good vitamins for the skin in it).

Do i put on the sunscreen on my face and then the Primer or Primer and then sunscreen?!

Answer 1

Sunscreen and then the primer. The primer is supposed to be the base for your makeup.

Answer 2

It is best to use a makeup primer that already has sunscreen in it to avoid this confusion.

Since you already bought the items, let's see what we can do.

The usual norm is primer goes just before your final layer of makeup.  So technically, Neutrogena Ultra sheer first, then your primer.

However, the sunscreen may also block the mineral-rich oils of your primer.  Your skin will not be abe to absorb this "mineral food" anymore.  This is such a waste.

Also, if your sunscreen is underneath, then it can't do too well a job of keeping out harmful UV rays anymore.  Part of the effectiveness of SPFs is their ability to deflect UV rays.  SPFs do not just barricade your face like a stone wall.  Putting makeup on top of your SPF can therefore reduce its ability to deflect UV rays.  This is especially true in the case of sheer SPFs.  

Keep in mind that whichever is the sheerer formula should come last to maximize the benefits from both products.  This way, whatever is underneath will neither block whatever is on top nor cause it to streak.

SPFs and primers may have unwanted chemical reactions with each other or other make-ups.  So even if you are okay with both of the items, it is best to test your skin first.

Test a patch of your skin first as to how it will react when you put one on top of the other.  This can also help you determine which order your skin is comfier with and which order has a nicer final look for you.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

it goes wash tone moisturize so you apply your moisturizer and sunscreen first then your primer and then on with your makeup! i usually use moisturizers and makeup with spf already in them.