Using Powder As Sunscreen?

Question

I use Maybelline Mineral Power Finishing Veil Loose Powder. The first ingredient in it is zinc oxide, which i know blocks UVA and UVB rays. The question is, can since it has zinc oxide, can my powder double as sunscreen? it doesn't list any SPF rating...

Answer 1

No. If it says a level of SPF then it has SPF in it. Remember to use SPF 15 or higher.

Answer 2

Chances are it doesn't have enough zinc oxide to have an SPF rating.  

You should still wear sunscreen underneath, or find a mineral makeup that has enough to provide sun protection.  Though, chances are, you will never apply a thick enough layer of any makeup to provide the amount of sun protection you will need.

Answer 3

If it doesn't have an SPF rating on it I wouldn't count on it. I use bare minerals when I go in the sun, which is labeled as SPF 15.  

Answer 4

Bare Minerals can be used as a sunscreen!

Answer 5

i know this one sunscreen powder; it was on the news; - maybelline is not on of them, - you might want to search it on google; and why would you wear makeup? - when you go to the beach you`ll be tan (:

Answer 6

no SPF, no protection.

wear a sunscreen !