Most Common Mistake Made When Applying Sunscreen

[MrsMadson915]

What if you're using a serum under moisturizer? Sunscreen still goes first or between the serum and moisturizer?

[mihaela110]

I apply on my face glycolic acid cream (10%), moisturizer and sunscreen every morning in this order. Now I know I probably shouldn't apply sunscreen last, but what about the glycolic acid, isn't it more effective if applied first?

[TheMakeupStudio101]

good info

[rbkiggreen]

now I know

[lanilei82]

Thank you for this video. I have been wondering the answer to this question for years!!

[Ms8912]

what about when i reapply my sunblock thoughtout the day dose tha mean i have to reapply my make up every 3 hours so i can put it on 1st?

[2A3109]

QUICK AND SIMPLE AND HELPFULL! I LOVE YOU DR NEAL<3

[witjunkie]

Sure wish someone would come up with a sunscreen that you can apply to the delicate and vulnerable skin around the eyes.

[TeaPotParty]

@witjunkie Try Elta MD. They have fragrance free sunscreens designed for delicate skin.

[Iattemacchiato]

I never knew that!! Thank you

[TrinaTat]

how do you apply spray type of sunscreen? i spray a spot on my skin and smooth it out like applying lotion but my cousin to spray all over her body like applying body fragrance

[crazieecool]

If I apply my sunscreen first, will the benefits of my moisturizer still reach my skin?

[LoveRice79]

Hi there :D i have a question, sunscreen should still be applied after a toner right? and how about if i have serums and other concentrates, would it be better to apply sunscreen after serum and before moisturizer, or the reverse? thank you :)

[TheCamGal]

I have Eczema , shd I apply my medication 1st or still sunblock ? This includes my body as well

[ohai1990]

Thank you doctor! You give amazing advice and are a great inspiration for aspiring dermatologists

[anonamemiss]

My sunscreen is spf 35 but my makeup has an spf of 20. Which one should I put on first? Will it make a difference?

[NicoleNightly]

This is why my sunscreen is my moisturizer, no fuss

[ohai1990]

@NicoleNightly what moisturizer do you use? thats a great idea! haha no fuss! <3

[piggiesmalls4]

why wasn't i aware of the importance of sunscreen until i discovered the youtube beauty community about two years ago -_- for years, i "tanned" in the middle of summer with only a SPF 4 on my face! FML

[ToxicMagic23]

will sunscream cause acne?

[TrinaTat]

@ToxicMagic23 No, sunscreen works like lotion, and often lotion doesn't cause you acne

[bengalicutee]

Heard it somewhere thAT u shouldn't apply sunscreen under ur eyes or in da eye area. Becuz it can burn the skin. Is this true???

[atlantidaorca]

I think I do it right, but I do put hydrating serum before the sunscreen because it´s totally liquid and serums are ment to sink in the skin if I´m not mistaken, right?

[loveNlipgloss]

your videos have been so helpful!! i've been doing so many things wrong in my skincare routine!

[snatchcandies]

Ok, could you also summarise certain ingredients in skin care products that are applied after the sunscreen that can interact with ingredients in the sunscreen and make it less effective? Hope you get my question. Thanks!

[snatchcandies]

I've heard that, physical sunscreens should be applied on the face last and only chemical sunscreens should be applied first, is that right?

[dermTVdotcom]

@snatchcandies Since SPF ratings are achieved with no other skincare products under them to the skin, usually I recommend applying all sunscreen products to the skin as the first product applied to ensure the protection of the spf rating.

[BabyGirlxBina]

I have a really oily face so when I apply sunscreen I tend to look like a grease ball. I've seen alot of girls use milk of magnesia to control their oils. I was just wondering if it was safe to use milk of magnesia on your face.

[CranberryY]

what about tinted moisturizers with spf? i guess this doesnt work with additional moisturizer which i also apply

[dermTVdotcom]

@CranberryY It's most likely that you don't need to apply two moisturizers, so I would suggest just applying the one with SPF in it. But if you want to apply another layer of moisturizer on top, it doesn't take away from the efficacy of the first moisturizing sunscreen.

[fluffho]

very helpful. is there a difference between sunscreen and sunblock?

[dermTVdotcom]

@fluffho: The words are usually used interchangeably, however some people refer to traditional chemical-based sunscreens as "sunscreen" and newer "chem-free" sunscreens as sunblock. I recommend to my patients that in order to get the maximum protection, they apply both sunscreen and sunblock (as described above) first.

[TheMakeupStudio101]

@dermTVdotcom interesting which of those comes first?