Do you apply your sunscreen over or under your day cream?

This is a question we often receive. The answer to whether you apply your sunscreen over or under your other skincare products is: over! Your SPF is always the last step in your skincare routine. We will explain why.

Day cream in combination with a (mineral) sunscreen

Examples of a mineral sunscreen are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. These natural sunscreens act like a mirror against the sun. The filter is made up of many small particles which, when incorporated into a cream, you apply to your skin as a protective shield. The particles remain on your skin, preventing the sun from damaging it.

When you use a sunscreen with a mineral filter, it is best to apply the sunscreen over your day cream, as the last step of your skincare routine. The beauty of a mineral sunscreen is also that its effectiveness does not diminish over time and that it is still safe to use even a year after opening.

Additionally, mineral filters work immediately after you apply them because they do not need to be absorbed into the skin first. Do remember to reapply your sunscreen after a swim or after sweating heavily.

We have chosen zinc oxide (non-nano) for our Protective Sunscreen SPF30.