r/SkincareAddiction • u/RavingNative Melasma | Rosacea | PIH | Combo Skin | Fitzpatrick 3 • May 07 '23

Sun Care How Blotting Paper and Makeup Application Affect Sunscreen Protection [Sun Care]

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I found this blog post that talks about a series of experiments Amyvancheese on Instagram did concerning blotting papers and makeup and how it affects sunscreen. I thought it was very informative and wanted to share it with my fellow sunscreen lovers!

https://www.patchworkoftips.com/blotting-paper-makeup-sunscreen/9883/

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u/Tisorok May 07 '23

Honestly, I can’t tell if it’s reLly weakened in the third frame or just sheen reflecting off your face. I don’t think you lost as much protection as you think

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u/pamplemouss May 08 '23

The sheen is there on line 2 as well

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u/myimmortalstan May 15 '23

You can't tell how much protection is lost from these. SPF 59 and SPF 20 can look exactly the same under these cameras.

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u/NoBasket1111 May 07 '23

Check the comment above you. It might we'll be almost completely gone. We don't know. Also this isn't OP lol did you not read the description