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    This SPF application hack will remove the white cast from any sunscreen

    5 Aug 2020 6:48 PM | Posted by
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    As the saying goes, ‘the best sunscreen is the one that you will use’. And while the beauty industry is no doubt working towards catering for darker skin tones, physical sunscreens still have a little way to go when it comes to eliminating that pesky white cast.

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    Preferred by those with sensitive or acne-prone skin, physical sunscreen is often the favoured choice for daily protection. That is unless you have a darker skin tone, in which case you will be left with an ashy coloured film across your face or body.
     

    According to dermatologist Dr. Adeline Kikman, better known to her Instagram followers as @brownskinderm, things are tracking well for the future of physical sunscreens, as when it comes to the contrast of a white cast on dark skin “companies are finding new innovative ways to address this issue”. 

    And while we look forward to those developments, she offers a sunscreen hack in the meantime, “put the adequate amount of your sunscreen on, then blend a little bit with your foundation”. 

    But before even getting to this step, it is crucial that you allow your first layer of SPF to absorb into your skin on its own before going in with any makeup. As Dr. Kikman urges, “don’t try to get all your adequate coverage by mixing with foundation”. 

    So again; apply the SPF amount needed first, followed by a foundation mix on top, and voila! Protection minus the pesky white cast,

    Main image credit: @brownskinderm
     
    Will you try this sunscreen hack?  Do you have any tips of your own?
     
     

     

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    29 Member Comments

    Berylr 1 Sep 2020 10:39 PM

    I have had skin cancers removed so now very particular about using SPF and this has me being more careful to allow the SPF to absorb before applying makeup so that they dont blend. Thanks for the hint

    perthchick 15 Aug 2020 7:33 PM

    I am ghost like. I avoid the sun where possible.

    Belindarella 10 Aug 2020 11:06 AM

    But then you're wearing foundation too... But yes, if you're happy to wear makeup it would be good...

    bebeautiful34 10 Aug 2020 11:36 AM

    Yes it doesn't really seem like a good hack, just to apply foundation to hide the white cast. that's kind of obvious.

    Chrystalage 10 Aug 2020 12:16 AM

    I have a spray on zinc s/s which doesn't leave a cast. Can't recall the brand.

    Claire88 9 Aug 2020 10:14 PM

    Great tip, will try this next time!

    You beauty 8 Aug 2020 3:20 PM

    Very good tip. Also matte and powder products would be good however less is more would be a rule to follow as too much of anything over SPF would not sit well.

    Okatko 8 Aug 2020 2:58 PM

    I'm trialling the Elucent anti-ageing range and the day cream is SPF50. Really happy with it. No whitecast, no greasiness, feels really light on.

    Beautalicious 8 Aug 2020 9:53 AM

    This is a fantastic hack from Dr. Adeline Kikman! I am going to try this tomorrow.

    cityglenda 7 Aug 2020 3:26 PM

    I would have thought the manufacturers would be catering for ALL skin tones,

    jupiter 7 Aug 2020 9:52 AM

    It makes sense that the addition of foundation would cover up the white cast and I'm glad the recommendation is to always put the adequate amount of sunscreen on first. However this tip is more of a workaround than a hack.

    Rose_P 6 Aug 2020 6:55 PM

    I hate the dreaded white cast. Usually for me, if it leaves a white cast, I won’t use it on my face again.

    Hayley644 6 Aug 2020 5:35 PM

    Prefer to use a product which doesn't leave a white cast in the first place rather than have to apply foundation as well.

    clearcrystalwater 6 Aug 2020 4:31 PM

    It's something I tried out this morning and it works!!

    Eskimo82 6 Aug 2020 2:30 PM

    Nice tip!

    Meedee 6 Aug 2020 8:08 AM

    I use the Neutrogena Dry touch sunscreens and have never had a problem with them.

    LadyLola 7 Aug 2020 6:17 AM

    I will have to try this brand - thanks for the tip :)

    Meedee 7 Aug 2020 7:57 AM

    My favorite is the one in the white and blue tube LadyLola 50SPF for Face and Body. Dry touch. Sometimes my priceline doesnt have any in stock so I buy the pink one for sensitive skin which is good but not as good as the blue. Its the blue one that seems to sell out so I guess others think its awesome as well.

    onlyoni 6 Aug 2020 9:30 AM

    I agree Meedee that the Neutrogena Dry Touch doesn't leave any white cast whatsoever. This is also hubby's favourite sunscreen so we go through tubes of it.

    Meedee 6 Aug 2020 2:11 PM

    I am the same onlyoni I use it daily all year round. :)

    misfortune8 6 Aug 2020 3:28 AM

    I usually put mineral powder on top of my sunscreen, but I sometimes get a white cast. I might try this.

    Shop A Everyday 5 Aug 2020 10:31 PM

    I do mix other products but have never mixed spf, thats always just on its own

    S-P 5 Aug 2020 9:35 PM

    I find that the white cast doesn't last long, but I do end up looking oily.

    Lawliet 7 Aug 2020 1:30 PM

    Me too. I don't mind the white cast because it goes away. It's just the fact that your face looks really greasy lol

    Frenchy1 5 Aug 2020 9:03 PM

    Whatever it takes, always wear your broad spectrum sunscreen.

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