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Can you use Sunscreen under makeup?

Does It Mix engine · with makeup

Yes. Apply sunscreen as your last skincare step, let it set for a few minutes, then apply makeup. Reapply every two hours when you're outdoors.

Morning order

Cleanse.
Moisturizer.
Sunscreen, SPF 30+ (let it set).
Makeup.

See how to layer Sunscreen and the full layering order.

Sources

Sunscreens part 1: Mechanisms and efficacy. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025.

Reviewed by the Does It Mix editorial team, 2026-10-21. Methodology.

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