The difference between isolation and sunscreen

There is a big difference between isolation and sunscreen, but isolation and sunscreen do not conflict with each other. The two can be used together without much impact. First of all, everyone needs to pay attention that isolation must be applied first and then sunscreen. Isolation is a layer of isolation between the skin and the external cosmetics. Don't worry about some problems caused by poor isolation effect.

Sunscreen and barrier cream

The two most confusing categories of primer

There are roughly two types of primers. One is also called makeup base. Because early makeup products contained ingredients that could damage the skin, people "invented" adding a primer between skin care and makeup products to isolate makeup from dirty air, and also to make makeup more delicate and fitting. There are many such primers in Japanese and Korean brands. Later, sunscreen ingredients were added to the isolation cream, and it became a sunscreen isolation cream.

The other type is actually sunscreen, which is called sunscreen isolation cream (UVBlock or SunBlock) because it contains or completely uses physical sunscreens to block ultraviolet rays.

The fundamental difference: Primer contains more skin-beautifying ingredients

Sunscreen only provides sun protection. In addition to the sun protection function, isolation cream also contains antioxidant ingredients, whitening ingredients or vitamin ingredients. Compared with ordinary sunscreens, isolation creams have purer ingredients, are easier to absorb, and can prevent dirty air and ultraviolet rays from damaging the skin.

In terms of sun protection effect alone, there is no difference between isolation cream and sunscreen, except that sunscreen is usually transparent, while sun protection isolation cream has some functions to adjust skin color, such as foundation color, pink, purple, green, white, etc.

OL family sun protection tips: use a primer when sitting in the office

If you are an office worker and only encounter the sun on the way to and from get off work, you only need to apply some isolation cream and there is no need to apply another layer of sunscreen; but if you need to stay outdoors in strong sunlight for a long time, it is still necessary to use a high-factor sunscreen for safety.

Primer and foundation

The function of isolation cream is to isolate the damage to the skin caused by makeup, dust pollution, etc., which is equivalent to a layer of protective film for the skin. It can also correct and brighten the skin tone. In summer, there are also sunscreen isolation creams that can both protect against the sun and have an isolation effect.

Purple primer is suitable for yellowish skin and makes the skin look shiny

Green primer is very effective in improving skin tone. It is a universal color that can adjust uneven skin tone, cover facial blemishes and make the skin look smooth. Even reddish or acne-prone skin can be adjusted with green. Its whitening effect is more obvious than that of purple primer, but you cannot apply too much.

The function of liquid foundation is to brighten the skin tone. Its covering ability is better than that of isolation cream, so its texture is generally thicker than that of isolation cream. However, it does not have the function of isolating makeup and dust pollution. At the same time, it will clog the pores and is not good for the skin. Therefore, young women, if their skin does not have too obvious blemishes, will choose to only apply isolation cream. If you need to apply liquid foundation, you must apply isolation cream before liquid foundation.

In short, after using a primer, you can apply makeup directly without using liquid foundation. If you use liquid foundation, you must apply a primer first.