Wow what a great idea! More people need to know about this. I've seen so many videos of people reviewing mineral sunscreens and always worried about the white cast. And here we have the perfect solution!
excellent and so helpful esp for saving money. Today I mixed a chemical sunscreen with makeup forever concealer and I love the result. Will be trying your prescription. Thank you!
I wear bb cream on top when I use non tinted mineral sunscreens, but it makes me avoid using them because I don't really want an extra step. I don't know why I never thought of mixing them together. Thanks for this!
Thank you soooo much!! You have no idea how many sunscreens I have thrown because it doesn't suit my brown skin tone. I'm going to try this and keep you posted.
Before hearing that this mixing thing is a bad idea, I mixed Elta MD UV Elements 100% mineral tinted spf 44 (was too dark for me alone) with Cerave 100% mineral spf 50. The Elta MD has 10% transparent zinc oxide, 5.5% titanium dioxide. I had to add at least 50% of the tinted Elta MD to tint the Cerave spf 50 enough. It has seemed to work well cosmetically, but I have NO way to test whether the film it sets up to is legit. It’s hard to know whether it is worth it. I love how hydrating it is and the ingredients of both. However I don’t know if it is worth the risk. I have hyperpigmentation. I should probably just stick to my Elta MD UV physical tinted spf 41 (100% mineral) as it is a perfect tint, and not chalky like Cotz and other tinted ones I’ve tried.
I also love the Elta MD UV physical tinted SPF 41. I have the elements as well, but it’s also too dark for me. Honestly, there’s Really no reason why someone would have to make their own tinted sunscreen via mixing other sunscreens, but sometimes doing so can provide a more favorable cosmetic appearance. But just as you say, it’s hard to know whether mixing sunscreens, even if they’re mineral sunscreens, have an effect on the SPF and PA ratings.
Definitely will be trying this!! In hopes it works, I wonder if using the NYX drops would be a good alternative for the Clinique one you mentioned. Maybe the spf would decrease a little if I add something with no zinc oxide or titanium dioxide?
I think the NYX drops will work just as well! It might decrease the SPF; there’s really no way of truly knowing unless it is sent to a lab to be tested. I honestly don’t think it interferes with the spf too much, but it’s hard to know for sure!
I’ve actually done that as well. It definitely works! I do find that the BB cream or the pigment drops allow more room to “play” with the color, however.
Thank you for this video, I’m allergic to physical sunscreens and have had so much trouble with white-cast mineral sunscreens, and I have no alternative!! Do you know if it’s possible to mix normal foundation instead of bb creams with the sunscreen, or is it not advisable?
Glad you enjoyed it! I wouldn’t mix foundation with sunscreen. The formulations are just too different and can interfere with how the spf sets up. Some people find tinted mineral sunscreens work just as well as liquid foundations; have you tried those? One of my faves is Colorescience
From what I can tell, the addition of other molecules and serums to sunscreens may negatively impact how well that sunscreen performs. I would apply your hyaluronic acid or ceramide NP to your skin first (with or without a basic moisturizer) and let dry down and then add your sunscreen on top.
@@brandonmilesmay you're very welcome and I'm actually going to work on it today I'm getting ready for a cosplay walk with my friends at the end of the month and I was going to do a Megara-Hades mashup so gray skin but it's very hot where I'm at so I'm trying to figure something that's waterproof and lightweight
Great vid. I'm currently using two different brands of 100% mineral sunscreen as one is tinted and one is very white! I mix them up like you did and apply one layer. I really hope this does not affect the protection level! What do you say?
As long as you're wearing SPF, you're getting protection! I sometimes mix the DRMTLGY non-tinted and tinted sunscreens together -- both have the same sunscreen filters and roughly the same ingredients, so I generally don't worry about the mixing compromising the protection factor.
That should be fine! A mineral SPF powder adds additional protection and may help mattify an oily-looking sunscreen, which can be quite helpful during hot, humid days.
@@brandonmilesmay I was expecting a no haha! They always say do primer after your sunscreen, but perhaps that's more justified with chemical sunscreens. I will give it a go and see how it goes. It might go horribly wrong but we shall see, lol. Thanks for your input!
@@RM-ti6go haha good luck! I guess I was just thinking about myself, since I don’t wear makeup. I would apply a primer and then sunscreen, and that’s it. I thought about getting an SPF primer to add a little extra protection. Sorry I couldn’t be more help!
Wow what a great idea! More people need to know about this. I've seen so many videos of people reviewing mineral sunscreens and always worried about the white cast. And here we have the perfect solution!
Hope it helps, Alex!
excellent and so helpful esp for saving money. Today I mixed a chemical sunscreen with makeup forever concealer and I love the result. Will be trying your prescription. Thank you!
I wear bb cream on top when I use non tinted mineral sunscreens, but it makes me avoid using them because I don't really want an extra step. I don't know why I never thought of mixing them together. Thanks for this!
Love! Subbed bc you were able to hold my attention for more than 5 mins, with “boring” info. My skin is going thru it. Thank you for this! 👍🏼❤️
haha well that's good to hear! I hope this has been helpful! :)
@@brandonmilesmay A lot of my concerns & shower thoughts tipped in 1 video?! Very helpful! Thanks again!
Great video! Well done as always! You mixed the perfect amount of BB Fresh with the white mineral sunscreen.
It definitely blends in nicely! All without looking like makeup, which I appreciate
Thank you soooo much!! You have no idea how many sunscreens I have thrown because it doesn't suit my brown skin tone. I'm going to try this and keep you posted.
Let me know how it works for you!
Before hearing that this mixing thing is a bad idea, I mixed Elta MD UV Elements 100% mineral tinted spf 44 (was too dark for me alone) with Cerave 100% mineral spf 50. The Elta MD has 10% transparent zinc oxide, 5.5% titanium dioxide. I had to add at least 50% of the tinted Elta MD to tint the Cerave spf 50 enough.
It has seemed to work well cosmetically, but I have NO way to test whether the film it sets up to is legit.
It’s hard to know whether it is worth it. I love how hydrating it is and the ingredients of both. However I don’t know if it is worth the risk. I have hyperpigmentation.
I should probably just stick to my Elta MD UV physical tinted spf 41 (100% mineral) as it is a perfect tint, and not chalky like Cotz and other tinted ones I’ve tried.
I also love the Elta MD UV physical tinted SPF 41. I have the elements as well, but it’s also too dark for me. Honestly, there’s Really no reason why someone would have to make their own tinted sunscreen via mixing other sunscreens, but sometimes doing so can provide a more favorable cosmetic appearance. But just as you say, it’s hard to know whether mixing sunscreens, even if they’re mineral sunscreens, have an effect on the SPF and PA ratings.
This was so helpful and informative! Thank you for this!
That looks really nice on you. I'm gonna have to try that combo!
I enjoyed it! Worked for me 😊
I needed this so much! Thank you 🥺
You’re very welcome!
A great tip and a must get. Thanks again!
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Definitely will be trying this!! In hopes it works, I wonder if using the NYX drops would be a good alternative for the Clinique one you mentioned.
Maybe the spf would decrease a little if I add something with no zinc oxide or titanium dioxide?
I think the NYX drops will work just as well! It might decrease the SPF; there’s really no way of truly knowing unless it is sent to a lab to be tested. I honestly don’t think it interferes with the spf too much, but it’s hard to know for sure!
WHy couldn't you just mix the two Cerave sunscreens? The tinted and non tinted I thought of trying that
I’ve actually done that as well. It definitely works! I do find that the BB cream or the pigment drops allow more room to “play” with the color, however.
You want blue light. You want all the lights. They do a lot of good. You don’t want to be baking out in the sun though.
Great video. Love this. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!!
Thank you for this video, I’m allergic to physical sunscreens and have had so much trouble with white-cast mineral sunscreens, and I have no alternative!! Do you know if it’s possible to mix normal foundation instead of bb creams with the sunscreen, or is it not advisable?
Glad you enjoyed it! I wouldn’t mix foundation with sunscreen. The formulations are just too different and can interfere with how the spf sets up. Some people find tinted mineral sunscreens work just as well as liquid foundations; have you tried those? One of my faves is Colorescience
love this video! can i mix in hyaluronic acid or ceramide NP into this?
From what I can tell, the addition of other molecules and serums to sunscreens may negatively impact how well that sunscreen performs. I would apply your hyaluronic acid or ceramide NP to your skin first (with or without a basic moisturizer) and let dry down and then add your sunscreen on top.
Thanks for the info hun I'm hoping to use it to make my skin different colors for costumes and theatrics also you have very pretty eyes😁
Ooo good idea! Let me know how it turns out! And thank you for the kind compliment 😊
@@brandonmilesmay you're very welcome and I'm actually going to work on it today I'm getting ready for a cosplay walk with my friends at the end of the month and I was going to do a Megara-Hades mashup so gray skin but it's very hot where I'm at so I'm trying to figure something that's waterproof and lightweight
Great vid. I'm currently using two different brands of 100% mineral sunscreen as one is tinted and one is very white! I mix them up like you did and apply one layer. I really hope this does not affect the protection level! What do you say?
As long as you're wearing SPF, you're getting protection! I sometimes mix the DRMTLGY non-tinted and tinted sunscreens together -- both have the same sunscreen filters and roughly the same ingredients, so I generally don't worry about the mixing compromising the protection factor.
@@brandonmilesmay Awesome thanks for the reply! Sticking to the same brand for mixing is probably ideal I would assume.
I've started scratching bronzer powder into my mineral sunscreen... anyone?
Hey can I use zinc spf powder with a minarel sunscreen??? Will mixing those two break down the formulation? Or will work fine??
That should be fine! A mineral SPF powder adds additional protection and may help mattify an oily-looking sunscreen, which can be quite helpful during hot, humid days.
Loved this video 💕
Thank you!
I find my mineral sunscreen settles in my large pores which doesn't look nice. Do you think it's ok to wear a primer under 100% mineral sunscreen?
That’s definitely OK, I’ve even thought about doing it myself. Just make sure the primer has dried down a bit before applying the sunscreen
@@brandonmilesmay I was expecting a no haha! They always say do primer after your sunscreen, but perhaps that's more justified with chemical sunscreens. I will give it a go and see how it goes. It might go horribly wrong but we shall see, lol. Thanks for your input!
@@RM-ti6go haha good luck! I guess I was just thinking about myself, since I don’t wear makeup. I would apply a primer and then sunscreen, and that’s it. I thought about getting an SPF primer to add a little extra protection. Sorry I couldn’t be more help!
@@brandonmilesmay You've defo been helpful, thanks.
lol your opening was perfection
hahaha I thought I would include that in there just for fun
Thanks!
Of course! Thank you for watching 😊
Really we can do this?
I have since stopped doing this. I have a new video explaining how I now "mix" sunscreens
Informative video. Please don’t forget your ears and neck. Thanks.
Thanks, Paul. 😊 Those are prime areas that most people miss! Thanks for the reminder
You genius gorgeous boy 😏😂
haha thanks :)
very interesting, very helpfull but wayyyyy tooooo loooooong
Thanks! Some people request longer videos 😊
Omg. You belong in the movies. Get some headshots and find an agent.
Gosh, thank you!