The skin needs to combat numerous external stimuli every day, and a slight negligence can easily lead to skin dullness, aging wrinkles, and so on. Therefore, many women choose a primer to help protect against these pollution damages. Some people also choose sunscreen to protect the skin. What is the difference between sunscreen and primer?
Different textures
Sunscreen is milky and has a lightweight texture, while primer has a relatively heavy texture compared to sunscreen, and it also comes in various colors, such as pink, purple, green, white, and so on.
Different ingredients
The main ingredients in sunscreen are usually titanium dioxide, aluminum oxide, and some moisturizing and nourishing factors. In addition to adding sunscreen ingredients, primers generally also contain antioxidant, whitening, or vitamin ingredients.
Different effects
Sunscreen generally has a sun protection effect and can also help moisturize and nourish the skin. In addition to providing sun protection, primers can also isolate makeup, reduce the damage caused by makeup to the skin, and help adjust the skin tone. Of course, sunscreen is better in terms of sun protection.
Different occasions of use
Sunscreen is generally suitable for short-term outdoor or indoor use to effectively protect the skin from the sun without burdening it too much. Primers are usually suitable for daily use by people who are exposed to computers, as they can isolate radiation and protect the skin.
Different application steps
Sunscreen is usually applied after using toner and lotion, after basic moisturization of the skin, and is generally applied about 20 minutes before going out, so that the sunscreen can be absorbed by the skin and start to work. Primers are usually applied after using toner and moisturizer. Note that if you need to use both primer and sunscreen, apply the primer first and then apply the sunscreen.
