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Theres nothing worse thanproduct pilling.

How to Layer Makeup and Skin Care

)turning it into a clumpy, melty makeup mess.

Reader Question

asksAllureReader Samantha Johnson

Dear Samantha,

First, thank you for all of your questions!

And to answer the first one: no.

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Even though the makeup is physically covering the skin, it doesnt necessarily provide protection against UV rays.

All this to say: Wear your sunscreen separately, wait a minute, then apply your makeup.

Then, when it’s time to reapply, use a sunscreen setting spray, like theE.L.F.

Cosmetics SuntouchableandSupergoop (Re) Settingmists.

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Lock in your look!

I prefer theUrban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Sprayand theAnastasia Beverly Hills Loose Setting Powder.

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