Q+A Supernatural SPF50+ Ceramide Silk Facial Sunscreen

How much SPF50+ should I apply?

Apply about half a teaspoon to your face and neck. If you feel you need to use slightly more to obtain full coverage, please do. Don’t forget your lips!

You can use a kitchen teaspoon to measure until you become familiar with how much product you need.

Will my skin feel greasy if I apply moisturiser before SPF?

This depends on your skin and the season.

Many Antipodes devotees love our SPF on top of their usual day cream – but for some the combination of the two can feel a bit rich or greasy.

As our SPF contains moisturising ingredients, you might like to try using a lighter or water-based moisturiser. We love Baptise H₂O Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel and Diem Vitamin C Pigment-Correcting Water Cream.

It can also be helpful to allow each product time to fully settle into your skin before applying the next product in your regime. Serums absorb in around 30 seconds, whereas it might take a full minute for richer products.

You’ll find that your skin craves more moisture in winter, so remember to adapt your regime to suit the season.

Supernatural SPF50+ has a ‘luminous’ finish. How can I create an everyday matte finish without using foundation?

Supernatural SPF50+ Ceramide Silk Facial Sunscreen provides a glow-enhancing base for makeup, but you can apply your favourite translucent powder on top of Supernatural SPF50+ if you prefer a natural matte finish.

When should I apply SPF in my regime? What order should I apply Antipodes products?

Supernatural SPF50+ is for all skin types and works on top of your existing regime.

We recommend using Antipodes products in the following order:

• cleanser
• toner
• serum
• eye cream or gel
• moisturiser
• Supernatural SPF50+
• makeup, BB cream or translucent powder (if wearing)

Your skin’s needs vary at different times of the month and from summer to winter, so allow your regime to change with the seasons.

If you’d like to find an Antipodes regime to address your skin concerns, try using our regime builder

Is Supernatural SPF50+ suitable for sensitive or blemish-prone?

All skin types need protection from the sun. Because a mineral filter sits on the skin and doesn’t penetrate it, many people find it non-irritating and more easily tolerated by those with sensitive or blemish-prone skin.

Supernatural SPF50+ Ceramide Silk Sunscreen contains no added fragrance.

If you wear makeup every day or have oily skin, we recommend treating yourself to a double cleanse 2-3 times a week Hallelujah Lime & Patchouli Nourishing Cleanser or Grace Gentle Cream Cleanser and Makeup Remover, followed by Juliet Anti-Blemish Gel Cleanser.

Does Supernatural SPF50+ leave a white cast?

Early formulations of natural sunscreens are notorious for leaving a white cast on the skin.

Supernatural SPF50+ is a next-generation sunscreen, leaving no white cast once the product is fully absorbed.

My makeup/BB cream already contains SPF. Is it necessary to use another SPF product underneath?

It’s important to apply SPF under your makeup as most cosmetic products aren’t high in SPF or don’t provide broad-spectrum protection (protecting against both UVA & UVB rays).