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does the regular foundation have spf?

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 5:21 pm
by ladycattat
I was wondering(and I know that Karen absolutely cannot give a number) but does the regular foundation carry any spf? I should wear a sunscreen on my face but I don't since I can't stand the feel of them. I wear Karen's foundation always, and the Sheer Zinc powder most of the time and in all this time my face has never burned, while other parts of me have so I was curious.

Re: does the regular foundation have spf?

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:51 pm
by JenW
There is some protection in the ingredients that make up the foundation.

However, like we always say...it has not, nor likely ever will be tested for SPF. I will not even venture a guess on this one. It is best to assume it is not anywhere near enough on its own.

Re: does the regular foundation have spf?

Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:25 am
by karen
Logically it does...zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide do provide some protection from the sun. I do the same thing as you, and have very few freckles on my face, but my arms are just covered in them. I don't think I'd use it as my only protection for a day at the beach, but every little bit helps.