
SUNSCREEN
Discover Kiehl's Facial Sunscreen Range, expertly formulated to provide broad-spectrum protection while nourishing your skin. Our lightweight, non-greasy sunscreens are enriched with natural ingredients, ensuring effective defense against harmful UV rays for all skin types.
Sunscreen
Ultra Light Daily UV Defense SPF 50 PA++++
A lightweight facial sunscreen with SPF 50 PA++++ and pollution protection.
Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel
A non-comedogenic aqua gel sunscreen for oily skin.
Better Screen™ UV Serum
A lightweight sunscreen serum with Collagen Peptide that helps protect against sun damage and helps visibly correct early signs of aging.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Facial Sunscreen
Choosing the right facial sunscreen is only half the battle—applying it correctly is equally important for maximum UV protection. One of the most common questions we hear is: "Should I apply sunscreen before or after moisturizer?"
The answer depends on your sunscreen type and formulation, but generally, sunscreen should be applied as the final step in your morning skincare routine. This ensures your SPF forms an effective protective barrier without being diluted by other products applied on top.
Understanding the correct application order helps you:
Maximize UV Protection: Proper layering ensures full SPF efficacy
Prevent Product Dilution: Applying in the right sequence prevents your sunscreen from being compromised
Ensure Proper Absorption: Different formulas need different application timing
Learn the correct order to apply sunscreen and moisturizer to discover how to layer your SPF products effectively, understand the difference between mineral and chemical sunscreens, and ensure you're getting the full protective benefits from your facial sunscreen.
Our range of facial sunscreens includes lightweight, non-comedogenic formulas designed for daily wear and various skin types.
How to Apply Facial Sunscreen in Your Skincare Routine
Choosing the right facial sunscreen is essential, but applying it correctly is just as important for maximum sun protection. A common question in skincare routines is whether sunscreen should be applied before or after moisturizer.
In most skincare routines, sunscreen should be applied as the final step of your morning skincare routine. Applying SPF last allows it to form an even protective layer on the skin, helping shield it from daily UVA and UVB exposure without being diluted by other products.
Should You Apply Sunscreen Before or After Moisturizer?
Sunscreen should generally be applied after moisturizer as the final step of your morning skincare routine. This allows the sunscreen to sit on the surface of the skin and create an effective protective barrier against UV rays.
Applying sunscreen last helps maintain the full effectiveness of broad-spectrum SPF protection, ensuring the formula can properly defend skin from daily sun damage.
Why the Order of Sunscreen Application Matters
Applying sunscreen in the correct order within your skincare routine helps:
- Maximize UV Protection
Proper layering ensures your facial sunscreen delivers full protection against daily UV exposure.
- Prevent Product Dilution
Applying sunscreen after moisturizer prevents other skincare products from reducing the effectiveness of SPF.
Learn the Correct Order to Apply Sunscreen
Understanding the correct order to apply sunscreen and moisturizer helps create a more effective skincare routine.
Learn the correct order to apply sunscreen and moisturizer to discover how to layer your SPF products effectively, understand the difference between mineral and chemical sunscreens, and ensure you're getting the full protective benefits from your facial sunscreen.
Our range of facial sunscreens includes lightweight, non-comedogenic formulas designed for daily wear and various skin types.


