What is a powder sunscreen?

What is powder sunscreen? Powder sunscreen is SPF in powder form. Sunday Brush is a powder SPF that is easy to apply with the soft, self-dispensing brush.

Mineral sunscreen

Powder sunscreen is a mineral SPF that reflects UV radiation instead of breaking it down in the skin, as is the case with chemical formulas. SPF powder is better for you because it sits on top of the skin instead of penetrating it.

Powder sunscreen protects against UV radiation. Sunday Brush is an SPF 50 broad-spectrum sunscreen that offers both UVA and UVB protection.

100% natural mineral powder

Sunday Brush SPF powder is a 100% natural formula that offers factor 50 protection against the sun (SPF 50). This unique formula is highly effective and offers light coverage and has a smoothing and mattifying effect. It can be applied before or after make-up and is also suitable for men and children.

Sunday Brush consists of just six ingredients, which makes it a clean beauty product. The powder sunscreen offers SPF 50 protection against UVA and UVB radiation.

Hypoallergenic

The 100% natural and dermatologically tested formula is hypoallergenic, which makes it highly suitable for sensitive skin.

Sunday Brush SPF powder is also guaranteed waterproof and sweat-proof, which means the powder sunscreen stays put and won’t sting your eyes.

Available in four natural shades

Sunday Brush is available in four natural shades: Light, Medium, Tan, and Dark. Choose your shade based on your skin’s natural undertone. The shade should match your skin tone to offer invisible yet effective protection against UV radiation.

Want to find out which shade suits your skin tone? Discover your shade here.

Frequently asked questions about powder sunscreen

Last year, we had the honour of welcoming a huge influx of new customers. We also received a number of questions about our product and how to use it. After all, powder sunscreen is a relatively new type of sun protection that not everyone is familiar with. This prompted us to create a list of the most frequently asked questions about our SPF powder. Hopefully your question is answered here as well!

1. What is powder sunscreen?

Sunday Brush is a mineral SPF powder that can be applied to the face and neckline using a handy self-dispensing brush.

2. Does the powder protect against the sun?

Yes, our formula offers both UVA and UVB protection by creating a reflective barrier on the skin.

3. How do I know whether the claimed protection factor actually works?

The Sunday Brush formula has been extensively tested in certified laboratories and has been authorised to bear the SPF 50 label. Our SPF powder also offers excellent protection against UVA radiation. The powder is guaranteed waterproof and sweat-proof and can be worn while swimming and exercising.

4. How do I apply the powder to my face?

The Sunday Brush powder is easy to apply with the soft self-dispensing brush. Move brush in a circular motion to distribute the powder evenly on your skin. Sunday Brush can also be used to protect the neckline and the top of the head from sun exposure. Click here to see how to apply Sunday Brush to your face.

5. How do I know whether my face is protected from the sun?

Apply the Sunday Brush powder in a circular motion and reapply throughout the day, as needed. When the UV index is high, it’s best to reapply the sunscreen every two hours.
If you’re not sure whether you’ve achieved the right level of coverage, apply an extra layer of sunscreen using a circular motion. The more often you use Sunday Brush, the easier it will be to apply.
To see whether you applied enough sunscreen, gently wipe your face with a tissue to check for any powder residue.

6. Do I have to reapply every two hours?

Yes. If you plan on spending a lot of time outdoors on a day when the UV index is high, we recommend reapplying every two hours. The self-dispensing brush makes application a breeze. Sunday Brush also protects against UVA radiation, which causes premature skin ageing.

7. Will Sunday Brush leave a powdery residue?

No, Sunday Brush does not leave a powdery or cakey residue. Our lovely, lightweight formula was developed by a renowned cosmetics manufacturer and comes in four flawless hues. The sunscreen was developed to blend seamlessly with your natural skin tone, which makes it ideal for women who wear little to no make-up, and for men and children as well.

8. Can I wear Sunday Brush under my make-up?

Yes! Sunday Brush can be applied before or after your make-up. Feel free to continue your daily skincare routine as usual, even if it means layering with an SPF day cream. Apply your cream or lotion first, then finish with Sunday Brush and reapply as needed.

9. How long does Sunday Brush last?

If you use Sunday Brush daily and reapply often throughout the day, it should last you at least three to four months. The right amount of coverage is important, so make sure you use plenty of product!

10. What’s the difference between traditional sunscreen and Sunday Brush powder sunscreen?

Powder sunscreen does not leave a greasy film or a white cast on your skin. Plus, it works immediately and you don’t have to wash your hands afterwards.
Traditional sunscreen is absorbed into the skin, while powder sunscreen sits on top of the skin and does not cause irritation. Read more about the difference between mineral and chemical sunscreen.

What is an SPF brush?

What is an SPF brush? An SPF brush is an applicator containing powdered SPF that can be applied evenly using the integrated, self-dispensing brush.

Sunday Brush is a powder SPF consisting of just six all-natural ingredients. This 100% natural formula protects against both UVA and UVB radiation. This is known as a broad-spectrum sunscreen. UVA radiation accelerates skin ageing and UVB radiation causes the skin to burn. A tip to remember the difference: A = Ageing and B = Burning.

Self-dispensing brush

The self-dispensing SPF brush protects the skin from sunburn and sun damage and is easy to apply to the face, neck, décolleté, and top of the head.

Mineral sunscreen

The SPF brush contains a mineral sunscreen that reflects UV radiation instead of breaking it down in the skin, as with chemical formulas. Mineral sunscreen is better for you because it sits on top of the skin instead of penetrating it.

Easy to carry and apply

The SPF brush fits in any handbag and is easy to reapply throughout the day. The powder sunscreen can be worn over or under make-up and during outdoor activities without having to wash your hands afterwards.

The SPF powder is dermatologically tested and guaranteed hypoallergenic, making it ideal for people with sensitive skin. It is also suitable for men and children. Sunday Brush mineral sunscreen is proven waterproof and sweat-proof, which means it stays put and won’t sting your eyes.

What is powder SPF?

A powder SPF is a powdered sunscreen. Sunday Brush is a powdered sunscreen that protects against daily UV exposure. It works the same as traditional liquid formulas: you simply apply the SPF powder evenly to your face and neck using the soft, self-dispensing brush.

The powder offers optimum protection by reflecting harmful UV radiation.

100% natural ingredients

Sunday brush is a chemical-free mineral powder consisting of 100% natural ingredients. The Sunday Brush formula contains just six active ingredients, all of which offer excellent skin protection. The SPF 50 powder protects against both UVA and UVB radiation.

UVA protection

De Sun Protection Factor (SPF) vertelt niets over de bescherming tegen UVA stralen, SPF geeft alleen de mate van beschermingsfactor tegen de UVB straling.

EU regulations

While there are no standard EU regulations governing sun protection, there are a number of recommendations in place relating to UVA claims on sunscreen products.
According to the EU recommendations, the UVA factor must be at least one-third of the SPF factor, with a critical wavelength of 370 nm. Products that meet this requirement are allowed to bear the round UVA protection logo on their packaging. Sunday Brush meets this requirement.

Products with UVA protection

All-natural mineral sunscreens that contain the physical filters titanium dioxide and zinc oxide offer adequate protection against both UVA and UVB radiation.
Sunday Brush contains both of these ingredients that protect against the harmful effects of UVA radiation and is suitable for daily use. Sunday Brush also contains a sun protection factor of 50 (SPF 50), which protects against UVB radiation.

Want to learn more about the difference between mineral and chemical sunscreens? Click here.

The difference between mineral and chemical sunscreen

Sun protection is available in many variants; sun creams, sun milk, sun lotions and even sun sprays. They are all variants of sun protection and often differ in use and ease of application. The latest variant of sun protection is sunscreen powder. A sunscreen powder with SPF that protects against the daily harmful UV rays.

All these different products can be divided into two types of sun protection: Physical protection, also known as mineral sun protection, and chemical sun protection.

There is a big difference between mineral sun protection and chemical sun protection. Below we briefly explain what the big difference is.

What does SPF mean?

SPF stands for ‘sun protection factor’ and is used in Europe and the United States to indicate how well the sunscreen protects against UVB rays. The higher the number, the better the protection against UVB radiation,which can penetrate deeply into the skin and cause sunburns.

What’s the difference between SPF 30 and SPF 50?

• SPF 50 blocks 98% of UVB rays
• SPF 30 blocks 96.7% of UVB rays

As you can see, the difference between SPF 50 and SPF 30 is less than 2%. SPF 30 allows about 3% of rays through while SPF 50 allows about 2% of rays through. This may not seem like much of a difference until you realise that SPF 30 allows 50% more UV radiation onto your skin than SPF 50

SPF 30 and up is considered a high sun protection factor. It offers sufficient protection against UVB radiation and helps prevent sunburns and skin damage.

However, it’s important to reapply sunscreen every two hours to ensure adequate protection. If you plan on swimming or exercising in the sun, reapply sunscreen every 80 minutes to make sure your skin is protected.

Sunday Brush SPF 50

When developing Sunday Brush, we opted for SPF 50. The reason is simple: we wanted to guarantee the highest protection factor against daily exposure to harmful UV rays, especially for the face.

Sunday Brush protects against both UVB and UVA radiation. The latter is associated with premature wrinkles and skin ageing.

Click here to read more about UVA and UVB radiation.

UV radiation

What is UV radiation? We’ve been hearing a lot about the importance of protecting our skin from the sun. UV protection is a popular topic online and in beauty, lifestyle, and health magazines, particularly in the summer months. This increased coverage is great, as daily UV protection is important.

UVA-radiation

UVA radiation has the same strength throughout the year. While you can’t feel UVA radiation, it penetrates deeper into the skin and causes skin damage.

The A in UVA stands for ageing. UVA radiation can penetrate cloud cover, which means it can damage the skin even on cloudy and overcast days.

UVA radiation can also penetrate windows and clothing, which is why it’s important to protect your skin every day, even when indoors. Your face tends to get the most sun exposure and therefore the most radiation exposure. This is particularly true for people who drive a lot or work in a home or building with lots of windows.

While you can’t feel UVA radiation, it does penetrate more deeply into the skin, causing wrinkles, premature ageing, pigmentation spots, and skin cancer.

The difference between UVA and UVB radiation

“In addition to UVA radiation, we are also exposed to UVB radiation.

This type of radiation is what causes our skin to tan.
The B in UVB stands for burn. These rays can be felt and are associated with sunburn and skin cancer. UVB radiation is largely blocked by clouds, windows, and clothing.”

The main difference between UVA and UVB radiation is that UVA radiation is present year-round while UVB radiation is only present on sunny days. UVA radiation penetrates the skin more deeply, causing wrinkles and skin ageing. UVB radiation is responsible for producing sunburn.

UV protection

It’s important to protect your skin daily against the harmful effects of UV radiation, which can cause sunburn, skin ageing, and in some cases skin cancer. You should protect your skin every time you go outside, not just when you go to the beach or plan on spending all day in the sun.
SPF powder is a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB radiation

“UVA = Radiation responsible for skin ageing
UVB = Radiation responsible for sunburns”

A round UVA logo is used to indicate whether a product protects against UVA radiation. Read more about UVA.

SPF is used to indicate whether a product protects against UVB radiation. Read more about SPF.

Broad-spectrum means the sunscreen protects against both UVA and UVB radiation.