Acne treatment-makeup-suncreen... question?

I just started taking Minocycline for my acne treatment. I read that I need to use a sunscreen because minocycline can make my skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn. Can I use makeup that contains suncreen instead of an actual sunscreen? I'm guessing makeup containing suncreen isn't as effective, but am I really in a position where I need full-on protection from the sun??Acne treatment-makeup-suncreen... question?
i'm on minocycline right now too.


they don't make me more sensitive to the sun, but i get dizzy in the sun.


anyways, you should always use some sort of sunscreen.


using a make-up with sunscreen should be fine though.





but if you just started taking it, i would wait a while to use the make-up.


clear up your face a little bit first.


hope i helped you and good luck! :]Acne treatment-makeup-suncreen... question?
Each person will have a different level of heightened sun sensitivity from the medication. It's best to play it safe by using sunscreen in some form. It really doesn't matter which (as long as the SPF is high enough for you). It's easier to use a combo and it may be easier on skin that's prone to breaking out. There are many brands that combine sunscreen of varying levels with foundation. I have sensitive skin and my favorite combo is Bare Minerals. The coverage is really, really good (without looking like makeup) and it doesn't make me breakout (which a lot of liquid sunscreens and liquid foundation/sunscreen combos seem to do). You can order it online if you don't live near a Sephora, etc. and the colors are easy to determine - you just pick a skin tone. The starter kit is a good way to go in the beginning because it has the special brushes and you get 2 foundation colors to blend to just the right color.