A Flat Top Kabuki Foundation Brush and a Mustela Mineral Sunscreen Lotion.

The Sunscreen Hack for the Easiest Application

No more greasy fingers or uncomfortable rubbing. Now, applying sunscreen is smooth and mess-free.

Last week, we shared our favorite sunscreens in this post. But, even if we find the best and most convenient, and as important as sunscreen is, when it comes down to it, it’s not fun to apply.

Kids squirm. They don’t like the feel of being rubbed. And we don’t like the feeling of greasy hands, no matter whether we’re applying it on ourselves or our children.

A Flat Top Kabuki Foundation Brush and a Mustela Mineral Sunscreen Lotion.

This hack changes that! At first we thought it was a bit gimmicky. But we were quickly convinced otherwise because once we tried it…there was no turning back. Using a flat-topped makeup brush to apply sunscreen gave us more accurate coverage and control (dedicate it specifically for this purpose). The sunscreen doesn’t get in your eyes–you can easily rub it under the eye and over the eye. 

Applying sunscreen lotion with a Flat Top Kabuki Foundation Brush to a young boy's neck.

Kids don’t mind the feel of it. They actually appreciate that no one is touching and rubbing them. Plus: Your hands don’t end up dirty and sticky. 

A Flat Top Kabuki Foundation Brush and a Mustela Mineral Sunscreen Lotion bundled with a hair tie.

Now, the makeup brush stays right next to the sunscreen. Keep them together and you’ll see the sunscreen routine will be much more consistent! 

Had an extra foundation brush. Goes on so much more consistently and nicely and part of routine.

Flat Top Kabuki Foundation Brush

This is the brush we used, but any flat top brush will work. Just keep it separate for this purpose.

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