Summer skincare presents a difficult dilemma: You need to apply cooling products to lower your skin temperature, but you also absolutely cannot skip sunscreen. The worry? ""If I layer all this, will it feel heavy? Will my makeup pill?""
The short answer is: Yes, you must use them together. In fact, cooling your skin before applying sunscreen significantly boosts the sun protection's durability. This guide explains the correct order to apply them and introduces the perfect ""Non-Sticky"" combination to keep your face fresh and protected all day.
1. Why Summer UV Protection is Even More Critical
We all know UV rays cause aging. But in summer, your skin faces a double threat: "Thermal Aging" (Heat) + "Photo Aging" (UV Light).
The Heat Factor:
When skin temperature rises, collagen breaks down faster, and inflammation makes skin more vulnerable to damage.
The UV Factor:
UV rays are stronger in summer. If your skin is already inflamed from heat, UV exposure accelerates pigmentation and wrinkles twice as fast.
The Solution:
You need a two-pronged defense. Cooling Skincare to neutralize the heat, and Sunscreen to block the light.
2. The Golden Rule: Cooling Skincare → Sunscreen Order
The order of application is non-negotiable for effectiveness and finish.
First: Cooling Skincare (Absorb & Regulate)
Use Cooling Serum and Water Drizzle Cream first.
Why: You need to lower the surface temperature and close the pores before creating a barrier. If you apply sunscreen on hot, sweaty skin, it will melt off immediately.
Second: Sunscreen (Shield & Protect)
Apply Sun Serum as the final step of skincare.
Why: Sunscreen creates a protective film. It must sit on top of your hydrated, cooled skin to reflect or absorb UV rays effectively.
3. What is a 'Sun Serum'? (vs. Regular Sunscreen)
Many people dislike sunscreen because of the white cast, heavy texture, and sticky finish. This is where Daily Weekly's Sun Serum changes the game.
Regular Sunscreen:
Often thick, leaves a white residue, and creates a suffocating layer that traps heat.
Daily Weekly Sun Serum:
Texture: As light and fluid as a moisturizing serum.
Finish: Totally transparent (no white cast) and non-sticky.
Function: Provides maximum protection (SPF 50+ PA++++) while adding an extra layer of hydration. It feels like skincare, not a mask.
4. The Texture Test: Sunscreen over Cooling Cream
The biggest fear with layering is "pilling" (when products roll up into little balls). We tested the combination of Water Drizzle Cream and Sun Serum.
The Combo:
Water Drizzle Cream (Water-based gel) + Sun Serum (Lightweight chemical/hybrid filter).
The Result: Zero Pilling.
Why it works:
Because the Water Drizzle Cream is a ""non-sticky"" formula that absorbs fully without leaving a greasy residue, the Sun Serum can adhere perfectly to the skin. Unlike heavy oil-based creams that cause sunscreen to slide around, this duo sets into a smooth, matte-like finish.
5. The Perfect Morning Routine (Makeup-Ready)
To ensure your base makeup stays flawless over sunscreen and cooling products, follow this timing:
Step 1: Pore Chap Chap Toner (Wipe away sebum).
Step 2: Coolasting Serum (Lower skin temp).
Step 3: Water Drizzle Cream (Lock moisture).
⚠️ Crucial Tip: Wait 3 minutes here. Brush your teeth or do your hair. Let the cream set.
Step 4: Sun Serum (Apply generously).
⚠️ Crucial Tip: Wait 1–2 minutes for the sun serum to form its protective layer before applying foundation."
6. Recommended Combo: Cream + Sun Serum
For the ultimate summer defense, we recommend the "Cool & Shield" set.
Water Drizzle Cream:
Keeps skin at -6.17°C and prevents inner dryness for 48 hours.
Sun Serum:
Blocks UV rays without heating up the skin or clogging pores.
Using these two together ensures that your skin stays cool on the inside and protected on the outside, preventing both thermal and photo-aging."
