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Question: How do I minimize the "white cast"?

Answer:

The “white cast” from sunscreen comes from the UV filters inside of it. To minimize this effect, you can try different formulations of sunscreens until you find one that doesn’t leave a white cast. Check here for a list of sunscreen recommendations.

Otherwise, the white cast will usually disappear when the sunscreen is completely absorbed by your skin. This can take up to two hours though. For those who are impatient, you can also mix tinted sunscreen with regular sunscreen (preferable of the same brand) to mask the whiteness. You can also apply a light layer of makeup to cover it up.

However, even if you don’t notice a white cast, you may still appear ghastly and pale in photographs with flash

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