The Q-Stick is at the heart of your MiQuest routine. It’s the personalised powerhouse that delivers carefully prescribed actives - like tretinoin, hydroquinone, or clindamycin - directly to the areas of your skin that need it most. Whether you’re tackling breakouts, texture, pigmentation, or another skin concern, this clever little stick is pure magic.
But while your skin is working hard to renew, repair, and respond to treatment, it becomes a little more sensitive to sunlight. In this blog, we’ll show you why and how best to protect your skin to keep it healthy and glowing.
What’s in the Q-Stick and Why Does It Make Skin More Sensitive?
Your Q-Stick contains prescription-strength ingredients formulated to treat specific skin concerns. These can include acne-fighting actives, pigment-correctors, or cell-renewing treatments depending on your personalised prescription.
For example, ingredients like tretinoin help speed up cell turnover to reveal newer skin underneath. Although it’s great for long-term results, freshly surfaced skin is more vulnerable to UV rays. If left unprotected, this sensitivity can lead to sunburn, irritation, or even rebound pigmentation.
So, while the Q-Stick helps target concerns like uneven tone, texture, or breakouts, protecting your skin with SPF is what keeps your progress on track.
What Happens If You Skip Sunscreen While Using the Q-Stick?
The short answer is you risk undoing all your hard work. Skipping sunscreen while using strong actives like those in your Q-Stick can lead to:
- Increased skin irritation and inflammation
- Higher risk of sunburn and discomfort
- Worsening of pigmentation issues
- Longer healing times and reduced treatment effectiveness
Why MiQuest’s SPF50 is Designed for the Job
If your Q-Stick is your personalised treatment tool, MiQuest’s broad-spectrum SPF50 is its perfect partner. We’ve created it to sit comfortably alongside your actives without clogging pores, causing breakouts, or making skin greasy.
If you’re already using your Q-Stick to support a dull skin treatment, SPF will also help maintain brightness and even tone, preventing UV-induced pigmentation from creeping back in. And because we understand your routine, our SPF isn’t just sun protection – it's part of a treatment system that works together, morning to night.
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Small Sun Habits to Support Your Routine
Here’s how to stay consistent and protected while using your Q-Stick:
- Apply SPF 50 every morning - rain or shine
- Reapply every 2–3 hours when outdoors
- Avoid sunbeds and intentional tanning
- Use your Q-Stick only in the evening, after cleansing
- Wear a hat or seek shade during peak UV hours
These simple habits support your routine and prevent setbacks – especially if you’re using a prescription cream for wrinkles or any other active formula focused on long-term skin renewal.
Protect the Progress You’ve Worked For
If you’ve started a personalised MiQuest routine, you’re already investing in smarter skincare. Whether your Q-Stick targets pigmentation, breakouts, fine lines, or acts as your go-to acne removal cream, SPF is what helps protect those results.
Our medically certified AI ensures every treatment is accurate, personalised, and safe, while our expert-led team helps you make the best decisions for your skin every step of the way. With us, you’re not just treating your skin – you’re transforming it.
Why not start your personalised skincare journey today?
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