A method for applying a cosmetic composition to skin is disclosed. The method can include applying a first composition to skin that includes at least about 50% by weight of a volatile hydrocarbon, a film former, a solvent comprising an ester group, and a combination of ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) sunscreen agents, wherein the UVA sunscreen agent comprises 4-tert-butyl-4′-methoxydibenzoylmethane, wherein the first composition has an SPF of at least about 15 and a PFA of at least about 5, and wherein the first composition dries within two minutes after topical application to skin, and subsequently applying the cosmetic composition onto the first composition.