Barre, Pickle & SPF: Why Reapplying Sunscreen Matters When You’re Outdoors

A morning of barre, pickle and a lot of movement

The morning started with barre, with everyone settling in for the session before things moved over to the pickleball court later on. It was a pretty straightforward plan: get a group together, spend the morning moving, and try two activities that, judging by how many pickleball courts have appeared around KL lately, feel very on-brand for weekends right now.

From the photos and videos Sofea shared with us afterwards, the whole morning looked relaxed and easygoing. There were the more focused moments during barre, then a completely different energy once everyone picked up their paddles and headed onto the court. By then there was more sun, more movement and, inevitably, a lot more sweating.

That outdoor part was also why Sofea had reached out to CUURA in the first place. With 30 people joining the session and pickleball on the itinerary, she wanted to include sunscreen for the participants, and Reapply+ immediately felt like the most practical product for us to contribute. We sent 30 units over before the event and left the rest of the morning to Sofea and the team.

We weren’t there ourselves, so getting the content afterwards was our first proper look at how everything turned out. It was nice seeing Reapply+ amongst the rackets, activewear and all the little moments from the morning, especially because this is much closer to how we imagine the sunscreen being used in real life anyway: thrown into a bag, brought outside and kept nearby when there’s going to be plenty of sun.

The pickleball part is where SPF gets interesting

Anyone who plays pickleball in Malaysia already knows where this is going.

You can start a session looking perfectly civilised and twenty minutes later the sun is out, you’re sweating, your face is warm and suddenly that sunscreen you applied at 8AM feels like a very distant memory.

Sunscreen is generally recommended as part of a broader sun-protection routine, and reapplication becomes particularly relevant when we’re spending extended time outdoors or sweating. That’s also the thinking behind Reapply+. We wanted sunscreen to be something people could realistically bring along and use again during the day, because sun protection shouldn’t only work with the version of life where we sit indoors and never perspire.

A pickleball court is actually a pretty good example. There’s movement, direct sun exposure and sweat, and the session may run long enough that reapplication becomes relevant. Having sunscreen sitting in the sports bag means there’s one less reason to skip it.

The pickleball part is where SPF gets interesting

Anyone who plays pickleball in Malaysia already knows where this is going.

You can start a session looking perfectly civilised and twenty minutes later the sun is out, you’re sweating, your face is warm and suddenly that sunscreen you applied at 8AM feels like a very distant memory.

Sunscreen is generally recommended as part of a broader sun-protection routine, and reapplication becomes particularly relevant when we’re spending extended time outdoors or sweating. That’s also the thinking behind Reapply+. We wanted sunscreen to be something people could realistically bring along and use again during the day, because sun protection shouldn’t only work with the version of life where we sit indoors and never perspire.

A pickleball court is actually a pretty good example. There’s movement, direct sun exposure and sweat, and the session may run long enough that reapplication becomes relevant. Having sunscreen sitting in the sports bag means there’s one less reason to skip it.
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Yes, sunscreen can disappear when you sweat

This is probably the useful bit to take away from the whole story.

People sometimes think of sunscreen as a morning skincare step: moisturiser, sunscreen, makeup, keluar rumah. Done. And for a normal indoor working day, it can be easy to forget about it after that.

An outdoor workout changes the situation. Sweat, wiping the face with a towel and spending longer periods outside can affect the sunscreen layer sitting on the skin, which is why sunscreen directions commonly recommend reapplying, particularly after sweating or swimming.

And living in Malaysia means we don't exactly have to go searching for sunshine.

If the plan is brunch followed by a walk, padel after work, pickleball on Sunday, hiking, a beach day with the kids or even one of those “kejap je” outdoor errands that somehow becomes three hours, sunscreen deserves a spot in the bag alongside the water bottle and sunglasses.

That was really the whole idea behind sending Reapply+ to this event. It suited what they were doing.

Applying in the morning isn't the end of the story

For extended outdoor exposure, sunscreen needs to be reapplied according to its directions, particularly after swimming or sweating. So if there’s an outdoor activity on the calendar, think beyond the application done at home before leaving.

Keep sunscreen somewhere reachable instead of buried underneath half your life at the bottom of a tote bag. Sports bag, handbag, car pouch, whatever works. The routine that gets followed is usually the one that fits easily into the day.

Sunscreen still needs some friends

SPF is one part of sun protection. Shade, hats, sunglasses and clothing all have a role too, especially when spending longer periods outdoors.

And yes, sometimes the easiest solution is also the least glamorous one: take five minutes in the shade, drink some water, reapply sunscreen and then go back to fighting for your life over a pickleball point.
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A common recommendation is to reapply sunscreen around every two hours while outdoors, with reapplication sooner after swimming or sweating depending on the product directions. So for a longer pickleball session, hike, beach day or outdoor event, one application before leaving home shouldn't automatically be assumed to cover the entire day.
Yes, sun protection still needs attention even when makeup is involved. The practical challenge is finding a reapplication method that works with the way you actually get ready. Some people prefer reapplying before touching up their makeup, while others keep their outdoor-day makeup intentionally lighter. The important part is making SPF realistic enough that it doesn't get skipped because the routine feels inconvenient.
Your exposure is obviously different from someone spending hours on a pickleball court. Think about what the day actually looks like: commute, lunch outside, school pickup, walking between buildings, driving or sitting beside a sunny window can all change how much sun exposure you're getting. Sunscreen doesn't need to become something to obsess over every five minutes; it should simply make sense for the day you're having.

We’re glad Sofea thought of us when she was putting together her Barre x Pickle session, and thank you to her, Pickle Grove and everyone who let Reapply+ tag along for the day. Seeing the photos afterwards was a lovely little reminder that our products eventually leave our shelves and end up in other people’s handbags, bathrooms, cars and, in this case, sports bags. And if this blog has somehow convinced you to book that pickleball court everyone keeps talking about, have fun. Just bring water, find some shade when you need it, and please remember the SPF.

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