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Biore UV Aqua Rich Cool Watery Essence SPF 50 PA++++ [Review]

Hi everyone! I hope you guys are safe and well. I’ve been away from this blog for so long but now since the new MCO I have the time to write some of the products that I tried over the year. In Sha Allah, I will try my best to upload more posts. One of the recent product that I tried is this sunscreen. If you want to know my opinion on this particular sunscreen keep reading ya. Thanks!

[Review]
Biore UV Aqua Rich Cool Watery Essence SPF50 PA++++

What It Claims:
Freshen up with the Limited Edition Biore UV Aqua Watery Essence Cool. A refreshing and amazingly light formula delivers high UV protection with cooling sensation. Ideal for daily usage.

Watery hydrating essence with Hyaluronic Acid & Royal Jelly Extract. Ideal as a makeup base which bends well with skin for smooth foundation finish. Used on its own to achieve effortlessly natural radiant look.

They claimed that they has the World’s 1st technology – Micro Level UV Defense which using encapsulated UV filters that can fend off harmful UV rays even at micro level. High resistance to sweat and water which it consists of amphiphilic ingredients meaning it has affinity for both water and oil.


UV Filters:
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate / Octinoxate – UVB filter.
Ethylhexyl Triazone / Uvinul T 150 / Octyltriazone  - UVB filter.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate / Uvinul A Plus – UVA filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine / Tinosorb S – Broad Spectrum UVA & UVB filter.
 
This is a broad spectrum (UVA & UVB filters) chemical (aka organic) sunscreen, all filters are chemical sunscreens ingredients.
  

Ingredients:
Water, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dextrin Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Xylitol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Menthyl Lactate, Glyceryl Behenate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Agar, Menthol, Sorbitan Distearate, Isoceteth-20, Polyvinyl Alcohol, DimethiconeNinylDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearoyl Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, BHT, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Royal Jelly Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben

It has Alcohol and Paraben but Sulfates free – to those who concern regarding these three ingredients.
How to Use It:
Apply as the last step in your day skincare routine and reapply throughout the day. Use two (2) fingers method or ¼ teaspoon for each application.
 

Packaging & Price:
Opaque blue and white stripes squeezable tube with white screw cap. RM 35 for 50g (as of date).
 
The packaging is so cute and beautiful. The nozzle is quite big so be careful when you squeeze the products. Price wise, in my opinion is affordable.

 
Texture:
Slightly yellowish gel texture and when applied no white cast visible. The gel felt a bit thick when applied, and it gave ‘cooling’ sensation which I don’t really appreciate – it indicate that it has menthol in it. It doesn’t spread or blend easily as well.

It kind of separates when I tried to blend it in and it does takes time to blend into my skin. At first it has slightly sticky finish right after I blend it but once it is set, it has satin like finishing which I think under makeup would be nice.

Scent:
It has strong alcohol and mint scent which not my favourite. Quite overwhelming for me. I think it is due to the high alcohol in it and Alcohol stated as the second ingredient in the ingredients list. The minty scent might come from Menthol in this sunscreen, so people with sensitive skin, I suggest to skip this sunscreen from your wish lists


Personal Review:
I think this sunscreen would be okay if you can tolerate with alcohol and menthol. Iif you have oily or combination skin, you might like this one but if you have sensitivity towards alcohol and menthol better avoid this. I really don’t enjoy wearing this at all. It feels thick, I am bothered with the strong alcohol and menthol scent. The cooling sensation makes me feels like it will burn my skin even though it hasn’t. So the whole experience is a no-no for me.

I prefer the original Biore UV Aqua Rich (blue packaging) rather than this one since it doesn’t contain menthol. So if between the original Biore UV Aqua Rich and the Aqua Rich Cool, I would buy the original (blue) instead of this one, but still in my opinion the original is not that great for me but it is still better than this one.

If you use this make sure that you thoroughly removes it. I find it feels thick and I can feel the sunscreen layer on my skin. As they claimed it has high resistance to sweat and water, I believe you might need to use oil cleanser to remove it while using micellar water only may not be enough to remove it. Please make sure to remove it thoroughly especially if you are a Muslim since it has high resistance to water, so wuduk’ nanti tak sah ya.

Even though it feels thick on my skin so far it hasn’t piling with any moisturizers that I use with. The SPF and the PA rating is at exactly where I want my sunscreen to be and I love it doesn’t have any white cast on my skin. Too bad I don’t enjoy wearing it. You should find the sunscreen that you enjoy applying it so that you are looking forward to reapply throughout the day and keep wearing it every day.

Overall opinion:
Do I like it?
Hate it.
 
Will I re-purchase it?
No.
 
Do I recommend it?
Not to sensitive skin. Maybe for the combination and oily skin if they can tolerate it.

[Product]
BIORE UV AQUA RICH COOL
Watery Essence SPF 50 PA++++
Available at drugstore (Watson, Guardian etc)
Offline and Online stores.

Thank you for your time and I hope this has help you. These are merely my personal opinion, experiences and preferences. Keep coming back, more reviews and tips are coming up. For any products suggestions or any tips that you would like me to try it out, you may do so, just leave your comment okay?

*Disclaimer: Any products review in this blog are purchased with my own money and no sponsorship or paid review whatsoever unless it is stated. Merely my own experience and opinion on these items.

Clinelle UV Defence SPF 50 PA +++ [Review]


Hello! Hope you guys still stay safe and keep practicing the new normal. Yeahhh another sunscreen review today. Since MCO, I have time to try different products and observed how well it works for my skin. So just let’s go straight into the review.  

 [Review]
Clinelle
UV Defence SPF 50 PA+++

What It Claims:
Dermatologically tested formula with properties to free your skin from rapid environmental aggressions. With safe ingredients and formulations, Clinelle professional products work effectively using RX3 Action to repair, refine and reshield your skin for clearly visible and long term results!

Our professional products are also formulated with 6 Secrets to Happy Skin: No Artificial Fragrance, No Artificial Colouring, No Comedogenic Ingredients, No Mineral Oil, No SD-alcohol, No lanolin.

Help minimise clogged pores, blackheads, breakouts and sensitized skin condition.


UV Filters:
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane / Avobenzone – UVA filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate / Octinoxate – UVB filter
Benzophenone-3 / Oxybenzone – UVB Filter

This is a chemical sunscreen, all filters are chemical sunscreens ingredients.

Ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Carbomer, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Benzophenone-3, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-51, Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed Silk, Xanthan Gum, Proplyene Gylcol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Bisabolol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Isoceteth-20, Pearl Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Paraben, Sulfate, Alcohol and Silicone Free with Minimal Ingredients.



How to Use It:
Apply on cleansed and toned skin at least 30 minutes (as recommended the label) before expose to sun. I would suggest to add moisturizer before applying the sunscreen - make sure you have the basic routine ya. 

 Apply as the last step in your day skincare routine and reapply throughout the day. Use two (2) fingers method to measure how much you need for each application.

Packaging & Price:
Opaque white squeezable tube with orange flip flop cap. 30 ml for RM 47.90 (as of date).

 Price wise? To be honest, this one categorized in drugstore sunscreen but the price is slightly more expensive than Supergoop! Everyday Sunscreen travel size (30ml for RM 43). Love the packaging, easy to squeeze the products and I love it that it comes in small size, well actually this is the only size available. But I love it, for trial purposes or for travelling even for day to day activities, when it is small you can just put in your bag and reapply on the go.  



Texture:
            White lotion texture. Slight white cast visible.
            
It has thin texture when apply – the lotion feels nice to spread on my face. But even though it claimed non greasy, but I felt uncomfortable, thick and sticky on my face. It takes time to set too.

Scent:
I don’t know to describe it well but most of it all, it smell powdery to me.

 The scent didn’t bother me at all – not overpowering and not even lingers.

Personal Review:  
Okay, first and foremost, I love that it claimed it has Free of 6 items - No Artificial Fragrance, No Artificial Colouring, No Comedogenic Ingredients, No Mineral Oil, No SD-alcohol, No lanolin - which indicate how safe the product even for the sensitive skin. So I have high hopes for this product when purchasing it. Love the packaging, it is small makes it easier to travel around or just slip in my bag for re-application. About the scent, it was okay, don’t really like it but I don’t hate it either. Honestly I tried this sunscreen before and I love it. This about a year ago when my skin broke out really bad and my skin condition at the time was really dry and flaky with all bumps and acne all over. I love it so much that I finished a bottle.

So when I run out my favourite sunscreen I went and grab this as I remember how I am okay with this one. However now, I do not like this sunscreen, this is may be because I have different skin condition now compare to what I used to have. My skin currently is dry to normal skin as it started to heal and my skin barrier is repairing and I found that this sunscreen no longer suits me.

As it claimed non greasy but I now do feel uncomfortable on my skin. It still look shiny and feel sticky after I apply it. The texture feels thin when you applying it and spreading it on my face but once it is there, I feel like a thick layer covering my face. Not that very thin layer but not too thick either, but I can still feel the sunblock layer on my skin until it really sets. It feels like I am being protected from the sun (as I can literally feel it on my skin) but it is really uncomfortable for me. It took a while too to set on my face. Once it sets, the stickiness gone and left with a sheen on the surface.

My skin seems to turn red especially around my cheek area and sometimes I noticed that my skin looked darker after using it. This indicate that my skin is irritated and not suitable using it. It also claimed to be non comedogenic but I found few clogged pores after weeks of using it. When I stopped using this sunscreen, I found the problem is resolved. So maybe the product is non comedogenic but it may not suitable with my cream and my serum. Maybe.

I did tried combined with gel moisturizer and cream type with this sunscreen, so far, it doesn’t have any problem, it suits both and it doesn’t pilling. Would love the texture if it is under my makeup, because the stickiness could grab the makeup and hold it there act as a primer. The shininess could give a natural glow under the makeup too. 

I experienced it myself, your skin can change therefore you might not like the products that you once loved before. As you skin condition changed due to age, weather, environment, activities, diets and treatments. Skincare is a journey. That is why I write my experience here, so that one day if I want to go back to certain products, I can refer to how I felt at the time.

p/s: Near RAYA ni, don’t try new products, don’t introduce any acids to your skincare. Keep with what you know work for you, okay?


Overall opinion:
Do I like it?
Used to. But not anymore.

Will I re-purchase it?
No

Do I recommend it?
Maybe who has really dry skin might pull off this one.

[Product]
Clinelle
UV Defence SPF 50 PA+++
Available at drugstore ( Watson, Guardian etc)
Offline and Online stores.


*Disclaimer: Any products review in this blog are purchased with my own money and no sponsorship or paid review whatsoever unless it is stated. Merely my own experience and opinion on these items.

Supergoop! Play Everyday Sunscreen with Sunflower Extract SPF 50 PA++++ [Review]


Hi! I’m back and since MCO ni, I took the opportunity to update as much as I can. So straight to the point, here is another sunscreen review. I have been trying different sunscreen to find the most suitable one for my skin and suitable with our weather too. This is another popular sunscreen and many people rave about it, so I give it a go and keep reading to find out my thoughts on it.

[Review]
Supergoop! Play
Everyday Sunscreen with Sunflower Extract
SPF 50 PA++++

What It Claims:
The Supergoop! original. This oil-free, water-resistant formula is perfect for everyday face and body. It's fast-absorbing and lightweight, but with ultra-moisturizing results. And, it's made with natural extracts of citrus, basil, and bois de rose, so you'll leave that typical sunscreen smell behind.

 Unlike other products that typically contain hyaluronic acid, Everyday Sunscreen replenishes moisture better through a unique beta-glucan. Preserve your skin’s youthful glow!

UV Filters:
Homosalate 10% - UVB Filter
Octinoxate 7.5% - UVB Filter
Octisalate 5% - UVB Filter
Avobenzone 3% - UVA Filter

This is a chemical sunscreen, all filters are chemical sunscreens ingredients.


Ingredients:
Homosalate, Octinoxate, Octisalate, Avobenzone.
Water, Isododecane, Polyester-8, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Acrylates Copolymer, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Lauryl Lactate, Cetaryl Olivate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbitan Olivate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Chlorphenesin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, 1,2 Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Behenic Acid, Cetyl Behenate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Pentylene Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Penthasodium Triphosphate, Citric Acid.

Check ingredients safety here: http://www.cosdna.com/eng/cosmetic_c7e3499952.html

How to Use It:
Use it at the last step for skincare routine in the morning and reapply throughout the day, even you are indoors and especially when you are exposed to sun outdoors. Use two (2) fingers method to measure how much you need for each application.

Packaging & Price:
            Opaque white squeezable tube with white screw cap. 30 ml for RM 43 (travel size).

 It is expensive for how much sunscreen you get, RM 43 for just 30ml, and you have to reapply it every 2 hours according to the label, so it will only last for a short period of time. Love the packaging, easy to squeeze the products and I love it is available in travel size! Good for travelling and for trial purposes.

Texture:
            White lotion texture.

 No white cast but it felt sticky, heavy, greasy and shiny when applied. I feel thick too on my skin. Reapplying without removing the previous layers made me feel uncomfortable. Often I need to remove it first then reapply a new layers throughout the day. It takes quite sometimes to fully absorb into my skin.

Scent:
Citrus + hebal/medicated scent.

Not a fan for its scent, and it lingered for quite some time.

Personal Review:  
First of all, I love it came in travel size / small size – easier for travel and trial purposes. Love the packaging too. When applied even the lotion is in white but left with no white cast on my skin and I love that it formulated SPF 50 with PA++++ which indicate a broad spectrum sunscreen.

But, I hate the texture, in my opinion, it is not suitable for Malaysian weather unless you’re in air-conditioning room most of the time. It says that it is an oil-free sunscreen but I do feel quite greasy when using it. It also claimed fast absorbing and light-weight, but I felt totally different, it felt thick and took time to absorb. This is also might be because I have cream moisturizer underneath before the sunscreen – maybe contributing factor. Even I have dry skin, but this is just too much for me, when I started sweat, especially around my neck area, it feels really sticky then. But once it settled, it leaves semi-matte finish, which I am quite okay with it.

I don’t like the scent too and lingered. Reapplying also another issue for me. It stated that, the sunscreen needed to be reapplied for at least every two (2) hours. Since it has thick and greasy texture plus it takes too long to absorb, reapplying is very uncomfortable for me. When I reapply without removing the previous layer, it felt even more uncomfortable and super greasy. I need to remove it before reapply the new layer. And I would not use it or reapply it when I am outside or when I go out, I looked super shiny! Haha segannnn! I would use this at home only.

I want to love it, to be honest, but truthfully I don’t. Going to finish it, tak nak membazir. But won’t buy it again, but surely want to try other sunscreen Supergoop! has.  

Overall opinion:
Do I like it?
No

Will I re-purchase it?
No

Do I recommend it?
No especially for oily skin type.

[Product]
Supergoop! Play
Everyday Sunscreen with Sunflower Extract SPF 50 PA++++
Available at Sephora
Offline and Online stores.

Thank you for your time and I hope this has help you. These are merely my personal opinion, experiences and preferences. Keep coming back, more reviews and tips are coming up. For any products suggestions or any tips that you would like me to try it out, you may do so, just leave your comment okay?

*Disclaimer: Any products review in this blog are purchased with my own money and no sponsorship or paid review whatsoever unless it is stated. Merely my own experience and opinion on these items.

Sunplay Skin Aqua UV Whitening Moisture Gel [Review]



Hello! It has been a year since I didn’t post anything here at my blog. But here I am. I did try so many products and I’m trying my best to update them here. Let’s get right to the review.

[Review]
Sunplay Skin Aqua
UV Whitenng Moisture Gel SPF 50+ PA++


What It Claims:
Combines 3 types of moisturizing ingredients*
Hyaluronic Acid provides superior moisture retention capacity for long hours hydration, keeping skin soft and significantly smooth*
MPC Moisturizing ingredient & Carrot Root Extract helps to improve skin elasticity and keep skin smooth & youthful looking*
Contains Arbutin to help fight dark spots for visibly fair & radiant skin*
Ultra-light hydrating gel formula easily absorbs and is non-greasy*
Gentle & Mild formula*
No alcohol, fragrance and mineral oil. Low irritation*
- Suitable for daily use on face & body*


Ingredients: *refer to the photo above

UV Filters:
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate / Octinoxate – UVB filters
            Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate – UVA filters
Ethylhexyl Triazone – UVB filters
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine / Bemotrizinol - (UVB & UVA filters).

How to Use It:
Use it at the last step for skincare, Sunscreen stage and before you start your makeup. Use two (2) fingers method to measure how much you need for each application. 

Packaging & Price:
            Light pink bottle with screwable cap. 80 grams for RM 38.70 (as of date).
I think price wise with the amount you get, it is quite affordable. Good purchase! Love the bottle, but it’s hard to carry it around for reapplication. I wish they would have a travel size in 30ml or so.


Texture:
            Light, white gel sunscreen with quite runny texture.
Minimal white cast, give slight sheen on the skin, but no stickiness felt. Feel light on the skin as well. Even reapplying doesn’t piling nor feels heavy neither sticky/greasy. I feel comfortable with this sunscreen with or without makeup. It does not take too long to absorb into my skin.


Scent:
It smells like typical compact powder but imagine it wet. Not a fan of the scent but it does not linger so I do not mind.

Personal Review:  
Overall I like this sunscreen. It absorbs well into my skin, moisturizing but it did not leave any greasy or thick feeling and it does not leave any white cast. It is a broad sunscreen as it covers UVA and UVB protection however, I do find that the PA rating – UVA filter is moderate, I prefer to have more at least +++. But overall not a bad sunscreen actually. In terms of Whitening, I did not see any changes yet, I have been using it more than one (1) month now, but I’m satisfied it works well as sunscreen.

            Worth the money, as you get 80g in this big bottle of sunscreen which can last me I guess at least 2 months for just less than RM 40. Sulfate & Alcohol free but it is NOT Paraben free just in case you are concern regarding paraben but personally I don’t mind about it.

Overall opinion:
Do I like it?
Yes. 
Will I re-purchase it?
Yes
Do I recommend it?
Yes. In my opinion suitable for any skin types too.


[Product]
Sunplay Skin Aqua
UV Whitenng Moisture Gel SPF 50+ PA++
Available at any drugstore such as Watson, Guardian, Caring etc.
Offline and Online stores.


By the way, I did update the latest opinion on the LAF Moisturizing cream, here is the link to the post: https://nurulshaida.blogspot.com/2018/11/laf-medsecret-cream-ceramide-review.html

Thank you for your time and I hope this has help you. These are merely my personal opinion, experiences and preferences. Keep coming back, more reviews and tips are coming up. For any products suggestions or any tips that you would like me to try it out, you may do so, just leave your comment okay?

*Disclaimer: Any products review in this blog are purchased with my own money and no sponsorship or paid review whatsoever unless it is stated. Merely my own experience and opinion on these items.

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