For 9 months out of the year, I'm perfectly content repurchasing my favorite everyday-use sunscreens (Biore Watery Gel and Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV), but in preparation for summer, I've been on the hunt for something a little more sweat-proof. Most recently, I picked up the 50 Megumi Morning UV Protection Cream, which I didn't … Continue reading Skin Aqua Super Moisture Gel SPF50+ PA++++
I'm sure you all are super excited to be reading about sunscreen IN DECEMBER. Don't worry, this is going to be a quick review because this sunscreen is not very exciting. But also don't forget that UVA rays, which are responsible for the photo-aging of skin, are not affected by season. This means they're still plentiful this … Continue reading Chosungah22 Mint Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ Review
In case you haven't noticed, I've reviewed quite a few sunscreens on this platform yet none of them have been mineral sunscreens (if you're unfamiliar with the term, these are sunscreens that predominantly use physical filters such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide). I just don't like mineral sunscreens! I don't like the difficulty in applying them, … Continue reading Chica y Chico Suntana 5.0 Review and Lack of Social Irresponsibility
Sometimes, skincare requires tradeoffs. For example, despite my having dry skin, pretty much all the sunscreens I use smell like rubbing alcohol due to their high alcohol content. This type of alcohol may be drying but it also allows the sunscreens to absorb with fantastic speed and I just don't have enough free time in … Continue reading Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV SPF50+ PA++++ Review
This is the last sunscreen to be reviewed from my first Rakuten haul and the one I'm most conflicted about. This review is LONG overdue, but better late than never, right? Sunkiller makes a lot of sunscreens, some of them are apparently very good, but this is the only one that I've tried. This is an essence type sunscreen, which … Continue reading Sunkiller Perfect Water Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ Review
WHY I BOUGHT THEM When I moved to LA 3 years ago from SF, I promised myself I would learn to surf. That hasn’t happened yet because LA beaches are gross), but I do go to the beach not infrequently to do things like rollerblade and play beach volleyball. However, being the good skincare nut … Continue reading Outdoors Sunscreen Review & Comparison: Menturm Sun Bears Strong Super Plus SPF 50+ PA++++ vs Skinceuticals Sport UV Defense SPF 50 Broad Spectrum
Master of Life sent me this lovely coupon code a few weeks ago so I took the opportunity to restock some of my favorite sunscreens and pick up some new items! This post will be mostly pictures with some first impressions! What I Ordered Counterclockwise from from bottom left: Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel … Continue reading Rakuten Order #2: Sunscreen Reorders, Salicylic Milk, and More!
This is a continuation of the Sunscreen 101 Series. In Pt 1: UVA rays vs UVB rays + the role of Antioxidants In Pt 2 (this post): Why you should trust the FDA when they deem an ingredient safe Overview of FDA approved UV filters Should you use non-FDA approved filters? Overview of non-FDA approved … Continue reading WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SUNSCREEN Pt 2: Stability and Safety of Sunscreen Ingredients, both FDA Approved and Non-Approved
Having an army of Asian Beauty animal friends is a dream of mine, so I am not even going to pretend like I bought this for any other reason than the bear shaped bottle. Only after I bought it did I realize that this sunscreen is alcohol free! I have heard multiple times alcohol-free sunscreens … Continue reading Mommy! UV Mild Gel SPF 30 PA+++ Sunscreen Review
UV rays from the sun cause somewhere around 90% of the visible signs of aging. For this reason, I am a little bit fanatical about sunscreen (as you should be to) and in preparation of summer (starts officially June 21st!) I am organizing and sharing all the information I have read, made note of, and … Continue reading WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SUNSCREEN Pt 1: Protect yourself from UVA and UVB rays
