Sunscreen #3

Hello! It's been a superbly long while. Anyway, I have been going out and running errands more frequently these days. And thus, I had to use more sunscreen.

As you know, I am always hunting for the perfect sunscreen with an affordable price. What I find about sunscreens that makes me pretty frustrated is that 1. they finish fast, 2. they come in a small bottle, and 3. they are pretty pricey in the long run. 

So what I do these days is use two types of sunscreen on my face to minimise my cost and at the same time, protect my skin. 


The top two benefits of wearing sunscreen are:
1. Prevent premature wrinkles and fine lines. You do want to look like a beauty when you're older, am I right? :)
2. Lowers the risk of skin cancer which is one of the most major type of cancers. 
3. Reduces the chance of hyper-pigmentation (darkening of the skin) and brown spots.

For the beach babes out there, finding the perfect sunscreen would be extremely crucial for y'all. ;) Just so you know, you can still tan while wearing sunscreen. It's better to safe-tan than to get the long term repercussions in the near future. :)

Without further ado, let's bring on the review. I use the Biore UV Aqua Rich SPF 30 PA+++ on my face. I love it because it has a gel consistency and it leaves a no sunscreen-feel on my face. It vanishes easily after several rubs.
I really cannot stand the greasy ones that makes my skin look oily and shiny over time. It's bad for pictures too! 
This product doesn't cause me to breakout like the greasy ones, which is a plus point for me. The price is approximately RM30 ($9) at the pharmacy. You could get this at RM26 (there's sales in Guardian now). It has 90ml of product.

Based on Kao Malaysia, it says that it is:
* Suitable for face and body application, Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Jelly provides effective double protection with SPF30 to block harmful sun rays. 
It is enhanced with a unique Water-retaining System to lock in moisture while hydrating skin at the same time with its cool watery texture. The jelly is non-sticky and non-greasy while it spreads easily on skin, leaving it soft and light so skin feels refreshed & relaxed.

For my body, I use the AIKEN Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 PA++. It is only RM11 for 150g, which is totally a steal. Because seriously, that is a lot of product. 

Although the packaging says it has non-greasy formula, I beg to disagree - there is a slight greasy feel upon application. Give it 5-10 minutes air dry and it should feel less greasy.

It has a thick cream consistency  that disappears after several rubs. It is not as light as the Biore's but for the price, I ain't complaining. :) 

For me, it's fine to use a greasier sunscreen on my hands and legs because it does not cause to me to breakout and I would like to minimise my cost as much as possible. After all  I am using sunscreen for the long run.

One pointer I should give about this sunscreen is be careful when you press the product out. The nozzle of the product is pretty large in comparison with others. So sometimes, too much unnecessary product comes out. 

The back of the AIKEN sunscreen says:

With UVA & UVB filters provides complete protection. Protects skin from signs of premature ageing, sunscreen and skin redness.This light and non-greasy formula absorbs quickly to provide waterproof protection. Use regularly to help maintain skin's natural moisture balance for smooth and supple skin. 

As for how long any sunscreen last, the general guideline is to reapply every 2 hours if you're constantly outdoors. Personally for me, I only apply it once a day before I head out as I'm usually indoors all the time. 

As usual, do a patch test for any new products if you have sensitive skin and enjoy the sun while being health conscious.

Take care 'cause I care. 

XOXO,