3 Best Sunblocks to Buy This Summer + Bonus
Hey y’all. I’ve been receiving a lot of questions about which sunblock to use for a specific purpose and which are great to use to protect your skin from turning dark. People who are into skin whitening or even those who just want to keep their skin protected from harsh UV rays may find this post useful. I remember posting my favorite sunblocks last 2014 and ever since then, I just kept 3 of the most useful. Now unless a new, better product comes out. I’ll keep this list updated. Always. 🙂
Before anything else, why should you use a sunblock? Not just to avoid your skin from darkening. Too much sun exposure can make our skin prone to skin cancer, and speed up the aging process. Who wants to look old and sickat the same time right? If you want more details on the product, they have a separate review. Just clickity-click on the link.
#1 Best Sunblock to Use Everyday
Belo Sun Expert Spray
- It’s non-sticky
- It’s conveniently spray form. Just spray spray spray all over your face and body and you’re done
- High SPF 50 PA+++
- Fragrance-free
- Does not clog pores
- A lot of product
- Colorless
- Affordable, a big bottle for 495php like this can last you more than 3 months with daily usage
- Easy to find and easy to buy. You can get this baby almost anywhere
#2 Best Sunblock to Use When Swimming
Mentholatum Sunplay SPF130 (since 2011)
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- Best sunblock to use at the beach and swimming.
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- Extremely waterproof
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- High SPF at 130 PA+++ means you can re-apply even after more than 2 hours of being exposed to the sun
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- Helps a lot in preventing your skin from darkenning
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- Affordable at 399php/bottle
- Has a smooth texture. Easy to apply on the skin.
#3 Best Sunblock to Use at the Beach
Shiseido UV Protective Stick
- Water resistant
- Does not clog pores
- It has AMAZING coverage. If you’re the type of person who don’t like to look bare-faced at the beach this is for you. It’s like your BB Cream for the beach. You can even go swimming in this
- Glides on the face smoothly like butter
- Cons? It’s pricey at around 2,500 per stick.
If you are looking for a more heavy duty beach sunscreen that is perfect for surfing, I recommend checking out the guide FinBin put together. They go into more details about sunscreen specifically for ocean sports so if you are planning on activities like surfing, swimming or snorkeling at the beach, take a look!
#3 Bonus – Best Daily Sunblock for Face Protection
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- Oil-Free
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- Does not clog pores
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- SPF50 (higher SPF than shiseido)
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- Blends and glides smoothly on skin
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- Is neatly packaged on a compact with mirror and sponge!
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- When settled on skin after a few minutes, it’s seamless
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- UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum
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- Naturally enhances skintone and complexion like CC cream
- Does not leave white cast on photos during daytime
There you go folks! My all-time favorite sunblocks! If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please leave a comment below. I always like reading them and try to reply to everyone when I have time 🙂
57 Comments
Castell
I am using belo expert everyday maganda nga sya kahit lagyan ko pa ng make up hinde sya oily at magaang sa mukha. parang blooming nga pag bagong lagay
j4s7m4
can i put vit E oil in the mixture po?
eich
hi ms. k. is it ok to put lemon on it? thanks
Ybba
Gaano karami yung 1/2 cup???
Matromao
I've tried the first two, and my favorite is Belo's pa rin. That's probably because it gets the most use from me. The spray is just so convenient for daily use.
V
Hi ask ko lang po. Buong soap po ba iggrate? isang gamitin lang po sya?
kikaysikat
🙂 great! thanks 🙂
kikaysikat
Yup buong soap. Siguro it's good for 2-3 uses pa
kikaysikat
Agree! Nakaka 4 bottles na ko nung spray :p
kikaysikat
adjust nyo na lang or ilessen yung milk 🙂 make sure the egg white is beaten frothy
kikaysikat
yes 🙂
kikaysikat
safe naman wag lang sa eye area
kikaysikat
yup 🙂
kikaysikat
Gosh I don't remember, tantsa tantsa lang @_@
Pat
Thank you so much for this! will try this this weekend 😀
Xie
Hala. I've put 250ml Hydrogen peroxide, can I double the amt of milk and other ingredients too?
Mimimouse
Hi miss Kikay. Ask ko lng habang nakababad for 1-2 hrs, is there any tingling or prick effects sa skin…. Di b sya mahapdi? thanks
chekaii
125 ml pede na yun ybba 🙂
Jessa Dela Cerna
I'm convinced to try the first one 🙂
kikaysikat
wala naman 🙂
kikaysikat
Good luck Pat! Let me know how it works for you!
kate
ask ko lng po di po kya ma burn un face ko?
kikaysikat
hindi naman 🙂
kikaysikat
It's my all-time fave 🙂
Jae Lim
hi. is this really effective? effective ba kahit wala ung white henna?
babyz
hello ms kaycee. kailngan bang matunaw ung soap? or pwede na i apply kahit solid pa sya?
dhang
hello yung belo pwede sya kaht lagyan ng powder yun mukha after?
di kase ako nag sun block talaga, pero nung nabasa ko yun blog mo. ittry ko na 🙂
thankyou!
Ester Genesis
Hi, can I just use J&J or dove liquid bath soap instead na maggrate pa? Thanks 🙂
Jonah Estacio
How many Tbsp. po ang kailangan kung soap chip po ang gagamitin.?? At Kailan po 'to pwedeng lagay before shower or after shower.??
kikaysikat
before shower. same lang if soap chips
Yui Miura
So do I throw away the egg yolks?
WhatEver
Good day.. ate pwedi pa ba?? nag kamali kasi ako .. ang na bili kung hydrogen peroxide ay 20 volumes … pwedi pa po ba iyong e mix? plano ko po kasing gamitin ngayon.
WhatEver
hello ms kaycee…..Huhu… ganito po ba talaga ang effect ??kasi yung mga finger nails ko.. feeling ko matatanggal na .. medjo masakit e.. ang mga kamay ko kasi ang genamit ko sa pag apply … bakit ganun medjo masakit tapos may mga red dots na maliliit right after I rinse it off?… uhuhuhu natatakot na po kasi ako … :'(
kikaysikat
Please stop using it NOW.
WhatEver
Maam kikaysikat thank you po :).. kahapun po I freak out kasi po yun nga yung finger nails ko ..::'( but ngayon po nawala naman yun and yung red dots pag gising ko kaninang umaga.. Siguro po baka na subrahan ko sa babad or sa hydrogen peroxide ..I do know #myFault..>.<Pero as what I can see and ang sabi din po ng mother ko medjo nag lighten yung skin ko at effective po siya 🙂 siguro po better luck next time ang peg ko.. 🙂 Pero po thank you sa pag share ng knowledge mo po 🙂 Sorry if I freak out kahapun 🙂 #EffectivePoSiya
Yoshiko
Hi miss Kaycee. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge about this. You are a true kikay! 😉 Anyway, i purchased all the ingredients you stated above and i'm going to try it 😉 And my question is, how often ka ba mag apply sa isang week? Once? twice? thanks!
kikaysikat
Hi Yoshiko 🙂
You're welcome! I use it once a week lang Pero ngayon tinamad kaya I'm not using it na hehe
Yoshiko
Thanks for replying! haha gi try ko toh just today all over my body and…
hmm di ko alam nag effect ba pero cguro try ko ulit. Moderate ang kulay ng skin ko. They said maputi naman ako but I guess i'm being a perfectionist kaya I want to even out the color of my skin. xD
Anyway, pag mix ko nun lahat, after 10 mins (nilagay sa jar), parang bumaba yung liquid at sa top napuno ng soap na gi grate ko ~.~ I'm imagining kasi na maging liquid lahat. Ganun ba tlga yun? haha (I know my question doesn't make any sense xD)
asdfghjkl01
Please allow me to share my own experience upon trying this DIY.
I applied it on my both arms. I left if for like 45 mins. Balak ko tlga i-rinse xa after 1 hour, kaso prng may tingling sensation kya 45 mins plng binanlawan ko na. And after that, the sensation lasted for like 5 more mins. As in prng nangangati tlga aq and I can see small red spots on my arms. So ayun, I have to throw all the mix and feel bad about it. =( I followed the instructions naman so I am wondering what went wrong. </3
kikaysikat
OMG ilang percent ng hydrogen peroxide ginamit mo? You did the right thing! Stop when you feel any bad effects! Hindi ka hiyang in one of the ingredients siguro..
asdfghjkl01
I purchased the exact ingredients and brands na you have specified. But then again *sobs* I find my skin somehow lightened pero makati. =(
MommyCharm
Back in high school, my mom would bleach my whole body twice a year yata (for my Christmas party and graduation/ recognition day) and I remember that she'd purchase all the ingredients either from HBC or Hortaleza. The smell of the bleach stings a lot but worth it. I'll try your "recipe" soon. Pag um-effect to sakin, makaka-save na ko sa gluta. LOL
ann
hi ms. K pano po walang ref? pwde ba ung pang 1use lang muna gawin. ganu krami ung milk, hydogen peroxide, egg whites and soap??
kikaysikat
make a smaller batch na lang 🙂 adjust according to your liking
ammy
hello po miss K . is it normal na may medyo pagbabalat sa skin ? first apply ko kasi after i wash it napansin ko agad na pang may maliliit na pag babalat sa braso ko , normal po ba yon ?
kikaysikat
Nope dapat walang peeling
sam iligan
pano po ung mesurement sa hydrogen peroxide ?
kikaysikat
hi Ferl! Spray it after lotion! Keep it handy din kasi this needs to be re-applied every 6 hours or so
Unay Leracel
Hi! Where could I buy the Ivory soap? Thanks! <3
joren
Hi, tanong kolang kung yung hydrogen peroxide 10 volume?cs Then 15ml lang ang ilalagay ? Thankyou
riku_the_Neko
hi miss K. ask ko lang if alm mo po ung skin bleaching na H. Peroxyde lang at powder lang ung gamit. d ko kz maalala kung nu ung pulbos na un… basta after mixing they applied it on the skin at i dries instantly… anu kya ung powder na un… sana po matulungan mo ko. salamat. 😀
kikaysikat
I think Etta's bleaching powder yun
Maranatha Gracel
Hello Sis! I've been researching and reading reviews about an "uso" na bleaching cream. Buti na lang nakita ko yung comment mo sa isang blogsite that you will reveal the secret ingredients in making a bleaching cream. Try kong gumawa mamayang pag-uwi ko. Sana maging hiyang ang skin ko. Thanks! 🙂
Maranatha Gracel
Hindi kaya parang exag naman ang pagkawhite pag nilagyan ng white henna? Like ako, morena skin then I imagine biglang kasing white ng bond paper..hehe..ginawa mo ba?
Daniel
Help po! nagkaka stain yung sleeves at kwelyo ko dahil sunblock </3. Sure akong di yung dead skin cells kasi lagi naman ako nag eexfoliate. Problem ko lang talaga yung mga yellowish stains, araw araw kasi ako gumagamit ng sunblock (Nivea spf 50, Dermplus yung spf 80 at 35). kasi pumapasok po ako sa school.
Ji-woo
Have you tried Biore's Perfect Milk sunblock (for body and face)? I've read really good reviews about it but sunblocks almost ALWAYS clog my pores even if it claims it doesn't.
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