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REVIEW: Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++
Hi guys! Today we’ll be reviewing Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++. I COULD NEVER GET ENOUGH OF SUNSCREENS. Heck I’ll keep on trying new ones in search of the perfect sun protection for every occasion. Why so? UV rays and the sun is one of the number 1 cause of early signs of skin aging and skin damage. The best way to protect our skin is through using effective sunscreens. But with the numerous brands available in the market today, not everything is good and not everything works. Before we discuss the sunscreen let’s recap on the basics. If you’re new to sun protection, the SPF number and all the PA pluses…
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Sunscreen Numbers and PA +++ | What Do They Mean?
With our obsession with sun protection, comes learning the terminologies. I remember when I was still new to sunscreens and SPF, I always get confused what the SPF 30, 40, 50, and the PA +++ mean. I did a bit of researching and learned that SPF is the percentage of sun rays it protects you from. While +++ indicates the protection from UVB rays because apparently, SPF only covers UVA Sunscreen Numbers Choosing and using a sunscreen is critical for shielding you from the sun’s dangerous ultraviolet rays. Here’s an explanation of SPF (Sun Protection Factor) ratings, the meaning behind all those numbers and ultraviolet radiation. SPF and Sunscreen Ratings. A sunscreen’s…
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Why I’m Obssesed with Skincare (and so should you)
If you’re going to scour my website, I have 1,766 blog posts related to skincare (Did you try to count?). That’s even more than my make-up related, fitness, and food posts combined. I am obsessed with skincare. Reviewed over a hundred products with both hits and misses. Find out why and also my tried and tested skincare favorites that I’ll be sharing with you today! Why I’m Obssesed with Skincare Contrary to popular belief. I am not blessed with an effortlessly flawless skin. It took a lot of trial and error to find which products work best for my skin type. I even experienced hormonal acne during high school. kTiny, annoying and itchy pimples that really took…
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Toot or Boot: Biore UV Face Milk Review
Good day to everyone who’s reading this and a special shout out to my beloved #MachoFam! Today we’ll be reviewing another sunblock from Biore. I’ve reviewed A LOT of sunscreens from this brand: Biore UV Aqua Water Gel SPF50 Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50 PA++ Biore UV Bright Face Milk Sunscreen and you can tell how much I love BIORE because of its light and watery qualities. It’s perfect for daily use. Especially in a hot and humid country like the Philippines. BUT! Here’s a big BUT. Would this be the first time that I’ll be tooting a sunscreen from Biore? Find out whether Biore UV Face Milk SPF 50++ (SRP:…
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Quick FX Sunblock Review SPF50 with Niacinamide
I always see the array of small sachets in Watson’s all with the label “Quick FX“. They’re conveniently packaged skincare and cosmetic products from Korea. It’s meant to provide you quality and effective products. You can also safely take with you because of they’re travel-friendly size. Not only that, it also garners rave reviews from beauty bloggers especially those in the Philippines! It took a while for me to give it a go (I also ran out of sunblock) so the timing is perfect. First on my trial-list is their Quick FX Sunblock with Niacinamide and SPF 50 and I LOVE IT. You can purchase the Quick FX Sunblock at Watson’s for 90…
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Best Sunscreens for Oily Face or Sensitive Skin
Tis the season to use more sunscreen tralalalalalalalala… Teka mali ata yun. But yes it’s time for my annual sunblock roundup for the year 2016. I’m addicted to sunscreens not only because I don’t want my skin to darken BUT it’s the BEST protection we can use to prevent early signs of skin aging. Prevention is always better than cure as I always say. UPDATE: Fixed all the broken links! 🙂 There are literally thousands of available sunscreens in the market but I’ll share you my little secret. My skin is very sensitive and particular to sunblocks. It can instantly clog my pores and give me pimples if they’re not formulated well that’s…
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Best Sunblocks for Summer 2014
See: Updated Best Sunblocks to Buy for Summer As too much sun UV rays can cause damage, skin aging, marks, sunburn, and more to our precious skin. I jotted up a list of my favorite sunblocks for summer. They are the must haves this season because while there are SPF in our lotions, makeups, or BB creams. Having something with specific functions for swimming like making it waterproof, and having higher SPF is important. Summer is finally here and we can’t wait to bathe under the warm rays of the sun. With our feet enveloped in soft sand while hearing the waves of the ocean whispering in our ears. *sigh* Tell me, you…
