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Review: Nivea UV Face BB Cream SPF50 0% Sticky Feeling
I love sun protection. UV Rays are the number 1 cause of premature lines and wrinkles. In fact, I think that’s why more than 30% of posts here are related to sunscreen reviews. While there are many, good sunscreen are hard to find. Just like Goldilocks finding the soup too hot or too cold. Some sunblock can have high SPF but leave a white cast. Some can do everything except it stings the eye *ouch*. Today we’ll be reviewing NIVEA UV Face BB Cream SPF50 PA+++ 0% Sticky Feeling. As I browse around the beauty section of the supermarket I spotted a tube of this, and also the other variant. The anti-aging one. At first look…
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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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4 Most Comfortable Sunscreens for Everyday Use (2018)
Hey everyone! It’s time for my yearly round-up of favorite sunscreens to use. As you all know, I’m obsessed with sunscreens (Read More: Why You Should Wear Sunscreen Everyday). I use em up like I chug in water. Lalo na ngayon it’s Back-to-School season na or for those who commute on a daily basis (everyone), lagi na tayong babad sa araw my gad! Save your skin please! As much as I’d like to stick to one brand, the curious cat in me sometimes stray to try something new. Here are the properties I look for in a sunscreen: Light Non-greasy Comfortable High SPF Having additional skincare benefits is a plus I hear from…
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Make Your Summer with Watson’s!
If you’ve been a follower of my blog for sometime now, you’d know how I’m addicted I am to SUNBLOCKS. They’re not only used for preventing skin darkening. It’s also key to protect yourself from premature aging and dark spots. It’s my must-have every morning and where do I get my sunblock supply? Only at Watson’s of course! A post shared by Kaycee Enerva 💋 KIKAYSIKAT (@heyitsmekaycee) on Mar 8, 2017 at 10:29pm PST /p> Make your summer however you want it to be during this season of endless adventures and possibilities. There’s no holding you back now! Not even your fear of skin darkening or showing off your after-holiday tummy can stop…
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BEST HYPOALLERGENIC SUNBLOCK FOR SENSITIVE AND ACNE-PRONE SKIN
BEST HYPOALLERGENIC SUNBLOCK FOR SENSITIVE AND ACNE-PRONE SKIN Disclaimer: This is NOT a sponsored post. While these products were sent to my by my Sample Room family (thank you so much!), I always buy Belo sunblocks for me and my family for YEARS. It took me YEARS of testing different sunblocks before finally publishing a post on the BEST HYPOALLERGENIC SUNBLOCK FOR SENSITIVE AND ACNE-PRONE SKIN. I can never,ever, emphasize enough on how sun protection is important. Sunscreens not only prevent us from darkenning. It saves our skin from free-radicals, UV rays, Oxidation. The former I mentioned are the major causes of melasma, pigmentation, early skin-aging, and last but not the least, skin…
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READ: Teach Your Kids to Use a Sunblock NOW
The NIVEA Dolls are used to educate kids of the importance of sun screen. These dolls are special because its skin burns when exposed to the sun without the protection of NIVEA Sun. It will be packaged with the NIVEA Sun Protect & Moisture SPF 50 Body Lotion and Face Cream to keep kids protected. How Does the Sun Change My Skin? Pre-cancerous (actinic keratosis) and cancerous (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma) skin lesions – due to decreases in the skin’s immune function Benign tumors Fine and coarse wrinkles Freckles Discolored areas of the skin, called mottled pigmentation Sallowness — a yellow discoloration of the skin Telangiectasias — the dilation of small blood vessels under the skin…
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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…
