Review: Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish! This sunscreen was recommended to me by so many Princesses that I knew I had to try it out!

Review: Bioré UV Perfect Milk

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Bioré UV Perfect Milk! I previously loved the Bioré Watery Essence and the Watery Mousse, so I was interested to see what this Perfect Milk had in store for me!

Provided for Review: Yadah Oh My Sun Slush Sunscreen

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Yadah Oh My Sun Slush Sunscreen! This sunscreen was sent to me for review by BB Cosmetic!

Fail or Holy Grail Review: Missha Line Friends Mild Sun

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Missha Line Friends Mild Sunscreen! I bought this sunscreen since I've previously loved the Missha Safe Block, so I was hoping that this would be another Holy Grail for me! However, it was not to be.

Fail or Holy Grail Review: Missha All-Around Safe Block Soft Finish Sun Milk

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Missha All-Around Safe Block Soft Finish Sun Milk! I've previously talked about this sunscreen, but after finishing three full size tubes I'm happy to talk about it again as a Holy Grail Sunscreen!

Review: Innisfree Eco Saftey Perfect Sunblock

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Innisfree Eco Saftey Perfect Sunblock! I bought this sunblock on a whim because it was easily available to me and I really like it!

Review: Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Mousse Sunscreen SPF50/PA++++

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Mousse Sunscreen SPF50/PA++++! I originally bought this tube to be my back up handbag sunscreen, but lately it's been my go-to sunscreen!

Fail or Holy Grail Review: Cellabon RX Naturatox 3 in 1 UV Essence Sunblock + Essence + Make Up Base

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Cellabon RX Naturatox 3 in 1 UV Essence SPF 50+! Korean sunscreens usually work well for my skin, so how did this one end up in the Fail pile?

Review: LUSH The Great Barrier

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Today I'm going to be talking about LUSH's The Great Barrier! I saw that this product was being released for the summer in New Zealand and was immediately so intrigued by it since it's an in shower sunscreen! Whaaat? Read on to find out how it works!

Fail or Holy Grail Review: Bioré Watery Essence Sunscreen

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Bioré Watery Essence Sunscreen! This is one of my Holy Grail Sunscreens along with the Missha All-Around Safe Block Soft Finish Sun Milk that I reviewed years ago and although I like them both for different purposes, I think they are equally good sunscreens for me!

First Impression: Innisfree Eco Safety Aqua Perfect Sun Gel

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Innisfree Eco Safety Aqua Perfect Sun Gel! I love trying out new Asian Suncare because they just make the best formulas, and this is my first sunscreen from Innisfree!

What Does It Do?

 Aqua daily sun gel made from organic sunflower oil SPF50+ PA+++

1. Protects the skin from UV rays
Sunflower oil and pure Jeju green tea extract protect your skin from UV rays.

2. Moist and fresh water-base sunblock!
As a water-base sunblock, it absorbs quickly to keep your skin hydrated and fresh.

3. Protect your skin from the ozone
Fermented yeast ingredient protects your skin from the ozone and other environmental damages.
How to use

As the last step of your skincare, apply an adequate amount of the gel on parts frequently exposed to UV rays, such as face, neck, arms and legs.
Ingredients

Sunflower oil in innisfree sunblock keeps your skin healthy and safe from UV

WATER, ALCOHOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, HOMOSALATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, OCTOCRYLENE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, ECHIUM PLANTAGINEUM SEED OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CARDIOSPERMUM HALICACABUM FLOWER/LEAF/VINE EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) LEAF EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT LYSATE FILTRATE, CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL EXTRACT, ORCHID EXTRACT, CAMELLIA JAPONICA LEAF EXTRACT, OPUNTIA COCCINELLIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT, CETETH-10, TRIETHANOLAMINE, METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, CARBOMER, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ALLANTOIN, OCTYLDODECANOL, FRAGRANCE, PHENOXYETHANOL
What it doesn't have
 
5-free system : Free of mineral oil, animal ingredients, synthetic fragrance, tar color and talc"(1)

This sun gel is quite runny and has a milky texture. It has an interesting smell, it smells like liquorice to me! It leaves quite a dewy finish on my skin, it's really moisturising! It does sink in after a while leaving my skin matte, but it took around 30minutes to mattify which is quite some time for me.
 

Would I Purchase This Product?

No. Because it takes a while to mattify, I would chose other sunscreens over this one. I don't usually have enough time in the morning do do every day chores, let alone waiting an extra 30minutes for my sunscreen to absorb thoroughly! If I was to use it during summer and reapply every 2-3 hours I think it would make my skin look quite greasy too, which is not my goal at all. That being said, it is reasonably priced at $23NZD (plus shipping) from the Innisfree website and it's not a terrible sunscreen, I just think that I can find one more suitable for my skin! ^.^

I would definitely recommend this sunscreen to any Princesses with dryer skin types, or are looking for a dewier finish sunscreen. 

Review: Skinfood Premium Tomato Cool and Dry Sun Spray

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Skinfood Premium Tomato Cool and Dry Sun Spray! ^.^ I was really intrigued with this sunscreen spray, because rather than being a body spray like the thick, greasy Nivea body sprays, this is a fine mist, matte finish facial sunscreen spray!
"Goes on dry or moistened skin neatly without white residue! Refreshingly cools down skin fatigued from hot weather! Easy to carry and block UV rays! A cool & dry sun spray that contains tomato extract, which was grown in sunlight, is clearly sprayed on and neatly absorbed by skin. 

*How to Use* Shake well before use. Spray a sufficient amount on skin (arms and legs) that is easily exposed to UV rays from 20cm or more, avoiding the skin around your eyes. Apply 15-20 minutes before going out. 

Efficacy and effects: Protects skin from UV rays. (SPF50+ PA+++) Usage and volume: Shake well, take a sufficient amount and evenly apply on skin."(1)

"Ingredients: butane, propane, denatured alcohol, purified water, octinoxate (ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate), homosalate, dimethicone, caprylyl methicone, octisalate (ethylhexyl salicylate), avobenzone (butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane), ensulizole (phenylbenzimidazole sulphonic acid), cetyl ditethicone, ethylhexyl palmitate, octocrylene, bemotrizinol (bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine), aminomethyl propanol, tomato extract (0.4 mg), plum extract, lotus extract, glycerin, cyclopentasiloxane, acrylate/dimethicone copolymer, 1,2-hexandiol, lactic acid, citric acid, fragrance"(2)

This spray comes housed in a standard aerosol spray can, which is totally bad for the environment, but oh so convenient. It produces a super fine mist in comparison to a spray pump which tends to spray out droplets which is great in this circumstance, since it provides a more even distribution of the product.

I originally purchased this sun spray to top up my sun protection midway through the day. As I'm sure most of you know, applying a sunscreen at the beginning of the day will not give enough protection from the sun after a certain amount of time, which is what the SPF or Sun Protection Factor is about. SPF refers to the theoretical amount of time you can stay in the sun before being burnt. The higher the SPF the longer you can theoretically stay in the sun without damage. However, your SPF may not be fully effective if it comes into contact with water, gets washed away by sweat, or has been applied unevenly. Most companies suggest reapplying your SPF every two hours, or sooner if you're swimming. But how do you re-apply your sunscreen on top of a full face of make up?

I stay out of the sun as much as I can, especially now that I'm taking oral acne medication which increases my chances of getting sunburnt drastically. But there are times when I can't avoid the sun (driving home from work, school or a long day shopping) so this is a must have product for me!

I couldn't get a photo of the spray nozzle in action, but if you're interested you can check it out in the video at the top of this review, also go and subscribe, go on, do it! This is what my hand looks like before and after I spray it with the Skinfood Premium Tomato Cool and Dry Sun Spray. I can't really see any difference between the two pictures!

I don't find that this Sun Spray makes my face feel or look greasy after spraying, but it does look a little dewy! I can't say for certain how effective this is at protecting the skin because generally you would need to pat a good amount of sunscreen into the skin, but I haven't been burnt or got any weird looking tan lines so that's very positive!

What I Love

- Oh so convenient
- Easy to use 
- Inexpensive
- Doesn't leave a white cast or greasy residue

What I Don't Love

- Aerosol can is bad for the environment
- Can be applied unevenly

Final Thoughts

I really love this Sun Spray! It's so convenient and it's a really good product for any Princesses that need to top up their sun protection without having to apply a liquid on top of make up. I don't use this all the time because it is a little expensive to be applying 3x a day every day, but for the occasional use I think it's just fantastic ^.^

I would definitely recommend this Sun Spray for any Princesses looking to top up their sun protection throughout the day, just remember to apply enough!

First Impression: A·TRUE Black Tea All Day Aqua Sun Gel

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Today I'm going to be talking about the A·TRUE Black Tea All Day Aqua Sun Gel! I had one little tester sachet of this Sun Gel, but I was really interested in trying it because I haven't really seen any bloggers talking about this brands skincare. I really liked their CC Cushion, but will I like their skincare?

 What Does It Do?

"A·TRUE only uses Black Tea Water. It is based on ‘Compagnie Coloniale’s' premium black tea. Extracting Compagnie Coloniale’s' finest black tea provides its own natural living energy which is transferred to the skin. Polyphenols from anti-oxidant activity, vitamins and minerals can be obtained from the extracted Black Tea Water helping in recoveries to the skin’s original functions.

Compagnie Coloniale® is the represented black tea from the oldest French tea brands. It brings large assortments of unique blends such as Keemun tea from China, Darjeeling tea from India, and Ceylon tea from Sri Lanka, which specially come with added rose petals.

Benefits
The daily sun gel helps refresh your skin, giving it a more radian look. Simultaneously, it will protect you from any harmful UVA or UVBs. Other types of environmental damage such as dryness and hot temperatures are also acted against. The gel type texture leaves the skin feeling light and fresh whilst softly absorbing without leaving you any feeling of stickiness.

Ingredients
*CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF WATER, WATER(12500mg), CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, ALCOHOL, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, ISOAMYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT,**CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT(148mg),**CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) PEEL EXTRACT(1.67mg),**CINNAMOMUM CASSIA BARK EXTRACT(5.025mg), SILICA, TRIETHANOLAMINE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, CARBOMER, CETETH-10, ADENOSINE, PANTHENOL, FRAGRANCE"(1)

This sun gel has a really interesting texture, it almost looks and feels like it separates between a gel and an oil which is really odd! It initially smells very alcoholic, though this smell dissipates quickly when absorbed into the skin and leaves a powdery floral scent. It absorbs quickly into the skin and leaves my skin feeling quite soft and a little sticky for about 20mins. This doesn't really hydrate my skin because my skin feels dry after 30minutes or when the sticky soft feeling wears off. It doesn't appear to make my skin look any more radiant than it normally does.

Would I Purchase This Product?

Probably not, this sun gel retails for around $35USD and although there is nothing really wrong with it, I just don't like it as much as I like other sunscreens that are much cheaper. I wish I tried this sun gel out during the summer since my winter skin is dry (and my acne medication makes it even drier) so if I saw it on super sale I would grab it to try again, but only then.

I would recommend this Sun Gel for any Princesses that have oily skin, because I think that it will work so much better on oily skin than it does on dry skin! ^.^

Review: Etude House Face Conditioning Cream

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Today I'm going to be talking about Etude House's Face Conditioning Cream! I received a tester sample of this product back in January, and purchased this full size in Taipei because I loved it so much. I talked about it in my First Impression, and now I'm going to talk about it in more detail because I really enjoy using this product!

"Etude House Face Conditioning Cream 75g
Contains skin moist balancing formula. Skin whitening. Anti-Wrinkle. Balancing skin tone.
This is a quick and easy makeup boosting cream that smoothly conditions skin with its light and soft texture for a makeup-ready complexion. 

How to Use
After applying toner, spread a certain amount of Face Conditioning Cream evenly onto face.

Caution
1. Use only as directed
2. Avoid storing in high and low temperatures and areas exposed to direct sunlight
3. Cease use if problems arise

[Ingredients]
WATER, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ARBUTIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), CETYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, METHOXY PEG-114/POLYSEPSILON CAPROLACTONE, PEG-100 STEARATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SILICA, LIPASE, CHITOSAN, POLYPROPYLSILSESQUIOXANE, POLYACRYLATE-13, POLYISOBUTENE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ALCOHOL, POLYSORBATE 80, XANTHAN GUM, DISODIUM EDTA, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, ADENOSINE, POLYSORBATE 20, HYDROGENATED LECHITHIN, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, PHENOXYETHANOL, FRAGRANCE"(1)

I only need a very small amount of this cream to cover my face properly, so this product is quite financially viable for me! I've been using it pretty much daily since I bought it in Taipei in February, and i've only used a quarter! For $15NZD that is just fantastic.

It's super easy to spread and blend into my skin, and gives me a teensy bit of coverage (we're talking like minimum, natural coverage). It moisturises my skin, doesn't leave a white cast and doesn't leave my skin looking awfully greasy which is great!

I do find that if I don't let my moisturiser absorb fully before using this Conditioning Cream it can sort of roll off my skin like this. It's easily avoided but leaving a couple of minutes before applying it or using this in the place of a moisturiser. No big deal.

What I Love

- Inexpensive ($13.94USD)
- Easy to use, only a tiny amount is needed
- Doesn't make my skin oily or matte
- Moisturised and protects my skin (SPF 25 PA++)
- Gorgeous packaging

What I Don't Love

- Can ball up if previous moisturiser hasn't absorbed fully

Final Thoughts

I absolutely love this Conditioning Cream! There really is nothing that I don't like about it, it's inexpensive, lasts forever, makes my skin gorgeously moisturised without being oily or wreaking havoc with foundations and BB Creams. It gives a little bit of sun protection with the SPF25 and a very small amount of blurring to hide my large pores and scarring. It also doesn't hurt that the packaging is super cute! ^.^

I would totally recommend this Conditioning Cream for anyone who wants a moisturiser/primer that makes the skin lightly moisturised without being oily! I've been using it daily since February, so you know I'm loving it!