Biore UV Perfect Face Milk SPF 50

Wednesday, 1 August 2007 by Sesame

Biore UV Perfect Face Milk SPF50If you’re looking for an affordable and effective sunblock, Biore UV Perfect Face Milk SPF 50+ PA+++  makes the mark.

It’s liquid based, being milky in texture but is ultra light leaving a sheer natural finish with no white residue nor sticky feel.  Because Biore UV Perfect Face Milk SPF 50+ PA+++ containts sebum-absorbing powder to control oil and shine, skin actually feels powdery upon application.  Yet, this sunblock does not clog up pores, works well as a makeup base with the face staying shine free for a good part of the day.

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UV protection for our hands & arms

Saturday, 28 July 2007 by Sesame

hands

I admit that I’ve been kind of lazy in taking care of my hands and arms.  Apart from applying hand cream, I’ve only started religiously applying sunblock on my hands and arms these two years after I noticed some age spots growing on them. 

Seriously, this part of our body is a tell tale sign of our age.  We can have really good skin on our face but if our hands are all wrinkled up and our arms are covered with age spots, that’s a dead giveaway.

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Best and worst sunscreen list

Sunday, 24 June 2007 by Sesame

You already know you need to always apply a sunscreen but do you know which is good and safe for you? 

Well, here’s a database you definitely need to see as it lists sunscreens that offer the best combination in terms of both safety and effectiveness.  The first-ever, in-depth analysis of the safety and effectiveness of more than 700 name-brand sunscreens released by Environmental Working Group (EWG).  

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L’Occitane Very Precious Fluid SPF40

Tuesday, 19 June 2007 by Sesame

Despite the rave reviews on L’Occitane Immortelle Very Precious Fluid SPF40, I hesitated to buy this right at the beginning.  Reason is because it only comes with 12% of Titanium Dioxide and contains no Zinc Oxide, both of which are key ingredients I look for in sunblocks. 

Formulated with highly concentrated, organic Immortelle essential oil with anti-wrinkle, firming and regenerating properties, the fluid is supposed to contain high UV filters to effectively protect the skin from UVB and UVA rays, as well as defend against premature aging and the development of new pigmentation marks.

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