Pink and Undecided: sunblock

Review : Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+/PA++++

Hey guysss :D!

Summer is coming fast and that might means summer holiday to the beach might be in your agenda? I naturally love rains (i guess i'm a sentimental person) but even i am getting sick of all this wetness. Sso yea, i actually am welcoming the sun with open arms!

But what comes with the warmth (or scorch, if you live in hot city like Surabaya :)) is the much dreaded UV rays - i am hoping that all of you are good kids and wear sunscreens everyday already tho???

I admit that it took me quite a while to get used to incorporate wearing sunscreen in my skincare routine, i struggled quite a bit because i had some pretty unpleasant experiences with sunscreens in the past. The sunscreens that i used to use were very very sticky, greasy and it makes me feel super hot and uncomfortable within minutes. This made me think that sunscreens are all like that, but behold my friend - i have found a sunscreen that's super comfortable and super lightweight that it almost feels like water : Biore UV Aqua Rich!

Before i continue with the sunscreen review, let me explain a few things that you need to know about sunscreens in general and why we need to use them everyday. Do you notice that every sunscreen would have different numbers like SPF 10, SPF 30, SPF 50, etc? SPF means Sun Protection Factor and it refers to its ability to shield from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. The number is the theoretical amount of time you can stay under the sun without getting sunburned. SPF indicates the level of protection against UV B.

What about PA+++? PA means Protection Grade of UV A and PA+++ is the best level of protection (there are also PA+ and PA++ which are, ofc, the lower levels of protections) out of the three. So ofc ideally your sunscreen should have both SPF and PA to protect you from both UV A (that can cause premature aging and wrinkling) and UVB (which can lead to development of skin cancer) which are both damaging and dangerous to your health if you let yourself be exposed to them without protections, both are covered in the highest level available with Biore UV.

While those of you who does more outdoor activities (this includes riding a motorbike and or waiting for public transportations okay!) obviously needs sunscreens more, all of us should definitely make it a habit to apply sunscreen everyday, even if we never leave our homes as you can still be exposed to UV rays through the windows and even from electronic screens.

Now let's move on to the review!

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+/PA++++. It actually only comes in one size (50gr) and retailing for IDR 115,800 but the product i received was the sample size so don't be confused if you are looking for this product and see that the packaging looks a bit different

It claims to have high durability as it is formulated with water capsule so it won't be easily removed when you sweat of gets in contact with water since it is waterproof (it's been tested for water resistance and can withstand water up to 80 minutes) but it can also easily be cleansed with regular facial/body wash - though as someone who is very concerned about cleansing my skin, i would still suggest you to double cleanse using makeup remover/cleansing oil/cleansing milk/micellar water before using your usual facial cleanser.

How to use? Very simple, you simply apply it on clean face/body (yes, it can be used both on your face and body, perfect for traveling because this means you don't have to lug two different sunscreens on your travels!). Don't forget to reapply if you sweat, after swimming or toweling yourself. And ofc, please don't expose yourself excessively and unnecessarily to the sun even after using sunscreens.

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I love the packaging's metallic blue color, so pleasing to the eyes! Very lightweight and travel friendly too

It's made in Japan and all of the information on the body of the sunscreen is in Japanese but don't worry, the ones you can purchase will have translation in stickers, just make sure you purchase them in authorized sellers like Sociolla, Kao official store in Tokopedia (you can also find their official stores at Jd.id , blibli.com etc) or nearest drugstores like Watsons or Guardian

Biore UV Aqua Rich has a slightly yellowy shade, it is very very light and has a light gel-like texture, it spreads on your skin like a dream and gets absorbed pretty much instantly into your skin with cooling, watery feeling - leaving your skin immediately feels silky and smooth. No greasiness nor stickiness whatsoever, i was in awe the first time i used it and i couldn't stop feeling my smooth skin :D!

As it leaves the skin feeling super smooth and soft, this sunscreen is also ideal to use under makeup. I personally have been using (and loving) this product nonstop since receiving it. With this under my makeup, i don't have to worry about my makeup breaking up or caking as it does not have the annoying characteristic that some screen have which i hate - instead i feel like it helps my makeup to apply better and stay intact longer!

I also love the fact that it is not only a sunscreen but also have skincare benefits as it contains beauty essences like hyaluronic acid, royal jelly extract and citrus mix to keep your skin well moisturized - so i guess this i not only a sunscreen review but serves as a skincare review too :D?

My skin has been reacting positively to Biore UV as well, it does not break out or giving any signs of negative effects whatsoever - so i am confident that i have found "the one"!

Is this sunscreen a product that i would purchase with my own money? Oh yeah, ofc it is! As soon as i run out of sunscreen, this is the product that i would definitely want to buy! And i am confident enough to recommend this to all of you (please do note that we all have different skin and what works well for me might not work as good on you) as we all need sunscreens in our lives. Let's put it like this, if you ever come up to me and ask for sunscreen recommendation, i will not hesitate to name Biore UV Aqua Rich, that's how much i love it!

Don't forget to follow their Instagram @id.biore for the latest news and promotions.

Frolicking under the sun needs not be avoided anymore, as long as you do it moderately and protect yourselves!

#Pink

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Sponsored Review : TDF Day Rejuvenation Complex SPF 20

miracle aesthetic clinic

Hi everybody ^^.

I (along with some other Surabaya Beauty Bloggers including #Undecided) received a special gift package from Miracle Aesthetic Clinic last February, i've been meaning to review them for a while now (i always use skin care products for at least 2 weeks before reviewing them, unless there's a time limit that falls before that-then i would make sure i let my readers know that it's actually more of a first impression) but i had so much other things that i had to review first >.<, i feel bad for pushing this review back for so long but it's here now, so no harm done right?

I received two TDF products from Miracle (alongside with some sachets of TDF Eye Radiance, #Undecided and i reviewed it here) and today i'm going to review the Day Rejuvenation Complex SPF 20 first :

I included the glossy, professional picture above because my picture turned out a bit dark without me realizing it at that time >.<.

TDF Day Rejuvenation Complex comes in a white plastic cylinder tube with dark gold accents and lettering. It is sealed with a clear plastic to ensure its newness and there's a sticker attached on the back for information in Bahasa.

As you can see from the information card above, although the name might confuse you whether this is a day cream or a sunblock, it is categorized as sunblock. Having said that, it is not "just a sunblock". It's actually a special formula that combines the benefits of exfoliator, moisturizer and SPF protection into one.

It contains glycolic acid, amino acid, antioxidant and sun screen that work optimally to overcome premature skin aging. The benefits of this product including skin rejuvenation, tackling dull skin problem, give nutrition and increase skin's elasticity as well as protecting skin from radical effects and UVA/UVB ray.

So it's easy to say that TDF Day Rejuvenation Complex is the only product you need in your daily skin routine (after cleansing and toning, of course!)-no more battles with tonnes of products clogging your skin every morning!

It comes with a pump, hygienic and convenient. I also heard that it's best for SPF products to be housed in a air tight bottles with pumps because exposure to the air can jeopardize its protection against UVA/UVB rays

All you have to do is pump it lightly like this

But i gotta warn you this, #Undecided claimed that her pump's broken, and just a few days ago Cynthian stated the same. I had to LOL at this because i thought mine was too! I had to pump it for approximately 30 times (okay, i'm slightly exaggerating) the very first time for the product to be dispensed! So if your bottle's giving you the same problem, don't fret! It's not broken! Just give it some more pumps hehe.

Also, be careful not to get carried away pumping it as fast as you possibly can-like i did, because the Day Rejuvenation Complex' quite light and watery, it would squirt out and be all over you if you're not careful!

I was also a bit surprised when i saw the color of the product, slightly cream in color instead of white like what i expected. Although the information card stated that the product's texture is cream, i'd say it's lighter than cream. I find it to be more light lotion-like. Despite its color, it-of course-is totally transparent and won't change your makeup's color.

One thing that i immediately noticed was its scent, it has a strong, herb-like, medicinal scent. Although i am definitely not a fan of the scent, after using it for a while, i no longer find it too bothersome.

Confession time : Until very recently, i don't wear suncreen much >.<. I also used to not apply any product (no moisturizer) at all on my face in the morning except if i'm going out. Thankfully i've started the habit of applying very light (i prefer gel products) in the morning a while ago-and after i received the TDF gift set, i've been using this Day Rejuvenation Complex almost every morning after washing my face.

I have to admit, i really hate sunblocks especially because of the very oily result, i already have a very oily skin in the first place, i certainly do no need to add any more. However, i know that the importance of using one's far greater than my uncomfortableness with the greasy feeling so i find ways to make it less oily-by using mattifying powder lotion underneath. It really helps!

Although i do find TDF Day Rejuvenation Complex to make my skin very oily as well, i still find it much better than having to apply separate moisturizer and sunblock-which would definitely result in worse oiliness! It's also super convenient to just apply one product and be done with it!

One of my biggest fear of sunblocks is because they're so oily, they tend to clog my pores and give me whiteheads. Thankfully TDF's light enough to leave my skin breathe and i see no increase in white head numbers than what i usually have anyway. I also notice that after using it daily, my skin is a lot softer, suppler and bouncier-which is fantastic of course! At my age, i need every help to keep it soft and bouncy alright! With this Day Rejuvenation Complex underneath, my makeup looks smoother and base makeup would stick to my skin easier compared to my naked skin (since i have very oily skin i tend to make my skin as dry as possible at the start of the day so it's hard for powder to attach to my skin >.<)

As all of TDF products, it is quite pricey (okay, it's very pricey) at IDR 865.000, but just consider the benefits and the fact that you do not need any other products other than this for your morning routine, then i think it's worth the price! If you sunblock is around IDR 350.000 and so is your moisturizer, serum, etc-then the collective total that you spent is probably higher than TDF Day Rejuvenation Complex anyway!

I would highly recommend this product for those who are looking for a all in one sunblock, moisturizer and exfolitor (a must have for every lazy gal out there haha) and concerned about aging problems (who isn't? You should start early!). Would not recommend it only for those with very limited budget for the very obvious reason :).

TDF Day Rejuvenation Complex SPF 20 (and other products from TDF) are exclusively available at Miracle, check out where their closest branch to your place here :).

Thank you Miracle Aesthetic Clinic for sending me such an awesome product (i actually won another set from their event and gave the new sunblock to my mum so she can try it out as well :)!), please look forward to the cleansing gel's review!