Spring has sprung (like a month ago) and with springtime comes random bouts of sunshine and good weather (when it’s not cold and rainy here in DC). Sunny weather immediately makes me think about sunscreen — and this post is about one of my favorites: Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA ++++. No White Cast First and…
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Summer is in full force in my neck of the woods and the sun and humidity are pretty unrelenting. Here’s a little summary of my current favorite sun care items for commuting, taking walks, and pool days. The one thing that has been providing me the most protection are my hats! My favorite one right now came from Amazon and…
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I have been playing around with the Supergoop 100% Mineral Invincible Setting Powder with SPF45 since the beginning of summer, and I am ready to share my thoughts on it. I bought the powder in the deepest shade (Deep and sometimes referred to as Medium/deep).
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Starting next week, it’s officially going to start feeling more like summer spring (and I’m sooo ready!). What better way get ready for it by talking about sunscreen?! Supergoop sent over their But First, Sunscreen Kit for me to try and it did not disappoint. The kit comes in a nifty little pouch and includes three handy, travel-sized sunscreens in…
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I received the Skin79 Waterproof Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ as a gift from my sister. She got it in S. Korea and my lord I cannot find it anywhere here! I have seen the Sun Gel with SPF 50+ PA+++, but the PA++++ seems to have disappeared or not really sold anywhere! I have also seen PA++++ on the…
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It’s definitely summer! I’ve got a long-overdue sunscreen review today. If you follow me on Instagram, you know I have talked a little bit about this during Sunscreen Week. Speaking of sunscreen week, every week should be sunscreen week. It’s so easy to forget to put it on and the consequences are just not worth it! Prevention is key! My…
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It’s Sunscreen Week! So today, I have a long-time-coming review of the CosRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA+++. I purchased this a while back when I went to New York and hauled lots of Asian beauty products. Pretty sure I got it from oo35mm.
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Did you know you’re supposed to wear a shot glass full of sunscreen every day (~1 oz.)? Do you know how much sunscreen you’re supposed to put on your face? I have always kind of winged it but we should all really be following the teaspoon rule. One teaspoon of sunscreen is supposed to be enough for your face, head,…
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Bioderma Sebium Mat Moisturising Mattifying Fluid ($16.95) is a great option for those with oily skin. I just love it when a brand says their product is supposed to do something, and it actually does it. Thanks to its high matifying power, Sébium Mat instantly and lastingly acts on all the causes of shiny skin:It regulates biological sebum secretion thanks…
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Don’t you just love when things work surprisingly well? Like better than you thought? While this is rare, it’s happened to me with this sunscreen. The only other time I can remember this happening to me is with my Mizon Multi Function Snail Repair Eye Cream. As a sunscreen noob, I did a good amount of research before I settled…
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Since I am upping my sunscreen game and am essentially a sunscreen virgin, I wanted to find something that was easy and effective. On a sunscreen-specific trip to Sephora, I picked up the Supergoop! Defense Refresh Setting Mist ($28.00). It’s described as a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++. It claims to be a matte finish three-in-one: sets makeup,…
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I spent four days in Cancun over this past weekend. All went well; I had a great time, drank a lot, ate a little, relaxed a bit, partied some and took a lot of pictures. Unfortunately, the love affair I have had with the sun for the past 30 years has finally come to an end. An unhappy end that…
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