20 May 2017

(Skincare) My Sunscreen Duds and Hit

Finding a sunscreen didn't use to be such a big deal before. One would usually just go to the supermarket and grab a tube of Neutrogena, Beach Hut or Banana Boat sunscreen, pay at the counter then go home and slap on that thick, oily cream and be done with it. But with the entry of Asian sunscreens with different textures, finishes, scents, and ingredients, things are now more complicated and sophisticated. Add to that the weather here in the Philippines which changes from wet and humid during the rainy season to dry and very humid in the summer, it would seem that choosing sunscreens is no longer a walk in the park.

Yadah Sun Slush, VMV Armada Face Cover 30, Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
The first sunscreen I used ever is the Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence, a very popular Japanese sunscreen due to its finish and texture. It has a lightweight, gel-cream texture which is very different from the heavy and thick American sunscreens we're used to. It also dries down to a dewy finish preferred by some people. Unfortunately, for someone who has combination and sensitive skin like me, this sunscreen makes my face oily instead of dewy. Also, the alcohol in this sunscreen irritates my skin and turns my face red upon application. After a couple of months of using Biore Watery Essence, I had to admit that it was not doing my skin any good and I had to remove it from my daily routine.

I tried the VMV Armada Face Cover SPF 30 next which proved to be a big no-no for my skin. I was attracted to this local brand because they catered to sensitive like mine. However, I didn't take into account the texture of the product when I bought it. It was a cream and it was too much for my oily-combination skin. One time, I applied it on top of my moisturizer before going to the grocery with my husband. When he took a look at my face while driving, he asked me what I put on my face because it was so shiny and oily. Needless to say, I stopped using it even if there was still half of the tube left.

After the two duds, it took me a long time to find another sunscreen that fits my requirements. First, it should have no alcohol. Second, it should contain little to no chemical sunscreens (specifically oxybenzone and avobenzone) because I am still breastfeeding my daughter. Third, it shouldn't be a cream and lastly, the price should be reasonable. My research brought me towards Yadah Oh My Slush Sunscreen. It doesn't contain alcohol, it was in a gel formula, it had fairly safe chemical sunscreen ingredients and it was affordable. To be honest, this sunscreen is still not perfect mainly because of the finish. It leaves a dewy-almost-oily finish but it isn't something a bit of powder can't solve. It doesn't feel heavy though so it's quite alright.

Yadah, VMV and Biore

Yadah seems to have small capsules that dissolved upon further rubbing. VMV had a bit of a white cast while Biore had a yellow tinge.

After more rubbing, Yadah and Biore are almost fully absorbed while the VMV seems to sit on top of the skin.

15 minutes after, most of the sunscreen are absorbed but left a visible oily film on the skin, particularly with VMV.

I am still on the lookout for that perfect, holy grail sunscreen so if you guys have any recommendations, feel free to share in the comment box. Till next time!

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