UV Protection

Suncut Super Waterproof UV Protect Gel

Is Suncut Super Waterproof UV Protect Gel really waterproof?

September 4, 2021 / By

Hey guys, I bought Suncut Super Waterproof UV Protect Gel two years ago from Japan, and found it to be such an essential sunscreen for travelling (or staycation these days) that I’ve gone on to repurchase it. It provided convenience as a useful all-in-one sunscreen that can be applied to face and body in many situations, even in water.  When …

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Suncut UV Protect Essence

Suncut UV Protect Essence Review | Pick Gel or Essence?

July 3, 2021 / By

I’ve been a fan of Suncut since I first blogged about this sunscreen brand in 2014. Previously, I’ve only tried the “gel” version. Today, let’s talk about the “essence”, or more specifically – Suncut UV Protect Essence. How are the two formula different? Is the essence as good as the gel? Why use one over another? Let’s find out. :) …

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Biore UV Body Care Serum Extra Moist

Which is better? Biore UV Body Care Serum SPF50 or My All-time favourite Body Sunscreen?

April 2, 2021 / By

Hot and sunny days are here! Let’s check out Biore UV Body Care Serum that comes with a high SPF50 and see how it fares against my all-time favourite body sunscreen – Nivea Extra White. Which sits more comfortable on skin especially in our hot and humid climate? And which is better value for money? We’ll find out.    More …

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Nivea Extra Whitening Skin Therapy Serum

5 Years On and still loving Nivea Extra White Repair & Protect Essence (REVIEW)

March 14, 2021 / By

Updates (2020): Nivea Extra White Firming Serum has been rebranded as Nivea Extra White Repair & Protect. I’ve tried the newer version and have included updates to this review.  Hooray! We have another affordable body sunscreen in the market that we can use on a daily basis. If my earlier review of Vaseline Healthy White Serum didn’t convert you into …

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Skin Aqua UV Essence

Skin Aqua Sarafit UV Essence Review: Affordable Japanese sunscreen with one imperfection

June 18, 2020 / By

The one thing that I’ll always bring back from Japan is none other than a Japanese sunscreen. In my recent trip to Nippon, I bought a few tubes including Skin Aqua Sarafit UV Essence SPF50+. This is by far the cheapest sunscreen that I’ve gotten in Japan and I wondered how Skin Aqua would match up with the other great …

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Project B Collagen Powder

15 Great Skincare, Makeup and Supplements emptied in 2019 | Product Empties (Vol. 3)

March 13, 2020 / By

Another half a year has gone by since I last shared my Product Empties. Make a guess how many products I’ve managed to empty in the first half of 2019. It’s 15 full-sized products. Whoa! That’s a lot by my standard. I’m so proud of myself! Heh! I’d deliberately forced myself to finish a beauty product before moving on to …

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Banana Boat Ultra Protect Sunscreen SPF 80

Holy Grail Sunblock – Banana Boat Ultra Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 80

May 9, 2020 / By

I’m surprised that I haven’t written a review on Banana Boat Ultra Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 80 although I’ve emptied so many tubes, probably one tube every beach holiday. It is definitely my holy grail sunblock when it comes to activities involving intense sun and water exposure.   I have never ever gotten a burn when I have my green …

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Innisfree Perfect UV Protection Cream

Innisfree Perfect UV Protection Cream | A holy grail sunscreen for the active ones!

April 4, 2020 / By

Going for a beach holiday soon? If you are looking for a long-lasting and water-resistant sunblock, I’ve got a good one to share with you. Innisfree Perfect UV Protection Cream has accompanied me to numerous island-hopping tours and was very effective in doing what it was supposed to do, that is, to protect my skin. Read on to find out why this …

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C20 Original Pure Vitamin C20 Serum

Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C serum fades age spots, but on one condition

April 25, 2020 / By

Good stuff is hard to come by and I really would have loved for Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C serum to be featured as a holy grail write-up.  I mean, how often do you  find a product that can fade age spots within a month? And not forgetting the perks of making you fairer and more even-toned? Sadly, this miracle potion …

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Kose Medicated Sekkisei Day Essence

Review of Kose Medicated Sekkisei Day Essence | A Japan must-buy?

February 24, 2020 / By

Have you ever been lured by the dark blue elegant bottles of Kose Medicated Sekkisei when shopping in Japan? They were always prominently displayed on the shelves, and bundled with great discounts. Although Kose was not on my Japan-must-buy list, I thought I had to get a product from this brand. After some thoughts, I bought a day lotion – …

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