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Decorté Sun Shelter Water Resistant Sunscreen SPF 50+ – Review
I discovered this sunscreen last year and fell in love with it. It’s one of the best sunscreens I’ve ever tried, definitely one of the most cosmetically elegant ones in Europe without breaking the bank if compared to brands like Sensai or Dior. I am not sure if this specific sunscreen is still sold in…
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Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Medicated Deep Whitening Lotion – Review
In 2022, I switched from Hada Labo Tokyo’s toner to the Hada Labo lotions because Hada Labo Tokyo’s prices had increased. In my opinion, it doesn’t make sense to overpay for the same product. I’ve been using the Shirojyun Medicated Deep Whitening Lotion (rich/moist type) for over a year. It is aimed at drier skin types, but the…
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UNO Dual Effect Cream – Review
Last year, I said I would write more regularly, but it didn’t happen; let’s hope I will be more productive this year. UNO is Shiseido’s high-street skincare brand for men. A few years ago, I reviewed their sunscreen. The active component of the formula is tranexamic acid, which soothes the skin and reduces skin discolouration;…
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Merry Christmas!
I wish you all a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year! May the coming year bring you a lot of good health, happiness, and success.
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RoC Multi Correxion Revive and Glow Capsules – Review
I’ve bought this product because of the positive reviews online. An ascorbic acid serum is a superb element of any skincare routine. However, I should’ve bought something else instead. The serum consists of 20% ascorbic acid trapped in dimethicone and silicones. There’s some water in it, but only a little. There’re also plant extracts. The…
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OMI Brotherhood Sun Bears Active Protect Cool SPF 50+ –Review
When I first tried this sunscreen last year, I didn’t think that I would like it. But, as the heatwave came, and I did anything to stay cool, this menthol-enriched fluid came in handy. I regretted not buying more after finishing the bottle, so I had to repurchase it this year. The formula includes mineral…
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Scinic Enjoy All Round Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+ – Review
I know I have been quiet for a while. The past year or so has been hectic for me. The previous December, I unexpectedly had to move, and then last summer, I caught COVID, which left me with a lasting feeling of lethargy. And once I stop doing something regularly, it’s hard for me to…
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. May the new year bring you peace, joy, health and prosperity!
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Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk N – Review
I was not too fond of the last version of the Anessa Milk, but this year’s reformulation shows considerable improvements compared to its predecessor. Unfortunately, even though I enjoy using this Anessa Milk, it doesn’t fulfil my testing criteria. This product is not merely a sunscreen but, as the name indicates, a skincare product. Besides…
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My Top 3 Sunscreens: Updated
This piece is undoubtedly the most requested by many of you, as you want to know my favourite sunscreens. And I get it. It’s been four years since I published My Top 3 Sunscreens, and a lot can change in four years. Honestly, I like all of the sunscreens or, for that matter, products that I…
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Allie Chrono Beauty Tone Up UV SPF 50+ Rose Chaire – Review
While shopping for the Allie sunscreens earlier this year, I didn’t check the ingredients lists since I trust the brand, and I thought that both the standard Allie UV Gel EX and this Tone Up version would be identical. I assumed that the only difference would be in the colourings of the products, but that’s…
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Hakutsuru Medicated Daiginjo Moisturising Cream – Review
Hakutsuru are a well-established sake producer in Japan and overseas. However, their skincare range is not as popular as their spirits. I’ve bought this moisturiser swayed by positive reviews online, and I am not disappointed. The base of the moisturiser includes rice ferment extract known for its hydrating and anti-discolouration properties. On top of that,…
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Hada Labo Tokyo Light Hydrator Sun Face Cream SPF 50 – Review
Last summer, I believe it was in August, the Hada Labo Tokyo range was extended to suncare products, and shortly after, they disappeared with the end of summer. I assumed the line had been cancelled, so I didn’t post my review last year. However, the sunscreens are back now, so here are my thoughts on…
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Allie Gel UV EX SPF 50+ – Review
This year’s revamp of the Allie range is focused on sustainability. The bases of the sunscreens are the same, but the UV filters have been swapped for elements that are safer for sea life. What’s more, the products now come in more eco-friendly packaging – plastic mixed with paper, which in reality is more problematic…
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Shiseido Waso Yuzu-C Beauty Sleeping Mask – Review
When the Waso line was first launched a few years ago, it wasn’t too memorable; the neon-coloured packaging and ordinary formulas did not attract my attention. But, the recent revamp of the line has caught my eye. The new, more sustainable packaging and improved recipes have convinced me enough to give Waso a try, and…
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Shiseido Anessa Whitening UV Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ – Review
This Anessa sunscreen is the only one that was not upgraded in 2022, which is great because I bought it last year and forgot about it. After weeks of testing, I am ready to share my thoughts. The sunscreen contains exclusively chemical filters. There is also a considerable amount of moisture-retaining agents like glycerine. The…
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L’Oréal Paris Hydra Genius Liquid Care Moisturiser – Review
I am surprised that this line hasn’t been discontinued, considering the recent releases with hyaluronic acid by L’Oréal. Although the Hydra Genius line is nothing new, it’s still a voguish array of products with hyaluronic acid that will satisfy many. There are three versions of the fluid in the lineup, and the formulations are almost…
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMUNE 400 Invisible Fluid SPF 50+ – Review
Another year, another Anthelios’ reformulation… This sunscreen’s vehicle is similar to previous formulas – only chemical filters, alcohol, glycerine, silica, etc. There are also the same L’Oréal’s film-binding techs. The only difference is a new, proprietary UV filter, the Mexoryl 400. The patent for the old Mexoryl XL has expired, so L’Oréal have decided to…