Review: Mentholatum Sunplay Powdery White SPF 47 PA+++

I used to dislike sunscreen with white cast, but now from a work-at-home person's perspective, I'd have to say I am okay with a bit of it, as long as it will not irk my husband. And so I have began exploring sunblock with Titanium Dioxide, the compound pretty much responsible for the ghostly look.

Here's a look at one of such that will obviously leave a white mask - Metholatum's Sunplay Powdery White. The name says a lot and while it may get attention from the whitening-crazy ones, here's a review that will leave them with second thoughts.

Review: Mentholatum Sunplay Clear Water SPF 50 PA+++

Summer or not, I am adamant with sunscreen use, and recently, a local drugstore is finally selling one of the sunscreens I've been dying to try. Surely, the wait was totally worth it and I'm happy I can share this product with everyone. Here's my review for Mentholatum's Sunplay Clear Water Sunscreen, with SPF 50 and PA+++.

Review: Kracie Naive Deep Cleansing Oil (Olive)

Hello! I've been too busy or very sleepy (to the point I cannot work or write) so I was unable to finish a review from my pending reviews list. Anyway, as promised, I am going to review a product I brought along with me which I will not forget since I used this on my wedding day to take care of my wedding makeup - Kracie's Naive Deep Cleansing Oil, the Olive variant.

Deep Clear Oil Cleansing, says the big Japanese text
(if I still recall the kana)

Review: Bioré UV Bright Face Milk

For those who have been following the blog, you may already know that I am a regular sunscreen user. Much as I hate their pore strips, I adore Bioré sunscreens. They're cheap, not greasy, and wearable.

To add to my Bioré sunscreen review collection, and also because I am about to run out of this product, I will be reviewing Bioré's UV Bright Face Milk (SPF 50, PA+++). It looks very much like the Perfect Face Milk which I've already reviewed, but will the Bright Face version live up to the performance of its white-bottled cousin?

Why I prefer Korean/Japanese products over drugstore products

No, it's not because I look like an East Asian. Or a prick against local drugstore brands.

I'm nowhere near "classy Korean" (from soompi.com)

Review: Hadalabo Perfect Gel

I had ran out of my HG moisturizer when I was browsing sasa.com and thought of trying a new moisturizer. Although almost inaccessible, I decided to try a Japanese moisturizer just for the heck of it and after much ingredient scrutiny one product after the other, I decided to settle on Hadalabo Perfect Gel.

Review: Kanebo Allie Precious Barrier Protector SPF 50 PA+++ (Blue variant)

When I was just starting out with the diligent sunscreen use (this started about a year ago) and after a couple of mishaps with two sunscreens from Korean brands, I was actively seeking any Japanese sunscreen that can fit my budget. Shiseido sunscreens from the malls here cost around 2500 pesos, so that brand is a no-no. Masyadong sosyal. And because I had ran out of sunscreen at that time, I purchased Kanebo's Allie Precious Barrier Protector in a hurry.

Review: Kose Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil

Before I go on I would like to really point out that I am not in any way sponsored by the manufacturers or sellers of the products I review. Why the reminder, you ask? It's because I do not want to sound like an endorser for this superb product.

I absolutely love Kose's Softymo Deep Cleansing oil.

Review: Biore UV Aqua Rich watery essence Water Base

Sunscreen can be troublesome sometimes. The texture may be too thick or too runny and may be hard to apply. They may also have weird scent or poor filters.

This product from Biore (again) is almost perfect. Almost.

Pulblic Safety Advisory: Kanebo Cosmetics voluntarily recalls products with Rhododenol

Rhododenol or 4HPB, is a substance implicated in cases of white blotches on the skin. Rhododenol-containing products have also been banned by FDA last July 4, 2013 following this voluntary recall by Kanebo Cosmetics, manufacturer of the said whitening ingredient.

White patches from rhododenol (Provided by Kanebo Cosmetics Inc.)

Review: Bioré UV Perfect Face Milk

Before this sunscreen, I've been having a hard time trying to minimize the oil slick and the typical white cast from my previous sunscreens. I found this Bioré sunscreen from MakeupAlley, and seeing it had a lot of positive reviews, I decided to purchase one.

Sorry, unboxed since I've been using it for a month