Althea Korea Petal Velvet Sunaway [Advertorial]

Scared of the unforgiving sun, but even more terrified of the ghastly white cast that your thick, sticky and heavy sunscreen gives you? Now, Althea has got you covered!

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Made to be ultra lightweight, this translucent sunscreen is formulated with hyaluronic acid and Damask rose extracts to make sure that our skin stays fresh and hydrated throughout the day without any streakiness or the dreadful ghastly white cast. 

Armed with the highest sun protection of SPF 50+ and PA++++, the Petal Velvet Sunaway is actually a non-chemical formulation, with an advanced non-chemical UV filter that has a more transparent formula, helping it to apply evenly and smoothly onto the skin without leaving a white cast behind. 

Combining the effect of a micro powder barrier system, which absorbs sebum and excess oil from the skin, and the moisturising & hydrating effect of hyaluronic acid, the Petal Velvet Sunaway not only helps to control excess sebum on the skin, but also ensures that the skin is kept hydrated throughout the day. 

Suitable for all skin types, the Petal Velvet Sunaway is retailing at only $13 (55ml) HERE

Even better, you can now pair your purchase with your choice of Althea Petal Velvet Powder (now comes in 3 shades) and get 10% of the petal duo!

Visit sg.althea.kr for more product information. 

ps. do you know that Althea is also on shopback.sg now? Check out how you can get up to 5% cashback on all your Althea's purchases HERE

Till then,

Mia Foo

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Wellaholic Cosmeceuticals: W+ Protective Day Cream (SPF 50++) [Sponsored]

Gone are the days whereby we need exposure to the sun for our body to make vitamin D because it's not found naturally in most foods, for many foods are now fortified with vitamin D during the manufacturing process today. While the immediate danger of exposure to too much sun will be sunburns, the actual serious threat of the sun is that it is the major cause of skin cancer. And as according to what doctors believe, most skin cancers can be avoided by preventing sun damages.

Heading outdoors? You better get that sunscreen and layer it up!

W+ Protective Day Cream with SPF 50++ (50gm) - $69

A high-performance formula that contains both physical and chemical actives to help protect the skin from UVA/UVB rays. For all skin types, especially pigmented skin. 

I like how the packaging comes with a combination of a twist-up and pump dispenser, which makes dispensing of the product much easier and hassle-free. 

But I need to pump it almost 50x for the 1st squirt of product to come out. Was a little worried that I might have ended up with a faulty pump dispenser at one point. 

The product has a very unique scent that is both "citrusy" and minty, and extremely pleasant to the sense and feels somewhat invigorating. 

The product has a consistency that's right smack in between a cream and a water-gel type, very spreadable and quick to set over the skin with no oily or tacky after-feel.

And because this product is both a physical and chemical sunscreen, do expect a certain degree of "whitening effect" should you pile it on, and also refrain from using flash photography unless the glorious white-cast is the effect you're going for in your photos. 

Just a side note: The stamp is so cute! It's a neko-chan! <3

And so is their pillbox, which not only comes in the shape of a giant tablet, but also in one of my favourite shade. 

Wellaholic also carries other skincare products in their premium cosmeceutical line, that are manufactured locally and registered with HSA in line with the ASEAN Directive and Cosmetic Legislations for cosmetics that come in contact with the skin. For more information, visit their website at https://www.wellaholic.com

You can also check out my review of their awesome ProHydrolase Whey HERE

Till then,

Mia Foo

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Mia's Review: Neutrogena Suncare [Advertorial]

As you all know, blogging to me is actually more of a hobby and I do hold a proper, full time job, working as a C&S Engineer at construction sites.

And while you may think that I'll be looking like this on site, with perfectly styled hair, clean faced, and spending most of my time in air-conditioned temporary site offices...

The truth is pretty much the opposite, as I usually end up sweating like a pig, standing under the hot scorching sun at the hottest time of the day, overseeing the site works.

New friends who heard that I'm a C&S Engineer based on site all commented, "Oh, but you're hardly tanned!"

Oh well, they have no idea how quickly I go through my sunscreens.

And I was definitely more than happy to be able to work with Neutrogena this time round, not for any other products, but specifically their suncare products!

While choosing a sunscreen, it is important to make sure that it offers long-lasting and stable protection against UVA and UVB rays. The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) and the PA rating measures the protection against the UVB rays (what causes you to get sunburned) and UVA rays (what causes you to get skin-aging and cancer) respectively.

Hence, a good suncare product should not only have a sufficiently high SPF, but also sufficient '+' for PA rating to give you the best protection against both harmful rays.

For example, SPF 30 means it will take 30 minutes longer (than usual) for your skin to get burn, and PA+++ gives higher UVA protection than a PA+.

Neutrogena is the #1 dermatologist recommended suncare brand in USA and is one of the few brands in Singapore that has suncare protection for both the face and the body.

To protect our skin from the harmful effects of UV lights, Neutrogena has introduced the revolutionary Helioplex technologu that contains FDA-approved sunscreens covering the full UVA and UVB spectrum.

Though many sunscreens offer protection from UVA rays, this protection starts to break down when our skin is exposed to the sun. Helioplex prevents this from happening by stabilising the UVA protection so that even under highly intensive sunlight, we can be assured that our sun protection does its job more effectively over a longer period of time (up to 5 - 6 hours).



First up, the Ultra Sheer UV Waterlight with SPF 50+ and PA+++ for Face.

With a extremely light and watery consistency, this spreads onto your face effortlessly and may feel just a little bit sticky at first but will quickly dissipate upon absorption, making it perfect for usage under our daily make up!

Next up, there's the Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch with SPF 50+ and PA+++ for Face and Body.

Compared to Ultra Sheer UV Waterlight, the Dry-Touch is of a much thicker, creamy consistency and hence I'll personally prefer not to use it on my face, for spreadability is much lacking in comparison to the waterlight lotion. 

The first few moments of spreading was a little worrying as the thick cream felt as if it's not going to absorb/dry off well. But with a few more rubs, the cream quickly settles onto my skin and dries off into a clean, smooth and matted finish. It's no wonder this product is named the Dry-Touch. 

And did you know that Neutrogena also has a sunscreen body spray that allows you to apply directly onto wet skin? 

The Ultra Sheer Wet Skin with SPF 50+ and PA+++! 

This will be an awesome product to use for 'top up' times after an exercise session out in the sun, as there's no need to wait for the perspiration to dry out before application of the product.  

Can't wait to get one for myself and try this out! 

And did you know about the following?

1. Protecting your skin during the first 18 years of life can reduce the risk of some types of skin cancer by up to 78%. 

2. Severe sunburn during the first 15 years of life can double the risk of skin cancer. 

3. You can get sun damaged even on a cloudy day!

4. Up to 80% of the sun’s rays can penetrate light clouds, mist, and fog.

So what are you waiting for? Find out more about Neutrogena's suncare at their website HERE

Till then,

Mia Foo

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