This cheap (£6.49 but usually on a buy 2 get one free in Boots) and cheerful offering claims to “visibly brighten” with “mango goodness for healthy glowing skin”. The back of the box waffles on about light reflecting particles and vitamins E, C and B5. It all sounds wonderful doesn’t it?
Well I’m pleased to announce that after the Simple evil eye makeup remover disappointment this is a pleasant product. I have combination skin, incredibly dry on my cheeks and oil slick greasy on my t-zone. This moisturiser manages to sooth the dry bits without exacerbating the environmental disaster that is my nose. It claims to have no perfume but there definitely is a slight chemical/ mango whiff. It is too slight and fades to quickly to be of any bother to me. The cream is thick, spreads well and is absorbed quickly making it a good base for my makeup. And so far no breakouts!
Does it “illuminate” my skin? No. I have never noticed any such effect. I sometimes think that my skin tone is more even after applying this which is always a plus but if you’re worried about the light reflecting particles turning you into a human disco ball you need not fret. If you are looking for a product that does brighten your complexion this probably won’t do the job but as a good light-ish moisturiser designed for sensitive skin with SPF it does everything I want it too. And it does it pretty well! I will definitely consider repurchasing this.
Hope everyone has a good week ahead of them! Euch... Mondays x
There are a few problems with SPF in makeup, if it is a physical sunscreen, it doesn't need to be in direct contact with the skin, but if it is chemical or chemical and physical, then you need to apply it first AND give it time to absorb to get the SPF protection. After it's absorbed you can apply other things on top.
ReplyDeleteAnother issue is that you HAVE to apply at least 1/4 teaspoon of the foundation (for face, 1/2 for face+neck) to get the SPF protection, by not using the proper amount, you are decreasing the protection by A LOT. (Some sources say if it's SPF 35, and you apply too little, the protection is around SPF 5)
From what I can see the ingredient list, it does give UVA and UVB protection, it is also photostable. I was interested in this product myself but I am slightly discouraged because it doesn't say how much PPD (UVA protection) this product gives, and because the SPF is so low, the best case scenario is that it has 8-9PPD, but that is HIGHLY unlikely.
If you want a good sunscreen to use under makeup, I highly recommend La Roche Posay Hydraphase UV products. Depending on your country, it's around SPF 15-20 and PPD of 8-12. Very good for all year every day use.