Sunscreen Tips + Latest Suncare Hits

The brighter sun is reminding us to take suncare more serious than ever!

For this summer I’ve already targeted these suncare finds:

For body and face on holiday: Dr G High Protection Sun Spray SPF 50 PA+++ (Left on picture)

Some body sunblocks are just too thick to spread. Yet, this sun spray can coat your skin evenly. It smoothes and hydrates with aloe extract! A truly light suncare finds for skin to breathe!

[TEST] How water-proof is it?
Spray it over clear water and see...

Clear border between the spray and water!

[TEST] How light is it?
Spray it over left hand and compare with right hand...

NO skintone difference between two hands!!!

For FACE: Dr G Hydra Intensive Blemish Balm SPF 30 PA++ (Right on picture)
Good for those who want everything CONVENIENT! Dr G BB cream is one of the most discussed on forums, just like the ones from Dr Jart and Hanskin. I like the excellent coverage, moisturisation and sunscreen of SPA 30! Plus, its color is dark enough to create a natural skin tone, instead of leaving your skin pale. If you worry that the original color is too dark, apply 30 mins before going out and let the skin absorb the cream. Or mix the cream with usual day lotion to turn the texture lighter, adjusting the right tone. :>

[TEST] Does it cover well?

Apply on my blemishes...

[Left] a reddish spot
[Right] nearly INVISIBLE after applying the cream~ wow~

[Extra Sunscreen Tips]
Many of my friends whine about comprehensive suncare being difficult. True, we did encounter some thick and oily sunscreens causing breakouts and turning us mad. And there are some useless sunscreens with which we wore layers of them and still got darkened.


Do have hope! There are still some excellent suncare on the market. When you pick a sunscreen, note the following:


SPF rate

SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and shows how strong it is against UVB. Normal skin can stand direct sunlight for 10-15 minutes without darkening. With sunscreen of SPF15, you will get protection up to SPF 15 X 15 min. So that’s 2 hours and 45 minutes. Sunscreen of SPF 15-30 is enough for everyday use.


PA rate

PA shows how strong the sunscreen is protecting from UVA. The highest PA rate is PA+++, which can already shield you from over 90% of UVA. PA++ is enough for most cases. It’s EXTREMELY crucial to protect against UVA as UVA plays a key role facilitating melanin accumulation and aging! UVA can even pass through cloud, glass and curtain to age skin. (horror…) To keep youthful, Kelly uses a sunscreen with PA++ every day.


Water-resistant?

Do get a “water resistant” or “very water resistant” sunscreen especially for holiday and outdoor activities. Just a reminder, don’t forget to re-apply a new coat after sweating and towel drying.

“Why not use a water resistant sunscreen for both everyday and outdoor uses?” This is NOT a wise choice. Water-resistant sunscreen can be a heavy burden for your face and may cause breakouts.