Review: Ettusais Acne Whitening UV Ex (Dry Block)

Hi guys!

I am reviewing the Ettusais Acne Whitening UV Ex (Dry Block) today. I bought this around a year ago but didn't go around finishing it. Can't believe the words on the packaging actually faded off already. I would say this Ettusais product packaging is below average for a counter brand.

• SPF 24, PA++
• Non-comedogenic
• Fragrance Free
• Colorant Free

 This is more suitable for dry skin types and the cream base has moisturising properties. There is an oil block as well, which has a lighter texture that caters to oily skin. As it is a cream base, it does not spread as easily as the La-Roche Posay one.

After you spread it out, it does not feel greasy but there is a slight white cast. Perhaps, this is the 'whitening' they meant? This serves to be a makeup base so you still need to apply foundation or some loose powder. 

RATING: 3/5

Will I Repurchase? No

Review: La Roche-Posay Anthelios W (Sunscreen)

Hi guys!

I'm reviewing the La Roche-Posay Anthelios W Sunscreen today.

Here are some useful information on sunblocks:
SPF stands for Sun Protection factor and shows the protection against UVB. SPF 1 means that the person can stay in the sun for 10 minutes without getting sunburnt. So, a typical SPF of 30 means that the person can stay in the sun for 300 minutes before she needs to reapply the sunscreen again.

In asian cosmetics, we usually see a PA grading system on top of the SPF. PA stands for The Protection Grade of UVA. While a sunscreen with an SPF prevents you from getting a sunburnt, it does not prevent you from getting tanned. As asian females are very hardworking in their whitening regime, most asian sunscreens includes the PA grading system. Unlike SPF, PA goes by the number of '+', with the maximmum being three '+'. PA+ corresponds to delaying the tanning time up to 2 to 4 times, PA++ is 4 to 8 times and PA+++ is more than 8 times. The western sunscreens do not have the PA system but do indicate the protection against UVA.

• SPF 30
• High UVA/UVB protection
• Non-perfumed
• Paraben-free
• Very water-resistant
• Non-comedogenic

The texture is not very thick and spreads easily.

It does not leave a white cast but will have this glossy surface. I usually wait for a while after applying the sunscreen and use a tissue paper to gentle press on my face to reduce the greasiness. It does require sometime for the skin to absorb the sunscreen and the face will not feel greasy anymore.

What I like about this sunscreen is that it is very lightweight on my skin. There are sunscreen that are  thick and does not absorb well and thus pose burden the skin.

RATING: 4/5
Will I Repurchase? Yes

Note: SPF is not cumulative. For example, if I use a foundation with SPF25 and a loose powder with SPF 20 to set the makeup, the total SPF is NOT 45. You can only take the highest one, which is SPF25.