Friday, 31 July 2015

[Advertorial/Sponsored] Review - BIORÉ UV AQUA RICH WATERY GEL SPF50+ PA++++

BIORÉ UV AQUA RICH WATERY GEL SPF50+ PA++++ 


Do you know that protecting our skin from UV damage is so important? Yet, only 30% of every women between the age 12 - 49 years old use a sunscreen daily. Are you one of them???

IT IS NOT GOOD TO STEP OUT OF YOUR HOUSE WITHOUT A SUNSCREEN!

Prolonged exposure to the sun's UV rays without proper protection can cause permanent effects such as premature skin ageing, wrinkles & freckles, as well as, various skin damages like discolouration, sallowness, dryness. In extreme cases, they can also lead to skin cancer.

Sun exposure causes skin changes that we think of as a normal part of aging. Over the time, the sun's UV light damages the fires in the skin called elastin. When the fibres break down, the skin begins to sag, stretch, and lose its ability to go back into place after stretching. 

The most damaging UV rays can be classified into different wavelengths, known as UVA and IVB. UVA rays penetrate into the deeper layers of our skin as compared to UVB rays, and are also the dominant tanning ray. The penetrative ability of UVA rays through glass means that even when you're seeking shelter indoors, your skin continues to be exposed to its harmful effects which can cause cumulative damage such as wrinkling and skin ageing.

On the other hand, UVB rays cause the most damage to the outer layer of skin such as reddening of skin and sunburns. Without proper protection, prolonged exposure to UVB rays can cause long-term damage to skin's epidermal layers. 


The top reason why women prefer not to apply a sunscreen is the sticky, greasy feeling on the skin that most sunscreen tend to leave behind.

This is where the light, watery texture of Bioré’s Aqua Rich Watery Gel stands out! Similar to the Aqua Rich Watery Essence, it is formulated with Bioré’s unique Aqua Rich technology to give it a light and watery texture when applied onto skin.

The Aqua Rich Watery Gel contains the breakthrough Aqua Micro Capsule a water capsule which breaks upon application on skin to release the UV protection agent while giving skin a cool and refreshed feeling.

Unlike most sunscreens that have a higher SPF value which tends to compromise on the product texture, Bioré’s Aqua Rich Watery series retains its lightweight feel and at the same time provide maximum UV protection.

The Aqua Rich Watery Gel is also infused with hyaluronic acid and citrus extract to keep skin hydrated and healthy. 


WHY BIORE UV AQUA RICH WATERY GEL ?

When I've tried Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel, I was quite impressed by the watery texture, it also leaves my skin soft and smooth. I like that it has this matte finish, no greasiness or oily shine that most sunscreens leave. It's super light yet powerful enough to protect your skin against the harmful UV rays.

Majority people often assume that the higher the SPF the better it is for protection against UV rays.

It's all untrue. 

A sunscreen with the rating of SPF50 is sufficient coverage, as it blocks up to 98% of UVB rays from penetrating into skin. Any SPF rating higher than this compromises on the texture of the sunscreen, making it heavier, stickier and greasier when applied on skin. So this is the optimal concoction of perfection. PA++++ blocks UVA rays that cause premature raging and skin wrinkling. Currently, a 4+ rating is the industry highest level of protection.

And Biore UV watery Gel provides the highest protection for your skin with their unique breakthrough formula that will leave your skin feeling cool and refreshed.

The Aqua Rich Watery Gel is also infused with hyaluronic acid and citrus extract to keep skin hydrated and healthy. 

Those with super sensitive skin, don't worry it's a gentle formula and it's allergy tested!



The bottle is 90ml, the bottle is a hard plastic with a twist style cap and a dispensing nozzle.

The consistency is a little more watery and easier to apply.
The smell is delightful, sweet, light and unobtrusive, and has a hint of citrus scent. 
It's so light that it makes a perfect makeup base so you don't have to go for high SPF foundation that is oily, sticky and super thick!

It is also water and sweat resistance if you are going for any outdoor activities, REMEMBER to apply!

Final thoughts
Overall, it's a very excellent sunscreen. It offer excellent UVA & UVB protection without any sort of white cast or shininess. It applies easier and absorbs faster and more fully!

I would strongly recommend this sunscreen, because i personally dislike those that leaves my skin sticky and greasy after application! Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel did a miracle, it absorb faster than i thought and the finishing is PERFECT



Available at all leading pharmacies, super & hyper markets, departmental stores, beauty stores and selected minimarts. 
Retailing at SGD$18.90

The full range of Bioré’s UV Series enhanced with the PA++++ rating (previously PA+++) are:
♥ Bioré Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+/PA++++
♥ Bioré Whitening Cream SPF50+/PA++++
♥ Bioré Perfect Face Milk SPF50+/PA++++
♥ Bioré Perfect Milk SPF50+/PA++++
♥ Bioré Bright Face Milk SPF50+/PA++++

Alternatively, you can TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!
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Simply register a SampleStore account (https://www.samplestore.com/r/89441) and redeem a sample of BIORÉ UV AQUA RICH WATERY GEL SPF50+ PA++++

Disclaimer: This is an sponsored review. I've written an honest opinions & results based on my experience.



Thanks for reading! ~
XOXO

Tuesday, 4 November 2014

[Advertorial/Sponsored] Review - The New ESSENTIAL


Introducing The NEW Essential


Essential is a popular haircare brand from Japan. Understanding the needs of Singaporean ladies and their hair woes, Essential has a wide range of products to help repair and care for our hair.

Essential offers products ranging from basic care like Shampoo & Conditioner to more intensive treatments like Hair Masks and Leave-on Serums.

Previously, Essential has three hair care ranges - Nuance Airy (Pink), Rich Premier (Orange) and Purely Smooth (Light Yellow). This October, Essential relaunches with brand new packaging, improved formula and a new variant ! 



The new Essential contains Microfine All Smooth Essence which replenishes lost nutrients in damaged hair, smoothens and repairs damaged cuticles for healthier hair from root to tip. With the new, improved formula and technology, Essential is now available in 4 variants to suit all hair needs and types:
  1. Nourishing Breakage Defense (Orange) – for weak & damaged hair
  2. Moisturizing Frizz Free (Pink) – for dull & rough hair
  3. Light Finish Volumizing (Yellow) – for flat and limp hair
  4. Deep Cleansing Care (Blue) – for oily scalp & dry ends (NEW)
Nourishing Breakage Defense (Orange) & Moisturizing Frizz-Free (Pink)




 *suitable for combination hair*
Light Finish Volumizing (Yellow) and Deep Cleansing Care (Blue; NEW!)

 
Out of these 4 variants, the new Essential Light Finish Volumizing (Yellow) and Deep Cleansing Care (Blue) variants are specially catered to combination hair. Both variants have the optimum combination of Smart Cuticle Care & Sebum Cleansing Technology to target combination hair. As a result, you will experience the best of both worlds with one product – airy light roots and moisturized ends.

So, what is "Combination Hair"?
 
Concept
The concept of 'Combination Hair' is similar to that of 'Combination Skin', where hair condition from the same person is not uniform from root to tip. People with combination hair usually have oily roots and dry ends. 
Consumers are not familiar with the term 'Combination Hair' and no other haircare brand has talked about it. Essential wants to take this chance to educate consumers about this concept and bring to their attention that they may have this condition and new Essential is the solution to their problem.

Problems
People with combination hair currently do not have one haircare product which they can use to solve both problems of oily roots and dry ends. Using a rich moisturizing product to care for their dry ends usually ends up having too much product buildup on their scalp, resulting in a heavy, oily scalp. Using a light, clarifying product to care for their oily scalp will then cause their ends to be even drier. 
As a result, people with combination hair will either have only one out of two problems solved, or they have to rotate between using a rich moisturizing product and a light clarifying product to archive a balance.

Essential's Solution
New Essential Light Finish Volumizing (Yellow) and Deep Cleansing Care (Blue) variants have the optimum combination of Smart Cuticle Care & Sebum Cleansing Technology to target both problems of roots and hair ends. As a result, consumers experience the best of both worlds with one product - airy light roots and moisturizing ends.

Here's the matrix form of the survey questions that will help you to choose the correct variant for your hair type:




My answers to Question 1 & 2 are:
'Yes, a little' oily hair roots/scalp and 'Yes, very' dry/damaged ends.

So according to my answers, I was sent the Essential Light Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner (Yellow) as well as their Nourishing Breakage Defense Hair Mask and Treatment (Orange).





Without further ado, I will just jump into the reviews, starting from the shampoo followed by the conditioner, hair mask & treatment.


 


Light Finish Volumizing Variant:


Description:
✔  Leaves flat, limp hair airy light at the roots yet moisturized at the ends 
Contains Microfine All Smooth Essence replenishes lost nutrients in damaged hair.
✔ Smoothens and repairs damaged cuticles for healthier hair
 Optimum combination of Smart Cuticle Care & Sebum Cleansing Technology for airy light roots and moisturized ends
 
 
 
Light Finish Volumizing Shampoo






Usage:
Massage onto wet hair to lather. Rinse off completely. Suitable for daily use. For optimum results, use with Essential Light Finishing Volumizing Conditioner.

Likes: 
✔ Light formula
✔ Lathers up easily
✔ Cleanses well 
✔ Easy to rinse off
✔ Controls and balances sebum on the scalp yet moisturizes the hair ends
✔ Suitable for combination hair
✔ The scent



Light Finish Volumizing Conditioner






Usage:
After shampoo, gently massage conditioner onto hair. Rinse off completely. Suitable for daily use. For optimum results, use with Essential Light Finishing Volumizing Shampoo.

Likes:
✔ Light formula
✔ Easy to apply evenly to hair strand
✔ Moisturized the hair ends well without being too oily
✔ Easy to rinse off
✔ Leaves hair smoother and tangle-free; manageable
✔ Suitable for combination hair
✔ The scent

Verdict on the Light Volumizing Variant:
This lightweight shampoo lathers extremely well, like a little goes a long way! With Smart Cuticle Care and Sebum Cleansing Technology, the shampoo effectively removes excess oil and product buildup from the scalp/roots at the same time; it repairs and smoothens damaged cuticles evenly from root to tip. Whilst the conditioner moisturizes the hair ends without being too rich or oily. In general, this Light Volumizing variant kills two birds with one stone – it keeps my hair clean and airy light, maintaining a refreshed, breathable hair scalp/roots and a moisturized hair ends! Absolutely perfect for combination hair!

 

Nourishing Breakage Defense Hair Mask




Description:
♥ Contains honey and shea butter; deeply moisturized
♥ Intensively care for severely damaged hair
♥ Strengthens hair and effectively prevents damage
♥ Smart Cuticle Care with Microfine All Smooth Essence replenishes lost nutrients in damaged hair.
♥ Smoothens and repairs damaged cuticles for healthier hair.

Usage:
After shampoo, squeeze out excess water on the hair and apply an appropriate amount of hair mask evenly to the last 15cm of your hair. (Note: DO NOT apply hair mask on your scalp. Apply to hair ends only.) Leave it on for *3 to 10 minutes. *For longer-lasting manageability, leave hair mask on longer  – 3 minutes: up to 3 days or 10 minutes: up to 7 days.

Likes:
✔ Easy to apply evenly to hair strand
✔ Repairs severely damaged hair and prevents damage
✔ S hair; lessen breakage
✔ Prevents and reduces split ends
✔ Leaves hair tangle-free
✔ Instantly leaves hair softer, smoother and more manageable
✔ Results last longer than the Nourishing Breakage Defense Treatment
✔ The scent

Dislikes:
✖ Leave on requires at least 3 minutes

Verdict on the Nourishing Breakage Defense Hair Mask:

I believe you guys have heard a lot of raves about this hair mask before. It intensively repairs severely damaged hair and prevents hair breakage and split ends. It instantly gives damaged hair a deeply moisturized, shiny and silky soft finish. Your hair will become more manageable as well. What's more? With a new, improved formula and technology, the results are more effective and longer-lasting (last 3 to 7 days)! The only thing I dislike about is the amount of leave-on time/waiting time required. Frankly speaking, I skipped the step of hair mask many times because I'm either in a rush or I'm lazy to wait for 3 to 10 minutes.

Have you experienced the same situation when you are feeling lazy or you barely have time to do a hair mask? No worries! Essential has launched a new treatment product which only requires to leave-on for 30 seconds!!



Nourishing Breakage Defense Treatment
 






Description:
♥ Repairs damaged hair and prevents breakage
♥ Highly concentrated formula leaving hair deeply moisturized
♥ Treatment delivers repair ingredients to each hair strand instantly and works effectively in just 30 seconds
♥ Smart Cuticle Care with Microfine All Smooth Essence replenishes lost nutrients in damaged hair. 
♥ Smoothens and repairs damaged cuticles for healthier hair.

Usage:
After shampoo, gently massage treatment to the last 15 cm of your hair. Leave on for 30 seconds. Rinse off completely. (Note: DO NOT apply treatment on your scalp. Apply to hair ends only.)

Likes:
✔ Easy to apply evenly to hair strand
✔ Leave-on requires only 30 seconds!
✔ Repairs damaged hair and prevents damage
✔ Lessen breakage
✔ Tangle-free
✔ Leaves hair deeply nourished
✔ Instantly leaves hair feeling softer, smoother and manageable
✔ The scent

Verdict on the Nourishing Breakage Defense Hair Treatment:
The texture is richer than the Light Volumizing Conditioner but is less richer than the Nourishing Breakage Defense Hair Mask. Anyway, it magically does what it claimed in just 30 seconds, leaving weak hair deeply nourished, silky soft and manageable. For a more intensive treatment, use the hair mask at least once a week. Despite that, this treatment is a perfect choice for lazy days or days when you're in a rush as you only need 30 seconds to achieve a silky soft healthy hair!


Essential is a very promising brand in my opinion. Highly recommend the new Essential to all of you, especially to people who have combination hair condition. As mentioned earlier, the new Essential offers solution for a mix of oily hair scalp/roots and dry ends, which is a perfect solution for combination hair – a solution which is rarely seen in other hair brands. Well, I could go on about how great these products are but you'll have to try it to feel the result personally~

Healthy, manageable hair is just a switch away! Switch to new Essential today! The new Essential is now available at leading supermarkets, hypermarkets, western pharmacies and personal care stores. 



NEW Essential Haircare Range:
Shampoo - $4.50 (200ml) / $11.50 (750ml)
Conditioner - $4.50 (200ml) / $11.50 (750ml) 


 

Get FREE samples of Light Finish Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner (Yellow Variant) at:

LIKE Essential on their Facebook Page and
FOLLOW Essential on Instagram @essentialsingapore for their latest updates!
 

Thanks for reading! ~
XOXO