As you may know Missha recently reformulated their Aqua Sun Gel spf, and it is no longer matte... I'm currently using Skin Aqua super moisture milk and quite love its almost matte finish. Let's share dupes of the Aqua Sun Gel!

Dupes for Missha Aqua Sun Gel?

Hola! Llevo un tiempo usando por la mañana la vitamina C de Tiam y me va bastante bien, pero noto que a medida que pasa el día se me oxida un poco en algunas zonas de la cara aunque me ponga protector solar (me queda la piel naranja). El producto creo que está bien porque lo guardo en la nevera y tiene un color transparente-un poco amarillo. El caso es que ahora he empezado a usar en la misma rutina la esencia de Cosrx de mucina de caracol, y sé que me hidrata más si me la echo sobre la piel húmeda, así que he empezado a usar primero la esencia sobre la piel húmeda y luego la vitamina C. De este modo no noto que se oxide nada, pero tengo la duda de si usar la esencia primero puede alterar el pH y la vit C no funciona igual de bien? A alguna le ha pasado lo de que se oxide?

Vitamina C y mucina de caracol

Slight whitecast, might not be suitable for darker skin tones. 

🌟🌟 𝔸𝕩𝕚𝕤-𝕐 || ℂ𝕠𝕞𝕡𝕝𝕖𝕥𝕖 ℕ𝕠-𝕊𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕤 ℙ𝕙𝕪𝕤𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕝 𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕤𝕔𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕟 𝕍.𝟛 🌟🌟

✅ 𝓘𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓮𝓭𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓼
👉 𝐌𝐮𝐠𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝟐% 𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐞, 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞, 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞, 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐚, 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐚, 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞, 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐝 for skin barrier support, hydration and soothing 
👉 Wrinkle care ingredient 𝐒𝐘𝐍-𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥 for promoting collagen production
👉 UV filter: 𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐜 𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐝𝐞. SPF 50+ PA ++++
This is the new March 2023 version (v.3)
Reef-friendly 💝

🍵 𝓜𝔂 𝓮𝔁𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮 (for reference, I have combination-oily skin prone to acne, and my tone is quite fair)
I've been using this sunscreen for a few weeks, alternating with my other face spf. The texture is creamy yet 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, spreads and absorbs nicely and doesn’t cause pilling. It doesn’t irritate my skin and I can even use it around my eyes, which is great as with most chemical face sunscreens I have to use a separate mineral one for this area. As you can see in the reel, you need to rub it a little bit until it is completely absorbed, so it takes a bit longer to apply than with chemical spf. There is a slight whitecast at first, but once settled, the whitecast goes almost unnoticeable on my fair skin, similar to a mild 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐮𝐩 effect. The finish is non-sticky, non-greasy and 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥, leaving my skin with a 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 appearance. As it’s very 𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 on its own I only use a serum and an emulsion/milk before it. 

🧴 𝑷𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈. I love the tube packaging as well as the applicator, very comfortable to use. As you can see in the reel, the box has a special sticker with a code so you can check the authenticity of your product, impressive!


Glass packaging makes it heavier and more fragile, but the bottle is still quite sturdy.A bit expensive

🌟🌟 𝔹𝕪 𝕎𝕚𝕤𝕙𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕕 || ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕠𝕝𝕚𝕤 𝔼𝕟𝕖𝕣𝕘𝕪 ℂ𝕒𝕝𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝔸𝕞𝕡𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕖 🌟🌟

Today’s review focuses on one of the winners of the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬, which gather the most popular beauty products in Korea ✨ It is the 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐞 @bywishtrend , with the star ingredients Houttuynia Cordata (59 %) 🌱 and Propolis (15 %) 🍯 for long-lasting nourishing and soothing, with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. By the way, this is the new name (same formula) of the famous “Polyphenols in Propolis 15%” Ampoule.

🍵 𝓜𝔂 𝓮𝔁𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮 (for reference, I have combination-oily skin prone to acne)
I love both star ingredients for treating and soothing my acne, and I’ve previously tried them in both toners and serums from a variety of brands. I have used this By Wishtrend ampoule both AM and PM for several weeks, and I write this review after emptying its last drops  This ampoule provides great benefits for my skin type, keeping my face 𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 and 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 pimples and irritated/inflamed areas. On top of that, I noticed that my skin became sooo 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭, and this effect lasted at least 24-48 h after the last application of the ampoule!! The texture is quite dense and a bit sticky but absorbs fast, leaving the skin a bit glowy. It didn’t pill nor aggravated my acne ❤️

🧴 𝑷𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈. I love the glass bottle design, very elegant, and partly recycled! The only con is that this glass makes it heavier and more fragile, but the bottle is still quite sturdy.

🌟 Special Mention to the 𝑻𝑴𝑰 (𝑻𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐) 𝑩𝒐𝒙 it came with, which included some extra samples of the essence and cream from the same propolis line, a washi tape, a glow enamel pin and a leaflet with special info on the ampoule ingredients and usage tips, such as mixing it with moisturizer for boosting the effect or with foundation for a dewy look! 🧐

Thanks to @yesstyle @yesstyleinfluencers and @bywishtrend for letting me try this product. I believe it would work great for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone. I am so sad it’s finished as it’s become a favourite of mine, and will definitely repurchase it when on sale 💝 

🌟🌟 𝕓𝕖𝕡𝕝𝕒𝕚𝕟 || ℂ𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕠𝕝 𝔸𝕞𝕡𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕖 🌟🌟

In honour of April being the month for 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, I’ll be reviewing a clean beauty product that I recently bought and incorporated in my routine, and am quite enjoying it 💞

🌟 𝐁𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 is a Korean beauty brand with a 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲 mindset, offering eco-friendly and cruelty-free skincare, with biodegradable packaging made with sugarcane bagasse. Ingredients are sustainably sourced and do not contain harmful substances

🌟 𝐁𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐞 is heavily concentrated in centella asiatica extract and phytosterol, for soothing and skin barrier support. LHA provides gentle exfoliation and regulates sebum production 

🍵 𝓜𝔂 𝓮𝔁𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮 (for reference, I have combination-oily skin prone to acne)
I mainly got this ampoule to soothe skin irritation due to retinoid use and also acne breakouts, and I can tell it’s definitely helping! It contains one of my fav ingredients for calming, cica extract, and I love that it’s not only 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 but also very 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, so I can skip hydrating serums/ampoules when using this. As for the LHA exfoliation, I haven’t noticed anything yet. There is no scent and the texture is of medium viscosity, and absorbs quickly. It doesn’t pill and is not sticky at all, adapting great to the retinoid-sandwich method


o Can look greasy if you use too much
o	Expensive
o	Didn’t see any improvement in my fine lines. It temporarily fills them in so they look plump, but does not eliminate them
o	Texture is quite thick

	Key ingredients: IFC® CAF Skin Stem Activation, Wharton Gel Complex, Haloxyl, caffeine

	Use: eye contour (dark circles and fine lines)

	Pros:
o	Spreads easily
o	Very moisturizing
o	Eye contour looks plump
o	Didn’t trigger adverse skin reactions

	Cons:
o	Can look greasy if you use too much
o	Expensive
o	Didn’t see any improvement in my fine lines. It temporarily fills them in so they look plump, but does not eliminate them
o	Texture is quite thick





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👉 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬
PA+++ instead of ++++
Contains BHT, controversial ingredient
The product promises a silky-matte finish, and it has ingredients which should help such as dimethicone and silica. However, even though I blotted my skin before applying the sun compact, the finish was not matte, but rather natural and somewhat glowy 
It led to white cast if applied several times, even though I’m quite pale

🌟🌟 ℙ𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕝𝕠 || 𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕡𝕖 ℕ𝕠 𝕊𝕖𝕓𝕦𝕞 𝔾𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕊𝕦𝕟 ℙ𝕒𝕔𝕥 𝕊ℙ𝔽 𝟝𝟘+ ℙ𝔸+++ 🌟🌟

Let’s have a look at this eye-catching & innovative sun compact from @pestlo_official 🌞 the 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐍𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐦 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐭 SPF 50+ PA+++ 💝

✅ 𝐔𝐕 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 mineral & chemical: octinoxate, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, tinosorb S 
✅ Other 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 such as niacinamide and panthenol for skin barrier and soothing, Phyto 7 Complex (skin barrier, soothing, pore tightening), Vita 6 Complex (antioxidant, moisturizing, brightening)
✅ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐞 Turn the dial clockwise to grind the balm. Collect it with a puff and gently rub it
🍵 𝓜𝔂 𝓮𝔁𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮 (for reference, I have combination-oily skin prone to acne, and always look for a soft/silky/matte finish when reapplying sunscreen)
👉 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬
Innovative balm to powder texture. It starts as a balm/cream and once patted in it turns into powder
Grinding technology. Pretty hygienic and convenient to use
Lightweight
Super soft puff
UV protection factor verified
Water and sweat resistant

🌟 I didn’t quite enjoy this sun pact as much as I initially expected due to its finish, but I’ll give it more tries. I believe it would work great for people with normal-dry skin, or combo-oily folks who enjoy a glowy finish. Due to the white cast on my already fair skin, I guess you would have to use less amount (and subsequently less sun protection) to avoid it 🫣


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