Protect under Sun

It is so important to protect your skin under the strong sun in Australia. It is essential not only to keep our skin free of freckles and aging , it also helps us prevent sun cancer. Even though I dislike go under the sun and try to prevent it, there is no way to stay away from sunlight.forever. Ultraviolet (UV) is found in sunlight that damages our collagen fibers and ages our skin. So, we have to put on sunscreen that can block both UVA and UVB.

Previously, I did not put on sunscreen but I stick with it as a routine after I found small freckles around my cheek area years ago. I had three different sunscreen for different occasions.

Ipsa:
The Protector day shelter is a sunscreen base for make up. It is SPF 30 with PA +++ , gives me a very good protection under sun. It is a very light texture screen , even like watery and slides on skin without any heaviness. It can maintains the moisture in your skin for eight hours and you do not need to afraid it will dry your skin. As it is so light, there is no feeling for greasiness. Also, the product comes with a pump preventing to get messy. It is 300 HKD , just a pump, you can use all over your face. I like to use it when I need to wear make up out and stay out for a whole day.

Lancome:

The small tube at the middle is the lancome UV expert SPF 50 PA+++. I got the sample size because it is all sold out in SaSa. This is also one of the best sunscreen I have ever used. It has high protection and still very light. It does not create white mark on your face and does not feel greasy. Although it does not as light as the Ipsa Protector day shelter, the SPF is higher and it is best for outdoor activities. When I know that I will be under sun for long without the possibility to stay in shades, this sunscreen is my best choice. I can use it alone or as base before makeup.

Mecca:

Mecca hydrating sunscreen is a mild protector for your skin. It is SPF 30+ (you cannot find a sunscreen over SPF 50 in Australia). I like to use this as a short day out or in cloudy days. The protection is not high compared to the other two mentioned above. It is a hydrating suncreen with pomegranate extract , hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E. It is also leaves no white marks and weightless. The texture is similar to the Lancome UV expert but your face will be a bit oily after four hours. So, I use it when I out for a short time or indoor. This sunscreen is 45 AUD with 300g. I always use it on the neck for daily use. For such a big bottle, it definitely can last you for more than half year, really a great bargain.