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Asian sunscreens

Texasmouse — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 21:15:44 GMT

I've been reading up on Asian sunscreens because they're touted as being more cosmetically elegant (minimal white cast and/or shine, good "slip" and absorption) and am wondering if any of you beauties have tried them and if so, do you have any favorites?

Re: Asian sunscreens

Sooner — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 21:28:56 GMT

I use Shiseido almost exclusively on my face. It is the best! I have oily skin so it is not greasy or slippery. It also doesn't have Avobenzone, which makes my face terribly red and breaking out.

Re: Asian sunscreens

Texasmouse — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 21:35:15 GMT

@Sooner

Do you use the Japanese version or the one that's available here?

Re: Asian sunscreens

Stray — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 21:49:13 GMT

AmorePacific.

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theBabe — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 22:31:55 GMT

I love Asian sunscreens. I get mine on Amazon.

I use Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+.

Re: Asian sunscreens

Sooner — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 22:47:28 GMT

@Texasmouse wrote:
@Sooner
Do you use the Japanese version or the one that's available here?

@Texasmouse One I get in stores in US.

Re: Asian sunscreens

quinn5140 — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 00:06:40 GMT

I have used two different kinds of Korean products. They both are called sun milk with spf 50 physical sunscreen. One was Missha brand and the other is Étude House. I bought both on Amazon for around $12. They both performed similarly. They sink into the skin quickly and leave a more matte finish. I am in the sun a lot for work and have had no burns. I would repurchase either, but I think I liked the Erude House slightly better.

Re: Asian sunscreens

Texasmouse — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 00:54:18 GMT

@quinn5140 wrote:
I have used two different kinds of Korean products. They both are called sun milk with spf 50 physical sunscreen. One was Missha brand and the other is Étude House. I bought both on Amazon for around $12. They both performed similarly. They sink into the skin quickly and leave a more matte finish. I am in the sun a lot for work and have had no burns. I would repurchase either, but I think I liked the Erude House slightly better.

@quinn5140

Do either of these leave a white cast at all?

Re: Asian sunscreens

Texasmouse — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:04:54 GMT

@theBabe

I ordered that one on Amazon today. It has a lot of good reviews. Here's hoping it works for me. It's going to be a while before I get it since it's coming from Japan.

Re: Asian sunscreens

quinn5140 — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 01:41:21 GMT

They do not leave a white cast at all.

Re: Asian sunscreens

Texasmouse — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 02:12:13 GMT

@quinn5140

Thanks!

Re: Asian sunscreens

KCDiva — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 00:15:22 GMT

@quinn5140 wrote:
I have used two different kinds of Korean products. They both are called sun milk with spf 50 physical sunscreen. One was Missha brand and the other is Étude House. I bought both on Amazon for around $12. They both performed similarly. They sink into the skin quickly and leave a more matte finish. I am in the sun a lot for work and have had no burns. I would repurchase either, but I think I liked the Erude House slightly better.

@quinn5140

Which spf Etude House product do you use? The have a Sunprise Mild Perfect Reflief spf 3, Sunprise Watery Light spf 50, and a Sunprise Mild Airy Finish spf 50, Sunprise Must spf 50.

http://www.etudehouse.com/int/en/index.php/skin-care/skincare/suncare.html

Re: Asian sunscreens

quinn5140 — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:04:29 GMT

@KCDiva wrote:
@quinn5140 wrote:
I have used two different kinds of Korean products. They both are called sun milk with spf 50 physical sunscreen. One was Missha brand and the other is Étude House. I bought both on Amazon for around $12. They both performed similarly. They sink into the skin quickly and leave a more matte finish. I am in the sun a lot for work and have had no burns. I would repurchase either, but I think I liked the Erude House slightly better.
@quinn5140
Which spf Etude House product do you use? The have a Sunprise Mild Perfect Reflief spf 3, Sunprise Watery Light spf 50, and a Sunprise Mild Airy Finish spf 50, Sunprise Must spf 50.

http://www.etudehouse.com/int/en/index.php/skin-care/skincare/suncare.html

I have the sunprise mild airy finish. I haven't tried the others.

Re: Asian sunscreens

Katcat1 — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:28:19 GMT

I have not tired the Asian sunscreens but Peter Thomas Roth has an excellent SPF 50 that absorbs immediately. Check it out.

Re: Asian sunscreens

Texasmouse — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:42:39 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
I have not tired the Asian sunscreens but Peter Thomas Roth has an excellent SPF 50 that absorbs immediately. Check it out.

@Katcat1

This has mixed reviews here. Have you tried it?

Re: Asian sunscreens

Katcat1 — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:45:56 GMT

@Texasmouse, It came in a kit I purchased. The sunscreen was excellent but I am returning the kit because I am allergic to the facial wash of all things. Not immediate reaction but after 3 or 4 times of using. Red cheeks w/bumps. The sunscreen did not do anything to my skin but protect it. The eye pads that were an extra to the kit were also excellent. I did not care for the cucumber mask as I did not feel it did much of anything. The sunscreen is very nice.

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Texasmouse — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 23:10:53 GMT

That's good to know @Katcat1

What type of skin do you have? Mine is oily/combination so I don't like anything that feels oily or looks shiny.

Re: Asian sunscreens

Katcat1 — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 23:51:36 GMT

@Texasmouse, It is actually normal but it I have change it would be dry but I have not had that problem in years. You may love Peter Thomas Roth's facial wash if you don't have sensitive skin. You can try it out in a travel kit for $22 with 3 other products.

Re: Asian sunscreens

Texasmouse — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 23:58:38 GMT

@Katcat1

Yes, I tried that wash in a previous kit and it worked ok although I seem to remember the fragrance was fairly strong.

Thanks for your recommendation on the sunscreen. I'm always on the lookout for a great new sunscreen and I'm intrigued by what I've read about the Asian ones.