Sunplay Skin Aqua sunblocks were recently launched in Malaysia and come in 2 forms – Skin Aqua UV Moisture Milk SPF50 PA+++ and Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF25 PA++ I had not had very good experiences with Sunplay sunscreens on previous ocassions. I did not quite like the watery texture and my skin felt “papery” and dry after using it. So, I tried the new SkinAqua with not a little trepidation.
The 3 key ingredients are hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed collagen to keep skin moist,Vitamin C and E for anti aging and zinc oxide for sunblocking. Despite the presence of zinc oxide I did not get a white cast on my skin. In fact, both sunscreens are non greasy and feel very nice going on unlike the thick textures associated with sunscreen containing zinc oxide.
Sunplay SkinAqua UV Moisture Milk SPF50 PA+++ (RM34.90 for 50ml)
Of the two, I prefer the milk version for the face. It is liquid but like a milky lotion and glides on your face easily. You have to shake the bottle to mix up the lotion prior to application. However, because it is so liquid and spreads so easily, I feel like I’m not using enough sunblock on my skin.Yet when I use more, it feels sticky. So there is a very delicate balance to it that I have yet to reach.
I always apply my sunblock at least 15 minutes before I do the rest of my makeup and before going outside. There is no use for you to apply sunscreen on your face or body and go straight out. The product has no time to bond to your skin so its as good as not applying any at all!
I like that its SPF50 (UVB measure) and PA+++ (UVA measure). The sunscreen blocks both UVB and UVA rays so its broad spectrum. It is also waterproof so you can take it swimming.
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