READ HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nI’d also bought the Allie Extra UV Gel formula, but hadn’t tried it then. When my sister came to me asking for a new sunscreen, I gave her a tube I had. Unlike most people, she detests Anessa as she claims it does not protect her skin at all – while I’m not as harsh, it isn’t one I personally pick for long hours in the sun too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her feedback was to immediately made me pick her up 2 more tubes the next time I travelled to Bangkok! That’s how much she loves it. So I naturally had to see why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Comfortable Gel texture feels hydrating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n If you have drier skin, then you will likely prefer the Allie Extra UV Gel as opposed to the UV Perfect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The texture is that of a lotion-gel, and feels almost hydrating on skin. The UV Perfect can potentially feel more drying on drier skin (I did not notice this however, despite having dry skin). <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou may notice how the texture looks just like a lotion, and it applies just like one. It feels lightweight on skin, and sinks into skin quite quickly without leaving a residue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It does almost seem to help hydrate my skin, which makes it feel more comfortable. While I do not find the Allie UV Perfect version drying, I can appreciate that this Allie Extra UV Gel feels more comfortable on my skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I don’t have a problem with it oiling up, pilling or feeling heavy or greasy. It sits nicely under makeup, and importantly, does not make my skin feel warm as the day wears on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
YAY for SPF50+ PA++++ Rating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n While I appreciate that some schools of thought scoff at the thought of using sunscreen of more than SPF30 rating, I scoff any anything less than SPF50 \ud83d\ude1b <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I live in the Tropics where the sun shines hot almost daily, and to me, SPF50 is the bare minimum I will tolerate. While my experience is anecdotal (I’m not a scientist nor chemist) I can safely say that a well-formulated SPF50 sunscreen protects my skin better and longer than a SPF30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nMy observation is based on whether my skin warms up after sun exposure. UVB rays are what causes the skin to warm and burn, and I find that some sunscreens prevent that from happening better than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is why I say that the Allie sunscreens I’ve used so far, protect my skin well, in that my skin does not feel warmed after sun\/UV exposure. Shisiedo Perfect UV Protector used to protect my skin the same way. Anessa doesn’t. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also for this reason that I prefer using Japanese brand sunscreen. For me, they have worked better. My pigmentation is kept under control, and I do not experience more uneven darkening of my skin than necessary. Being fair-skinned comes with its attendant risks \ud83d\ude1b<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Does the Allie Extra UV Gel leave a white cast?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Being fair-skinned, I’d never noticed any white cast on my skin after using the Allie Extra UV Protector. But that was the report I was getting from friends with a medium to deep skin tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With this in mind, I tested the Allie Extra UV Gel on a friend with a medium skin tone, alongside the Extra UV Protector, and understood what people were trying to tell me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, the Extra UV Protector does leave a white cast on skin. This, I believe, is primarily due to how it’s formulated (It is a shake-up formula). The Extra UV Gel however, leaves a much less noticeable cast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On very deep skin, it may be more noticeable, but on medium skin tone, once you rub the lotion into your skin, the white cast is very minimal. This white cast, I believe, is due to the ingredients used. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zinc Oxide is one of the main ingredients in the Allie Extra UV Gel, and it usually leaves a white cast on skin, as it is a physical UV blocker. Allie, being a Japanese brand, would likely have formulated their sunscreens for the Japanese market, which is predominantly of the fair-skinned so perhaps they did not bear this in mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s nothing that a touch of tinted moisturiser or BB Cream or makeup can’t fix, but I can understand that it may be a concern to some people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How much sunscreen to use each time?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Incidentally, the amount of product you see in the swatch photo above is the amount I use on ONE SECTION of my face. I use this much on each cheek, and about 2 more strips for the rest of my face, with extra for the neck and chest area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nI am very generous with my sunscreen usage, and do not believe in just dotting on product. For proper sun protection, you MUST use enough sunscreen. After much experimenting, this is what I deem ‘enough’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED READING:<\/strong> How much sunscreen is enough to protect skin? READ HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nI have a well-stocked sunscreen box in my skincare wardrobe, with back-ups of Kanebo Allie sunscreens from my recent travels. But now that we can get Allie sunscreens in Malaysia, I am very pleased that I no longer have to fear running out, or to hoard \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IN A NUTSHELL<\/strong><\/p>Allie sunscreens are now available in Malaysia. These are my favourite sunscreens at the moment, and the ones I personally used ever since I bought them from Japan and Bangkok last year. The Allie Extra UV Gel has a lightweight lotion-gel texture, that is very comfortable on skin and almost feels hydrating on. It does not feel heavy or greasy, and although I use quite a lot on my skin, does not make my skin oily. I find that it protects my skin well enough, in that I do not notice new dark spots, nor does my skin feel unusually warmer (like a toasted feel) after sun exposure. This is my personal measure and what dictates if a sunscreen works for me. Now that Kanebo Allie sunscreens are here, I won’t have to hoard them anymore or seek them out when I travel! <\/p>
PROS:<\/strong> Affordable Lightweight lotion texture feels comfortable on drier skin Does not feel greasy nor heavy on skin Does not make skin feel oily High SPF50+ PA++++ rating for maximum UVA and UVB protection <\/p>CONS:<\/strong> May leave a light white cast on deeper skin tones<\/p>WHO WILL LIKE THIS:<\/strong> Anyone who wants a fairly affordable, comfortably formulated sunscreen with high SPF and PA rating that works <\/p>PRICE:<\/strong> RM97 for 60g (goes on sale so pick it up on promotion when you can)<\/p>WHERE TO BUY: <\/strong>Watson’s stores and online (Also in pharmacy\/drugstores in Bangkok and Japan – that I know of)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nFor those interested, this is the ingredient list for the Allie Extra UV Gel<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients: Water, Zinc Oxide, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Triethylhexanoin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glycerin, Sodium Acrylate\/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Phenoxyethanol <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do note the presence of Alcohol and Dimethicone, for those sensitive to those ingredients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have you tried Allie sunscreens? Are you excited to?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n I’m just pleased that now, my luggage allowance can now be redirected to filling up my suitcases with edible souvenirs, rather than tubes and bottles of sunscreen when I travel! \ud83d\ude00 Let me know if you’ve tried these sunscreens and love them too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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I am often asked about the sunscreen I use. I am a big proponent of sunscreen as regulars are aware, and I have my staunch favourites. Basically, I don’t mess with the tried and true. Ever since I fell out of love with the sunscreen I’d helped Shiseido sell (LOL!) I’ve been on the hunt<\/p>\n
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