MISSHA

Bought this coz it’s cheap. My eyes tend to get infections (styes- those pimple-like bumps around the eye area) if I use a mascara for more than 3 months, so I tend to go for the cheaper mascaras.

This mascara gives a very natural finish. As some pointed out, it’s formula is on the drier side. The length and volume given is on the lesser end, so the overall look is natural. Does help to keep a curl reasonably well. Doesn’t smudge even though I live in a hot humid country.

If you’re looking for a cheap, natural looking mascara, this is ok. If you’re looking for drama and that falsies look, look elsewhere.

I prefer the Essence Sun Milk, but the Essence Sun is also nice. It goes on smooth and creamy, but it absorbs nicely and doesn't leave the skin feeling oily or tacky. Unlike the Sun Milk it does not have much of a scent, which might be a pro for many, but it has a lower SPF rating. The packaging is nice, and one tube has lasted me several months. Target.com sells this product, so it is relatively easy to get authentic stock in the US through that website or through Missha's own website. Overall, this is a good sunscreen that I feel offers a decent level of protection, feels nice on the skin, and is affordable.

This bb cream is phenomenal. My only concern is the scent. I dont like the scent of this bb cream.

Thin and watery consistency like with most asian sunscreens, works well with my combo skin and wears nicely under makeup and over moisturiser.

I apply a generous amount and it leaves a very subtle cast, barely visible though. My skin is medium-light with yellow undertones, NC35ish for reference. If you are paler you might notice more of a cast, if you apply less than I do you'll probably not notice anything.

Note it is NOT a full on dewy finish, but if you're used to the matte/powdery finish that some physical sunscreens offer I find this more moisturising/dewy feeling. If you apply a small amount it is unnoticeable though.

They do not list the percentages of sunscreen but according to the US National Laboratory of Medicine's database (Last updated May 2017 - no guarantees this is accurate!) the actives are: Zinc Oxide 5.3%, Octinoxate 3%, Octisalate 3%, Titanium Dioxide 2.5%

Personally that's lower than I tend to look for in terms of the physicals so I will only use this on overcast/winter days and not when I know I'll be in the full sun a lot or at the beach type situation, but that's just me!

I started using this and it was a nightmare. I developed small pimples around my mouth area. I stopped immediately and went to see a dermatologist. This caused Folliculitis on my chin and mouth area. Use it with caution