REVIEW: IN2IT Soft Matte Fluid Foundation SPF30 PA+++

RM 49.90

FEATURES

Medium to full, buildable coverage.

Natural soft matte finish.

Long wear.

Protect from pollution and blue light.

Shine proof, humidity proof, sweat proof.

SPF 30PA+++

Cruelty free.

Free from paraben, MIT, alcohol and fragrances.

BENEFITS

ANTI-POLUTION
• Shades stay true all day and skin is protected with a biomimetic shield against urban pollution.
• Purifies asphyxiated, dull and devitalized skin
• Provides a luminous and healthy looking skin
• Prevents pollution-induced irritation and premature aging
 
PROTECT SKIN FROM BLUE LIGHT
• Helps protect skin from pollutants, free radicals and blue-light exposure that can contribute to the appearance of excess sebum.
• Prevents the occurrence of dark spots and premature wrinkling of the skin.
 
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
• Provides high performing, full coverage that looks like skin, and provides moisturization and nourishment leaving your skin soft and smooth benefits of sodium hyaluronate and organic aloe vera extract.
• Bisabolol is a natural ingredient that has soothing, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-aging and skin-lightening properties.
• Vitamin E It is an effective moisturizing agent and improves the elasticity and smoothness of the skin.

TEXTURE

Quite thick and not runny even though they claimed to be 'weightless'.

COVERAGE

1st layer

2nd layers

3rd layers

SHADES

Comes in 3 shades:

Light 101

Soft 201

Warm 301

I bought Warm 301 shade and it's still little light in my opinion.

INGREDIENTS

Water, cyclopentasiloxane, ethylhexyl menthoxycinnamate, dimethicone crosspolymer, glycerin, cetyl ethylhexanoate, isododdecane, phenyl trimethicone, cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, trimethylsiloxy silicatedimethiconol crosspolymer, silica, isononyl isononanoate, disteardimonium hectorite, phenoxyethanol, mica, perfluorooctyl triethoxysilane, aluminium mydroxide, propylene carbonate, chlorphenesin, bisabolol, disodium edta, tocopheryl acetate, alumina, sodium hyaluronate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, maltodextrin, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, nuddleja officinalis flower extract, alteromonas ferment extract, potassium sorbate, sodium berzoate, CI7891, CI77492, CI77163, CI77491, CI77499

THOUGHTS

I find it's hard to blend a little with this foundation and if you're not careful, you might end up looking cakey though it claims to be weightless. The coverage is medium as I can still see my acne scar on my chin (what a bummer) but dont worry, you can conceal it with your favorite concealer.

After 4 hours, I started looking oily and need a little touch up with powder. Hate it when they claimed to be shine proof, sweat proof bla bla bla. I sweat a lot okay (because of the stupid anxiety meds I take) and this foundation did not help with my sweating. Sometimes I wonder what it means by sweat proof? 

Though, foundation is still a foundation. It still makes my skin looks great from far but if you come closely... 

The foundation also smudge after hours wearing it. It stained on my shirt's collar and glasses (not cute). I wouldnt recommend and won't repeat on this product again. 

PROS AND CONS

PROS:

Has SPF 30PA+++

Halal.

Contains active ingredients.

CONS:

Not shine and sweat proof.

Hard to build.

Not matte enough.  

So-so coverage.

Warm shade still looks kinda light.

REVIEW: Y.O.U NEW LAUNCH!!! SUNBRELLA INTENSIVE CARE AQUA SUNSCREEN

40mL

RM 39.30

Another sunscreen greatness comes from Y.O.U brand, guys. The name is Sunbrella Intensive Care Aqua Sunscreen with UV SPF50+ PA++++ . To be honest, I've heard many great reviews about all Y.O.U sunscreens tho and Sunbrella gotta be my first Y.O.U sunscreen product to try.

Let's get into it.

FEATURES

Sunbrella is focusing into repairing and protection with these 3 main ingredients:

THANAKA EXTRACT > Protect against UVA and UVB.

ECTOIN > Prevent from photoaging and strengthen skin barrier.

5X CERAMIDE > Repair skin barrier and soothe skin.

TEXTURE

Sunbrella claims to be lightweight and watery texture but when I first applied onto hand, it looks thick at first but fast absorb and not sticky as soon as you rubbed it of. Did I mention that Sunbrella is perfect for sensitive and acne skin? Yes, it is. There is no redness, no tingling and no white cast when you use this.

INGREDIENTS

Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ppg-24-Glycereth-24, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, Propanediol, Ectoin, Armillaria Matsutake Extract, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate, Limonia Acidissima Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Buddleja Officinalis Extract, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Ceramide Np, Lactic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrated Silica, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Ceramide AS, Ceramide NS/Ceramide NG, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ergothioneine, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP

SMART PHOTOSENSITIVE DESIGN

I was like what does it mean? So, it means that Sunbrella bottle design has a reminder for us to reapply. If you look closely, there is a sun icon.

I dont know if this is important or really helpful but it's cool to see that Y.O.U used a smart photosensitive design as a reminder for us to reapply.

THOUGHTS

You know that applying sunscreen before makeup is important, right? I have no problem with this sunscreen at all as it is buildable too, meaning it build well with foundation. I also love the feeling of coolness when I smeared the product all over my face and it doesnt make my face looks greasy at all.

Sunbrella also came with travel size but the bottle itself is already cute enough to fit into my skincare pouch. 

I just like how there is no white cast and lightweight which wont make my face feels stuffy. Everything about this sunscreen screams greatness for those with sensitive and acne skin. I will add this into one of my favorite sunscreens for sure.

PROS:

Lightweight

Non sticky

No scent

No alcohol, paraben, mineral oil, phthalates, formaldehyde

No white cast

Not greasy for acne and oily skin

CONS:

none

COSRX SERUMS THAT I REALLY LOVE (AND YOU SHOULD TOO)!!!

 Hello, beauties. In this posting, I'll share with you about serums that I love from COSRX. The serums that truly working for me and might be working for you too (I hope!). For me, I personally think that COSRX really helps with someone who has troubled skin like acne, scars and pores. Those who has normal to oily-skin type should consider changing their old products to COSRX.

Without wasting more time, let's proceed with first product:

1. COSRX THE NIACINAMIDE 15 SERUM

Some might think that the niacinamide is way too high in this products, but me personally, I experienced nothing but good things when I used this serum.

This product is suitable with acne prone skin and even with those who has large pores (like me). Since acne is not my main concern, the reason I bought the serum is to help with my large pores especially on nose and around my cheeks area.

I always put this on before proceed with makeup to make sure my pores less visible when I apply foundation all over my face. Totally loving it when I see there was no pores on my nose! Thus, making the application of foundation very smooth.

I like the way my face looks when I used this serum because I mainly used it to make my pores less visible and I am sure I'm gonna purchase this serum again.

2. COSRX REFRESH AHA/BHA VITAMIN C BOOSTER SERUM

When I found out that we need to include vitamin c in our skincare, the only brand that came to my mind is COSRX. I tried to include vitamin c and niacinamide in my skincare since my main concern is large pores, you know. I know there are lots of good vitamin c serums out there but the only reason I decided to purchase this serum is because of the AHA/BHA ingredients.

We all know an oily skin needs that ingredients so bad, so now that AHA/BHA also in this Vitamin C serum... I don't think much and checked out immediately. I don't need to worry about looking for AHA/BHA products when they have everything in this small bottle.

One thing I realized when I used COSRX products is their products don't have strong smell. Sometimes they don't smell like anything at all. There is no scent.  But for this serum, there is this faint scent that you can barely notice it. Don't worry, it wont disturb you to experience the greatness.

👉 For now, I've only tried two COSRX serums and I'm loving both of them. If I used more of their products, I'll update in this post only. Keep in mind that I dont use all these serums simultaneously.