i bet all you have known that this is the reformulation of the famous biore sunscreen that everybody loves. and all of you have already know that no one seems to like the new reformulation. that's why at first i was reluctant to try it. i decided to try a bunch of other sunscreen but i haven't found the one that i like just as much as the biore essence/gel. so i decided to get the new reformulation to see what it is that nobody likes about.
this is the description from kao malaysia's website: a non-sticky, amazingly light watery essence that gives a moisturizing and refreshing sensation for a daily superior uv protection. its texture is non-sticky and non-greasy, works great as a smooth makeup base for a naturally radiant skin. it also contains royal jelly, hyaluronic acid and mix citrus essence as moisturizing ingredients for an instantly smoother skin texture and keeping skin continuously hydrated. its all new and improved formulation is now highly resistant towards sweat and water which acts like a strong uv protection veil that firmly stays on your skin longer to prevent premature ageing caused by sunburn.
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| the tube |
the packaging: it comes in usual sunscreen packaging, similar to the older version. it has cardboard backing that has description on it in japanese. the sunscreen comes in gradient darker blue plastic tube with white screw cap. it has spout to dispense the product out. everything else is the same except for the color of the tube.
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| the back of the tube |
the scent: it even has the similar citrusy scent of the old version. since it's been awhile since i used the older version, i can't be sure, but it's pretty similar if i reckon.
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| the spout to dispense the product |
the product: the sunscreen has yellowish tint into the cream/gel. however, i think the older version looks more glossy while the newer version looks a bit matte when i squeeze it to my hand. it melts into watery traces when i spread it out.
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| the product |
the result: it takes a minute or two to be completely absorbed into my skin and afterward it does leave matte finish just like the older version. since it's been a while since i used the older version, i can't be sure whether the after feeling is the same. but i can only say that i don't love this unlike the previous version, but i don't hate it either. it just feels okay, but it's not a holy grail for me. now, some people didn't like the siliconey feeling that they get from the newer version. but i don't feel that it's bothering me.
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| after blending it in |
i have to say that i have mixed feeling about this one. it's pretty lightweight, absorbed fast, and leaves matte finish. although i'm not sure that it's completely sweat resistant since it wasn't that hot when i tested this sunscreen. but it works okay. i think if you don't mind the extra added alcohol and silicone then you should try it especially since this is affordable and since the predecessor is pretty famous, you could get this one easily online. but if you don't like those added ingredients, then skip this. as for me, perhaps i would buy this if i ever ran out of my sunscreen. there's a grocery store near my house that now selling this sunscreen, so it's more easily to get now. but if i had any other options, i would rather use the other option than this one.
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