fss weightless sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++

this is the description from their website: fss weightless sunscreen SPF 50 PA ++++ is a daily water-based sunscreen that is specially formulated to be ultra-lightweight, fast-absorbing with high level protection against UVA and UVB. this sunscreen guards your skin without leaving any white cast or greasiness. the low-irritant formula also makes it suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.

ingredients: aqua, butylene glycol, glycerin, dicaprylyl carbonate, dibutyl adipate, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, hydrogenated polyisobutene, 1,2-hexanediol, niacinamide, portulaca oleracea extract, ethylhexyl triazone, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, silica, cetearyl olivate, cetearyl alcohol. sorbitan olivate, centella asiatica extract, methyl glucose sesquistearate, sorbitan stearate, glyceryl stearate, lavandula angustifolia oil, disodium EDTA, adenosine, allantoin, panthenol, caprylyl glycol, tocopherol.

the packaging: since i got this as GWP, the sample/mini size just comes in the tube without any box. i don't know whether the full size comes in box or not. the sample/mini size packaging is the miniature of the full size one. it comes in light yellow beige plastic squeeze tube with a splash of blue on the body. there's a short description at the back. they seal the cap with a sticker. it comes in 7 ml which is quite small for a mini. but luckily it lasts well throughout my trip which is around 10 days. fyi, i just use it in the morning and i use other sunscreen for touching up.

the scent: this has the usual sunscreen scent, if you know what i mean. it has a bit citrusy or common sunscreen scent. i can smell it since i whiff it up close, but i don't smell it when i put it on my face.

the product: the sunscreen is a lightweight runny gel type sunscreen. it's thicker compared to my previous skinaqua suncreen. it's easy to spread around and it leaves a bit white cast at first, but as i keep massaging it into my skin, it goes away. now, i have fair skin tone so even if it has permanent white cast, it won't shown on me. so if you have darker skin, please find other darker skin tone reviewer to see how it goes on their skin to be sure.

the result: this one is definitely moisturizing. since i'm traveling to somewhere cooler than where i live, it works fine over my moisturizer. so my routine throughout my traveling is toner, vitamin c serum, moisturizer then this sunscreen. but back home, i have either to dial down the moisturizer or skip it altogether especially if the weather is too hot. it leaves a bit tacky feeling but it doesn't pill or anything under my makeup. during traveling, my makeup is still intact even though i wear mask most of the time. but here, during mid day, i can see my makeup melt especially around nose area where the skin touches the mask most. as for the protection, it works okay. but i still recommend touching it up though. 

i have to say that this is a decent sunscreen. fyi, this is a chemical sunscreen. if you have normal to dry skin, i think it will work better for you rather than for oily skin. but maybe it can work if you skip the moisturizer. anyway, i think i'll try other sunscreen. i still have some sunscreen from my previous japan haul that i need to use up real quick. so, luckily i got this in mini size as i won't purchase the full size for now. price wise, it's still affordable, though azarine one is cheaper. anyway, FSS is a local brand so you can buy them straight from their official website/marketplace or via sociolla.