whenever i go to japan, there's like an unwritten rule that i should buy a lot of sunscreens because their sunscreens are the best. plus, they're crazy affordable. last time i went there, i knew there's this biore one that's became viral, so i had to try it. so i bought one. actually more, but i gave it away so other people can enjoy it as well.
this is the translated description on their website: 'smooth and snug' - it smoothly spreads on like water, and snugly adheres to your skin. it changes into a facial mask-like texture to provide protection. uv protection with a water-layer mask. it blends swiftly without a white cast. for translucence and glowing skin. moisturizes the skin for improved foundation wear. SPF 50+ PA++++. ultra waterproof (water resistance tested in water for 80 minutes). can be washed off with soap. formulated with moisturizing ingredients (hyaluronic acid, royal jelly extract, and glycerin).
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| the bottle |
the packaging: this one comes in the usual packaging for japanese sunscreen. cardboard backing with description in japanese and then the bottle will be attached to the backing with some tape. they seal the bottle with plastic sealing but nothing else. this comes in 70 ml which is more than local brand sunscreen, but around the same amount of other japanese sunscreen in the market. the bottle itself is a cylindrical blue plastic bottle with screw cap. it's quite funny to see a round-ish bottle like this since usually it comes in flat bottle.
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| description at the back |
the scent: this one has a scent, but i can't pinpoint what type it is. it doesn't smell citrusy like other sunscreens and i'm bad at describing scent, so i can't say more. it only smells when i freshly pour it on my hand and when i put it the first time, but it dissipates very quickly.
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| the spout |
the product: this is a white runny lotion that's very liquid. runnier than any other sunscreen that i've tried. that's why it's a bit difficult to put the amount needed in one layer. i pour enough on my palm, not to spill anything and put it on my face and rub it before adding one more layer. i also squeeze some to my arms since i always use the same sunscreen for both my face, neck and arms.
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| top: look how runny it looks bottom: a bit white cast that will eventually gone if i keep rubbing it |
the result: this sunscreen takes a bit time to rub it before the white cast dies down. it turns white the first time i rub it all over my skin. and it goes a little bad for the first few seconds, but keep rubbing and then it will fade away. for me, it doesn't dry down to completely matte finish. maybe satin finish? but if i don't put any powder on top of my face, i can feel my face is a bit tacky. but not uncomfortable especially on hot and humid days. however, i think this one kind of vanish when i get too sweaty.
i have to say, since i live in hot and humid country, i like this sunscreen a lot. it's lightweight, it's easy to apply, it doesn't give white cast, at least for me. and it's very affordable, well, in japan, at least. so i've been buying it and gifting it to my close friends so they can enjoy the hype since it's not available here yet. if you're traveling to japan, i suggest you hoard this. and other sunscreen as well. as for me, i bought a lot of other sunscreens so it will take me awhile before running out of sunscreen.
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