Update: Think Kids Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

 

Here's an update on Think Kids Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50!

I tried using it daily as my morning sunscreen, but I had to stop using it on my face. Here's why.

The sunscreen was moisturizing, but it made my skin appear too shiny, greasy, and messy. The more I used it, the more my skin hated it. I noticed some clogged pores too, eventually. This sunscreen is too heavy on my skin. It was too heavy on the skin around my eyes as well. I couldn't apply eye makeup without it running or smudging. I would have to go makeup-free with this sunscreen. It's not ideal for someone who wears makeup.

The white cast was annoying. I had to put on more makeup to make it less white. The sunscreen was so oily that it irritated my acne-prone skin. It made my skin feel itchy. I developed a rash on my neck. This sunscreen works better as a body sunscreen. But I don't think it's the best body sunscreen out there. The oils in this product...my skin just doesn't like them. It's just so greasy-feeling. Hopefully, I'm able to use all of this sunscreen up. I've been reaching for my other mineral sunscreens like Blue Lizard and La Roche-Posay instead, since they don't irritate my skin.

Review: The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum & The Ordinary GF 15% Solution

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum:

I purchased The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum since it was made for advanced signs of aging and dryness. It is a hydrating, peptide-rich anti-aging serum. I noticed some fine lines and wrinkles, so I thought I would give it a try. 

It's been 3 months using it. It's time for me to do a review on this product because I don't think I'm going to achieve any more results from it. So it seems...

The serum is a blue color. It doesn't stain the skin blue. It blends into the skin. It has a copper smell to it. It's not too bad. The smell doesn't linger on throughout the day. It disappears after application. It does feel a bit sticky, which can be bothersome to some people. I didn't have any issues with it.

So far, I have not seen results for fine lines, wrinkles, or texture. It's a hydrating serum. At the beginning, I did notice breakouts when using it. I would get pimples out of nowhere. Seems like the breakouts have settled down. I started to notice that the serum is calming due to the light hydration that it provides. Other than that, not much in terms of anti-aging, which is a disappointment, considering the serum isn't cheap. It was $32 for a 30 mL bottle. I was pretty consistent using it. I just didn't see that much of a change in my skin. I was expecting a lot more.

From my experience, after 3 months, I like the light hydration since my skin can't handle heavy moisturizers. Since my skin hasn't had a negative reaction to it (besides some breakouts that went away), I'm going to keep using it. It fits pretty well into my skin care routine when I'm not using any acids, or when my skin needs something a little more soothing. This serum seems to calm my skin without over-moisturizing it.

The Ordinary GF 15% Solution:

Another product I purchased from The Ordinary is the GF (Growth Factors) 15% Solution.

The key ingredients in this serum are...

- IGF (Insulin-like Growth Factor): Promotes cell growth and tissue repair

- EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor): Encourages the growth of new skin cells

- TGF (Transforming Growth Factor): Regulates cell proliferation and differentiation

The serum is supposed to help with collagen synthesis, tissue remodeling, anti-aging, and healing.

Here's my experience. It's been 3 months using this product.

This serum is very lightweight. It easily absorbs into the skin. It's just like applying water to the skin. It doesn't feel like anything on the skin. But my oily skin seems to like it. It's non-greasy, doesn't leave any shine behind, and doesn't clog my pores. I didn't have any issues using this product.

As for the results, I haven't seen any changes in my skin. It doesn't help with fine lines, wrinkles, or visible skin damage. Well, I haven't noticed much of a change after using half of the bottle. I've been pretty consistent with it, too. It fits into my routine when I'm not using acids. Just like the Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum, I didn't see any changes in my skin in terms of anti-aging. The serum is $15.50. Would I purchase it again? I've had zero breakouts from this serum. It sinks into the skin and doesn't leave residue behind. I'll use the rest and update.

I'll make an update on both of these products when I finish them.

I Tried CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 (Light) Again.

 

I tried CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 again. I'm tired of searching for a sunscreen that works on my skin. I thought maybe this could work. Who knows. I have the product. Let's go for it another time. So here is my review of it this time.

I have the Light tint. It's not orange and blends into my skin just fine. More mineral sunscreens should take note and stop making hideous orange tints. The sunscreen contains ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid. It contains 10% zinc oxide and 5.5% titanium dioxide. It is only SPF 30. I usually go for higher SPF sunscreens, but I'm really tired of trying new sunscreens, and they never seem to work out.

The texture and consistency of the sunscreen are soft and creamy. It's really easy to apply to the skin. It blends in. It feels moisturizing. It does accentuate some dry skin here and there. I've been trying to moisturize my skin more often to offset the dryness. It leaves the skin looking shiny, which I don't like. I used powder to mattify the skin. It states on the product that it's suitable for sensitive skin. I didn't think it was soothing on my skin. It contains ceramides to soothe the skin, but my skin might be having issues with niacinamide or capryloyl salicylic acid (a derivative of salicylic acid) in this product. My skin tingles when I'm using this product. It seems to drag my face down due to the dryness. I really don't like how my skin looks with this sunscreen on. 

Did it cause acne? I noticed some clogged pores after using it for 2 days. Yes, it did.

Those are my thoughts on CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. Will I repurchase? No. This sunscreen is an odd combination of feeling moisturized, drying the skin out, leaving the skin looking more shiny, and clogging up my skin. I can't get over the tingling feeling either. It's a mess. It doesn't feel comfortable on my skin.

Review: IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+

I've always wanted to try this product. It's the IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+. It contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin E.

I've been using this product since last year. It's been my main face makeup product. It has a sweet citrus smell to it. It doesn't bother me much. The texture of the product is soft, but it is difficult to spread across the face. It doesn't blend in well. I need to blend it with another foundation for a smoother application. I wasn't impressed with the texture and consistency of the product. I just wish it went on my skin smoother, easier, that's all.

The cc cream is pigmented, but it didn't last on my skin. It provided full coverage at first, but it vanished by the end of the day. If you have dry skin, make sure to use a good moisturizer underneath. This cc cream can make the skin appear drier and settle into fine lines and wrinkles. My skin isn't naturally dry, but the cc cream dried it out and made it look worse. Using it with a good moisturizer is essential.

The product contains 9% titanium dioxide and 6.3% zinc oxide. It has an SPF of 50+, but that doesn't matter, since I'm only using a small drop of the product for my face and neck. I'm not using enough product for the labelled SPF on the tube anyway. 

Overall, I wasn't in love with this cc cream. I won't repurchase.

Review: Think Kids Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

I've been searching for a sunscreen that suits my skin. I do prefer mineral sunscreens over chemical/hybrid sunscreens. I remembered that I still had Think Kids Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50. It hasn't expired yet. I decided to give it a try on my face (again). The last time I used it, it felt sticky on my face, so I used it mainly on my body.

Here are my results this time...

I love that this sunscreen contains 23.4% zinc oxide. It's a true mineral sunscreen. It feels a bit heavy but not too heavy compared to some mineral sunscreens I've used. It's definitely not a lightweight sunscreen. It does leave the skin feeling sticky and shiny after application. And it leaves an extremely white cast on the skin. It takes more effort to apply this sunscreen. If you have a tanned complexion, this sunscreen isn't going to work. You can try it, but the white cast is very strong. I had to use a tinted mineral sunscreen on top to remove the white cast. I was pretty much turned off by the white cast. I was also turned off by the stickiness and shine. I had to use powder to remove the shine.

I have a big bottle of this sunscreen, so I'm going to use it whenever I can. I can't use it outdoors when I have to see people. I can see the sunscreen slipping from my face. Having oily skin doesn't help with that either. The sunscreen just doesn't make my skin look pretty. It makes my skin appear messy. My hair sticks to my face. But I can get away with using it indoors.

As for breakouts, it didn't clog my pores. My skin has improved when using it. It's really gentle and calms my acne (when there's acne). It dries out my pimples while keeping them moisturized. This could be a good sunscreen only if it were less oily, less shiny, and less thick. I don't have hope of finding a pure 100% mineral sunscreen that has all of those qualities. I've used plenty of mineral sunscreens.

Overall, I think Think Kids Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is okay. Maybe I just like how it helps with my acne and softens my skin. :)

Will I repurchase? No. I need a sunscreen that I can use every day, wherever I am.

Review: d'Alba White Truffle Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF 50+ PLUS Skin Care Products I Finished

I tried to venture out and find a sunscreen that I could possibly switch over to. The one I'm using makes my skin appear dull, slightly dry, uncomfortable, and with an orange tone. I found d'Alba White Truffle Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF 50+. I thought I would give it a try. 

This sunscreen contains many beneficial ingredients for the skin, including white truffles, ceramide np, panthenol, centella, and tea tree.

It's not a full mineral sunscreen but a hybrid sunscreen. It contains 19% zinc oxide as the mineral filter. It also contains Butyloctyl Salicylate, which is a UV booster.

I loved the texture of this sunscreen. It felt extremely lightweight on the skin compared to the sunscreens I've been using. It's non-sticky. It does have a white cast, but it didn't bother me much. I was able to apply some some tinted foundation on top to minimize the white cast. What prevented me from continuing my use of this sunscreen is that it clogged my skin. I think it's the silicones in this product. It provides a smooth, soft finish, but my skin dislikes too much silicones. I stopped using it after I noticed breakouts. This was after trying it twice. But I tried out the sunscreen again after a week. I had the same results --- breakouts. 

This isn't a moisturizing sunscreen. My skin appeared rather dry, so I tried using a heavier moisturizer underneath. It worked at first, but it seemed to dry out the moisturizer too. I really wish this sunscreen worked. Too bad it didn't.

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I have some products that I finished. Here are my reviews of them!

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Fragrance-Free:

I purchased the Olay Regeneraist Micro-Sculpting Cream thinking that it could replace my current face moisturizer. I wanted a moisturizer that was better for aging skin. 

This moisturizer was supposed to:

- Hydrate

- Tighten and lift the skin

- Restore and improve elasticity

- Improve texture and sagging

- Diminish fine lines and wrinkles

I used it for a week on my face and realized that it dried out my skin and clogged my pores. I ended up with breakouts all over my face. I didn't think it was that moisturizing either. The only thing I noticed about this moisturizer is that it brightened my skin. It contains niacinamide. I wasn't impressed. I used the rest of the cream on my body. I won't purchase again. It didn't work for me.

Blue Lizard Mineral SPF 15 Lip Balm:

This lip balm is a mineral SPF lip balm. It contains 10% zinc oxide. I thought the balm was difficult to apply to the lips. It wasn't moisturizing. I haven't found a mineral SPF lip balm that feels comfortable on my lips. It also left a white cast. I never looked forward to using this product. I'm glad I'm done with it. It wasn't that great. Another product that I would never purchase again.

Now on to the next lip product...

e.l.f Sun Boss Gloss SPF 25:

e.l.f Sun Boss Gloss SPF 25, on the other hand, was a lip product that I liked. I'm not going to focus on the shades. I picked this product primarily for its SPF. This lip gloss contains 10% zinc oxide. It's not super moisturizing, but it's not that drying on my lips. It worked for me. I'm on my second lip gloss of this product.

Review: Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

 

I've been using Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant for the past month. I was looking for a product that would help with congested skin. This was it. I had a bottle of Paula's Choice BHA Liquid and thought I would give it a try again. Here are my thoughts on it.

I started off using the product on a cotton pad. I eventually moved on to just rubbing the product into my skin. I didn't want to waste product on a cotton pad, and I found that rubbing it into my skin worked just as well. This product is supposed to be drying. It contains 2% bha. On my skin, I thought it was moisturizing. Maybe it's because it's summer. The product does have a slight greasy feel to it. But I thought it was moisturizing on my skin. I could skip moisturizer when using this product.

As for the results...

Did it work for acne? The first week of using the product, my skin was breaking out in my congested areas. It did work for some of my acne. It also improved my skin texture. My skin was smoother and clearer. My pores were tighter. They appeared smaller. I enjoyed using this bha liquid. It helped balance my oily skin. My skin liked it. But it didn't get rid of some acne (blackheads, acne deep under the skin). I had to incorporate benzoyl peroxide in my routine to clear that up. So, from my experience with the bha liquid, it's a good product. My skin improved. It looked better. I'll continue to use it because it balances out my skin and helps to maintain smooth skin. I love the way my skin looks in the morning after using it at night.

Review: CARENEL Sleeping Lip Care Berry Lip Night Mask

 

I finished CARENEL Sleeping Lip Care Berry Lip Night Mask. It took forever to finish this product. Finally...

So this night lip mask contains rich berry extracts, macadamia seed, and olive oil. 

The texture of the product is thick. It smells of artificial berry. It's pink. I used it every night as much as possible. It feels sticky when applied to the lips. I packed it on. The stickiness turned me off from liking the product, but I kept using it anyway. I already have the product, so I continued to use the product.

My results? It wasn't the most moisturizing night lip mask. It sometimes left my lips feeling a bit dry. It didn't hydrate or moisturize that much. I wasn't amazed by the results. Since it wasn't moisturizing my lips that well, I started using CeraVe Healing Ointment on top of the lip mask. This helped to prevent dry lips much better. And it costs less. I've stuck with the basic CeraVe Healing Ointment since.

Review: La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion

I've used plenty of bottles of La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion over the years. I decided to try it again. Here it is again. It contains 5% titanium dioxide and 15% zinc oxide. It also contains Senna Alata, vitamin E, and lipo-hydroxy acid (LHA).

The texture of the sunscreen is a soft lotion. I didn't have any issues with the texture and consistency. It was easy to use and apply to the skin. It blended in nicely. It does have a white cast. A very, very white cast. It is not tinted. I knew it wasn't, which is okay. If you have sensitive skin, it's non-irritating. No redness or itching. It's also fragrance-free and stays on the skin very well. 

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to continue to use this sunscreen. I'm not sure why I went through several bottles. I was very hopeful that it could work again. This sunscreen is not compatible with my facial skin. It dried my skin out and caused some breakouts. It made my skin appear aged, accentuated fine lines and wrinkles. I've been using the rest of this sunscreen on my body. It works great as a body sunscreen. But will I purchase again? No. There are plenty of more affordable body sunscreens out there.

Review: Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Mineral Face Liquid SPF 30

This is my review of the Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Mineral Face Liquid SPF 30. 

The Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Mineral Face Liquid SPF 30 contains titanium dioxide (4.9%) and zinc oxide (21.6%). It's a liquid sunscreen that feels lightweight on the skin. It feels a bit sticky upon application. I wasn't a fan of the texture or how it felt on my skin. My hair would stick to my face after applying it to my skin. It has a light tint that isn't orange. It blends into the skin, but it can appear streaky if applied improperly. It took me a little more time to make sure the product was applied evenly across my face and neck. 

The sunscreen has a smell to it even though it states that it is fragrance-free. It smells like ginger and feverfew. Yes, it contains those ingredients in the product. I didn't like the smell of it. I prefer skin care products that are truly fragrance-free. If you're allergic or sensitive to any of these ingredients, don't bother with this product. If you dislike fragrance, I wouldn't recommend this sunscreen.

Also, the sunscreen has a silicone texture. That was a problem for my skin. The first few times I used it, I noticed breakouts. I developed a cyst on my chin and a few more pimples. It clogged up my skin. I wasn't impressed by this sunscreen. It's not a sunscreen that I would purchase again. I haven't been impressed by Neutrogena sunscreens for a while now. 

Review: La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 50

This is my second bottle of the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 50. I've also tried the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 50. I finished two bottles of that as well. I can do reviews on both.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 50:

This is a liquid sunscreen. It is titanium dioxide-based (11%). It's lightweight. It has a silicone texture to it. It glides over the skin smoothly. The texture of the sunscreen is very elegant. Yes, it's tinted. I didn't like the tint of this sunscreen due to it being too orange on my skin. When I reapplied the sunscreen, my skin just looked extremely orange. The tint transfers onto clothing easily too. The collar of my shirts would be stained with the tint.

One thing I liked about this sunscreen is that it smooths out the skin and leaves it feeling soft since it has a silicone consistency. It makes the skin appear smoother. But I noticed that it clogged my skin. Maybe my skin just disliked the silicones in this product. I had to stop using it on my face for that reason. Another reason why I stopped using it is because of the tint shade too. It doesn't look good on my complexion. The retail price for this sunscreen is $39.99 for 1.7 fl. oz. It's not affordable either. I really thought it would be a higher-quality sunscreen, but I guess not. It just didn't work for me.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 50:

The zinc oxide version of this sunscreen isn't pictured because I've already finished them. 

This sunscreen is the non-tinted version. It contains 6% titanium dioxide and 5% zinc oxide. It is a liquid sunscreen. The texture is very similar to the tinted version. It has a silicone texture to it as well. It glides over the skin smoothly. The tinted version feels slightly softer on the skin compared to the non-tinted version. Also, the zinc oxide version is a lot more drying and patchy. It would leave white streaks on my face, which I used makeup to cover up. After a day of using the sunscreen, I noticed that my skin felt drier and clogged. I thought this version was worse. I knew I was not going to repurchase after finishing two bottles. I purchased two bottles the first time I tried it, by the way. I wasn't impressed. This sunscreen was $39.99 for 1.7 fl. oz. It was not worth it.