CELGEN MILD SUN SPF50+ / PA+++

CELGEN MILD SUN SPF50+,  PA+++  is a silky sunscreen that fills the surface of the skin smoothly without leaving behind a white cast. In addition, the soft, creamy texture helps you to spread it on your face without any irritations or stickiness whatsoever. What sets it apart is its Energy Water with uniform micro-cluster, which delivers the effective components of various vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and proteins more effectively in mild sunlight.

In addition to a 50/50 split of organic and inorganic UVA and UVB blocking ingredients, green tea leaf extract is included as an antioxidant, skin-soothing, and anti-aging additive. Oryza sativa (rice) bran extract, which works as an antioxidant and provides Vitamin E, is also present in the formula. Be aware there are also five different parabens in this formula, which I know can be a deal-breaker.

In practice, I found that the formula isn’t oily or prone to separation, and it spreads easily and evenly so only a little’s needed. Once rubbed in, it looks a little glossy, but settles into a barely-there matte sheen after some time.

The instructions state to use it above makeup, but I prefer applying to skin prior to makeup and after my skincare, but it says you can carefully tap and spread on top of your finished look. As indicated, there is no white cast or cloudiness leftover, and it seems to last quite a long time in the sunny & 85 degree days we’ve had here recently.

Celgen claims it will not be erased by sweat or water (while not explicitly stating it’s waterproof), and it seems to stay on rather well. Furthermore, it has the usual sunscreen scent with a bit of added sweetness, but it’s very minimal and fades quickly.

The tube is standard and easy to use, and the vibrant orange is easy to spot in your purse or counter making it easy to find or remember to reapply within the recommended 2-hour time period! You could also use the cap as a mirror in a pinch, since it's reflective. Compared to other mid-to-high end 50SPF sunscreens, the price and portion are reasonable; not as expensive as Murad, but in the realm of Shiseido. This 50 gram tube comes in around $35, but unfortunately it’s not available via Amazon like I would hope for. Ultimately I’m happy with the performance of this sunscreen, and I would prefer an all-natural ingredient list, but I would try it again if it were easily available in the US.

CELGEN MILD SUN SPF50+ PA+++

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Vely Vely Aura Honey Glow Cushion

I’ve recently introduced Vely Vely Aura Honey Glow Cushion compact into my makeup routine. This Kbeauty foundation combines both skincare and makeup with its amazing lightweight, dewy formula that enhances one’s skin appearance and hydration.

The packaging, a soft pastel yellow and reflective gold border that wraps the exterior and into the interior of the compact, evokes a luxurious feel and inspires you to glam up your day.

 

Inside is a large mirror, ribbon makeup puff and it’s placeholder that securely encloses the cushion foundation so it doesn't dry out. As an added value, unlike any other compact here in the USA, it comes with a full refill and extra sample sachet of Vely Vely C-Tamin Toner, Serum and Cream.

Some of the amazing ingredients include 31% Belgian Hot Spring Spa Water which has many benefits, such as excellent hydration, reduces dark under-eyes, and provides a natural glow. Honey Glow Propolis adds many of the necessary nutrients for healthy skin. Furthermore, Rainbow Collagen Complex improves skin elasticity and an infusion of White Sapphire for extra radiance.

 

Other noteworthy ingredients are Asiatic Pennywort (Centella Asiatica) enriched with amino acids that soothes and protects skin’s barrier. Panthenol which is both a humectant and emollient that not only binds the moisture to the skin but locks it in. Two final points that I really love about this product are the hypo-allergenic cushion and perhaps more importantly it even has a 50+ SPF and PA+++ rating for sun protection.

This foundation is intended for skin types that fall into normal, dry or combination. I have combination skin that tends to get more oily as the temperature starts to rise so I will certainly see how this hydrating formula collides with the increased oiliness. As of now, with normal Spring temperatures from 50-60 degrees, this has been a perfect fit.

The dewy and hydrating properties bring a soft glow to my foundation, which can also be mattified if necessary by a good powder or taken down with a blotting sheet. The coverage is light to a buildable medium, so if you have problem areas I would recommend the use of a concealer alongside, but otherwise this brings a natural finish to the face with a dewy touch.

 

The application is easy whether by the provided puff or,what I typically like to use, a slightly damp beauty sponge. It reduces the redness in my complexion and doesn’t settle into my fine lines, never looking cakey.

In total, Vely Vely Aura Honey Glow Cushion is a long-lasting foundation that I noticed no separation or no need for touch ups after 8 hours of wear. In my opinion it's perfect for more natural or minimal makeup days. I can’t recommend this enough, if you are looking for a radiant lightweight foundation this is the compact for you!

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Vely Vely Aura Honey Glow Cushion
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SNP Split Ends Prevention Hair Mask

I’m back again with yet another unique hair masking solution from SNP (Shining Nature Purity), the Split Ends Prevention Hair Mask! I’m excited to see the results, since I absolutely loved their Overnight Hair Masking system (Read more here). This innovative, quick hair mask is intended to repair and nourish damaged split ends for whenever you feel your hair needs that extra love.

I’m enamored with the idea of this, since I have long bleached blonde hair and constantly struggle with split ends even with my routine salon visits. I think using both the Overnight and Split Ends mask will really help my hair in-between appointments. This mask is enriched with nourishing ingredients like Shea Butter, Hydrolyzed Keratin and Keratin Amino Acids that work to strengthen and maintain healthy hair.

However, after looking closer at the ingredients and doing a bit of research, I discovered that this mask contains silicones such as Cyclopentasiloxane and Dimethicone while the (Step 2) serum contains both of those as well, plus Amodimethicone and Cyclohexasiloxane. I am disappointed because the SNP Overnight Mask contained none of these. While on one hand, silicones can benefit hair by making it easier to detangle and seal in moisture, on the other most silicones are not water soluble and therein lies the problem. Without it being able to dissolve it builds up and dries your hair out, weighs it down, prevents conditioners and other moisturizers to penetrate strands and is hard to remove, therefore causing more breakage. So, I’m going to fully try it out, but I’m not sure if I’d frequently use it.

The directions are clearly labeled in both words and diagrams. Begin with completely dry hair, as this is recommended so that you can style and go forth with your day, but I can see doing this whenever if you’re not going out. To begin, you simply put your hair in a ponytail and take out the mask from the top portion of the package clearly labeled Step 1 Restorative Mask.

In my opinion the overall shape of the mask looks like a mermaid tail, so take the tail ends (or bunny ears if you prefer) and split them apart along the perforated line.

Now pull the flaps apart and open up the mask. Then, turn the mask inside out, just like you would if you were picking up dog poo in your back yard (yes, this is exactly what I thought, 😂).

Now that the animal print is over your hand, grasp your hair (I wadded most of what I could in my hand) and pull the mask right side out to capture all of your hair. Since I have long hair it took some extra work to push the length of it into the pouch.

Voila! Now it’s time to tie up the bunny ears to secure the mask in place. After I tied it up, I did make sure to squish and distribute the product as well as possible using my hands to make sure I was actually targeting the ends. At this point it dawned on me that the pouch may not really work as well for those with shorter hair, because most, if not all of the product is all the way in the bottom where the ends may not reach. It seems like there should be an extra step here to allow product to be worked into the hair with the hands (like in the Overnight Mask) before putting on the masking pouch.

I love the adorable little otter pattern and how comfortable it sits with all of my 24+ inches of hair inside. Be sure to wait the recommended time of 10-15 minutes, just like doing a face mask, only for your hair. I think this is a perfect amount of time that allows you to get your makeup ready for the day. There is an obvious baby-product scent to the pouch, but in case you’re sensitive to it, I’m glad to report that none of it was left behind on my hair afterward.

After the time was up, my ends felt hydrated, smoother, and much easier to brush. The Step 2 Serum is intended to provide volume, strengthen and give a healthy glossy appearance to your hair. It’s really easy to do this part, since all you have to do is work the serum into your ends with your hands.

I think it resulted in a nice shine, but I can see that if I’m not careful with how much I use, it could leave my hair weighed down and oily. Furthermore, instead of using this 2-3 times a week, I would recommend once every other week to avoid buildup of the silicone. I hope that SNP will move to a fully silicone free version of this product in the future, to bypass these negative side effects since I love everything else about it.

I have feeling this might be sold at Walmart just like the Overnight Hair Mask according to 0.8L. I couldn’t find online so maybe it’s only found in-store. I recommend that everyone give this unique hair masking a go and reap the benefits for themselves!

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