Sofina Perfect UV White Protect SPF 50+ PA+++

This is definitely the BEST SUNSCREEN I ever had.
Regarding the price, which I think, rather expensive, it'd better be EXCELLENT! Otherwise, I would've cried like hell, regretting the day I purchased this item. LoL!!

This sunscreen has a lotion texture, not creamy. Therefore, it absorbs well into my skin and doesn't leave white cast on it. It doesn't feel greasy at all, so I can apply my make-up right away, without having to wait for the sunscreen to absorb and dried-up. I can even use it without any powders on. It obviously keeps my skin matte all day long!! Note that I still use BRTC serum as moisturizer under the sunscreen!

Besides the great texture, this product apparently proves its quality. I used to have a white-spot on my face. It looked very distinct that everybody asked me what it was. They thought, I was having some kinda skin-disease. Well, I had happened to me before and it was only because of the sun ray. It was recovered after I used ROC sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++.

So, this time, I'm giving Sofina a shot. I thought SPF 50+ PA+++ would do a better job, wouldn't it?

Then after using Sofina sunscreen for 2-3 weeks, I saw an improvement. My friends also agreed that my white spot was way better and asked what I did to recover it. I just said that I had been wearing a new sunscreen ;)

Now, the white spot is almost erased entirely. It looks very indistinct that nobody notices it anymore. I highly recommend this sunscreen. This is absolutely a holy grail, a must have item in my cosmetic case!!! No wonder it becomes a top 10 picks on www.makeupalley.com.

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The overall rating for Sofina Perfect UV White Protect SPF 50+ PA+++: 5 out of 5.

FOTD: Isa Knox Blemish Balm

This is just a simple FOTD. I just wanna emphasize on how good Isa Knox BB and Enprani l/p work on my skin. I realy-realy L-O-V-E them and hope you like it too ;) LoL!!!

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Face make-up:
BRTC Aqua Rush Serum
The Skin Food Bean Moist Emulsion
Isa Knox BB cream SPF 48 PA+++
Enprani Loose Powder
Skin79 Star Glow Cheek

Eye make-up:
Viva eyebrow pencil
MAF indelible gel liner "blackout"

Lips make-up:
Nivea lipbalm "strawberry"

Isa Knox BB always gives me a glowing-healthy look all day long. More plus point is that this BB has SPF 48 with a high UVA protection (PA+++). It can definitely even out my skin tone, cover some red marks (when I have acnes) and control sebum, while keeping the natural look. It won't oxidize even after long hours and does not cake up. This is definitely the best BB cream I've ever used. It beats my Hanskin Super Premium Magic BB.

Well, just like most Korean cosmetics, Isa Knox BB has a light floral fragrance. It doesn't annoy me at all, though.

The overall rating for Isa Knox Blemish Base is 5 out of 5.

Enprani Brightening Sheer Loose Powder

Finally I’ve found my new holy grail!! Something that I can call “the soulmate for my face”.


Yeah, that day, when I rushed into Sogo dept.store at Plaza Senayan to look for Bloom loose powder, which was already out of stock, I bumped into Enprani stall. This brand is from Korea (again!). The SA introduced some Enprani products and I tested Enprani Brightening Sheer Loose Powder on the back of my hand. It was really soft but rather perfumey. So I went on, leaving the SA telling me that it was discounted by 10%.

My curiosity didn’t stop there. I searched for Enprani products on Gmarket and found it at half-price from the Sogo price. Lucky me, I ordered the lightest shade right away and received it delightfully.

This 30gr powder comes with a bulky glass pot, with black cap and mini-plastic spoon. The packaging is very simple but rather elegant (well, it’s a bit old, actually :p). There is also an extra casing, complete with sifter, sponge, mirror and a divider (it separates the sponge and the sifter, prevent the powder from coming out in a messy way), to share the powder. I have to say, this casing is really handy to bring in your cosmetic bag.

Although it is claimed to be sheer, I think this powder gives a pretty good coverage. The powder particle is obviously softer than Palgantong LP. It has micro shimmers that give you a healthy glowing look. The finish is pretty matte and natural, just like Korean actresses on TV. The best thing is, this powder does not oxidize, even when I have a hot-humid day. This powder definitely stays good for a long time. The quality is pretty similar to Make Up Store Loose Powder.

The not-so-good part of this powder is only on its fragranced. The perfume is quite heavy for a make-up, especially the sponge. The scent is none like floral, it’s a perfume!

The overall rating for Enprani Brightening Sheer Loose powder is 4.5 out of 5.

Beauty Spree

I'm so glad to receive this haul.
I'd call it a beauty spree, since for me, it's such a splurge!! *_*

The products:
1. Sofina Aube Impression Eyes palette #green
2. Sofina Perfect UV white perfect sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++
3. Enprani Brightening Sheer Loose Powder

I believe these are high quality products anyway.. So, just wait for my upcoming reviews on these stuffs. v^o^v

Etude House: Speedy Total Mineral Base SPF 41 PA++

Hi there,
It’s been quite a while since last time I reviewed my beauty stuff.
I’ve been trying some new products, actually. So, it will take me sometime to review them one by one.

As you can see on my previous post on beauty haul, I bought a Speedy Total Mineral Base from Etude House. It has SPF 41 PA++, so it is also a sunscreen packed with the base and foundation.

This base comes with a blue squeeze tube with a pump on top. The packaging and the color is very nice in my opinion. The pump also makes it easy for me to take out the cream out of the tube. So far, I don’t need to squeeze the tube. Just pump it up et voila, it comes out as much as you wish.

The base has a light and nice texture. It’s in the middle of cream and lotion texture. I chose shade #2, it’s a yellow undertone shade, perfect for Asian ivory skin color, like me. The coverage is very sheer, of course BB creams have more coverage than it does. I think, this base is just perfect for high-school girls who are, usually, not allowed to wear make-up to school. If you combine it with a loose powder, they will create a natural-dewy look.
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However, I have to say that this base is not suitable for oily skin. Even I, who has normal-dry skin, got my T-zone shiny after a few hours. As for dry skin, this base can definitely moisturize your skin.

In conclusion, I don’t regret buying this base. However, I can only use this base for a short-time activity of the day, such as: going to supermarket. Any other time, when having a fully-scheduled day, I stick to my Hanskin Super Magic BB cream with Sofina sunscreen as a sun-protector.

Overall rating for Etude House Speedy Total Mineral Base SPF 41 PA++: 3 out of 5.