Biore UV Dailt Care Gel SPF 25 PA++

talking about supper super lightweight sunscreen that feels like air?? then this name cant go unmentioned..this baby is "Biore UV Daily Care Gel SPF 25 PA++...FYI my skin is more or less oily through out the year..n the review will be accordingly ..read on...

Biore UV Daily Care Gel SPF 25 PA++ 

Biore UV Daily Care Gel SPF 25 PA++

wake up !!don't sleep already..
.........ive just started :p













My take on Biore UV Daily Care Gel SPF 25PA++

1) its a SPF 25 PA ++ sunblock..efficient enough to prevent sun related damage, the descriptipn says..but u need to use in generous amount

2) unlike the SPF 50 one that i reviewed  in my prev post, it comes in a minty green bottle with click-cap...though i prefer tapered end mouth but this doesn't trouble either

3) super thin, runny in consistency..thinner than the perfect milk spf 50

4) blends right away..absorbs super fast..within few 3s !! (faster than the perfect milk spf 50)

5) unlike the perfect milk it leaves a soothing cooling sensation on skin.

6) no trace of any white cast, non-sticky n non-greasy..n absolutely lightweight (beats the perfect milk 3 times i would say)..feels like nothing at all with a gentle cooling sensation..feels like air...skin doesn't oil up in 2 hours minimum...how gorgeous is that !!

7) skin feels refreshing, smooth n moist (thanks to its aloevera content)..im not sure about mattifying effect..but skin looks natural 

8) leaves very mild fresh scent on skin..though in bottle there is a clear smell of alcohol...

9) u can put make up over it easily..not sure about primer claim though

10) it says its water proof..not sue but i think it is

Biore UV Daily Care Gel SPF 25 PA++

Biore UV Daily Care Gel SPF 25 PA++    swiped just once,see how translucent it looks

Biore UV Daily Care Gel SPF 25 PA++ 

Biore UV Daily Care Gel SPF 25 PA++

11) ingred list shows no paraben..its definitely alcohol based..smell makes it clearer

12) 140 ml retails at 12$ i guess..not sure

13) no english on the back..looks like u need to learn japanese to get it all or get an aunt who knows japanese like mine :p

tips and direction to use:

1) shake well before use

2) it alcohol based..so i wont recommend this to dry skin people..but if u really want to use it ,moisturise your skin first...

3) this is heavenly for oily skin peeps..though i personally wont use it on a daily basis..i use it on extremely hot humid days 

4) i dont wear it more than 4 hours..despite its claim of being long wear sunblock..its just i like to splash water on my face in every 4-6 hours
5) clean skin properly after coming home back even though skin feels fresh..this way u wont get clogged pores n break outs.. 

6) just FYI, dermatologists say no matter how efficient your sunscreen use dont stay in the sun for long

looks like it beats even my fav Biore Perfect Milk SPF 5+ PA++ in almost every sector (except its spf is lower n it has mild alcohol scent..thats why for daily use i prefer the BPMspf 50 n switch to neutrogena at times)....

summing it up:
this is a product for make-up wearers n for really oily skin peeps who are afraid of any thing greasy n sticky..wants to look natural even after layering this on 

thanks to my mum for hooking me up with this..mummy the best she is..much love :)

Biore UV Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA+++

there goes my most fav. sunscreen ..FYI, my skin is very oily..in winter it behaves fab..but in summer its really tough for me to find skin care products that wont add to the heat's nuisance, wont clog my pores n wont let my skin sweat..even that suits normal oily skin gives me hard times.....so is my find over with this??....to know keep reading :)

Biore UV Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA+++

About Biore:
I love the buttery smooth skin Japanese people have so i love Japanese beauty products! Their beauty products quality are really awsome, whether drugstore or high ends..this "Biore" brand is like a drugstore gem..thanks to my mum..she actually found this while her stay in Japan..truely mother knows the best!! ( rapunzel)

Biore UV products:
1) Biore Perfect Face Milk for matte finish in a white bottle, 
2) Bright Face Milk that gives instant brightening effect in a pink bottle
3) Moist Face Milk for more moisturizing in purple bottle
4) Biore UV Perfect Milk SPF 50 + PA+++
5) Biore UV Daily Care gel SPF 25 PA++

I have no 4 & 5

my take on Biore UV Perfect Milk SPF 50 + PA+++

1) high efficacy: has SPF 50+ PA+++ means protection against both uv-A & uv-B rays..a major plus is it contains zinc oxide too which is a physical sunblock agent...what other guarantees do u need from a sunblock!! simply awesome 
2) its watery n blending is so easy, absorbs instantly
3) after blending it feels like u haven't used anything.. its sooo light weight, the second most in my stash i would say (not more than the no:5)..u can use powder on top of it..face powders dont look caky on top of it

4) provides moisture to skin (ingred says it has aloevera extract) no wonder y skin feels so smooth n glowy with this on..
5) leaves no trace of white casts like most sunblocks..non-greasy n  non-sticky formula

6) i can wear it for 2 hours min without any trace of sweats n enlarged pores on my cheeks unlike most of the sunnblocks..looks like it doesn't contribute to the heat factor at all..also my face doesn't oil up in 2 hours
7) it claims to act like a primer not sure about that
8) it says it has mattifying property..not sure about that too
9) u can use it on both face n body 
10) costs approximately 12$
11) also ingred list doesn't show paraben..guess how happy i am :)

Biore Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA+++ swatches

what pains:
-everything includig direction , ingreds all are written in Japanese..fortunately one of my my aunt knows Japanese..she helped me with this
-ive been using it for a while not knowing the fact that it is alcohol-based..if u dont use alcohol based stuffs u sould think twice before using this..i use neutrogena at times..then keep coming nack to this
-not av in BD

Biore Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA +++ back

Tips:
-shake the bottle before dispensing product
-even though its light on skin make sure u clean your face properly..this will prevent clogging up of pores and break outs
-though the packet says it is water proof n has long lasting effects..i wont encourage to wear it more than 6      hours 

Summing it up: I love this lightweight sunscreen..IMO it would be great for oil slicks like me. it didn't contribute to the fact that my face is oily. if you are looking for a sunscreen in a non sticky formula, very light, has runny in consistency, absorbs easily, dries right away, not worried about alcohol-based products, then this one is for you..
lots of love..

Alcohol in skin care products- myths and facts

Alcohol-whats the controversy all about : 

all too often people refuse to buy products with alcohol content..but did you know the astringents oily skin people use has varying amount of alcohol in it..then should we stop using astringents??
read on and find out--

Who should use alcohol:
not dry skin as it can be drying..oily skin people can use alcohol

Safe alcohol to look for in products:

"not all alcohol are drying and irritating" says DR.Audrey, board certified dermatologist and the founder of dermadoctor.com
5"c"-alcohols (cetyl, cetaryl, cetostearyl, cetyl alcohol 40, c12-15..all the c-alcohols are derived from coconut..so people with coconut allergy should avoid c-alcohol), Steer-alcohol (stearyl), L-alcohol (lanolin) 

these are used as emulsifiers,thickening and stabilizing agents allowing skin care products to have silky-smooth formulations..S & L-alcohol provides additional moisture

but don't use high concentration alcohol daily..astringents should not be used daily..same goes with other products like sunscreen

Then why this poor reputation ??

-bad stuffs are regarding chronic alcohol drinking or abusing
chronic alcohol consumption (drinking) dialates capillary blood vesssels and gives your face flushed look..more aggressive cases presentwith rosaca with broken capillaries
-again chronic alcohol drinking reduces vit-A absorption from food..reduced vit-A concentration in body means less antioxidants and less antioxidants causes pre-mature aging

The bottom line is:
don't be scared of using skin care regime with low-concentration alcohol (following the guideline above of course ) but be fearful of excess alcohol content in your glass..stay safe dolls :)


info source: published articles from books and journals

sunscreen facts

oily or dry whatever your skin type, summer or winter whatever the season is, you need protection against both UV-a & UV-b rays..
y ??

UVradiation, from sun is a known carcinogen, can have a number of harmful effects on the
skin from photo-sensitivity, premature aging to ulceration and cancer...uv-c ray however mostly gets absorbed by ozone layer..

SPF facts:
you should use sunscreen with atleast SPF-15..
SPF of 30 doesn't mean that its twice as protective as an SPF of 15; rather,
when properly used, an SPF of 15 protects the skin from 93 percent of UVB
radiation, and an SPF 30 sunscreen provides 97 percent protection

Although the SPF ratings found on sunscreen packages apply mainly to UVB rays, many
sunscreen manufacturers include ingredients that protect the skin from some UVA rays as
well. These “broad-spectrum” sunscreens are highly recommended.
look for PA +'s label..it gives UV-A protection..the more +'s the more your sunscreen is protective against UV-A


Sunscreen active ingredients and controversies:

oily skin : water or alcohol based sunscreens both works
dry skin: water based..alcohol can be drying

Alcohol: 
alcohol in skin care products has some myths..know the facts-
use alcohol in low concentration..daily use of high concentration alcohol is not recommended
safe alcohols: 5"c"-alcohols (cetyl, cetaryl, cetostearyl, cetyl alcohol 40, c12-15.....all the c alcohols are derived from coconut,so people with coconut allergy should avoid c alcohol ), Steer-alcohol (stearyl), L-alcohol (lanolin)
these are not drying n irritating, yet moisturising n gives skin smooth apperarance


Is Sunscreen enough for sun protection?
no..most sunscreen provide good uv-B protection, not uv-A despite SPF level..taking extra precaution before going out doesnt hurt !
1) use generous amount of sunscreen product
2) wear protective clothing
3) seek shade, use sunglass and umbrella
4) get adequate dietary support of vit-A & D


picture and info source:
internet, books, published articles

fake mac blusher !!

a mac? really!!!
hi dolls, shopkeepers will try their heart n sole to prove these are real even they say its made in Thailand thats y looks a bit different n costs 350tk only!!..even some of fake ones copies apparantly the exact same regular black-case look..dont get fooled..here is some points that can help you i hope

pic-1:  fake mac blusher

picture-1:
original mac blushes come in different cases like in white, black and other colors.so how to know if its real??
-every original mac products that come in cases have mac logo imprinted on it..not stickers not prints like the fake ones
-the regular mac blusher cases have embedded shimmer in black body the shimmers wont be wiped off no matter how hard you try..some fake ones with black bodies have shimmer also,but u can rub off the shimmer with the logo easily

pic-2:ake mac blush: see the imprint..outrageous!!

pic-2:
real mac blusher doesn't have any imprint on the product like some wanna-bes (but to be honest this wanna be has so gorgeous color that i couldn't resist buying it,even though i knew it was fake :p )

fake mac blusher

details with more photos n info will be up soon ..keep in touch till then..wont u dolls??  :)

<3 miss_sunshine <3

fruity boost of anti oxidants

fruit salad..yumm

ideal snacks with fruit salad:

salad ingreds:

-carrot

-guava 

-pomegranate

-apple

-green tea !!
-lemon (u can add chopped orange instead)

-spices

now who wants to know the full recipe?
i know for snacks everybody wants something crispy to eat..well this could be a great healthy alternative to all those junkfoods
its both crispy n juicy..in terms of taste lemon and spices does the trick..u are actually getting all sorts of vitamins n major minerals andanti oxidants..so y not try it..small steps to healthy habit can bring about great changes

stay safe dolls <3 miss_sunshine <3

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LR Matte Colour Lipstick,Shade-Dark Venetian Red

LR Matte Colour Lipstick, Shade- Dark Venetian Red

i call it a perfect autumn red..everything about this lippie screams warmth..its an awesome spicey brick-red color with some orangish hue to it..smells nice..feels creamy,smooth on lips..texture is semi-matte though the name says matte...no cons yet..im madly in love with this color..price is only 350 tk..found it while window shopping!!...summing it up-love love love love love <3<3<3

Etude face blusher

jackelin lipstick,001

lipsticks containing LEAD !!!

lead in lipstick: 

CHRISTIAN DIOR
LANCÔME
CLINIQUE
Y.S.L
ESTEE LAUDER
SHISEIDO
RED EARTH (Lip Gloss)
CHANEL (Lip Conditioner)
MARKET AMERICA-MOTNES LIPSTICK.
After doing a test on lipsticks,It was found that the Y.S.L. Lipstick contained the most amount of lead.
The FDA’s most recent analysis found the highest lead concentration — 7.19 parts per million in Maybelline’s Color Sensational Pink Petal lipstick.another one is L’Oreal’s Colour Riche Volcanic..

What does lead do?
lead is a potential carcinogen..causes plumbism..which has life-threatening effects..causes git cancer..stains gums..in pregnancy it accumulates in fetal brain and the baby is born with mental and neurological defects..
The higher the lead content,the greater is the chance of causing cancer.

A little piece of advice: don't eat lipsticks even if they look and smell tempting

Simple tests to find out:
-Watch out for those lipsticks which are supposed to stay longer.If your lipstick stays longer, it isprolly Because of the higher content of lead.

1. Swatch lipstick on hand
2. Use a Gold ring to scratch on the lipstick.
3. If the lipstick colour changes to black,
Then you know the lipstick contains lead. always do this with long wear lipsticks 

Info source:
Mt. Sinai Hospital , in Toronto ..
From: Dr. Nahid Neman
http://www.facebook.com/womeninislam
another helpful site is-
http://worldtruth.tv/fda-finds-lead-in-400-lipsticks-proving-toxic/
and my community medicine book written by k.park
nb: the pictures are not mine..collected from net..

Stay safe lovelies ♥ ♥ ♥

Vs (vidal) Sasson Premium Shampoo

Vs (vidal) Sasson Premium Shampoo (190ml)

my takes on it:
1)this is a strong shampoo, i use it in my greasy hair days
2)you see on the back everything is written in japanese..
:/...so cant see whats in it..
3)i prefer oiling my hair strands before using this shampoo as it tends to dry em up...but i can handle this by using conditioners
4) smells amazing..after shampooing feels amazing...i just love this baby..worth a try..
i'll rate it a 4.5/5

Vs (vidal) Sasson Premium Shampoo (190ml)

Vs (vidal) Sasson Premium Shampoo (190ml)

Price and availability:
not av in BD..i got mine from Japan..get it through an online shop..

..anyone used this?? ♥♥♥

list of SLS, sulfate, paraben free shampoos

a lady shopping shampoo-picture collected from net

in my previous post i talked about the harmful chemicals found in most of the shampoos..today i'll tell you names of some safe shampoos  ♥

Brand names :
1) Neutrogena Triple Moisture Shampoo- (14$-25$)
2) Tara Smith's shampoo- (13$-more)
3) ABBA True Curls Shampoo -(14$-16$ )
4) Dead Sea Natural Mineral Shampoo - 7$
5) Honey Moisturizing Shampoo from Body Shop
6) Aveda Shampoo- (15$-35$)
7) Burt Bees Shampoo- (5$-12$)
8) Organic Care Systems Shampoo- (20$-30$)
9) Optima Australian Tea Tree Shampoo- 5$
10) Herbal Choice Natural Shampoo- ( 9$-12$)
11) Desert Essence Daily Replenishing- (5$-more)
12) L'ANZA Anti Aging White Tea Shampoo

to know about the harmful chemicals click any of these links below-
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=349293825132923&set=a.342273712501601.81672.334277763301196&type=3&theater

♥♥♥

Shampoo: some toxic ingredients you should avoid

some harmful chemicals that comes with your shampoo bottle and should get your concern..

harmful chemicals in shampoo: this pic is not mine

1) DEA/Diethanolamine : when it mixed with other harmful chemicals creates NDEA which are carcinogens (causes cancer) in stomach, esophagus, liver and bladder.

2) DMDM Hydantoin : can cause allergies and skin sensitivity. 

3) Parabens : they are potential carcinogens for breast cancer which 
-used as preservatives.
-other names are butylparaben, methylparaben, and propylparaben. 

4) PEG's : used in anti-freeze, paint, brake fluid, airplane de-icer and of course many personal care products!!!
-causes dermatitis, liver and kidney damage,cell membrane damage
-other names are Propylene Glycol (PG) and Polyethylene glycol (PEG)

5) SLS (Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate): used in cleaning greases,found in air crafts,car washing products and some shampoos and facewashes!!
-these are potential carcinogens..
-other names are Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Xylene Sulfonate, or TEA Lauryl Sulfate

6) Sulfur : used in dandruff shampoos 
-carcinogens!!

7) Selenium Sulfide : used in dandruff shampoos)
-carcinogens!!

avoid if you can..stay safe angels.. ♥♥♥

compact powder recommensations for golden-olive skin tone

this post is based on my likings as i fall in this golden-olive as in "ujwal shemla" category..i only wish it was as glowy as kims..i just love her skintone..

golden olive skin tone-compact powder shades recommendations

1) e.l.f mineral personal blend foundation spf-15
shade: medium,
(it has four different shades in medium range...you just need to mix those to get a perfect match..i found it really helpful..)
availability: not av in bd..get it from abroad or through any online business page

2) mac mineralize skin finish natural
shade: try medium dark or medium deep 
(if you consider quality ,this is the best one around..feels amazing on skin.doesn't give full coverage though..)
availability: almas,priyo,sufiana..if you are doubtful about its authenticity get it from abroad

3) mac studio fix powder plus foundaion
shade: try darker shades than nc-35..nc-40,42 would be a great match
(try nc series,if you have neutral undertone, c if yellow or olive, nw if reddish) ..
availability:not av in bd

4) prestige foundation
shade: try honey or caramel..i found caramel ones is a bit darker on my skin
availability: almas,b/c

5) lakme perfect radiance compact
shade: golden medium or rose medium 
(i personally don't like it..it oxidizes on my oily skin and makes it look blackish after a while)
availability: any cosmetics store

6) loreal paris quick powder matte finish
shade: sand or caramel..caramel ones is darker...
availability: almas,b/c

7) Loreal Paris, Bare Naturale, Gentle Mineral Powder
shade: darker than 414..414 was very light on my skin
availability: any good cosmetics store

hope it helps angels...stay gorgeous,stay blessed ♥♥♥

loreal paris colour juicestck; shade-419,orange zest

   

loreal paris colour juicestick ,419 orange zest

About this color: 419, Orange Zest

it is an orange colour with reddish hue to it..it's buildable..with more application orange colour becomes prominent..the photo without flash shows the right colour..

loreal paris colour juicestick ,419 orange zest swatches

Tags:to me its a lovely summer colour..wearable orange..see the swatches taken without flash....applied once and twice respectively..

Color recommendation: i'll recommend this colour to nc-35 to lighter shades  

Pros:

1)the colour is ammazing...

2) it has glossy finish to it
3)it's not much opaque..for opacity you'll have to apply it more than once 
4)it's very moisturising, feels great on lips
5) the smell is ammmazing..makes me wanna eat it up
6)will look great with dolly pink blush on

Cons:

1)you know loreal tests their products on animals..

2)also it doesn't stay much long..but i don't mind touching up

Availability and Price:

at 300-350 BDT

at any good cosmetics store

i'll rate this lipstick a 5/5...i'll keep on purchasing it ♥♥♥

Introduction

                               

hey there..this is miss_sunshine...this is just an introductory post..i hope u'll find my all posts helpful..

    im doing my MBBS in Dhaka..i'm in my final years now..5 years in MBBS and now i realize i have lost my hobbies !!..i used to love singing and listening to songs,paintings spending times with the close ones...but now i get very little time for these all...so i've taken this blogging thing as a passtime, i'm blogging about health,beauty,makeups...you can find me on facebook-You Are Beautiful.https://www.facebook.com/uabeautiful