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The finish is rather semi-matte to begin with, but it helps to limit the amount of shine during the day. The sunscreen also has a therapeutic minty scent (it honestly almost reminds me of a milder version of Tiger Balm). I feel cooler just thinking about it already.
One of the biological activities of thecentellosides isto be able to stimulate GAGs(glycosaminoglycans - polysaccharides that are part of the liquidy stuff between our skin cells), and especially hyaluronic acid synthesis in our skin. This is probably one of the reasons why Centella Asiatica Extract has nice skin moisturizingproperties that was confirmed by a 25 people, four weeks study along with Centella's anti-inflammatory effects. A slight white cast on my fair skin, but it fades when massaged in. Under makeup, it doesn’t show at all on me. However, it may be more noticeable if you have a darker skin tone than mine. Yes, it has a nice velvety effect on the skin and it helps to regulate the excess sebum during the day.Water, zinc oxide, cyclohexasiloxane, butyloctyl salicylate, propanediol, propylheptyl caprylate, polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, dicaprylyl carbonate, isododecane, caprylyl methicone, diethylhexyl 2,6-naphithalate, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, disteardimonium hectorite, magnesium sulfate, titanium dioxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-hexanediol, polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, polymethylsilsesquioxane, lauryl polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, fragrance (parfum), glyceryl caprylate, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, ethylhexylglycerin, dipropylene glycol, panthenol, hydrogenated lecithin, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, tocopherol, butylene glycol, ceramide NP, allantoin, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf extract. Premium White Truffles carefully extracted from Piedmont, Italy, infused with Tocopherol(vitamin E) make d'Alba's signature ingredient Trufferol, which is rich in antioxidants. You’ve been waiting for it. Here it is: my third and last part of my Face Sunscreen Guide 2022, which this time is dedicated to Korean sunscreens, my favorites! This year, as usual, I tested a lot of them, and I’m sharing all my discoveries with you. Here we go! 😃 This is a chemical sunscreen that uses 5 chemical filters, 4 UVB and one UVA filter: Octinoxate, Homosalate, Octyl Salicylate, Uvinul T 150 and Uvinul A Plus. D’Alba Waterful Essence Sun Cream SPF50+: Why I Love This Sunscreen so much!
Hydrating glycerin, nourishing and protective ceramides, soothing allantoin and panthenol, and purifying tea tree. Also, it’s a bit complicated to find if you don’t live in Korea, as it has just been released. I was able to test it because the brand gifted it to me, which helps 😉 Sunflower seed oil for comfort, adenosine and red algae extract both anti-aging, Centella Asiatica, soothing artemisia and panthenol, niacinamide for anti-aging and brightening… It also does not contain parabens or any harsh fragrances that would be bad for sensitive skin for those who are trying to avoid these ingredients.Not really! The texture is light and non-greasy; it gives a plumped and moisturized look to the skin. It has a slight glowy effect but in a radiant way, not greasy at all. I don’t look any shinier than usual, but clearly, if you want a matte result, this isn’t necessarily the best product for you. Water, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Octocrylene, Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone, Methoxy PEG/PPG-25/4 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Limonia Acidissima Extract, Butylene Glycol, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Water, Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Water, Ethanol, Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate, Citronellol, Linalool, Limonene, Alcohol Denat, BHT, BHT, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water, Benzyl Salicylate, Disodium EDTA, Geraniol, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Glacier Water.