Showing posts with label Belo SunExpert. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Belo SunExpert. Show all posts
Here's a review of the Belo SunExpert Face Cover SPF 40 PA+++. 
Belo SunExpert Face Cover SPF 40 PA+++
Price: Php 180.00 for a 20 mL tube

What is it?
A moisturizing facial sunscreen that effectively provides broad spectrum protection against harmful UV  rays. It has Cell Protect Formula that strengthens the skin's defense system while preventing accelerated premature aging. It claims tp be non-sticky, lightweight, water resistant, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, and paraben-free.

Ingredients and other details
belo sunexpert sunblock review
Ingredients and other details of Belo SunExpert Face Cover SPF 40 PA+++
In Action
Belo SunExpert Face Cover SPF 40 PA+++ in action
My Take
Regrets...I've had a few. If I can fix a skin care mistake in the past, it would be that I would pay more attention to wearing sunscreen. I always thought that SPF on makeup was enough but recent readings have made me realize the importance of having a dedicated protection from UVA and UVB rays. I hope to the gods that it's not too late to make amends. 

One of the main reasons though why I veered away from sunscreens is that I always associated it with being sticky or greasy. I also felt that it causes breakouts. I've been dabbling with different sunscreen brands within my budget during the past year and I am thrilled that I've found something wonderful in Belo SunExpert's Face Cover. I was able to try out different varieties from Belo due to my membership with Sample Room but I missed this one and I regret not discovering this item a long time ago.

It comes in a cream form and I feared that it might be too heavy or sticky. But as soon as I blended it out on my skin, it is well absorbed and it doesn't feel heavy at all. I have oily skin and as a matter of preference, I am fine with the dewy finish that it leaves. It feels comfortable even if I wear primer or foundation on top and it doesn't leave a weird white cast (see photo above). More importantly, I'm glad that it didn't break me out. I've read  that we should wear at least SPF 30 so this definitely fits the bill and it also provides broad spectrum coverage. They say that the best sunscreen is the one that you will wear every day and yes, I feel comfortable wearing this one on a daily basis. What else can I say? Repurchases are in order, preferably in a bigger tube this time.

Will I buy it again? Definitely!
Will I recommend it? Yes!

Have you tried any products from Belo lately?
Drop your experience in the comment box below.

XO,
Carissa
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I believe PAG-ASA has officially announced the end of the summer season in the Philippines and I just realized that I haven't reviewed this product yet. (^^,) I still have tons of products from Sample Room for review but I really take time to get to know a product well.

So here's a review of the Belo SunExpert After Sun Gel, which really came handy after a recent beach trip.

Keep you skin lookin' Belo-beautiful. :)
This one came with my latest loot from Sample Room, which I featured in this sneak peek: Sneak Peek Sample Room Second Haul for 2017.



Flashback to #SummerFeels

Now that summer's over and we encounter a few rain clouds here and there, we can only say "those were the days". However, great memories last forever, and thankfully I was able to capture the blueness of the skies and the hotness of the afternoon sun on this photo. Imagine yourself baking under le soleil and soaking up all the UVs. You will surely get sunburns by the end of the day.

However, I used these products from Belo SunExpert so I never had burns. I was so happy with the sun protection offered by these Belo products but I never really thought that there's a need for such a thing as an after sun gel. I didn't even know they existed. So when I came across it at Sample Room, I just knew that I had to try it out myself.

So, What Does It Do?

Belo SunExpert After Sun Gel can soothe sunburn and inflammation with its nourishing formula that is infused with almond oil and skin vitamins. It relieves sun-stressed skin from UV radiation damage, restores natural skin moisture, and hydrates dry or rough skin. It is also hypoallergenic, paraben-free, and dermatologist-tested.

 Usage: Apply and massage a generous amount on face or body immediately after sun exposure. Re-apply as needed.
-text from www.sampleroom.ph

 Ingredients and Other Details

In Action
Truth be told, I don't have any memory of getting sunburns. Maybe I had them when I was little but the closest that I've had to a bad after sun exposure experience is having that hot, tingling skin-sensation. When I used the Belo SunExpert After Sun Gel for the first time, that's how I came to appreciate the importance of having after sun care.

The Belo SunExpert After Sun Gel comes in a watery gel form. You can see from the photo below that it even becomes more watery as it comes in contact with the skin.

A dollop of the product.
After application
As you blend it, it disperses and leaves the skin  watery and well-moisturized. It also gives a cooling sensation. It really hydrates dry and rough skin and it also refreshes and relaxes it. Again, I didn't have any existing sunburns when I used this product so I can't prove nor disprove if it will be okay on sunburns, especially if the skin is already inflamed. It does contain Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil or sweet almond oil which has tons of benefits for the skin. Source. 

Belo SunExpert After Sun Gel
Price: Php 259.75 for 100ml
Where I Got It: Free from Sample Room
Also Available At: department stores, drugstores and groceries nationwide

XO,
Carissa
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Here's another long overdue review about the Belo SunExpert Perfecting Shield Tinted Sunscreen. I received this one from Sample Room over a year ago. 


 About the Product

Belo SunExpert Perfecting Shield Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
Price: Php 449.75
Where I Got It: Free from Sample Room
Also Available At: leading department store and drugstores nationwide

Superior sun protection plus that flawless no make-up look!

One of the first tinted sunscreens in the country that offers the superior sun protection you need with the perfect skin coverage you desire. Belo SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen is rated SPF50 and PA++++ for broad spectrum protection against harmful UV rays. Its light tint benefits from Tone Adapt Technology that evens out your skin tone and conceals fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots. And it has Cell Protect defends against premature skin aging.

Ingredients

Packaging
So the product comes in a yellow tube, standard packaging for the Belo SunExpert line. The gold-colored screw cap closes up well. I've carried this product in my purse several times and I've never had issues with the packaging. It's pretty sleek actually and just fits into my small makeup bag. The product is dispensed via this pointed nozzle that has a small hole so you have good control of how little product should come out.

Swatch
Sorry for the photo mix up. That photo on the right is a dollop of the Belo SunExpert Perfecting Shield Tinted Sunscreen and photo on the left is when it was blended out.


In Action
Me me me me me. Barefaced vs one layer of the Belo SunExpert Perfecting Shieled Tinted Sunscreen on my face.
The Belo SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen has a creamy consistency, similar to that of bb creams. It's not runny, just creamy. It has a light scent but I can't quiet determine if it's floral or otherwise, rest assured that it's a light scent that is not bothersome at all when you're wearing the tinted sunscreen.

So, I bet you can see the kind of coverage that it offers based on the photos. First of all, the color is kind of off since it's obviously too light for my skin tone. It covered lightly some of my blemishes, evened out my skin tone and lightened my dark circles but I know how weird it looks on my skin. The SPF content is also quiet high at 50, which I guess explains why I have a white cast on my face. 

White cast and tone mismatch aside, I still give praises for this product's sun protection capacity. I've worn this to the beach and it significantly helped prevent sunburns and skin darkening. I also used this on my daughter's face and thank God she didn't get any sunburns. My husband, who spends so many hours outdoors due to his job also uses this on his face and I swear he gets no sunburns and he has minimal skin darkening. I go for light application on him though because I know that my husband wouldn't want the white cast any more than I would.

To Sum Up
Because it doesn't match my skin tone well, I prefer using this to the beach, rather than using this to the office for example because it really looks unflattering on me. It has light coverage, so sometimes I also use this when I'm running errands when I just need something to lighten up my dark circles or for evening out my skin tone.

I also oil up a lot, so I make sure that I set this with a powder, except of course when I'm using this to the beach. (^_^) Ha ha

What do I say? I love having this one around even if I don't use it that often. It's SPF content is superior at 50, and I love the protection it gives me against skin aging. Even when applied sheer, it can even out my skin tone. I would definitely repurchase it for it's sun protection capacity.




XO,

Carissa

PS. Here's a review of the Belo SunExpert Ultra Gentle Sheer Spray with SPF 50 which I also love using.
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We've almost reached half of 2017 but I'm only on my second Sample Room haul? Well I'm taking things slowly because as much as possible I'd like to give honest reviews about these products and I know that the best way to do that would be to make keen observations and really try them out for a certain period. 

So I have here three products which could have easily cost me close to Php 500.00 if I purchased them at the grocery isle. However, since I got them from Sample Room, they are absolutely free of charge. You heard that right: FREE. :) Visit www.sampleroom.ph to know more about it.

Whenever I get some products from Sample Room, I can't help but reminisce about the past: when I was just starting out. Nag start din ako sa 100 points, yung tag isang item lang ang kayang i-order. But here I am now, getting as many as three items, which is the maximum for one transaction. It sustains my addiction of trying out new products.  Nakakatipid talaga ako. When somebody sees the pile of products arriving via LBC, I'm not even sure if they believe me when I say that I got them for free. Well anyway, if you're reading this and haven't heard of Sample Room yet you better believe. LOL. 

Now, on to the Sneak Peek.

Silka Premium Moisturizing Milk Lotion Deep Hydration
Moisturizing Milk Lotion Variant of Silka
Active Ingredients: Blended with a rich Avocado Oil & Almond Milk Protein for a smoother and fairer skin
Plus factor: with SPF 23
Scent: Fresh floral
Works on all skin types

FULL SIZES: 50ml / 100ml / 200ml
PRICES: PHP 45.00 / PHP 77.25 / PHP 137.00

Ingredients of Silka Premium Moisturizing Milk Lotion
-Easily a favorite. The lotion has a rich and thick consistency yet it doesn't feel heavy on the skin. It also smells wonderful. Sample Room says it's floral but to me it smells like Jelly Ace. A 90's kid would know. Ha ha
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Belo SunExpert After Sun Gel
Belo SunExpert After Sun Gel can soothe sunburn and inflammation with its nourishing formula that is infused with almond oil and skin vitamins. It relieves sun-stressed skin from UV radiation damage, restores natural skin moisture, and hydrates dry or rough skin. It is also hypoallergenic, paraben-free, and dermatologist-tested.

Usage: Apply and massage a generous amount on face or body immediately after sun exposure. Re-apply as needed.

FULL SIZE: 100ml
PRICE: PHP 259.75

Ingredients + Deets of Belo SunExpert After Sun Gel
- The perfect antidote to sunburned or inflamed skin. It really helps in cooling the skim down. It's also very moisturizing. I'm not sue if you'll love the scent though, because I didn't like it. Neither did my husband. I hope Belo can improve that aspect.
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Pond's Age Miracle Wrinkle Corrector Day Cream
Today’s woman lives a 24/7 on-the-go life. Finally, The Pond’s Institute introduces the best anti-aging technology yet from Pond’s – NEW Pond’s Age Miracle, with Retinol-C Complex that works 24 hours non-stop. It helps reduce wrinkles, for a youthful glow.

Pond’s Age Miracle is the latest innovation from The Pond’s Institute, a pioneer of skincare since its inception in 1992. Today, NEW Age Miracle is Pond’s first ever gold standard anti-aging formula with the Retinol-C Complex, a new game-changing technology that works 24 hour non-stop for rapid wrinkle repair and boosted youthful radiance.

FULL SIZES: 10g / 50g
PRICES: PHP 99.00 / PHP 725.00
Pond's Age Miracle Wrinkle Corrector Day Cream Ingredients
- I got really curious about this product. I don't have any visible wrinkles yet but I know every single day brings me closer to getting them. This'll be the first anti-wrinkle anything that I'll ever try, so wish me luck. LOL. One thing I can tell you is that the think cream smells sweet. I will post a detailed review about this soon.

So that's about it. I hope you had a great time reading this little sneak peek. 

XO,

Carissa
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That title sure is a mouthful! Ha ha!. I decided to hit two birds with one stone today. Or two stories in one blog post would be more like it. :) We went to the beach this weekend, and the weather was really fine. And the sun could literally burn you.  I suddenly remembered (silly me!) that I had this almost unused Belo SunExpert Ultra Gentle Spay SPF 50 and figured out that this day was the perfect time to use it. I mean, I had no other options because I just consumed all my other  sunblocks. (^,^)
Here's my 5th order from Sample Room during my VIP Membership.
The Deets
Full Size: 140ml//Price: PHP 539.75
"Belo’s very first kid-friendly product. Belo SunExpert Ultragentle Sheer Spray SPF50 and PA+++ is specially formulated sunscreen that is gentle enough for kids yet effective and strong enough to protect everyone in the family. Its ultragentle formulation provides effective broad-spectrum protection against harmful UV rays. Its Cell Protect® formula strengthens the skin’s defense system and actively prevents accelerated premature skin aging.

Belo SunExpert Ultragentle Sheer Spray SPF50 and PA+++ is hypoallergenic, dermatologist- tested,and paraben-free. It is also non-sticky and quick-drying, and works immediately upon application."

The Verdict
I think I got this one last February from Sample Room. It comes in a pressurized can container and sprays with a fizz. When I tried it back then I didn't like it very much. It felt sticky and oily when applied to the skin and therefore felt rather uncomfortable. I also don't like the scent of it; I dunno, it's almost like petroleum to me. And so it kind of stayed with the pile of unused stuff in the dresser. Lo and behold it was resurrected last weekend.
The details and lists of ingredients, etc.
Sprayed and spread on my arm. I know that it doesn't look oily or sticky in the photo but it does look and feel that way in person.
So those are the details about the product, written on the labels. I followed the instructions and didn't spray it directly on the face of my kid, but rather I sprayed it on my hands and spread on her face. I feels cool on the skin upon spraying and then you can immediately feel that it's sticky and oily, even if it says in the label that it's not sticky. 

What amazed me though was that, at the end of the day, even if my daughter stayed up to 5 hours under the sun, even if babad na babad sya, there were no signs of sunburns. As in, none at all. Her skin also did not turn as dark as it used to whenever she got exposed in the sun for long periods; back then I used a different kind of sunblock. As for me, I think I only spent about  2 hours under the sun and I am happy that my skin also didn't turn very dark and I didn't get sunburns. 

So that's how I was compelled to write a review. If you can go beyond the sticky and oily feeling, and the little not so nose-friendly scent, I think this product is good in protecting your skin from sunburns. Anyway, when you start taking a dip in the water, you would hardly notice the sticky/oily feeling. I don't think I can put up with the uncomfortable feeling of wearing this everyday so I think this one is best used in the beach. Anyway, the product expires in 2018 so there's plenty of time to use this for all the family outings. LOL.

Meanwhile, here are some photos of our fun time at the beach.

The beach front at Burubudyongan Beach in Victoria, Northern Samar.
The little girl in the center is my Celestine. <3 <3 <3
Tin meets a little sea urchin for the first time. She puts up a poker face but I think she's amazed.
Daddy finds a sea urchin just off the beach. He took it back to the sea after showing it to us.
I leave you now with a photo of me, daddy and Celestine, the beach bums. :)

Love lots,

Carissa
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It’s a hot summer yet again. That doesn't need a lot of explaining since I bet we can all feel it. Herewith are my April Favorites – stuff that helped me survive through this withering month (besides water and and the good ol' electric fan). Obviously I went for stuff with sun protecting capacities and those that would stay put even if I sweat buckets.

The Belo Trinity
Belo UPF Umbrella, Belo Perfecting Shield Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50 PA ++++ and Belo SunExpert Body Shield SPF 60 ++++

I got all of these from Sample Room which I wrote about here. They've been very useful for me this month and rarely a day has gone by without me using them.

The Belo Umbrella has UPF 50. UPF  represents the fabric’s ability to reduce UV Transmissions. I was also completely sold by the cute design and the very girly color. Form and function is love, after all. (^_^) I will have the photo of that umbrella at the end of this post.

Belo Perfecting Shield Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50 PA ++++
As if the umbrella’s UPF 50 were not enough, I also used this tinted sunscreen with SPF 50 on my face a lot. It’s perfect for the dewy no make-up look. Very light and tone-adapting too!

Belo SunExpert Body Shield SPF 60 ++++
Whether going to the beach or just to the office,  this baby’s SPF 60 is no small stuff, thank you very much!  I mix this up with regular lotion for added protection.

Milea Eyebrow/Eyeliner Powder in Dark Choco
Me thinks I can go out sans lipstick or blush but never without eyebrows. I wasn't gifted with the loveliest set of brows and eyes and I’m constantly in need of defining when it comes to those areas. This double tasker has helped me so much this month. I use this on my brows and it looks natural and stays put. I use this as an eyeliner and I don’t bother with eyeshadows anymore. Very seldom do I get to consume any product to the very last and for this one, the little jar is almost empty.

The Human Nature Duo
Colored Lip Balm in Pink Orchid and Perfect Glow Mineral Blush in Pink Matte

If I never have to use another lipstick in my life, I could live with the Human Nature Tinted Lip Balm in Pink Orchid forever and still feel content. It’s a winner in the MLBB (My Lips But Better) department. I wish it would never fade away but as lip balms go, I could only wish so much. (@_@)

As for the blush on, up until now I’ve decided to do away with it lest I look like a clown. The Perfect Glow Mineral Blush in Pink Matte has changed my perspective. The color is subtle but buildable. Stays put on my face too! For a review of this, click here.

The Big Dark Frames and the Floral Scarf
I think I've been photographed several times this month with this scarf and for good reason: it gives life even to the plainest white tee (which I love wearing due to very hot weather). And as for the frames, whenever I put them on, I feel like I’m in league with the icons of the 60's and the 70's. Or maybe that’s putting it too much. Ha ha. I got both of these from Zalora.
The Belo Umbrella with the vintage-looking shades from Something Borrowed and the floral scarf.

This summer’s been exceptionally hot but these simple, affordable trinkets made me feel ever so cool.

XO,

Carissa
*All products used in this post were purchased by the author

April 2016 Favorites

by on Saturday, May 07, 2016
It’s a hot summer yet again. That doesn't need a lot of explaining since I bet we can all feel it. Herewith are my April Favorites – st...
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