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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

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

Belo SunExpert Face Cover SPF 40 PA+++ Review

by Carissa Ramosa on Saturday, October 17, 2020

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...

These aren't exactly fresh. I got these products at the end of 2019. Can you believe it?

It's been four months and I'm only blogging about them now. What a slacker!

Well anyways, I have more time to blog these days. And as you can probably see... I'm on a roll. ;)

I've been posting at least once a week. I'm meaning to do more. Bringing back my 2017 level of blog productivity. Oh yeah!

Working on a skeletal shift has it's benefits. I've also been doing lots of DIY stuff these days.

So, let's move on to the topic at hand: these are the latest products that I got from Sample Room.

I prefer getting skin care or daily essentials from them because I am practical that way.

You know, it seems that no matter what happens, I will never not use skin care products.

So this time, I got me a toner (because I will never skip toning), a sunscreen (because, duh), and a face mask (no, not THAT COVID-related mask).

Check 'em out after the jump! ;)

Belo Essentials AcnePro Treatment Toner
Price: Php 79.75 for 60 mL
What is it? What does it do?

An anti-acne toner that is infused with Purified Bee Venom which is clinically proven to treat mild to moderate acne and reduce inflammation. It unclogs congested pores & dries up pimples, reduces inflammation and red marks and soothes skin from irritation. It is oil-free, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic.

Belo Essentials AcnePro Treatment Toner ingredients and other details

My Take

When I read the details of this toner, it felt like this is THE ONE made for me. Those ⬆️ are the skin problems that I always encounter, albeit not on a large scale. And I enjoyed using every single bit of this product because it really helped in calming down the zits and the oiliness. What saddens me is that this isn't the usual Belo toner that I see in the local stores because I've only seen the pink and orange ones. I haven't spotted this toner in town. If it were available, I'm pretty sure I would always purchase this one.

Rating: 4.5/5

Vitapack Whitening UV Sunscreen

Price: Php 449 for 40 mL

What is it? What does it do?

It is a soft cream that protects the skin from harmful UV rays to prevent premature skin ageing while keeping the skin light and moisturized. It is infused with antioxidants in Sunﬂower Oil and Vitamin E to nourish, speed up rejuvenation and even out skin tone, and Sodium Hyaluronate to plump up skin for a lightweight, non-sticky and water-resistant ﬁnish.

Vitapack Whitening UV Sunscreen ingredients and other details

My Take

I've always associated suncreens with stickiness so I was overjoyed when I road tested the Vitapack Whitening UV Sunscreen. It comes in a creamy formula but when applied to the skin, it leaves a matte finish. It also spreads easily on the skin so it's hassle-free. It makes the skin look smooth and at times, I would apply it and skip the bb cream or liquid foundation and just top it with powder. Even when I sweat out, my skin doesn't look oily or sticky. The label says that it is water-resistant, however I was not able to try it out because swimming got canceldt because of COVID19, so I won't be able to make a sound comment on that aspect.

The BIG problem that I had is that I believe it has been causing my pimples on my temple area. I used this a lot earlier this year and I kept having pimples on the same area. And then I stopped using it for a while, but not because I suspected that it was causing me pimples but just because I had other products to try out. And then a week ago, I used this because I was in a hurry to go out and it was the only sun protecting product I could grab. And voila, within that day, I had a painful red bump and I am still currently dealing with it. So. And there isn't a chance that I'll be using this sunscreen again because it is about to reach the end of its life, according to the label.
Rating: 3/5 (Truly, I wanted to love it, but.)

Papa Recipe Bombee Honey Mask
Price: Php 149.00

What is it? What does it do?
Indulgence in a sheet mask! A treatment sheet mask made with nature's best ingredients including honey, propolis, and royal bee jelly.

Papa Recipe Bombee Honey Mask ingredients and other details

My Take

The first few days of May has been rough on me. These aren't exactly huge problems but it's been stressful that I couldn't take it any longer: I had to pamper myself a bit. So I grabbed this mask. As I pried it from the protective film that was covering it and tried to put it on my face, the first thing I noticed about it was that the material was too thin. I wasn't too gentle but I didn't exert too much force and I seem to have stretched the mask so easily that the hole for my left eye was bigger than the one for the right. When I tried to adjust it, it kept stretching that the mask became too big for my face. The only solution for me was to try to make it fit by crumpling some parts of the mask. WHAT A MESS! But after wearing it for 30 minutes, I felt nothing but appreciation for how soft and bouncy my face was. It still felt that way even the next day. I could have given it a better rating if it wasn't so difficult for me to use. Rating 3.5/5 (I loved it, but...)

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And now it's time to calculate how much these products cost versus how much I spent to get them.

Belo Essentials Acne Pro Treatment Toner - Php 79.75

Vitapack Whitening UV Sunscree - Php 449.00

Papa Recipe Bombee Honey Mask - Php 149.00

Total - Php 677.95

I got all of these items for only Php 150.00 because of the shipping fee.

Isn't it that a delight?

Thank you again Sample Room! Until next transaction!

XO,

caRissa ♥️

Another Batch of Sample Room Order: Goodies From Belo Essentials, Vitapack,and Papa Recipe

by Carissa Ramosa on Saturday, May 09, 2020

These aren't exactly fresh. I got these products at the end of 2019. Can you believe it? It's been four months and I'm only bl...

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.

Belo SunExpert Perfecting Shield Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ Review

by Carissa Ramosa on Saturday, May 20, 2017

Here's another long overdue review about the Belo SunExpert Perfecting Shield Tinted Sunscreen. I received this one from Sample Room ov...

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.