Best Kid on the BLOCK

I am re-launching my weekly Beauty Column. Guess I am the die-hard beauty products junkie and cannot resist the temptation to pen some personal reviews.

I am into skincare products. Unfortunately, this is the only aspect of the beauty industry I am well versed in. I use all the items I review and as for cosmetics, I am no expert nor am a frequent user, so I really am in no position to assert my authority on them.

Highly Recommended Item:
Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 30

Comes in various SPFs versions (it’s SPF 30 & 55 for our local market)
Price: $15.50-$17.90 SGD

Product Description:

Feels Clean and Weightless
Fast absorbing, leaves skin soft and smooth
Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB
Help block out skin cancer—American Cancer Society
#1 Dermatologist Recommended Suncare

Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 30 is a breakthrough in sun protection. It protects with Parsol® 1789 – advanced broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection – and combines it with Dry Touch technology to provide an ultra-light, non-shiny finish. This lightweight sunblock absorbs quickly and has a light, fresh scent. The non-oily formula is enriched with Vitamins A, C and E, and is PABA-free.

· Waterproof, sweatproof, rubproof
· Non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores)
· 88mL tube

My Verdict:
In our hot and humid tropical climate, it is a common gripe among the womenfolk that sunblock makes our skin too oily looking. That’s because the application of sunblock is the last step of our skincare regime, and after layering on so many products (think serum, moisturizer and then sunblock), our faces will ooze a sheen that’s not of the dewy kind we desire.

This sunblock is surprisingly matte, and this is the first product I have come across in the market that does everything I want. Mattes the skin, gives good protection against the sun rays and is value for money. When you apply all over your body, it’s totally unsustainable to buy a high end product.

I used to buy this:

But at around $70 SGD a pop, I am bleeding cash at a rapid pace.

Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 30/ 55 is best multi-purpose sunblock on the market right now. I am definitely swearing by it.