If there is one thing I absolutely adore and envy about Japan, is their effective and lightweight sunscreens. I have only tried Biore watery essence but honestly that alone shows just how effective and cosmetically elegant their sunscreens can be. I have to wonder why these type of sunscreens are only manufactured in Japan and sometimes Korea.

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Different market expectations and uses - everyday sunscreen has been popular in Asia for decades, while most people in Western countries only buy sunscreen for summer holidays so there’s a risk of using the lightweight product for an unfit purpose. There are a handful of really light sunscreens in Western markets now though!

The canmake spf is also one of my favorites. It only has one flaw: it ends so quickly. They should make a bigger size, I would definitely buy it

@msk-qp6fn

2 жыл бұрын

There should be a law about the size of a sunscreen tube/bottle should being at least 70g/70ml or something.

@dgmojojojo

2 жыл бұрын

Same! I converted at least 2 person to use this one religiously on top of my mind (could be more actually). My sister and my mom. I am a guy with oily skin and i love the very minimal stickiness. my sister is normal and she said it works well under make up. My mom have dry skin and she said it is not drying to her skin.

@karinay6413

2 жыл бұрын

is the finish matte or glowy???

@dgmojojojo

2 жыл бұрын

@@karinay6413 it’s semi matte.

@KHtrinity1

2 жыл бұрын

The flaw for me is the packaging. I'm a guy who's not afraid of being feminine at all. I even wear makeup sometimes, but the packaging is just so chintzy and flowery for me 😅

Michelle, I so appreciate your evidenced-based reviews! Science-based reviews are so rare in the beauty community ❤️

I love Japanese sunscreens more than Korean ones so am glad to see them on the list of good sunscreens!

Really really appreciate a KZreadr who is raw and honest consistently and then you always bring the knowledge 🤓 Thanks labmuffin!! ✨

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

When you said Soylent I didn't realize there is a product called that now. I flashed back to the 1973 movie Soylent Green. It is freaky they used that reference to name a product. Yikes.

Love how she explains skincare in scientific way❣️❣️

I cannot love more your reviews Michelle. Thank you for the effort and care you put at making your content! 💙🤗

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

The canmake spf has been my favorite since I saw your earlier review of it! I love me a foam cleanser so I did like the Hada Labo HA Foaming Cleanser, but I've since switched to Curel Foaming Wash as I find it more hydrating.

I like that the self-foaming cleansers are so easy to use and save you time in the morning from foaming them up. I enjoy the Hada Labo AHA BHA self-foaming cleanser. Part of the enjoyment I think comes from the mind if u THINK that it is doing good for your skin then you will like it a lot.

I love the IUNIK oil cleanser!!! It’s super easy to use and I’m halfway through the bottle and have noticed no bad scents

The first two sunscreens you reviewed are one of my top favorite sunscreens! Japanese sunscreens are the best, no doubt! The Nivea one has less UV protection vs. Canmake but it’s super cheap so I use it when I’m just indoors

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

They're really lovely! I might use the Nivea as a neck sunscreen.

love both the canmake and nivea sunnnnnn~! I literally talk about them endlessly 😅😅

This is the first time I'm using a promo code to buy something. Kinda exciting haha. definitely trying out the canmake and isntree sunscreens

Really informative reviews, thank you!

Thank you for all of the awesome information!

I love the lipstick, and it looks gorgeous on you!

Used one of your codes to get the Benton Snail Bee Skin! It came today im so excited to use it

My holy grail sunscreen is Hadalabo Gokujun All In One UV White Gel SPF50+ PA++++ It is the lightest but yet most moisturizing and skin plumping silky soaking into my skin sunscreen I've ever used! My makeup applies perfectly over the top. If they ever stop making it I don't know what I'll do it beats every other sunscreen hands down

Yayyyy another Asian sunscreen! I just bought a couple to try from the previous review video. Loved it!

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

They're so nice! I honestly wouldn't have believed there would be so many nice sunscreens on the market 5 years ago.

@User0899

2 жыл бұрын

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Thank you for bringing attention to the importance of applying sunscreen. I've never ever bothered to apply sunscreen in the past but now, even when I'm working from home, I apply them too because I'm seated near the window and sunlight shines in. Thank you science nerd 😂

In love 💕the Face Shop’s Sunscreen Natural Sun. It’s not greasy.

Me living under a rock because I just started ordering Asian skin care from Yesstyle this year lol. Heck I just started regular cleansing last year. I’ve come so far and still more to learn.

I've been using the iUnik oil for a couple of years, and I've never know of it to go rancid over time. Funny that you mentioned not having any fragrance because it included Ylang Ylang oil which I can definitely smell. For oils, this has been the best that I've tried, but I've kind of moved on to balms. Loving the new Naturium balm.

Part two on this please! 💜

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Oooh that's always risky 😂

I love your videos! I’m super interested in the Thank You Farmer! I’ve seen them on Beauty Bay and even if they cost a little more they’re probably worth it. And yes! I love linoleic acid 😺 I love k beauty. I love Centella Asiatica and I love snow mushroom ❄️ 🍄 I love Dr Jart Cicapair Sleeping Mask. It have saved my skin so many times.. just a thin layer of it and off to bed 😴 Tony Moly’s panda sleeping pack is awesome too 🐼 and I love Holika Holika rice products and pretty much anything with rice and galactomyces - aka sake/fermented rice wine is brilliant and soothes the skin. I’ve learned so much from your channel 💫 Thank you so much! 🙏 💗🌸 ✌️😽💗

Thank you so much for making these reviews. I've been introduced to how wonderful sunscreens can be. Finally, no more clown face 🤡

Hello, Michelle, thank you for this video. I really hope you'd review skin aqua sunscreens. Especially super moisturizer gel.

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

I reviewed it in part 1 😉

I have been using the iUNIK - Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil since July 2020 - not every day as I use a mixture of cleansers. Great at getting makeup off, no nasty smell.

"The skincare version of Soylent"--Love your descriptions.

The Isntree watery sun gel is my favorite, love the texture and no eye stinging for me. I also like the Canmake but it stings my eyes, so I can't use it around my eye area.

@SwedePotato314

2 жыл бұрын

The isntree one is spectacular. It's my ideal perfection.

I love Stylevana for K and J beauty, but you do have to allow four or more weeks for it to get to you. It is not quick. It shops from Hong King, and my last order was bought at the start of October, was only packaged a week ago, and hasn’t yet arrived. Great for Asian skincare bargains, but not the place if you’re after quick delivery. Keoji is a bit more expensive and with a much smaller range, but I also got next day delivery (I’m in Brisbane). I also get very quick delivery from Adore Beauty as well. A couple days tops.

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I believe one of the issues is that they only ship when all the items have arrived, and they still let you put "sold out" items in your cart!

@soupnsocks7477

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I learned this the hard way recently haha. Ordered at the beginning of the month, but only just got packed up today because I was stuck waiting on a lip tint. However, I will say I had a lovely experience with their customer service.

@This_RuthIsOnFire

2 жыл бұрын

Boniik have a great range too - in Aus!

I’ve had the iUnik cleanser and now have the Purito From Green, which I like better considering the smell. iUnik’s was too medicinal tea like :) And Purito smells more like grassy stuff. Both work the same and get your eyes cloudy 😐

Hello :) I wondered why you reviewed the nivea sunscreen, I thought nivea was a German brand? Or is this specific product only sold in Asia?

I've tried two of the products mentioned in this video. Canmake did reformulate the Mermaid Skin, upping the amount of titanium dioxide, and it leaves me with a slight white cast. But even if it didn't, there's no way I'd repurchase such a tiny bottle, despite how cheap it is in Japan. Was gorgeous under makeup, tho. The Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser in the tube is my HG. No matter how many other cleansers I try, I keep coming back to it, boring as it is. The packaging says, and I've found to be true, that you can occasionally forget to do the rest of your routine because it leaves the skin so well-hydrated. It's also dirt cheap. I've never used the foaming bottle version.

@ambergerhelper7852

2 жыл бұрын

I ♥️ Hada Labo products. They’re just fantastic.

@mystearicanohr9521

Жыл бұрын

The foaming bottle cleanser was too drying for my skin. Left my face feeling prickly and tight. I’ll have to try the tube version though! 😊

I was scared to see your review of my Holly grail sunscreen but luckily the Nivea japan 🇯🇵 sunscreen passed the test 🎉🎉

Love from india.🇮🇳 I love your channel soo soo much.. Isntree watery sun gel one is my absolute favorite.. But people out there on internet fear mongering about the fig fruit extract and olive oil.. 🙄

I use Kose softymo speedy oil cleanser and it's been open for a long time, it smells a bit nasty. Is it still safe to use it if it's gone rancid? Or would I be damaging my skin?

that nivea sunscreen is my holy grail. I'm broke so I usually don't have the luxury of buying good sunscreens, the ones I tried before were thick super uncomfortable on my oily skin and I couldn't really use them in a generous amount, and often skipped. The nivea one is quite affordable (it's still expensive to me but in comparison to the other ones it's affordable) and very very comfortable on skin. This has been the only sunscreen that I've used everryday consistently, I use it all year round, even in humid summer times and it has been a really great experience.

Shhh!! Don’t tell everyone about the Canmake sunscreen! I discovered it last year and it’s the only skincare product I’ve ever considered a “holy grail”. I cannot be without it.

Dude I totally agree with the Hada Labo cleanser, it was fine at first but after a few bottles it got boring fast. It's fine though just want to try something else 😆

Japanese sunscreens are the best! They give good protection and most of them have absolutely no white cast and the texture is also lightweight! ❤️

I love the canmake!!! I only use Japanese sunscreen in winter though I trust Australian formulations more so I use them in summer here in Perth :)

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

I do the same! Can't wait til heavy texture and enduring protection consciously uncouple 🙏

@doanphuong1325

2 жыл бұрын

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Please tell us what sunscreen you use in the summer! I’ve been waiting for another holy grail sunscreen video of yours. Thanks for your reviews!

@beckyenglish4783

2 жыл бұрын

Same. Aussie sunscreens are world leaders, so in summer it’s Aussie only...but I really loathe using it!

@Acidfunkish

2 жыл бұрын

The Australian Gold Tinted Sunscreen would be my year-round holy grail, if they'd just add more shades. 😭

I love the Nivea one!

Thank you! Can you tell me if the Canmake Mermaid UV gel has any iodine-containing ingredients?

I really want to try the Canmake spf, but the ingredients list have me nervous about this causing breakouts or fungal acne. Thoughts?

Your hair and skin look great

I always felt like I was living under a rock, but now I have proof.

@SwedePotato314

2 жыл бұрын

Get on the J and K beauty train! Toot toot! First stop: Gorgeous-skinville

omg girl can you review the Beauty of Joseon glow serum? It's like their best-selling product

Hi, have you tried of omi sun bears sunscreen made in Thailand? I've heard good reviews...

is the Nivea UV super water gel spf 50 protective enough? i love the texture and how it’s so easy to apply, but as a regular tretinoin user who lives in a sunny state, i’m worried its not enough:(

I’ve tried the Hada Labo foaming cleanser in this video and my main dislike about it is the chemical-y smell. I used it a few times and then never touched it again.

I agree with your impression of the Hado Labo cleanser. Joyless, no fun--makes me think of a siper-giant amoeba.

Wow that Julian character seems really cool and fun 😁 thanks for the shout out! I've tried all of those sunscreens before (minus the Isntree Perfect 😬) and my thoughts are the same as yours except the Canmake one stings my eyes and I'm MAD about it 😭

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know, I feel like you two wouldn't get along... It doesn't give me significant eye sting but for once I didn't do the "smush right in my eyes" test, and I don't think I've tried it on a sweaty day so maybe it needs to be dethroned 😬 Eep

@CieloSkin

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree! He seem cool and fun 😁💙

Have you tried Altruist Sun?? I'm curious about your opinion!

Is there a cruelty free alternative to the Nivea water gel? X

I purchased the Hado Labo cleanser, only because my husband is really sensitive to scents, but I might go try something with a scent again if I find something I like.

Would you be able to recommend sunscreens for super oily skin (for people living in hot humid climates)? I’ve tried Canmake (was really greasy by the end of the day) and Isntree Sun Gel (less shiny but still got greasy by the end of the day). Although the texture and application is awesomely lightweight when I put it on, the grease and shine is still a bit too much.

@bhumimandera2515

2 жыл бұрын

Try missha aqua sun gel it dries super matt in humid climate It does have denatured alcohol and fragrance .this is in a tube version white tube and blue colour font. Also missha soft finish sun block the one which is 70 ml with pink cap. It dries semi matt in humid climate.. They have many so difficult to differentiate with them..

@mae9954

2 жыл бұрын

@@bhumimandera2515 unfortunately I’m allergic to fragrances too 🥲

@bhumimandera2515

2 жыл бұрын

@@mae9954 i too am alergic to fragrance i have rosacea and contact dermatitis but missha soft sun block dosent irritate me..the smell disappear v fast and its denatured alcohol also isnt drying much..give it a shot..its 70ml bottle missha soft milk with pink cap..its a mild tone up kind of.

I've been interested in buying the frudia sunscreen but I'm not sure

Ooh, girl, I see your Hunter candle in the background! Hehe Which one is your favourite?

I love the hada labo cleansing foam. I understand what you're saying though. It's a boring, straightforward product. Honestly, I don't really mind it on a cleansing product.

@LadyAhro

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It's dull af technically speaking, smells like a cleanser and is just a simple foam, but I have no complaints about that when it works so well.

Hii... Sunscreens with homosalate and octixonate are good or bad...??

The only thing I’ve tried is the Canmake Sunscreen. It’s great but I hate that the bottle is so small. I’d love to know what some of your favorite cleansers are.

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

I just realised I’ve never done a favourite cleansers post or review 🤯

I found the canmake mermaid pills upon reapplication on my skin. That was disappointing as a religious re-applier…loved the initial texture and look but can’t deal with the pilling. I did not have this problem with the Isntree watery sun gel (haven’t tried the one with the cast)!

So are these sunscreens as good as Australian sunscreens?

Hi lovely Michelle, please do review hada labo gokujyun pore cleansing face wash🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Would the Nivea one be a good sunscreen for body?

Hey! Can I put Nivea Sunscren lotion SPF 50+++ on my face?

How long did your order to come from stylevana?

May I ask you : I read that asian sunscreens don't protect as well as european ones as asians typically already protect their skin a lot with hats and long sleeve shirts. Is this true ?

@littleblackpistol

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. They avoid sun generally, unlike Europeans, US, and Australians etc. They don't lie out with sunscreen .. they don't lie out at all. Swimming, not done during the day outdoors so much. They do use a lot of coverings - hats, visors, hand coverings when riding bicycles etc. They simply do not sun worship. They prize light unfreckled (hence 'whitening' products in every line which are supposed to remove any freckles) skin above any other look. They don't want to appear 'bronzed' as it is not perceived as beautiful. They don]t fake bake because the sun burned look is avoided in any form. They simply avoid sun exposure like the plague as the first form of protection rather than do what European etc do which is go out in strong sun a lot with bare skin and either seek a tan or just try to get around it with only sunscreen. Source - lived in Japan and Singapore, in the latter in places with a shared swimming pool attached to our living arrangements. You never once saw the locals use those pools during the day, only at night. You're not suposed to use sunscreens in pools in Asia anyway, as they will end up in the water. So you use the pool at night when you're not going to risk your unprotected skin.

@radisrose

2 жыл бұрын

@@littleblackpistol So this is correct to say that european sunscreens have better filters than the asian ones ?

I'm German and Nivea is a German brand - so I really don't understand why they make a decent sunscreen but don't sell it here. smh. The sunscreens you can buy here at the drugstore are the typical pasty/oily/sticky ones that break you out just thinking about applying them.

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Nivea in Japan is run largely separately from the rest of Nivea, so they produce their products in Japan for a Japanese market.

@MsAaannaaa

2 жыл бұрын

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience I see! what a bummer for us :/ I wish I could buy that one in any drugstore. it's perfect.

@MsAaannaaa

2 жыл бұрын

@@gracefire9067 I'm not sure about that because all those sunscreens are allowed to be sold here in the EU (i.e. I can order them in German/ other EU based online shops that import these products). I think what you're talking about is more of an FDA/US issue?

@Vampybattie

2 жыл бұрын

The nivea brand in japan is not german owned, it's owned by a japanese company.

Can u make a video about sunscreen with water soluble uv filters?

I recommend Sun Bears Sunscreen from Japan. Alcohol and fragrance free. Way cheaper than Canmake.

I love the consistency of the Canmake, but it broke me out. It surprised me because not very many products break me out (and I don’t use a lot of products anyway), so it was extra disappointing :( I stick to Hada Labo everything bc I’m basic and lazy 😂

@ambergerhelper7852

2 жыл бұрын

I ♥️ Hada Labo products!

Have you tried the new Beauty of Joseon rice sunscreen? I would love a review from someone with oily skin!

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

I have it in my to-try box!

Plzzz Can you review sunscreen from Indian brands ..i have few good recommendations like the dermaco. , Minimalist , fixderma , re-equil , aqualogica

I love the Canmake Mermaid. I'm in the U.S. and we are so limited on UV filters. Chemical sunscreens smell so bad in the U.S. canmake mermaid doesn't smell and is a hybrid. It works right away and goes on like a gel.

There is Ethanol in the Nivea suncreen, isn‘t Ethanol Bad in skincare?

I have very very oily skin. I tried the canmake it makes my skin unfortunately super duper greasy. I had such high hopes😩

Why does the supergoop unseen sunscreen not burn my skin and eyes but other chemical sunscreens do? Is it because it is silicone based?

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

It could be, but I think it's more likely to be the filters in it, any special encapsulation, or perhaps some soothing ingredients. I don't think silicones would do too much differently compared to the other common lipids in sunscreens...

@AR-md1zq

2 жыл бұрын

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Thank you for such a quick response! Maybe there is an encapsulation because others with the same filters are burning and irritating. It's frustrating cause with dark skin mineral sunscreens are the worst. I have spent so much money trying to find one that doesn't leave a cast.

You know, it would be really cool if you tried to do a makeup tutorial once

Japanese sunscreens are my favs, especially the ones without alcohol or has alcohol at the bottom of the list...but they are so small. I reapply sunscreen at least 4x a day even if I'm not going out and my first application is double layer.

@ambergerhelper7852

2 жыл бұрын

Funny- I love sunscreens with alcohol, because they aren’t dry down so nicely.

@nombreapellido7223

2 жыл бұрын

@@ambergerhelper7852 i like skin aqua and Isehan mommy. Both doesn't have alcohol. Alcohol dries out my skin. Korean isntree is amazing too.

can you do a video on how toachive a high uva protection if chemical sunscreens stings your eyes? is there a way to ensure it does not migrate into the eyes througout the day? (i find it kinda melts into my eyes or i straiht up sweat it into my eyes)

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

You can try putting translucent powder on the sunscreen around your eyes, or using a sunscreen stick/coated mineral sunscreen just around the eyes.

@amyamy8177

2 жыл бұрын

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience the powder does work well but can complicate when using makeup since that wll have to be mate too or ou will lose the effect :/

Can skin of colour use isntree watery gel sunscreen... Is chemical sunscreen safe of soc

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

wow so many good products! I love Japanese egf and egf serum. Can you use them and copper peptides with tretinoin in the Same routine?

@tonixtonix

2 жыл бұрын

If it smells bad, toss it out. Ain't nothing good going on in that bottle that you want on your face

@philippillis9393

2 жыл бұрын

@@tonixtonix what smells bad?

Does snail cream work?

Does the iunik cleansing oil leave a residue on the skin?

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Only a very light one, but it doesn’t remove makeup very well so I would recommend following up with a second cleanser unless your skin was bare to begin with.

While I do agree that the hada labo cleanser can get a little boring to use, it's the only cleanser that doesn't dry out my face. That's why it's my holy grail cleanser.

@ktt7512

2 жыл бұрын

it is like Cetaphil cleanser for US lol, boring but safe.

Isntree have released another hyaluronic acid sunscreen with zinc oxide this time

I have combo skin and live in tropical country, the canmake and nivea which i both tried are almost perfect for me but gave me ccs 🥲

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Ugh that’s the worst! Finding sunscreens that don’t give me CCs is such a mission 🥲

Love this video but I'm so confused - isn't NIVEA a german brand??

Heya - I'd love to hear your opinion on Eskinol - its the number one cleanser in the Philippines and I've used it all my life but reckon it might not necessarily be the best. However its the staple for most Filipinos.

@user-lm4ww5ss6z

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of Eskinol products are astringents from what I can recall. They do clean your skin but they end up being too stripping and will damage your skin barrier in the long run. I don't get why they're still so popular apart from them being cheap compared to a lot of actually good cleansers on the market.

@theTariray

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-lm4ww5ss6z yeah I absolutely agree. I grew up using it and only started using it less and less recently. And noticed that my skin wasnt necessarily getting worse as a result. I think its still used because as you said, its cheap and accessible and also, it sort of gives that feeling of "clean" after walking in the humidity and pollution all day. I remember how satisfying it felt after a day riding in the jeepney all day.

Isntree watery sun gel is my HG. I like Canmake when I’m doing a full face of makeup and Biore for outdoor summer running. ETA: I’m excited to try the new BoJ that just came out too!

indonesian local skincare brands (somethinc, etc) have been om the rise lately, i wish you can review it :( but yeah i understand it will be hard to get your hands on them unless the brands send their products to you

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s been very difficult! Apart from the products I picked up at JakartaXBeauty, I haven’t been able to try many 🥲 I’ve been trying to get a refill of a Rollover Reaction puff since mid 2020…

I wonder if she'll go over with what is happening with Clinique

Thank you for the video

@ktt7512

2 жыл бұрын

It is a German brand, but I believe that product is designed and sold only in Japan, for high standards from Japanese people for cosmetics

the canmake sunscreen unfortunately pills on my skin😭

What's the Pao?

I thought canmake failed the test. At least you mentioned it in one of your previous videos. Maybe they changed for good

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Nope, they just reformulated so I took it off the list because I hadn’t tried the new formula yet.

Hi! Thank you for the informative videos! Could you address what "critical wave" is with UVA rays in sunscreen? I'm confused because I thought the PA rating indicated UVA protection but apparently there is also something called a critical wave (CW)?

❤️👏