Laniege Sun Block Supreme SPF50 review

A quick review on a product which has been part of my skincare staple for the past couple of years; the Laniege Sun Block Supreme SPF50 PA++.  As someone who likes to test out new beauty products, this is a true testament to how much a fan of this product I am.

Sunblock is not one of the most exciting product to talk about,  but we all know the its importance from the women in our lives and various studies extoling its benefits. I have to admit though that whilst applying sunblock has become very much a part of my daily routine, I don't look forward as much to buying or using sunblock as compared to say a nicely scented moisturiser, as there seems to have less of a wow factor to it.  That is until I discovered the  Laniege Sun Block Supreme SPF50 PA++.  It is THAT rave worthy and I must say a very underrated product from the much talked about Korean beauty brand, Laniege.

Squeeze tube with narrow tip dispenses just the right amount of product

Some general criteria I have for to selecting my daily general purpose sunblock:
1) It must feel light and comfortable; I have many layers of skincare and makeup so I really don't care to feel like I have another layer on.
2) Waterproof; in Singapore's humid weather I do need all the help I can get for my sunblock to not melt away.
3)  A broad-spectrum sunscreen; protects against UVA (known to cause premature aging & wrinkles) & UVB (causes sunburn) rays; both which are known to increase risks of cancer. The more PA+ signs meaning a higher level of UVA protection
4) It MUST not leave a white cast on my face


A few of the other sun block I've tried includes the La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid for face(which was my go to sun block before the Laniege), and also the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch sunscreen (feels slightly thicker compared to the two), both which fulfils the above criteria I have nicely, so are also good options.


What makes the Laniege Sun Block Supreme a stand out for me is the texture, which although is more cream-like  compared to the very fluid La Roche Posay, feels extremely light weight, blends and "disappears" into the skin much quicker.

Easy to spread texture with subtle glow finish

The wow factor for me is what is left behind, which is a very nice and subtle sheen on the skin, giving my skin a healthy glowing look even without makeup on. On good skin days, a touch of concealer may be all you need to look polished. With the traditional matte or satin finished foundations, I feel this sun block adds a slight dewiness to the look and will help you achieve the Korean glowing skin makeup without bb or cc creams. Under bb or cc creams, you may need to add a dusting of powder to tone the shine down as I do, but its nothing too dramatic and I still am a fan of. But if the dewiness is not something you want, you may have to give this one a miss.


I also enjoy the scent of the product which is a very subtle clean linen scent that dissipates soon after application. The price point of the 50ml product S$36+ is very reasonable compared to the more expensive La Roche Posay, but comparative pricy than the drugstore Neutrogena. I try to stock up my supply of the Laniege sunblock at the airport duty free like Changi's Shilla duty free, which usually cost me less than S$30,with each tube lasting me 4-6 months of daily usage.


A point to note: Laniege has quite a few sunblock under its range; the Water drop suncare, the Aqua+ and also the sensitive. In their brochure below and in the Laniege website, these seem to offer less sun protection compare to the Laniege Supreme as they do not specifically mention UVB protection.

Laniege Supreme has UVA & UVB protection

Neals' Yard Organic Base Massage Oil

I had the fortunate opportunity to attend the Neals' Yard Remedies Aromatherapy for Stress Management workshop at Millenia Walk last Saturday which I was looking forward to all week. Neals' Yard is a brand which I have recently discovered and fallen in love with, thus I was very much excited.

The session started with a brief introduction to the UK based apothecary store. The first store was founded in 1981 in a lane called Neals' Yard and the very quaint looking convent garden store is still very much in operation today. I will definitely love to visit the original store if I get the chance to visit London. Also, the reason behind their signature blue glass containers is that the blue filters out 97% of harmful UV rays which then acts as a natural preservative and the  glass being inert unlike plastics. will not react with the contents.

The introduction was followed by a very exciting hands on DIY massage oil blending session conducted by Mr Jon Tay, Principal Teacher of International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA UK). Attendees were each given a generous 50ml of Neals' Yard Base Massage Oil and a selection of certified organic Neals' Yard essential oil to create our personalized stress relief massage oil blend.

Certified organic essential oils and base oil

We had expert advice on hand to give personal consultations and was also provided with a few suggested blends for different ailments. The recommendation was 10 drops of pure essential oil to 50ml of base oil.

A few of Mr Jon Tay's suggested blends:

For Positive Thinking: Petitgrain, Peppermint, Mandarin, Pine Needle
For Emotional Exhaustion: Grapefruit, Palmarosa, Clary Sage
For Anxiety: Bergamot, Lavender True, Cedarwood, Frankincense
For Headaches: Basil, Lemon, Chamomile Roman

While there were recommended blends, we were advised to go with what appeals to us personally.  I intend to gift the massage oil to someone I know has frequent migraines hence I wanted to do a headache reliving blend which was uplifting and relaxing at the same time. Hence for my personal blend, I chose a mixture of Basil, Lemon, Grapefruit and Marjoram Sweet (which has relaxing properties) and consulted Mr Jon Tay who gave his go ahead.

My personal blend: Marjoram Sweet, Basil, Lemon, Grapefruit

As basil has quite a distinct and strong character, I added only two drops to my blend. Even so, I felt that it initially overpowered the rest of the scents and was quite jarring. I was advised to add more of the lemon or grapefruit to sweeten the blend and to give it 24hrs for the blend to settle. A world of difference that made. Smelling the blend the next day, it melded together nicely into a soothing herbal, sweet and slightly medicinal fragrance which was perfect for a headache blend. Testing a few drops, the oil comprise of organic almond, sunflower and wheatgerm oil blended easily and absorbed quickly into my skin. Amazingly, unlike most massage oils, this did not leave a trace on my skin after blending but made my skin feel silky smooth on the touch. For a headache reliving remedy I felt that this is great as it will not be a messy product to use for a quick massage of one's temples.

Without blending; after blending no shiny traces remains

Other possible uses of the oil are face and body massage oil or even a facial oil by using a drop or two per application. You can make your personal blend of massage oils, lotions or even balms by purchasing the unscented version from Neals' Yard and customising your favourite blend of essential oils to suit each purpose. The certified organic unscented massage oil comes in the size of 250ml at approximately S$25. This will make a unique and meaningful gift for the upcoming holiday season or a perfect wedding favour for your family and friends.

The finished product