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

The Face Shop: Rice Water Bright Massage Cream

I first had the idea of doing my own facial massage after a particularly stressful workday and was looking a way to ease the tension in my forehead and jaws. The idea of giving one self facial massages has always struck me as very quaint and romantic. This was something our mothers, grandmothers include as part of their beauty routine but became somewhat lost with our hurried lifestyles.

Facial massage can be done using anything with slip, including oils, any sort of face creams or even facial wash. I was however keen to look out for an product specific for facial massage. Using my current face creams can be expensive as a fair amount of product will be required each time. I also personally prefer adding massage cream to my routine as the additional time and effort invested can feel extra pampering. Of course, if time pressed e.g in the mornings, facial wash creams are a good option for a quick massage.

This facial massage cream caught my eye with its soothing pale pink packaging ,which is surprising weighty and luxurious feeling. It contains my favourite skin brightening ingredient, rice water, and also moringa oil. The scent is a very clean, pleasant and quiet floral. It is mild but lingers throughout the massage, so it is important to take a whift of this before purchasing. I personally find the scent to be one of things I loved about this cream and it helps add a spa like feel to my massage.

The texture of the cream is rather thick but spreads easily and melts into an oil once massaged into the skin. The oil does not dry easily on the skin but forms a layer on top of the skin, which allows me to massage the skin without any tug. This also help prevent creating unwelcomed wrinkles while massaging and reduces the need to keep having to top up product during the massage,which can be disruptive.

I was initially concerned that the oil may cause breakouts but on the contrary, my skin has became noticeably clearer, firmer and brighter ever since I have included this as part of my routine. I think this is a combination of both the product and the facial massage. For my facial massages, I try to do lots of upward lifting motions for my cheeks and neck area, at the same time, massaging my lypmh nodes to help with drainage of toxins. I also do lots of criss cross actions using my fingers across my forehead which helps to relax the frown lines etched in during the day.

I usually do my facial massages once or twice a week, after cleansing my skin at night. After the massage, I like to use a cream cleanser to directly massage it into my skin before rinsing with water. I feel that this helps to dissolve the oils from the massage cream more effectively. After the cleanse, I see a significantly more well moisturised and brighter looking skin.  Facial massage not only improves my skin but definitely puts me a more relaxed state of mind and ready for bed. I love this so much that it already is an integral part of my beauty routine and I look forward to this mini me-time each week.

Lisa Elderidge's facial massage video was helpful in getting me started and I hope for you too. I liked her message that doing a facial massage should be something fluid, intuitive, based on what feels good, instead of something very technical. There are also many other videos and guides available online to give you some ideas. Test out a few to get a better feel of what type of movement feels good and after a couple of tries, I would say just go with the flow and enjoy!:)