[SKINCARE] Face Republic Purity Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 50ml

Product's Overview:

Semi-opaque container that light can go through it

Ingredient list in Korean

Ingredients:

Water (Aqua), Zinc Oxide, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, T-Butyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

*(from Hermo website & same as the packaging)

⭐Ingredients Breakdown:

Propanediol - Moisturising, increase absorption of ingredients;

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate - Ingredient derived from coconut, emollient that helps with skin barrier, leaves velvety smooth finish;

Methylpropanediol - Solvent, enhances absorption of ingredients into the skin;

Niacinamide - Vitamin B3, skin brightener, sebum-control, maintain skin barrier;

Butyloctyl Salicylate - Helps with smooth application of sunscreen & moisturisation;

1,2-Hexanediol - Moisture binding humectant & preservative;

Pentylene Glycol - Humectant, water & oil-soluble that can bind moisture together, a solvent, anti-microbial & preservative;

Polyhydroxystearic Acid - Coating on physical sunscreen (Titanium Dioxide/Zinc Oxide) for sun protection;

Triethoxycaprylylsilane - Helps with the smooth application of sunscreen;

Ethylhexylglycerin - Hydration booster & preservatives;

Adenosine - Soothing, skin-restoring, reduce wrinkle appearance;

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil - Sebum-control, soothes & moisturising;

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil - Vitamin E, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammation, calms redness, emollient that maintain skin moisture;

Butylene Glycol - Conditioning agent, softens & improve skin texture;

Centella Asiatica Extract - Skin healer, improve skin hydration & skin barrier, anti-inflammation;

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract - Skullcap plant, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial;

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract - Japanese knotweed/Fallopia japonica plant, anti-oxidant, skin soother, heal skin barrier, anti-inflammatory;

Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract - Skin soother, improve skin texture/uneven skin tone;

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract - Skin healer, improve skin hydration & skin barrier, anti-inflammation;

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract - Tea plant, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, soothes & calms redness/inflammation;

Sodium Hyaluronate - Hydrophollic (attracts water), humectant that draws moisture from dermis (2nd layer of skin) to epidermis (top layer of skin), improve skin hydration, has greater hydrating effect than Hyaluronic Acid as it has smaller molecular weight that can penetrate deeper into the skin;

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract - Anti-inflammation, soother, reduce skin redness & puffiness;

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract - Softens the skin & helps with moisturisation;

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract - Aloe Vera, skin soother, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, itch reliever.

Sunscreen Type: Physical sunscreen

UV Filters: Zinc Oxide - physical block that reflects UV rays & prevent skin-burning + aging,

First Impression & Experience: ★★★★☆

    

The sunscreen has a milky, essence texture (as its name called), which smells like milk too & there's no other fragrance at all even though it has a few plant extracts in the ingredient list. It glides on face easily due to its consistency. It feels sticky & has a film on the face at first, but after a few minutes & dried, there's no feeling at all. It doesn't have the heavy & white cast that a physical sunscreen typically has.

Pros:

• Hydrating & moisturising
• Lightweight
• No white cast
• Milky essence & no tugging motion during application
• Has soothing plant extracts ingredients (Centella, jojoba, green tea & etc. refer to ingredient list)
• No fragrance

Cons:

• Has a weird milky(?) smell
• Has plant oil that may trigger your acne if you're sensitive to it
• Stings my face when it's still drying

Final Thoughts & Conclusion:

Purity Sun Essence is a non-nano mineral filter sunscreen, means that the ingredients are not that small so they can't penetrate into the skin, which also means that it's a physical/mineral/inorganic sunscreen that sits on top of your skin, to physically block the UVA & UVB rays. In my opinion, I don't think that the ingredients absorbs into the skin is anything worse than not wearing a sunscreen & let the UV rays damage your skin. So, I personally don't mind whether it's a physical or chemical sunscreen, as long as they doesn't irritate my skin & is lightweight. If you prefer physical sunscreen more, this is a great option, additionally it doesn't have any white cast, unlike most of the physical sunscreen in the market.

I applied this sunscreen daily (3 finger method, enough for my face & neck), even if I don't go out at all because in my opinion, there will still be UV rays from my laptop/smartphone & light rays can enter through the windows of my house. Always remember to wear the sunscreen on your last step of skincare routine, after any moisturiser/spot treatments. After applying the sunscreen on your face, it'll have a film when it's drying that feels sticky & it stings my face during that period. When it's dried, there's only a slight stickiness to touch, lightweight feeling, but doesn't stings anymore.

Water-proof wise, I didn't test it because the whole time until I've emptied it, I was in a lockdown & not going outdoors.

Cut open the tube to use till the last bit

Leaves a shine on my face & feels like there's a film on my skin

Finishing off with a glowy look, with slight stickiness

Price vs. Value: ★★★★★

50ml RM38.45 bought on May 2021

lasts for 2-2.5 months, daily application, 3 finger rule (face + neck amount)

Repurchase? ★★★☆☆

3★: Physical sunscreen that doesn't have any white cast & fragrance

2☆: Stings my face & feels uncomfortable when waiting for it to dry

Where to Get It On Your Hands:

Shop at ^YesStyle with my rewards code JAYNELIM20 to enjoy extra discounts - RM87.84

Shopee Guardian Shop RM54.90

Shopee Face Republic Official Shop RM52.16

Lazada Face Republic Official Shop RM52.20

Hermo Official Website/App RM39

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Disclaimer: All the products are purchased with my own hard-earned money and every photos are strictly owned by me. The opinions are on my own, unbiasedly & truthfully, but it could vary depending on individual. I'm not an expert in any field nor a licensed individual. Every review is based on my personal preference & for entertainment purpose only. What works for me may not work for you because skincare is personal. I have dry-combination skin (oily T-zone, dry U-zone) but it doesn't mean that you'll have the same experience as me if you have the same skin type as we have different lifestyle and living environment. Try everything at your own risk.

*I cannot guarantee that the ingredient list from this website are 100% accurate, as it's not the official ingredient list given by the brand. Kindly refer to the packaging for the latest & most accurate ingredient list when you purchase the product.