Etude House Sun Prise Fresh Sun Powder SPF 50 PA+++ Review

I wasn't always big on sunscreen before.  I found it greasy, sticky and heavy on my skin. And I bet most of you guys feel the same way, too. 

Until I read an article about Kim Kardashian, and her number ONE beauty advice is "wear sunscreen!"  This made me do some research about sunscreen and what UVA,  UVB, UVC are and their effects on our skin.

And this is what I've found out! Let's make it simple. Ultraviolet radiation is composed of three wavelengths: UVA, UVB and UVC.

UVA is a long wavelength which can penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin, which can cause skin aging. UVA rays are present all daylight even on winter months.

UVB is a midrange wavelength which is responsible for burning, tanning and one of the factors for development of skin cancer. The intensity of UVB varies on the location and time of the day.

UVC is the shortest wavelength which is being filtered by the ozone and so these wavelengths do not reach the surface of the earth and do not contribute to our skin damage. I just don't know if it does reach the earth now, what with the damage to the ozone layer and all that!

Now what is SPF (Sun Protecting Factor) and PA+++?

SPF indicates UVB protection and PA+++ indicates UVA protection, which are both important!

Upon learning this, I scoured health and beauty care stores looking for the perfect sunscreen. I did try quite a few but most didn't go well go well with my skin. Some gave me zits! Plus I totally couldn't take the sticky feeling. I went to look at the products at Etude House at the Mall of Asia and one particular sunscreen caught my attention because it's a different kind.  It was my first time to encounter a sun screen in powder form.  I got excited because I knew immediately one problem would be solved, the sticky feeling. I only had to try its effectiveness and if it would go well on my skin. So I bought it and tried it. And guess what,  I totally LOVED IT!  

Etude House Sun Prise Fresh Sun Powder SPF 50 PA+++ 

The product is in a cute yellow plastic jar. 

Underneath the cap is a powder puff. But I really don't use the puff, instead I use a kabuki brush to apply powder on my face. 

It has a pink ring that serves as the powder shaver. Twist it once and the powder comes out. This is where the puff is placed. 

Pros

1. No sticky feeling
2. It has SPF 50 PA+++ (which is a broad spectrum)
3. It doesn't affect your make up
4. It's easy to reapply 
5. Blends well with your skin

Cons

1. The powder puff attached underneath the cap is not useful at all, it won't give an even application. I use kabuki brush to have an even application.

Verdict: Highly Recommended

Score: 5/5