Hi all, so I initially posted this on r/EuroSkincare as both sunscreens I am reviewing are French brands but I thought this would also be worth sharing here as well!

I will preface that this won't be the most exciting or praiseful (if that's even a word) review of the sunscreens, but it is quite honest.

Disclaimer❗️ This review is based solely on my personal experiences with these products. Everyone's skin is different, has different preferences, and reacts differently to each product. Please keep this in mind ❤️ Either way, I would love to hear your opinions on these products, especially if you have tried them before.

Anyways, here we go. About my skin.

Sisley: Super Soin Solaire SPF 50+

TLDR: Felt sticky and heavy, didn’t absorb well. Did fine in terms of sun protection and didn’t leave any white casts. Overall, I don’t recommend it, especially if you have combination / oily skin, or will sweat a lot.

Pros: Did its job at sun protection, didn’t irritate skin, and didn’t leave a white cast.

Cons: Texture was really heavy and sticky. Felt oily, even in the winter. In the summer, it felt way too oily and didn’t allow my skin to breathe well. Sat on my skin (rather than absorbed). Difficult to cleanse off.

Recommended? Based on my experiences, no.

Comments:

• I felt like this sunscreen was really heavy and it sat on my skin rather than getting absorbed by it. This came to me as a surprise, since it was marketed as non-comedogenic, so I expected more lightweightness and absorbency. I have been an avid Sisley user and have always invested into their pricey products – I absolutely love the cleanser and serum from the Tropical Resins line, which worked brilliantly on my combination skin and felt really lightweight. However, this sunscreen was a bit of a let down with its sticky feeling… and definitely felt like a waste of money. Because it felt so heavy and sticky, it also felt impossible to wash off, even with a micellar water double-cleanse. You probably need an oil double cleanse as this product felt oil-heavy (I just couldn’t do that as I had a lash lift).
• In terms of protection, it did pretty well. I used it after getting laser treatment for pigmentation on my face, and I didn’t develop new sun spots or anything. It kept me well protected. It did not leave a white cast. It also didn’t directly cause break outs or irritation, it just felt awful on my skin texture-wise… which is still a big deal for me as sunscreen texture is what makes me want to keep using or stop using sunscreen!
• To make myself feel less bad about not wasting money (and not throwing the product out, even if I want to) I ended up “using up” the rest of the sunscreen tube on my body instead. Even on my legs, it felt really heavy and sticky, and I felt like I had to wash my legs down with soap twice to get it off! I understand it is water-resistant, but I think this might be a step too far for me.
• I get it if sunscreens want to be "moisturizing," but the moisture didn’t even get down into my skin. It kinda just sat on top of it, which is why I felt like this sunscreen was a bit of a texture torture. It already felt this way when I used it in cold, dry winters, and it felt even worse in summer weather – so heavy that I had to stop using it on my face, as when I got sweaty… yeah, no. I don’t wear make up, but I can imagine that this won’t benefit people who wear make up or sweat a lot. Which kind of defies the point of using sunscreen in the hot and sweaty summer weather…
• I can’t speak for people with dry skin, but with the way that it “sits” on skin instead of getting into it (at least in my experience) I don’t know if I can recommend it for those with dry skin either. I would be interested to hear from others about their opinions on this sunscreen if they’ve used it before!

Caudalie: Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+

TLDR: It does feel lightweight, but it leaves my skin oily and shiny for the rest of the day.

Pros: Did its job at sun protection, didn’t irritate skin, and didn’t leave a white cast. Feels lightweight upon application.

Cons: Makes skin oily!

Recommended? Based on my experience, not for oily or combination skin. Maybe those with other skin types have more of a shot with this one?

Comments:

• With this product, I initially felt more hopeful, especially upon initial application. I tested it out at the mall where I bought it, and it felt lightweight and easy to spread. That also was the case when I bought it and used it on my face: it felt lightweight and easy to spread. However, there’s a caveat: lightweight products don’t mean they can’t get oily!
• This sunscreen, in my experience, got my face and t-zone really oily really fast! I would find myself using oil blotting papers many times a day, and my face would go back to being shiny again. I don’t know what is causing this, as it didn’t feel as heavy as the Sisley product. It didn’t feel as bad as the Sisley one, though, especially when I sweat – thanks to its lightweightness. But it didn’t stop the oil or shine on my t-zone, and only made it worse. I actually read up other reviews online, and others with combination skin also shared similar experiences. I guess I’m not alone with my experience with this product. I can’t imagine myself wearing makeup over this sunscreen as I’d be scared that it would melt off from the oiliness it has caused!
• Would be interested to hear from others who have tried this product (and your skin type)!

Note

For those who wonder about the product ingredients, I won't post it here as products can vary regionally. I suggest you look it up for your region. I bought the Sisley sunscreen at the airport duty free store in Hong Kong, while I bought the Caudalie sunscreen in the EU -- if you are curious about the ingredients in the products that I used.

Secondly, Caudalie does produce a *body* sunscreen spray that I like. That one has been fine for me, granted, I never used it on my face. I’m still on the hunt for a good face sunscreen!

P.S. Sorry for the edit yall, the markdown thing didn't go through the first time.

Hi all, with summer coming along, I'd like to post my own review of two sunscreens that I have used.

Foreshadowing... not the most exciting things will be said about these products, but at least I'm being honest!

Disclaimer ❗️ This review is based solely on my personal experiences with these products. Everyone's skin is different, has different preferences, and reacts differently to each product. Please keep this in mind!

• My skin type: combination skin (oily t-zone area that is prone to congestion especially my forehead, drier cheeks)
• My sex / age: F25
• Routine: I keep my routine simple: cleanser → sometimes a serum → moisturizer → sunscreen, and I do not usually wear make up.

Sisley: Super Soin Solaire SPF 50+

TLDR: Felt sticky and heavy, didn’t absorb well. Did fine in terms of sun protection and didn’t leave any white casts. Overall, I don’t recommend it, especially if you have combination / oily skin, or will sweat a lot.

Pros: Did its job at sun protection, didn’t irritate skin, and didn’t leave a white cast.

Cons: Texture was really heavy and sticky. Felt oily, even in the winter. In the summer, it felt way too oily and didn’t allow my skin to breathe well. Difficult to cleanse off. It felt like it sat on my skin and not absorbed by it.

Comments:

• I felt like this sunscreen was really heavy and it sat on my skin rather than getting absorbed by it. This came to me as a surprise, since it was marketed as non-comedogenic, so I expected more lightweightness and absorbency. I have been an avid Sisley user and have always invested into their pricey products – I absolutely love the cleanser and serum from the Tropical Resins line, which worked brilliantly on my combination skin and felt really lightweight. However, this sunscreen was a bit of a let down with its sticky feeling… and definitely felt like a waste of money. Because it felt so heavy and sticky, it also felt impossible to wash off, even with a micellar water double-cleanse. You probably need an oil double cleanse as this product felt oil-heavy (I just couldn’t do that as I had a lash lift).
• In terms of protection, it did pretty well. I used it after getting laser treatment for pigmentation on my face, and I didn’t develop new sun spots or anything. It kept me well protected. It did not leave a white cast. It also didn’t directly cause break outs or irritation, it just felt awful on my skin texture-wise… which is still a big deal for me as sunscreen texture is what makes me want to keep using or stop using sunscreen!
• To make myself feel less bad about not wasting money (and not throwing the product out, even if I want to) I ended up “using up” the rest of the sunscreen tube on my body instead. Even on my legs, it felt really heavy and sticky, and I felt like I had to wash my legs down with soap twice to get it off! I understand it is water-resistant, but I think this might be a step too far for me.
• I get it if sunscreens want to be "moisturizing," but the moisture didn’t even get down into my skin. It kinda just sat on top of it, which is why I felt like this sunscreen was a bit of a texture torture. It already felt this way when I used it in cold, dry winters, and it felt even worse in summer weather – so heavy that I had to stop using it on my face, as when I got sweaty… yeah, no. I don’t wear make up, but I can imagine that this won’t benefit people who wear make up or sweat a lot. Which kind of defies the point of using sunscreen in the hot and sweaty summer weather…
• I can’t speak for people with dry skin, but with the way that it “sits” on skin instead of getting into it (at least in my experience) I don’t know if I can recommend it for those with dry skin either. I would be interested to hear from others about their opinions on this sunscreen if they’ve used it before!
• Caudalie: Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+

TLDR: It does feel lightweight, but it leaves my skin oily and shiny for the rest of the day.

Pros: Did its job at sun protection, didn’t irritate skin, and didn’t leave a white cast. Feels lightweight upon application.

Cons: Makes skin oily!

Comments:

• With this product, I initially felt more hopeful, especially upon initial application. I tested it out at the mall where I bought it, and it felt lightweight and easy to spread. That also was the case when I bought it and used it on my face: it felt lightweight and easy to spread. However, there’s a caveat: lightweight products don’t mean they can’t get oily!
• This sunscreen, in my experience, got my face and t-zone really oily really fast! I would find myself using oil blotting papers many times a day, and my face would go back to being shiny again. I don’t know what is causing this, as it didn’t feel as heavy as the Sisley product. It didn’t feel as bad as the Sisley one, though, especially when I sweat – thanks to its lightweightness. But it didn’t stop the oil or shine on my t-zone, and only made it worse. I actually read up other reviews online, and others with combination skin also shared similar experiences. I guess I’m not alone with my experience with this product. I can’t imagine myself wearing makeup over this sunscreen as I’d be scared that it would melt off from the oiliness it has caused!
• Would be interested to hear from others who have tried this product (and your skin type)!

Note

For those who wonder about the product ingredients, I won't post it here as products can vary regionally. I suggest you look it up for your region. I bought the Sisley sunscreen at the airport duty free store in Hong Kong, while I bought the Caudalie sunscreen in the EU -- if you are curious about the ingredients in the products that I used.

Secondly, Caudalie does produce a body sunscreen spray that I like. That one has been fine for me, granted, I never used it on my face. I’m still on the hunt for a good face sunscreen!

P.S. I'm writing this on my phone. Will edit later on my computer for readability. It looks like a text wall on my phone right now.

Hi all, so I recently got my first corset and the people at the shop told me to just hand wash it with water and gentle detergent. Obviously, I felt compelled to wash it before wearing it (it could've collected some dust in the store, who knows, I don't want to get itchy skin).

So I washed it by filling a small bucket / tub / basin with cold water and detergent and tried to hand wash it. Everything looked normal, but when it dried, the velvet seemed to all crinkle up into this bumpy / wavy texture. What do I do? I feel really bad... I think I messed up the care of my first corset. I spend £85 on it and haven't had a chance to wear it properly yet :(

It most likely is my own fault in not caring for it properly. Is there a way I can still salvage it? And moving forward, how do I care for my corset? I really thought I was doing what the shop told me (they didn't elaborate in great detail but I also assumed that it would be hand washed "normally" and to just be extra gentle with hand pressure and all).

Aw man i do feel bad that i ruined it with how i washed it :(

Hi all. Line is my main messaging app (I'm Thai) and I tried unsending images that I sent to my mom, as I needed help finding a shirt and I didn't send the right one.

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A notification kept coming up about unsending and there are three options / buttons:

- close the notification after trying to unsend (which I tried, and it didn't do anything to unsend the message)

- start free premium trial button

- "later" button (also did nothing)

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I wish I took that screenshot before, but now I started premium's free trial. If they really put unsend behind a paywall, this is nuts.

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Also, when I tried premium and used unsend, it initially gave me the option of unsending unread messages without notifying (which is premium) and regular unsend. This implies regular unsend is not premium, as per the image. But then, why can't i use regular unsend?

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I am confused! I don't want to pay for Line and it's difficult for me to move to other texting apps if everyone I know is on here. How do I cancel premium and still get regular unsend? I don't care for the notifications if someone sees my unsend or not...

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TLDR: I normally don't wear sunscreen and don't have body sunscreen, but since I now live in the Netherlands where I started my sessions, I have kept my legs well-shielded behind jeans. However, today, I had some sun exposure on my legs which I did not think ahead. It is currently a heatwave (sunny 33c degrees) and I wore a short skirt with no sunscreen. I had my last laser session around 5 days ago... what do I do now?

Some background:

Hi all, so I am F25, Southeast Asian ethnicity, but now living in the Netherlands where I get my laser treatments for my whole legs and armpits. As for my skin color, I would say that among my fellow Southeast Asians, I am considered somewhere between medium-fair (but not the Asian beauty standard level of "white"), and yes, compared to the average "white person" or Northern Europeans (if that's one way to put it) I am tanner than them. Before laser treatment, I have black body hair and it is on the finer end. The laser tech said I could laser my legs and armpits, but suggested I don't laser my arms as it is "too fine to be effective" and so I am only treating my legs and armpits. I'm not sure of my Fitzpatrick type, but this online quiz said I'm type 4 (it felt a bit wishy-washy, and as a Southeast Asian I wouldn't be considered "dark" at all), though I don't know how relevant Fitzpatrick is to this post. I have freckles on my face, but as for my body, it barely burns. It mostly tans. I only recall it burning when I went snorkeling for hours many years ago.

My last laser session was last Thursday (5 days ago).

Ok, to the accidental sun exposure:

I started lasering in the autumn / winter months of last year, so I shielded my legs pretty well behind my jeans. However, today, I went out to work in a short skirt, a total of around 1 hr in the sun. In the Netherlands right now, we are having a hot week of dry heat, 33c and super sunny. The sun here with the dry heat definitely feels more like a laser beam than back at home. I didn't have any long jeans left, as I went on vacation over the weekend and wore only long jeans there. They got super dirty, and are in the washer, but I didn't wash it last night as I just got back from the airport. So I rushed to work without sunscreen on my legs, wearing a super short skirt!! I only realized this at work!

I got my legs laser around 5 days ago, as aforementioned, and due to that I wore long jeans during this past weekend's vacation and used up all my jeans. When wearing long jeans I have never worn sunscreen as I thought it blocks UV pretty well already (correct me if I'm wrong, and I definitely need to get body sunscreen at some point as growing up in SE Asia, I didn't need sunscreen).

I recall the laser tech told me to avoid sun exposure for 10 days after the treatment, or use sunscreen. Of which, this situation has gone against both the 10 days of exposure (where normally I believe long jeans would cut most UV) and also the sunscreen, since I went with bare legs today.

How do I fix this situation? I am also worried about paradoxical hair growth and increasing that risk, as my hair was already on the finer end... oh dear. I do feel very bad about my own oversight!