Dr. Althea Aqua Glowing Sunscreen SPF 50+ Review

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Dr. Althea Aqua Glowing Sunscreen is the second sunscreen (the first is reviewed HERE) that I have used from Dr. Althea, a notable K-Beauty brand, and I really like it a lot. It is a very lightweight and non-sticky chemical sunscreen, with an SPF 50+, that is hydrating and sinks into the skin without leaving behind any sort of white filmy residue. It actually feels more like a serum than a sunscreen, and it offers excellent protection from the sun. Of course, one has to reapply it frequently to benefit from it, but it is so pleasant to use that it isn't an issue having to reapply it.

Additionally, this sunscreen is formulated with "bamboo water, sea grape extract and vegan seaweed-derived PDRN to hydrate skin and accelerate skin barrier repair. Also enriched with panthenol to soothe irritated skin." Suitable for all skin types including sensitive and dry skin. 

According to Dr. Althea,

Aqua glowing sunscreen, a light, non-sticky sunscreen that hydrates and leaves your skin with a healthy glow while keeping it protected from the sun.

It offers a lightweight cream texture that applies easily and deeply hydrates, making it perfect for dry, unbalanced skin that required enhanced skin barrier restoration and sun protection.

With Panthenol and Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, it instantly rejuvenates and locks in hydration through a moisture barrier, making it an excellent choice for those with dry skin.

Ingredients: Water, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Behenyl Alcohol, Tromethamine, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Adenosine, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Sodium DNA.

Overall Assessment: If you are looking for a high SPF chemical sunscreen that hydrates the skin, then this is definitely one worthy of your consideration.

$19.90 for 45ml. from Dr. Althea, Stylevana and YesStyle (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen Review

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Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen is made by a wonderful K-Beauty skincare brand, and this SPF50+ PA++++ broad-spectrum chemical sunscreen is lightweight and it leaves behind no white cast, whatsoever.  Formulated with green tea leaf water, and seven different types of centella extract to, "reduce redness and leave skin feeling refreshed. Sodium DNA in the mix enhances skin barrier repair. Suitable for all skin types including sensitive and oily skin." It has no scent, and it feels very comfortable on the skin. I have also noted that it serves as a very nice base for my foundation or tinted moisturizer, functioning much like a primer.

About Dr. Althea,

Dr. Althea is a vegan skincare brand rooted in meticulous clinical research and designed for sensitive skin.

Inspired by founder Evelyn Lee’s very own skin concerns and experience,

we're committed to developing gentle, yet effective formulas that soothe and strengthen the skin barrier.

Guided by the healing spirit of Althea, the Greek goddess of restoration, our products blend nature’s wisdom to formulate solutions that prioritize the health of your skin.

According to Dr. Althea,

Green tea sunscreen, formulated with essential ingredients, is a lightweight sunscreen that soothes and provides protection from the sun for sensitive, irritated skin. 

It offers a lightweight, watery texture that is easy to apply and absorbs seamlessly into your skin, perfect for irritated, sensitive skin experiencing redness, yet requires UV protection.

It combines the benefits of Green Tea Extract and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water to protect and soothe the skin, making it an excellent choice for those with acne-prone or sensitive skin.

Benefits:

- UV Protection

- Soothing, suitable for sensitive, irritated skin

- Lightweight, watery, easy to absorb

Directions: 1. Apply about two finger lengths of sunscreen 15 minutes before going outside. Using enough sunscreen is key to effective protection. 2. Reapply throughout the day to keep your skin protected from UV rays.

Ingredients: Water, Propanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Caprylyl Methicone, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Decyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Sodium DNA, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid.

Overall Assessment: It is summer, and I am already swimming in sunscreens, but this is one that I keep reaching for! 

$19.90 for 1.52 oz. from YesStyle, Style Korean and StyleVana (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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