I started using sunblock really really late and till to date I’m still counting my blessing that I did not have any brown spots all these while. I do hoard things I like and sunblock is definitely one of it. There’s this thing between me and sunblock. I use it like skincare. I don’t skip sunblock unless I accidentally ter-apply makeup base, just like today oppss!

Did you know that most premature aging is caused by sun exposure? Which is why most people will tell you that sunblock is very important. Going out under the sun without any suncare protection each day will cause noticeable changes to the skin over the years, even for just a few minutes. Scary right? Did you notice that the weather nowadays are hotter than how it used to be a few years ago? That is because the ozone layer is depleting due to human doing and ozone hole was first spotted 25 years ago, and it’s getting bigger. UV rays can cause skin cancer and cataracts in humans and reproductive problems for fish, crabs, frogs including single-celled phytoplankton at the bottom of the ocean food chain.

How do we combat these UV rays? Simple. By using sunblock or sunscreen is definitely a prevention step. The No. #1 suncare brand in Malaysia – Sunplay introduces 2 new daily sunblock recently that provides 3-in 1 UV defense namely anti-UV, anti-aging and anti-dryness.

*New* Skin Aqua UV Silky Smooth Milk SPF50+ PA+++ & UV Whitening Moisture Milk SPF50+ PA+++

The new sunblock duo from Skin Aqua is fragrance free, color free and most importantly…mineral oil free. With this 3-free points on hand, it is suitable for everyone including those with sensitive skin. It is also manufactured as a water resistance sunblock that is also suitable to be used as makeup base.

So, what makes this new duo different from the rest? It’s the 3-in-1 UV Defence Protection that they have.

Anti-UV – High SPF50 PA+++ that provide longer hours of protection for UVA and UVB.
Anti-Aging – Contain Collagen and Amino Acid to improve skin elasticity and reduces appearance of fine lines for a youthful looking skin!
Anti-Dryness – Infused with Super Hyaluronic Acid and Hyaluronic Acid that provide superb moisture retention to different layers of the skin and capacity for long hours.

Skin Aqua UV Silky Smooth Milk SPF50+ PA+++ (RM35.90/40g)

As the name suggest, this sunblock has an ultra-light texture and gives the skin an ultra-smooth texture after that. It is said that this UV Silky Smooth Milk is formulated with oil absorbing powder that pretty much contribute to that light and silky smooth finishing. These oil absorbing powder is also great in providing a shine-free face.

Oily skin users will love this. Not forgetting combination skin users too 😀

I was actually quite fascinated by the multi-benefit and function of this high protection sunblock. Not only I get a fairly high UV protection from all the harmful UV rays, my face is also properly hydrated despite the product containing oil absorbing powder. This sunblock is also recommended to be used as makeup base for those that are not so into layering skincare and makeup or even for those lay back aka lazy days. Trust me, I have lazy days too.

There is nothing fancy schmancy about the bottle. All I can tell you is that it is durably made and quite convenient to use. The content doesn’t ooze out when the cap is removed as soon as I shake the bottle vigirously. I like it!

The product is made in Japan which explains the Japanese name and description on the bottle. Just remember…if you can’t understand what’s on the pink bottle, it means that’s the UV Silky Smooth Milk 😀

Skin Aqua UV Silky Smooth Milk comes in milky white color and it’s quite runny compared with UV Whitening Moisture Milk, which I’ll show you later. I do suggest a little bottle shake before using. Just to mix everything up 🙂

The sunblock disappear as soon as I spread it out. You hardly can see anything, not even a slight hint of color. Double love!

It is exactly as claimed – ultra light and ultra smooth texture. What I REALLY like about this sunblock is the cooling sensation that it gave me. As soon as I spread the product with both palm, I can feel the coolingness on my palm and that coolingness was transferred to my face but just for a very brief second. The product seems to dissolve and disappear immediately as soon as I had it on my face, leaving me with a matte, velvety finishing. Triple love!

Does it help with oil control? For oily skin like mine, only for the first few hours. My face started to get oily by mid day, which is quite normal for me. I don’t treat this as some oil control product anyway because it is not! Bear in mind it is a sunblock 😀

Here is the ingredient list for UV Silky Smooth Milk for those that are looking for it.

Skin Aqua UV Whitening Moisture Milk SPF50+ PA+++ (RM35.90/40g)

The second new sunblock by Sunplay is the whitening version. This is different from UV Silky Smooth Milk as this is formulated with a natural skin whitening ingredients that help to brighten up complexion as well as to even out skin tone.

The multi function and benefit of this UV Whitening Moisture Milk is as good as UV Silky Smooth Milk except for a teeny weeny different. You’ve guessed it, it’s the whitening function. Although this doesn’t contain oil absorbing powder and the fact that whitening related product can be drying on certain skin but sunblock can never be drying. This will definitely suits all skin type.

The bottle is kept simple and the same as UV Silky Smooth Milk. The only different is that the name is in English and to make recognition easier, the bottle is of course kept pearl white 😀

I like that the bottle is slim on palm and the dispense nozzle is long. I would also suggest that the bottle to be shaken before use. There is no worries that the content will ooze out after that. Unless of course you shake vigirously and angrily 😀

Skin Aqua UV Whitening Moisture Milk comes in a more heavier, white color texture that is more opaque. It is basically scentless, not even a slight smell. Even if you forgotten to shake the bottle the content will still be dispense out as it is without any separation.

The texture is more opaque therefore the white cast is still visible after I spread it out. I notice that this is quite normal when it comes to sunblock or any whitening related products like whitening makeup base. This sunblock is slightly more heavier texture comparing with UV Silky Smooth Milk. You might feel the hint of oiliness which soon disappear as soon as I spread it out. It doesn’t leave any oily layer on the face. Although it doesn’t contain oil absorbing powder like UV Silky Smooth Milk, somehow it dries down pretty quick and with a little velvety finishing. Comparing with other sunblock in the market, this is considered one of the lightest of all. My face oil up as normal which means this sunblock doesn’t speed up the oil secretion on my face. I’m quite surprise that I don’t feel the sunblock irk at all.

In terms of hydration, this is the one. It provide sufficient hydration but not too over for me as I have oily skin. I believe normal or dry skin users will definitely love this more.

Here is the ingredient list 🙂

Okay now, after all the talk on both product I’m sure some of you are still confuse and eager to know the different between both variant. I know how it can be confusing sometimes :D. Here is a side by side comparison in 3 different view – Dollop (left photo), Slight Spreaded (middle photo) and Blended (right photo).

Hope it is clearer now 😀

Dermatologists used the term “photoaging” to describe the type of aging caused by sun’s ray exposure. It doesn’t occur overnight but over a few good years. The skin will lose it’s natural ability to repair itself if we keep exposing to the sun repeated without any suncare protection. Repeated UV exposure breaks down collagen and also impairs the synthesis of new collage. That’s not all. The sun also attack elastin.

I always tell my friends that my skin bounce back much more slower than how it was when I was younger. That is due to repeated sun exposure that my skin is now weaken. When you do, your skin become loose, wrinkled and leathery earlier than expected. That my friend is called signs of aging.

Prevent signs of premature aging by implementing proper sun protection product into your daily beauty routine. Start young, not as late as I do 😀

Disclaimer: Product was sent to me for review consideration. This doesn’t affect my judgement in the review in any way.