sunscreen – the freevolous

July empties

2022-07-102022-07-09 thefreevolousLeave a comment

Here’s to another hefty batch of finished products, and a bit of a rant in the end ;))

products mentioned:

Uriage Bariésun invisible spray unscented SPF 50+ (mine was bought before this summer’s repackaging, I don’t know if the formula is the same)
P20 Sun Care for Kids SPF 50+
Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Milk Pink SPF 50+
Eucerin Oil Control Dry Touch Sun Gel SPF 50+
Paula’s Choice 2%BHA Body Spot Exfoliant*
Jo Malone Wood Sage and Sea Salt Shower Gel – yes, I’ve noticed there’s the body cream, I’m an idiot
Caudalie Grape Water Spray
La Roche Posay Serozinc
Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder
L’Oréal Infallible 24h Fresh Wear Powder Foundation
M.A.C. Pro Longer Morning Coffee Lip Liner – it seems to have been discontinued. dang
Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner in Blacquer – discontinued
Urban Decay Brow Blade . Dark drapes
Ilia Limitless Lash Mascara

*affiliate link to More Than Beauty Store. Save 10% on any purchase (and help me out) using my code FREEVOLOUS10

sunscreens that did not like me

2021-08-152021-08-14 thefreevolousLeave a comment

I come to you in a moaning tone, b*tching about the sunscreens I purchased and tested that turned out to be huge flops.

that being said, although I’m shamelessly complaining and explaining in detail all the reasons why these products let me down, that doesn’t mean they are in any way bad products in themselves… they were just bad for me. it comes down to skin type and the chemistry that occurs between our skin, the product, and even other products underneath. although I did try to minimise my routines to accommodate these little suckers, they still refused to cooperate, and my skincare routine is something I’m not willing to give up that easily either, so that would still make them less prone to be a part of my life anyway.

all the links and more info

reviewing pharmacy body sunscreens

2021-08-082021-08-07 thefreevolousLeave a comment

I’ve been testing a few (mostly French) pharmacy body sunscreens, and decided to share my impressions on them.

I’m particular to an spf 50+ that sets transparent on the skin and feels comfortable and lightweight even when applying the correct amount.

all of these are light fluids, dry oils or aerosols, formulated for intense sun exposure, yet I’ve tested them on a more daily urban routine setting, albeit always reapplying.
my favourite for the highest and most reliable protection under intense sun exposure, both for face and body, is P20 Suncare for kids, which is a cream.

just because some haven’t worked for me it doesn’t mean you’ll have the same experience.

these were the greats:

these were the mehs:

Uriage Bariésun Dry Oil
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics Spray – can’t find the exact one I’m talking about, don’t know if they’ve recently reformulated…
Bioderma Photoderm Bronz Spray – this is the one that promotes melanin production

reapplying sunscreen

2021-08-012021-07-31 thefreevolousLeave a comment

tale as old as time: you’ve done your skincare routine, you’ve applied makeup, and now you’re stepping out into life. how do you reapply your sunscreen with minimum disruption of your work of art?

disclaimers:
1. I’m talking about short bursts of moderate sun exposure, like your daily commute, going to have a meal outside, running errands… NOT sitting out frying in the sun – there’s no safe way to do that without reapplying sunscreen like a mad person super regularly and staying in the shade during the harshest hours.
2. any kind of product applied on top of your makeup will likely slightly disrupt it, and the (hopefully) frequent reapplication can make it more pliable as the day goes by. it just comes with the territory and it’s nothing that having a few cotton buds, a powder/concealer and your lipstick at hand won’t solve.

read itl all!

new sunscreens on the block

2021-07-252021-07-22 thefreevolousLeave a comment

there are so many great products on the market, I had to make a video on the ones I’ve been recently trying out and loving!
most of them will be easily accessible in your local pharmacies, so bonus points for that!

my dirty sunscreen habit

2021-04-042021-04-08 thefreevolousLeave a comment

it would be rude of me not to address the fear-mongering and cancer-inducing behaviours a certain video promoted this week… everything based off of false allegations that are not science-backed.

a famous woman who happens to now sell cosmetics, – using her own blog/website to solidify a non-scientific narrative that benefits the sales for said products – made a video in a platform owned by a company that profits from affiliate links, where she deliberately ill-applied sunscreen – the underlying motive: because it has “toxic” ingredients.
I don’t care that this over-privileged woman, with privileged access to all the best of everything, including information, decides to throw it all out the window and live her whatever Detox Avocado Lifestyle. it’s one thing to do it for you. another thing is the responsibility that comes with the platform she has, plus Vogue’s. they are spreading a cancer-inducing behaviour – and it’s one of the few cancers that, to some extent can be preventable.
I deeply believe this is utterly wrong and dangerous, and everyone involved should be held accountable.

if Beenyth Faltrow was out there doing a video on how she smokes a pack a day because she discovered oxygen was toxic*, would we be having this conversation? Because, if you come to think of it, oxygen is involved in so many processes that may lead to death. and don’t get me started on hydrogen peroxide!

everything taken out of context can mean anything, and the “clean” beauty marketing spiel is creating dangerous habits along with paranoid misinformed consumers.

you’ll want to read it ALL

some skincare and makeup empties

2021-02-282021-02-27 thefreevolousLeave a comment

let’s talk about trash, baby
let’s talk about my empties
let’s talk about all the good things and the bad things used by me ;)

used these all up, hardly any regrets.
some I won’t repurchase just because I’m currently going through other products, or because I’ve found some alternatives I prefer. bar from one, these are all winners.