Nov 13 2009
La Roche-Posay: Anthelios XL 50+ SPF Cream
This is the first installment of our La Roche-Posay facial care series. Firstly, we would like to thank the good people at L’Oreal whom has helped us in having this great and exclusive opportunity to try out the La Roche-Posay facial skin care line. We shall be trying out most of the La Roche-Posay range and will be blogging of our opinions here in the weeks to come.
Well, as you know, I am a really big fan of sunblock. Being a brown guy, it’s ever important to protect my skin from the harmful Sun’s UVA rays. And am a typical guy and I dislike the all important steps. Thus, I like to take shortcuts and reduce the number of steps. It is a big help to have a SPF sunblock cream with some moisturising attributes. Well, I tried out the Anthelios XL 50+ SPF Cream mostly used for combination skin like mine. And I have to say, I loved it!
As I have reiterated a few times to our readers, I am really fussy when it comes to sunblocks. Frankly, its because of pain. The pain of having chemicals trickle down and sting my eyes (Usually facilitated by the ever easily perspiring me! :p). Thankfully, the Anthelios XL sunblock dries up and is absorbed easily by the skin. After using it for a few weeks, I simply can see a smoother skin though am hoping it can improve my complexion more (Haha. Hey, am not as fair as Nurul you know!) Well this is my breakdown.
Pros
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Easy & simple to use
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Smooth & cool cream
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Leaves the face clean and tight
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Absorbed immediately into the face, leaving no greases or oily feeling
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Strong Sunblock Protection : 50+ SPF (Protects against UVA rays)
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Good for combination skin
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Water resistant
Cons
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Another application is needed in the later part of the day
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No nice smells from the cream
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No whitening or anti-ageing attributes
Do give it a try. The Anthelios XL 50+ SPF Cream is found in major shops and retails at $45.90.
For more information about the cream, you can head on down to La Roche Posay’s own Blog http://www.larocheposay.wordpress.com.
However, there is a special sale by Changi General Hospital Pharmacy and it’s going for only $34.42. Here is the link: CGH MY PHARMACY
Fai @ ilovelookinggood
