UV Filters: Homosalate, Ethyhexyl Salicylate, Avobenzone, Tinosorb S, Octocrylene, Amiloxate

Cons: Not water resistant, has very strong fragrance (smells like powdery orange). Could pill on reapplication

Pros: No whitecast. Not sticky (does set/dry). Feels lightweight. Alcohol free. Cheap

All Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/cpVJuLY

Preparation

I applied the sunscreen on my left arm, wait for 15 mins and take a photo using UV camera (Sunscreenr) and do all the tests.

I use gel nail manicure UV Lamp to get the picture. I apply the sunscreen, then turn on the UV lamp and take picture with the UV camera (Sunscreenr) with my arm under the UV lamp.

Amount applied
Shine level
Under UV camera

 

Rubbing under Running Water

It never claims to be water resistant, so I did 2 variations:

Rubbed lightly under running water (like when you are washing our hands):

Rubbed gently under running water. Notice the demarcaction line on my wrist.

Rubbed vigorously under running water:

Rubbed under runniny water vigorously

 

Removal with foaming body wash

I tried with my foaming body wash from Shokubutsu. I think it did a good job.

Common body wash is able to remove it

 

Powdered Over with Brush

So I use Elf blush brush with RCMA No Color powder and pat it gently (not swiping motion) over one area to mattify it further

Left side - powdered with RCMA No Color powder
Powdered section is less shiny as well under UV camera

I can see the powdered area is less shiny. I can't comment if the sunscreen is being removed, but I can still see the layer is still even (not splotcy)

Now, I can't take pic of the brush under UV camera to see if it picked up any sunscreen...because my brush is in freaking black color LOL I don't have white bristle brush

 

Reviews / Thoughts:

I have actually posted a review on this here, if you want to read about the texture description.

I bought this as I have read it's similar to Skinfood Sunflower No Sebum Gel (my post here) that is very matte and powdery on the skin. To start with, the UV filters are different. I prefer the filters in Skinfood one. But this A'pieu one is decent for the finish and price, I'm not complaining. I got it pretty cheap, 50ml for S$7.50 in Shopee.sg, shipped from S. Korea.

As you can see, the finish is not that flat matte on my body skin, even more shiny (not like the Shaka Fluid shine level though) on my face. I have oily skin, living in humid tropical Southeast Asia, near equator. Rarely sunscreens (even AB ones) give me matte finish. The famous (old version) Biore Watery Essence gave me super glowy finish. Canmake also made me shiny like putting a highlighter on my whole face.

That being said, this A'pieu feels very lightweight, I'd even say even more lightweight than Anessa Perfect Milk (2018 Formula - my post here). However, this A'pieu one can pill on me when I reapply (the Anessa one doesn't on me).

I can't use it on my eyelids as it has avobenzone (this always irritates my eyes). However, surprisingly my neck can tolerate this sunscreen. Usually my neck can't do Avene or A-derma sunscreens that have avobenzone in the list (got itchy rashes). So I am guessing probably the avobenzone in this sunscreen is not high enough to irritate my neck.

I use this as indoor sunscreen, as it never claims to be water nor sweat resistant. As I live in high humidity country (~96% humidity), my face literally sweats the moment I step out from the house.

For comparison, Purito Centella Unscented melts off in 5 mins on me when I step out the house. I sweat easily. I tried wearing this out on 4-5pm to do some errand, the sun was still high (UV index: 5), I already sweat my face off after walking like 5 mins. So I rarely wear sunscreen that is not at least water/sweat resistant.

Lastly, I actually suspected I broke out after wearing it for 9 days. So I have stopped wearing it for the whole week this week. I will try it again next week as my breakout has subsided - to be fair, it could be due to my tretinoin gel (14th weeks in).

Oh, this sunscreen has same exact UV filters with MISSHA All Around Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel, except the ingredient position is slightly difference. I have that in the mail, though I don't know when I can use it yet. Trying to finish up my opened sunscreens first.

I also have the Biore Watery Essence latest version, a teeny tiny sample tube redeemed from KAO Singapore. I wonder if it's even enough to use to test haha.

About UV camera

Disclaimer: I only use this to see if a sunscreen disperses an even layer (or patchy and spotty); and if I miss out a spot during application. It's not by all means to measure the sunscreen protection level. Got mine from sunscreenr.com. It's compatible with android phone.

Check out Amy's post about how the UV camera works on her instagram: >https://www.instagram.com/p/BylgKnNIh_a/

Originally posted on Reddit