Mega Empties Post Part 2: Masks, Serums, Essences, Sunscreens, Eye Cream and Makeup

This is my epic empties post part 2 (part 1 was written a few weeks back), and yes, we're going to do a quick-hits rundown of what I liked, what I didn't like, and why! And yes, there are some products I didn't like in part 2, unlike in part 1 where everything I did actually like. Which ones? You'll find out!

Yes, I am indeed capable of using up my massive stash of skincare products!

Today's post will focus on sunscreens, serums and essences, masks, sleeping masks, and exfoliating products, as well as the lone eye cream. Basically we continue from part 1 and cover all the product categories part 1 did not.

Instagram post of all my empties!

Well, we've got a lot of products to cover today, so if you're ready, let's get started!

Bellabox August Review: National Day Box

Bellabox's August box has arrived, together with the National Day holidays. Of course, the box itself is themed for the occasion as well, and the tiny box itself is packed with beauty goodies!

August's Bellabox: makeup, skincare, handc cream, and tea. Yes, tea.

The first thing I noticed about the box was the very pretty Peranakan-inspired packaging. It is such a nice touch. Although, we're not just looking at the exterior of the box - we really also want the interior to have goodies, don't we? :)


The box is so pretty! Love the Peranakan-inspired print!
Inside is a good mix of products - there's makeup, skincare, hand cream, and tea! That's right, there's tea, too.

Enavose Swiss Glacial Loose Powder SPF 15 in Nude Glow Review and Swatch

Enavose, the Swiss-based skincare line, has officially launched a line of makeup items, too, and I'm pretty excited! The previous skincare products I've tried were pretty good, so I had good expectations for their makeup line, too. The product I tried was the Swiss Glacial Loose Powder with SPF15, which the company touts as a face powder perfect for setting your makeup, or for touch ups on hot summer days - perfect for the summer season. Enavose claims that the product has "encapsulated Swiss Glacial Water" that "releases hydration gradually into skin to provide up to 24 hours of hydration". Sounds great, right?

Enavose Swiss Glacial Loose Powder with SPF15 - look at the cool container!

Enavose Workshop: Juice Your Way to Fresher Skin

Enavose is holding a "Juice Your Way to Fresher Skin" workshop! Back by popular demand, the interactive workshop lets you learn which combination of fruit juices helps to improve hydration, detox skin or keep acne at bay. I always like it when a company takes a more holistic approach to health and skincare (there is, after all, only so much products can do if you aren't keeping yourself healthy), so I thought I'd share this with you guys!

What You’ll Learn:
• The most nutritious superfruits and veggies that greatly transform the skin
• When should we drink juices to get the optimum nutrition
• Juice recipes beneficial for skin concerns
• Sampling of the juices!

Dates:
7 September (Fri), 6.30pm – 8.00pm or
8 September (Sat), 11am – 12.30pm

Fees: $60 per person, $100 for two

The course fees are fully redeemable for products and includes an $80 goodie bag plus refreshments. I happen to have tried a couple of Enavose products in the past, and I do think the brand's products are of really good quality.

Register: Please sign up at our Enavose store or email feliciachng @ enavose.com (you'll have to remove the spaces in the email address - that's an anti-spam measure) (Tel: 6775 9026) to register.

(Information provided by company. I am not affiliated with the company and do not benefit in anyway from sharing this information.)

Enavose Sunbrella UV Mist SPF45: Sun Protection That Feels Light

Enavose has launched their summer product - the Sunbrella UV Mist SPF 45. This is sunscreen, but in the form of a spray! In addition to the SPF rating (which as I've mentioned before in my sunscreen information post, only measures UVB rays) it also has a PA+++ value, so it does offer suitable protection against UVA rays too.

I got quite a surprise when I first sprayed this sunscreen and saw it out of the bottle. You're supposed to spray it directly onto your face, but for this blogpost, I've just done it to the back of my hand, so you can see the product.

The Sunbrella UV Mist is really, really light, which surprised my quite a lot, since most sunscreens I know of from European brands tend to feel a little heavier. Not the Enavose one, though. This one has a texture that is like water, and - did I mention it - is so light. I think it might be actually be lighter in texture than Japanese sunscreens, even! What you see in the photo below is actually about three sprays worth of product.


Since it has such a light texture, it absorbs fast, and doesn't feel heavy in the skin. Enavose claims that you can apply this sunscreen over your makio too, mid-day, and although I haven't tried using this over makeup yet I do think its light texture probably makes it suitable for such an application.

I couldn't find the ingredients list anywhere online, so here's my small contribution to humanity (haha!), in the form of the full ingredients list for the Enavose Sunbrella UV Mist! As you can see from the ingredients, it's primarily a chemical sunscreen (methoxycinnamate and methoxydibenzoylmethane are the two main filters, and commonly found in sunscreens), which accounts for its light, watery feel. But I also liked that there are other ingredients that are good for the skin, and some interesting botanical-derived ingredients too - glycerin, green tea leaf extract, etc.


So, would I recommend this? Yes if you're looking for a light, convenient to use and carry sunscreen, this is right up your alley. It's got good broad-based protection and is cosmetically elegant, so I think this is worth giving a shot. The only exception in which I would not recommend it is if you are one of those types with super-sensitive skin that can tolerate physical sunblocks only, and the only gripe I have about the product is that 30ml isn't a lot of product. It's on sale in Singapore now for S$29 instead of S$39.90 for the GSS period, so if you're thinking of trying it out, now's a good time.

(Product was sent for review. Review is my complete and honest opinion. I am not affiliated with/compensated by the company.)