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Anessa is a reliable sun care brand, and I've been using their sunscreens since they launched here in the Philippines. They recently introduced Anessa Day Serum, a lightweight sunscreen that sounds promising to use especially in hot and humid days. Read on for my review.
(JSYK: The editor received the product as a gift.)
What's to love with the new Anessa Day Serum?
This lightweight sunscreen creates a tone-up cream effect. It has a non-comedogenic formula that works for all skin types. It has a "Beauty Beams " technology that converts sunlight into a beautifying filter that makes the skin appear glowing and plump.
Aside from its sunscreen abilities, it works as a serum because it has hyaluronic acid and collagen to reduce fine lines and wrinkles to prevent aging.
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How I used the Anessa Day Serum
To make this review fair, I'll share my current skincare routine. My morning lineup consists of a vitamin C serum, hydrating serum, and a gel moisturizer. I skipped foundation (even skin tints) on days I would test out the Anessa Day Serum to see its full beautifying effects. But I eventually tried it under foundation to see if it would live up to its promise as a good makeup base.
Unlike other sunscreens, you don't need to use a two-finger amount for excellent coverage. A one-peso-sized amount of Anessa Day Serum can provide full SPF protection. Matipid, right?
See my review below:
My Anessa Day Serum review
I'll hit you with this compliment someone told me on the first day I wore the sunscreen serum. A friend said, "Your skin looks so good! What are you using?" I just changed my morning skincare routine so it couldn't be the vitamin C serum. I realized it must be the Anessa Day Serum!
In the coming days, I would go foundation-free, and just use Anessa Day Serum as my base. I didn't bother concealing a zit on my chin because I was just impressed with how the pale pink tone-up effect of the Anessa Day Serum improved my skin's overall appearance. Yes, the pimple was still visible but the rest of my face ~glowed~. Since I only needed to use a tiny amount, it felt so lightweight that I forgot I was wearing an ounce of product on my face.
As a makeup primer, it didn't pill the long-wearing foundation I used. I chose a dewy formula to see how far can my skin glow. The tone-up effect did not mess up the foundation's shade or texture. The foundation and the Day Serum worked well together! I highly suggest you go with this sunscreen if you like to wear foundation.
Will I buy a replacement when I finish a bottle? You bet I would.
Anessa Day Serum Sunscreen Emulsion Sun Dual Care SPF50+ PA++++, P2,190
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