sunscreen

What's the deal with Coppertone whipped sunscreen?

Until the other day, I'd never heard of 'whipped sunscreens' before. Is it like a luscious treat for your skin? Let's investigate.

As I was browsing the sunscreen selection at CVS the other day, the words “whipped sunscreen” caught my eye. Coppertone Defend & Care Ultra Hydrate Sunscreen Whipped Lotion SPF 50 markets itself as hydrating and water-resistant. It also contains antioxidants and delivers SPF 50 protection! Plus, the sweet and simple artwork on the packaging looks just like whipped cream. Let’s take a closer look at the ingredients, shall we?

A few thoughts on buying skincare online vs. in a brick-and-mortar

When should you shop online, and when should you buy something in person? It depends.

Lately, I’ve been thinking about the pros and cons of buying stuff online vs. in a brick-and-mortar store. I probably shop online a lot more than many other people, mostly because of (a) where I live, and (b) how lazy I am. Here are the main reasons why I do most of my shopping online:

Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte Sunscreen Review

Plus, a few skincare regimen tips I learned from Sephora's free 15-minute mini-facial.

I was recently lured into getting one of Sephora’s 15-minute mini facials. My inner frugal Asian lady is generally pretty suspicious of “free” treatments, but my facialist didn’t pressure me into buying anything that day—and she actually recommended something that I already own, thanks to the Sephora Sun Safety Kit: Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte Sunscreen. Plus, I also picked up a few bonus skincare regimen tips from her.