After struggling with finding the perfect sunscreen for dark skin and finally stumbling on one that worked perfectly for you,
I’ve found my best friend, was what I said, as a black woman, you know what I mean.
This was how I felt when I used the Aqua Misha sunscreen.
My first experience with sunscreen was a horrible one, as someone who had acne-prone skin and hyperpigmentation for years, Imagine spending a huge sum of money on skincare products only for your spots to stand out like a light-skinned lady amid dark skin women.
The skin care gurus said sunscreen was the missing link in my skincare routine.
I had a devastating experience with a sunscreen I got, imagine rushing for a 9 am class, applying sunscreen, and trusting the instruction on the package that says “it blends in perfectly” only to end up looking like a ghost, as I’m a dark-skinned lady.
Safe to say most of the sunscreens in the market aren’t made for dark-skinned women.
So I decided to use myself as a lab rat so you don’t end up like me ”a ghost” inserts smile emoji.
Today we will review the aqua Misha sunscreen SPF45, I’m currently on my first tube and I sure will be emptying more because it’s that good.
In today’s post, we will review the
- Aqua Missha Essence SPF 45 PA+++ Sunscreen.
- Price
- Ingredients
- Pros and Cons
- Is it black skin friendly
- Conclusion
Missha is a Korean brand and one thing we know about the Korean skincare industry is they’ve got their formulations right. Missha is a company that pays attention to the concerns of its customers and formulates products that best suit their needs.
Even though this is a Korean brand, the aqua Missha sunscreen works perfectly for dark skin women.
The aqua Missha sunscreen is in four types:
Essence sun SPF45/ PA+++
Daily sun SPF50/ PA++++
Aqua sun gel SPF50/ PA++++
Waterproof family sun lotion SPF50/ PA+++
We will be discussing the Essence Sun SPF45 which the girls have been raving about, this sunscreen comes in a 50ml matte squeeze tube which means it can fit well into a little purse.
Depending on where you are purchasing it, the aqua Missha essence sunscreen retails for $18 or 8500 naira and it has an SPF of SPF45/PA+++.
Texture:
Lightweight, white creamy consistency, which spreads evenly, leaving no greasy finish.
Does it have a fragrance:
Yes, it does, which I wasn’t convenient with, but it does the job.
What’s the finished look like:
No matte finish and not greasy.
Does it leave a white cast:
No, more reason it would be great for my dark girlies.
Any form of irritation:
So I suggest you do a patch test first before applying it all over your face.
Does it stings:
Yes, it does, when it gets into your eyelid.
One of the amazing things that set the aqua Missha essence sunscreen apart is the six different essences it has. This will give your skin the nourishment and moisture it needs and requires.
Some other major natural ingredients it has are oriental tea newplex which helps to protect your skin from sun damage, relief water that soothes and refreshes the skin, and rosa davurica extract which also protects the skin.
Pros of using the aqua Missha sunscreen for dark skin.
- Great for dark skin, leaving no white cast.
- It’s affordable.
- Lightweight.
- Blends well.
- Nonsticky.
Cons of the aqua Missha sunscreen for dark skin.
- It has a fragrance.
- Tube doesn’t come full.
- It sometimes stings when it gets into your eyelid.
The Aqua Missha sunscreen is one you should try as a dark skin lady who is in search of the perfect sunscreen. Aqua sun gel SPF50/ PA++++ is one I’m looking to buy next because it has a gel consistency, SPF50/PA++++, and would also be a great sunscreen for dark skin.
With the summer approaching, here is some summer sunscreen that would work best for you. See other sunscreens that are great for dark skin and won’t leave a white cast.