Lucas' Papaw Ointment

Numerous times have I read Lucas' Papaw Ointment as an excellent lip/multi-use balm that when my sister asked what I would like from Oz, undoubtedly it made mention (thank you 二 姐). 

It comes in a bright red tube (25g) and tub (75g) which my sister kindly brought home. 

The triangular indentation on the cap was used to unscrew the seal on the tube. 

Squeezed out, a yellow jelly-like transparent concoction. 

It can be used for various things, of which I haven't tried, except as a lip balm. It spreads easily on the lips and leaves a shiny finish. In the morning, lips are soft and moisturized. 

The tub. 

Yellow glory. 

Description. 

A solid recommendation. 

Sunkiller Kid's UV Kid's Milk SPF 38 PA+++

After the cult-renowned (oxymoronic, I know) Elta MD UV Clear SPF 46 proved to be a total fail on my skin, I proceeded with another famous recommendation, Isehan's Sunkiller Kid's UV Kid's Milk SPF 38 PA+++. 

This is not one of those easy-to-spot sunscreens at Sasa/Bonjour, of which none of it could be found. There was only one left in FreshMart at Sogo, and I finally hunted down a batch on the bottom shelf of City Super. Tough find for a supposedly famous product in Japan. 

I love the bright, almost chrome yellow packaging. Even the orange cap is endearing. And the drawing -- so kawaii! Just looking at the sun smiling as it hangs on the cloud, the font used for "Kid's UV," (not to mention the color combinations), makes me so pleased. 

True to form as a kid's sunblock, the opening looks like a baby bottle. (Drink, gulp, drink.)

It is not as runny as most Japanese sunblocks I'm used to; in fact it is a wee bit gel-like in texture. This sunblock is well-recommended not only for kids but also for adults with sensitive skin types because it contains zero alcohol and uses purely physical blockers. I do appreciate the high PA rating. For the ingredients list in English, visit Ratzilla Cosme's description of this product. According to her, it can even function as a makeup base. 

This 30ml bottle lasted me over three months. It's a good product in terms of sun protection and non-drying properties. It does leave a white cast but goes away after fully absorbed, maybe some 10 minutes. On my combination skin veering on the oilier side, it is a little too emollient. I would suggest topping it with a mattifier such as pressed/loose powder, to remove shine. 

Don't expect coverage that of tinted bases such as foundation or BB/CC creams, but it does somewhat even out the complexion, given that one has not much to cover up. It does an adequate job as a makeup base; a specific base is unnecessary in my opinion. And as this is marketed toward those with sensitive skin anyway (adults), one wouldn't want to pile on too much product at any one time with that skin type. No breakouts from this one either.

Product description. 

Magnified. 

Overall, a safe, effective sunblock at a fair pricepoint worth trying. I would prefer a more elegant finish, but this is as good as it gets.