Summer Vichy Finds: Idéal Soleil Sun Care Reviews

We are half way through summer and while I am looking forward to fall (AKA my favourite season), I am quite enjoying the warmer weather. It hasn't been overly hot so I have been spending a lot of time outside. Summer is my least favourite season so I would've be so much more hesitant if I didn't have some new skincare products to help protect my skin during and after sun exposure. Thankfully, I was able to try out some sun-care products that I probably wouldn't have picked up myself, but thanks to Chickadvisor* I got the opportunity to try them. Spoiler alert: I love them. Continue reading for my full reviews on the VIchy Idéal Soleil Ultra Light Lotion SPF 30 and Vichy Idéal Soleil After Sun Hydrating Milk Care.

Vichy Idéal Soleil Ultra Light Lotion SPF 30 (‎30ml, $25.95 CAD)
I really enjoyed this sunscreen. For me, it lives up to it’s “ultra light lotion” claim and I don’t notice too much of a white cast. Though it is quite fast drying, it is still an easy product to apply. It hasn’t broken me out or given me any skin irritations which I am not surprised by because it doesn’t leave my skin looking greasy throughout the day. This lotion is quite pricey for the size that you get (30ml - and it's the same price as the ), but if you are looking for a new fairly matte sunscreen to try, this might be a good choice.

Vichy Idéal Soleil After Sun Hydrating Milk Care (300ml, $29.95 CAD)
This Vichy Idéal Soleil After Sun Hydrating Milk Care is pretty amazing. I never give much thought into after sun-care so I typically go for the cheaper drugstore brands, but I don’t know if I can go back to those having tried this product. The after sun hydrating milk care has ingredients that not only helps nourish and repair the skin after sun exposure, it also makes it more resistant against subsequent sun exposure - a huge bonus. This product has a lovely clean scent and a light milky consistency so it is super easy to apply. It leaves my skin feeling and looking so soft and supple that I have been using as a regular moisturizer, regardless of whether or not I have been spending time out in the sun! That being said, it is a bit pricey to buy solely for the purpose of a moisturizer but in the summer it is totally worth it. I feel like it really adds an extra level of care and overall nourishment which allows you to spend even more time outdoors.

These two products are easily my favourite new discoveries this summer. I always have them ready if I know that I would be lounging out in the sun! I will probably continue to use and repurchase the ultra light lotion throughout the year, and will finish up the After Sun Hydrating Milk Care until next summer rolls around! If you are still making the most of this gorgeous summer weather and sunshine like I am, I definitely recommend you check these products out!

XO Jenn

*received products free for testing purposes but as always, reviews are honest and opinions are of my own.

Feauturing: Shiseido WetForce BB VoxBox (Ultimate Cleansing Oil, Sports BB, & Urban Environment SPF Review)

This Shiseido WetForce BB VoxBox came just in time for the summer. Continue reading to find out what I thought about the products!

Shiseido Ultimate Cleansing Oil I love using coconut oil to remove my makeup at night so I was very excited to try this Shiseido Ultimate Cleansing Oil. Unfortunately, I found this cleansing oil to be fairly mediocre. It was a decent makeup remover for my face but it did not thoroughly remove my eye makeup - and I don’t even use waterproof mascara or a ton of eyeshadow. Another downside was that I found this oil to be a bit drying at times. I did love the light consistency though, and it gave quite a nice lather when I was rinsing it off so I didn’t have to worry about it leaving a residue on my face. Of course, it smelled wonderful as well. However, I don’t think I would purchase this cleansing oil as I prefer one that is more heavy duty than the Shiseido Ultimate Cleansing Oil can provide. 3.5/5

Shiseido Sports BB Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ WetForce I am a fan of the Shiseido Wet Force sunscreen so I was excited to try this. I know Shiseido sunscreens work well with my skin and this BB cream was no exception. The consistency wasn't too heavy or light, and the smooth texture made it easy to blend into the skin. Like most BB creams, Shiseido Sports BB also gave me light-medium/natural coverage. It is everything I look for in a BB cream plus the awesome bonus feature of it being waterproof; however I am not the biggest fan of their limited shade range (it only comes in fair, medium, and dark). I recommend this if you are active and are looking for a tinted water-resistant sunscreen. 4/5

Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum SPF 42 For Face I absolutely love this sunscreen. I usually don’t like shelling out money for high end sunscreens but this one is worth it. I love that it has a high enough SPF for me, is a broad spectrum sunscreen, and is oil-free. The consistency is light but creamy and feels luxurious, but is not hard to work into the skin nor does it leave too much of a white cast. Makeup application on top of this sunscreen is a breeze as well. It does not however make my skin look matte (as advertised) but it also does not make my skin look greasy which is fine by me. Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum SPF 42 For Face is all that I look for in a high quality sunscreen, I definitely recommend it. 4.5/5

XO Jenn

I received these products free from Influenster for testing purposes, but all opinions are honest and my own.