Bought another magazine and got another free sachet sample of Lancome’s UV Expert Neuroshield sun protection lotion for face, hehe. And, I’ve bought a bottle of Garnier’s UV Protect Advanced Daily UV blocking Lotion. 
(Just a note here before I forget: both the lotions are UV protection lotion, not moisturizer. They are applied on top of your daily moisturizers, and before make-up.)
I wrote about my trial with the Lancome’s sample a couple of weeks ago. Now it’s Garnier’s turn, of course.
Once again, I’m very happy that there is another lotion with a high SPF but is surprisingly lightweight, not at all greasy, and alcohol- and fragrance-free (i.e. suitable for sensitive skin). Although it gives my face some extra shine, my face is actually not oily when I touched it, just slightly sticky. Well, that’s normal. And most importantly, it doesn’t hurt my pocket.
So, let’s make a general comparison between these two and you decide yourself which is your cup of tea, errrr, bottle of lotion, I mean.
Lancome UV Expert Neuroshield, SPF50/PF+++
- Uses the Memoryl filtering system to protect skin against UV rays for 12 hours and offers a reinforced action against UVA, which is the main cause for dark stubborn spots.
- Enriched with Neuroshield System (don’t know what’s inside this secret formula though), which forms an invisible shield to help protect skin from damage by pollution and other environmental stress.
- Price: RM160 (30 ml)
Garnier UV Protect Advanced Daily UV Blocking Lotion, SPF50/PF+++
- Uses Memoryl SX/XL UV filtering system, a Garnier-patented UV filter system (hmm, is that the same with the one in Lancome’s Neuroshield?)
- Contains vitamin E, the anti-oxidant that fights free radicals, helps prevent skin darkening and premature aging.
- Contains hydra-active complex to help nourish and moisturize skin for 12 hours.
- Fragrance-free, alcohol-free
- Price: RM26.90 (30 ml) – The biggest plus point I would say!
To me, I like both of them. I bought Garnier UV Protect because, I’m saying it again, it’s very wallet friendly. And I believe it’s just as good as Lancome’s version. So, for thrift spenders, if you wanna get something that gives you long-hours of sun protection, Garnier is your good bet.
