Innisfree cosmetics releases S$14 camo cream for S'pore's "super soldiers"

Camostetics.

Guan Zhen Tan | Nyi Nyi Thet | August 08, 2019, 10:49 PM

Putting on camo is one of the more groan-inducing parts of outfield for most soldiers.

Tactical considerations aside, it's just a hassle, and taking it off (provided you haven't sweated it all off) when you get back to camp is equally troublesome, and there's always a few smidges left behind your ear or something.

Enter Innisfree.

Innisfree Singapore is a South Korean cosmetics company with loads of outlets in Singapore.

They're best known for their nature-orientated cosmetics and skincare products, many with ingredients originating from the island of Jeju.

They've come up with the Extreme Power Camo Cream.

Here it is, along with an Extreme Power facial cleanser.

Image from Innisfree

The camo cream you might get in E-mart might set you back a few credits, with a listing on Hock Gift Shop, an army online store, placing the product at S$3.50/tube.

The Innisfree version is slightly pricier, coming in at S$14.

Screenshot from Innisfree

But it comes with some upsides.

Firstly its SPF 50+, SPF 50 blocks an estimated 98 per cent of UVB rays, with more pluses indicating better protection.

PA refers to the protection from UVA rays, the more pluses, the more protection.

Here are the other pluses according to the cosmetics giant.

"1. Protects skin from strong UV rays during field training

A triple functional camouflage cream for anti-wrinkle and whitening effects and protection against UV rays with SPF50+ PA+++.

2. Vivid colours with matte finish

This vividly-coloured camouflage cream does not leave behind excessive oil and yet gives saturated colours for complete camouflage.

3. Contains skin-protecting houttuynia cordata extract and tea tree oil

Houttuynia cordata extract and tea tree oil provide care for rough, sensitive skin."

Here is a quick tutorial on how to apply it.

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And how effective the facial cleanser is.

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Whoa.

Image from Innisfree