Shield & Glow: How Kayman Beauty Is Changing the SPF & Hydration Game With the BluMarine Series
If there’s one universal skincare truth in 2025, it’s this: your skin needs sunscreen and hydration like your phone needs a charger and a case — one protects, the other keeps it running in peak condition. You can buy all the retinol serums and LED masks you want, but skip either of these two essentials and you’re basically just rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic of your skin barrier.
The logic is simple: sun damage is the biggest contributor to premature ageing, pigmentation, and general skin sadness, while proper hydration is the secret weapon behind that plump, smooth, “I drink eight glasses of water a day” look — even if your actual beverage of choice is bubble tea.
Enter Kayman Beauty, the Malaysian homegrown skincare brand founded by the ever-forward-thinking Nabella “Belle” Anuar. Belle isn’t just making products that tick trend boxes; she’s creating skincare that solves everyday problems in a way that actually makes people want to use them. And this year, she’s hit a double jackpot with two must-haves from the BluMarine series: the Invisible Sunstick SPF50+ PA++++ and the Hydrating Ampoule — both freshly crowned winners at Fathom Magazine’s Finest in Beauty Awards 2025, where the Sunstick took home Best Sun Protection Stick and the Ampoule claimed Best Hydrating Ampoule.
Think of them as your skincare tag-team: the Invisible Sunstick is your armour against UV rays — convenient enough to actually reapply without hating your life — and the Hydrating Ampoule is your intensive hydration shot with bonus pore-refining powers. Together, they’re basically skincare’s answer to Batman and Robin (but, you know, less brooding, more dewy).
And because it’s Merdeka season, what better way to celebrate Malaysia’s independence than by supporting a local brand that’s protecting and nourishing your skin while you’re out soaking in the parades, fireworks, and satay smoke?
Part One: The Sunstick That Might Actually Make You Reapply SPF
The standard “apply every 2–3 hours” advice sounds great in theory, but the execution? Painful. Most sunscreens are messy. They require a mirror. They mess up your makeup. They leave your fingers sticky, so you’re awkwardly wiping them on tissues that disintegrate in your bag. And if you’re out and about — at work, in a café, or on public transport — the idea of slathering a cream onto your face feels about as appealing as wearing a puffer jacket to a pool party.
Belle gets it. That’s why she took a page from the Korean skincare playbook and created the BluMarine Invisible Sunstick SPF50+ PA++++; a sleek, pocket-sized stick that makes SPF reapplication so quick and mess-free, it’s borderline addictive.
“The idea of a sunstick isn’t uncommon,” Belle says, “but I wanted something in a ‘lipstick’ form for ease and convenience of carrying and applying on the go — even in smaller areas like the sides of the nose.”
The Invisible Sunstick isn’t just about convenience, though. It packs broad spectrum SPF50+ PA++++ protection, meaning it’s got your back against both UVA (ageing) and UVB (burning) rays. And yes, those plus signs actually matter — PA++++ is the highest UVA protection rating in the current system.
Deep Sea Water & Rice Bran Oil: Not Just Buzzwords
The magic of this sunstick comes from its clever ingredient lineup, and two in particular deserve the spotlight.
1. Deep Sea Water (200 Metres Down!)
Sourced from a depth where sunlight barely reaches, deep sea water is packed with skin-loving minerals like magnesium, calcium, and potassium. These aren’t just fancy buzzwords — they’re essentials for skin vitality, hydration, and repair.
Here’s what makes it special:
Hydration hero: Works like a long drink of water for your skin.
Anti-inflammatory: Calms down redness, irritation, and post-sun sensitivity.
Mineral-rich: Strengthens skin’s natural defences.
And unlike trendier hydration ingredients like hyaluronic acid, deep sea water still feels like a hidden gem — making this formula just that little bit more unique.
2. Rice Bran Oil
If deep sea water is the cool, calming type, rice bran oil is the warm hug. Known for its rich yet lightweight texture, it:
Locks in moisture without feeling greasy.
Spreads beautifully for a smooth, even application.
Softens skin over time, so your complexion stays plush and dewy.
Together, these two ingredients create a balance that’s rare in SPF: serious protection plus genuine skincare benefits.
Tested for Real-World Peace of Mind
Belle’s team didn’t just slap an SPF label on it and call it a day — they went through in-vitro and in-vivo testing to make sure it delivers the exact protection it claims. This is time-consuming and expensive, but for Belle, it was non-negotiable.
“It wasn’t even a question for us,” she says. “We absolutely knew we had to do it because we want to give our Kayfairies the best quality and experience.”
Get Your BluMarine Invisible Sunstick SPF50+ PA++++
Why You’ll Love It:
Portable, mess-free SPF application
Broad spectrum SPF50+ PA++++ protection
Waterproof & sweatproof
Hydrating, soothing formula with deep sea water & rice bran oil
Invisible finish — no white cast, no shine overload
Price: RM69.00
Where to Buy:
Part Two: Hydration, But Make It Transformative
Here’s the thing: while SPF is your shield, hydration is what keeps your skin from looking like a dried-out sponge under that shield. And not all hydration is created equal — slapping on a random moisturiser isn’t the same as delivering targeted, deep-layer hydration that improves your skin over time.
That’s where the BluMarine Hydrating Ampoule comes in. It’s not just another “hydrating serum”; it’s a concentrated shot of skin-plumping, pore-smoothing goodness that takes the BluMarine series’ deep sea water magic and pairs it with succinic acid; an underrated skincare hero.
The Hydration-Pore Connection
Belle explains that the BluMarine Hydrating Ampoule was inspired by a customer who wanted something to give their skin a hydration boost while also reducing the appearance of pores. After all, hydrated skin naturally looks smoother, but pair that with pore-refining ingredients and you get a next-level finish that’s more filtered selfie than real life — but in real life.
Deep sea water delivers that mineral-rich hydration (with magnesium, calcium, and potassium for resilience and skin health), while succinic acid brings the balancing act: controlling excess oil, calming redness, and reducing those tiny bumps that seem to appear out of nowhere.
Layered Hydration, Not Just Surface Moisture
To make it even more effective, the ampoule contains three types of hyaluronic acid in different molecular sizes to hydrate every layer of your skin, plus seven types of seaweed extracts for antioxidant and soothing benefits.
Clinical testing? Yep. After 28 days of consistent use, participants saw a visible reduction in pore size and improved smoothness. And unlike some “pore-minimising” products that rely on harsh astringents, this one keeps things gentle, lightweight, and comfortable for daily use.
Earning overwhelmingly positive feedback, Belle credits its weightless feel and undeniable results from deep hydration.
”I think people have responded very well to this BluMarine Hydrating Ampoule because of its lightweight quality on the skin that still hydrates deeply from within. It gives that palpable boost of hydration that’s very noticeable especially when the skin feels tight or dry. Dry patches disappear and most impressive among our users is they can observe a significant reduction in the appearance of their pores,” said Belle.
Get Your BluMarine Hydrating Ampoule
Why You’ll Love It:
Deep hydration with mineral-rich deep sea water
Pore-refining power of succinic acid
Triple hyaluronic acid + seven seaweed extracts
Lightweight texture, heavy-duty results
Clinically tested to reduce pore appearance in 28 days
Price: RM75.00
Where to Buy:
Physical stores: Guardian / IJN First Pharmacy, One Utama
How to Use the Duo for Maximum Glow
Think of the BluMarine Invisible Sunstick and BluMarine Hydrating Ampoule as your AM-to-PM skin guardians.
Morning: Apply the Hydrating Ampoule after cleansing to lock in deep hydration. Follow with your other skincare steps, then finish with a base layer of SPF.
Throughout the Day: Reapply SPF with the Invisible Sunstick every two hours or whenever you’re exposed to direct sunlight. The invisible, weightless finish means you can swipe it over makeup without ruining it.
Evening: Use the Hydrating Ampoule again post-cleansing to replenish moisture lost during the day, especially if you’ve been out in the sun.
The Bottom Line: Skincare That’s Easy to Love (and Actually Use)
A lot of beauty brands talk about innovation, but Kayman Beauty is doing it in a way that’s practical, affordable, and designed for actual Malaysian weather and lifestyles. The BluMarine Invisible Sunstick — now officially Fathom’s Best Sun Protection Stick of 2025 — solves the SPF reapplication problem so many of us ignore, while the BluMarine Hydrating Ampoule — Best Hydrating Ampoule 2025 — tackles hydration and pore refinement without feeling heavy or sticky.
They’re not products you have to “remember” to use — they’re products you’ll want to use, which is probably the biggest skincare win of all.
So whether you’re braving the Merdeka crowd, window shopping at our many, many malls, or just living your best air-conditioned life, this duo has your skin covered — literally and figuratively.
