BB creams or beauty balms are tinted moisturizers which were first made to be used
by post -operative laser treatment patients who had some degree of scarring on their
faces and couldn't use foundation to cover it up.Well,the BB creams have come a long
way from there.
Loved and raved for being easy to use and moisturizing.Disliked for the whitish
look,sheer coverage and limited number of shades. BB creams,today, are a hit in
beauty blogosphere.
With so many companies and so many improved versions these babies are replacing
foundation for many.
I also ordered a BB cream some days ago from www.Beautyarena.com.
Price PKR 750.
It is a Korean BB cream by etude house.
Did it work for my very oily skin?Was it able to cover my dark circles and acne spots?
Did it moisturize my skin?
Read more to find...
The BB cream comes in an impressive packing...a tube with a pump dispenser covered
by a clear cap.The scent is mild...a little medicinal.It didn't bother me much.The cream
was runny at first,but I used it the second time after shaking well(not easy to do with
tubes).This time the consistency resembled that of liquid foundation.Not too thick or
too thin.(this is how it has been afterwards).
I used it like a moisturizer,but still not too liberally, because this is a common
mistake with BB creams.
It felt heavy on skin.A little oily too.I feared I was looking like an oil slick.So,I went to
check in the mirror.To my amazement...It really had become my second skin.No fake,
caked,layered up look.Just my own skin brightened and fairer.
It reduced the appearance of my pores and gave an even look to my skin.(I have open
pores on my cheeks).Even in sunlight no one could tell I was wearing it :) .The
coverage is sheer.You will have to use a concealer with it.
The shade [I don't know which one i got, since all Korean was written on the package],
suited me(NC30) and my sister,who is a little darker then I am.So.its a "one shade fits
all".I love it.
It stayed on my skin for a good 8 hours.Probably more if I didn't have to wash my
face.After washing my face felt softer and my skin, more even.
I started using it in September so I cant say how it would do in hot, humid
climate.However,people with dry skin can use it confidently even in summers.
In the mildly hot days of September, it did good for my very very oily skin.A touch of
transparent pressed powder will increase the shine free time of this cream..So,people
with oily skin and combination skin can use it in winters for sure.I will definitely
try it in summers and update the post.
It didn't break out my skin or that of my two sisters.
RECOMMENDED:
If You want a good,affordable BB cream.
You have dry skin.
You want a moisturizing BB cream for winters for oily/combination skin.
You dont mind the heavy feeling (like when you are wearing fair and lovely).
RATING:
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lovely review... and i am tempted now...
ReplyDeleteyes it is a great cream .healthy replacement fr foundation
DeleteNice review. I have a lots of bb creams. I really like bb creams more then foundation. These are very light and wont clog pores. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletethank you
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Welcome sweety. I really love your reviews.
Deletenice review..am craving for one now
ReplyDeletei told you it was good.
DeleteI should check this one soon :)
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Nice Review...... Thanks for sharing :)
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