BB CREAMS!
The new beauty craze is upon us! The incredible influx of BB creams have arrived and I have been dying to try one! From affordable products from Garnier B.B Cream Miracle Skin Perfecter, £9.99 to luxurious Estee Lauder Cyber White Brilliant Cells, costing more than £60!!
BB cream aka Blemish Balm is a super product; both a skin care and make up product. Acquiring massive popularity in Korea and other Asian countries, the concept first derived in Germany as an ointment for plastic surgery (chemical peel) patients.
The
cream not only soothed and protected skin, but also covered redness. It was later commercialised and the ointment was sold as a blemish
balm.
What the balm claims to achieve:
- It brightens skin in the same way a primer does
- Evens out complexion like a lightweight foundation
- Covers blemishes like a concealer
- Has the hydrating properties of a moisturiser
- Soothes skin like an anti-inflammatory
- Contains UV protection — so no need for sunblock
- Has the sort of anti-ageing ingredients more commonly found in serums.
In short, it’s the Swiss Army knife of the beauty industry.
After much deliberation, research and general lack of patience I opted for my FIRST BB Cream to be an original, as it were, if I was going to test this supposed miracle cream I might as well test the most idolized product I can get my hands on. Many bloggers agree that the MISSHA PERFECT COVER BB CREAM is amongst the best Korean BB cream available.
I found an eBay seller who will also provided 5 free samples with purchase so this also swayed my bargaining power.
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| The five free products: two toners, another BB cream sample, two different SPF 30 creams. |
VERDICT:
This is what my face looked like shortly after applying. I have to be honest I was not particularly impressed with it. I don't feel like it has enough coverage to be compared to a tinted moisturizer, I still feel like I'd need concealer to cover my dark circles. However it does give the skin a boosted radiance & skin does feel hydrated throughout the day.
The product comes in a 50ml bottle and I feel like I have to use quite a bit to cover my face evenly so I'm not sure how long the bottle will actually last me.
I think this product is best used in the summer as it wouldn't melt off, gives you great sun protection & a natural glow!
Converseley although its hydrating, I don't think it would be very suitable for winter & if you don't have naturally PERFECT skin. My dark circles and scars are still visible.
I've only tried one BB CREAM so perhaps I haven't found the correct one this time, but hopefully I will eventually.
Stay tuned!
xxx
