Swatches: BB Creams

From left :

Skin 79 Super Plus Hot pink BB cream
Dr. Jart Silver Label BB cream
Missha Perfect Cover BB cream #13 (Bright beige)
Purederm Magic 3 in 1 BB cream

click photo to read product description

Swatched on NC20 skintone

Another angle

Skin 79 - the darkest among the 4 BB creams that I own and has a greyish undertone.
Dr. Jart - neutral beige with a bit of grey. My Holy grail!
Missha - cool beige
Purederm - warm yellow undertone that suits Asian skintone.

Till next time,

Review: Skin79 Super Plus Hot Pink BB Cream

Product Info from SKIN79:

* Lighter feel and sebum control - more powerful sebum sebum-controlling ingredients kava & pursiane extracts will exhibit an oil-free soft skin that is not sticky.
* Up the water absorption - helps skin retain moisture & display a moist & smooth skintone.
* All day whitening & wrinkle skin care - the skincare that changes dark & dry skin into transparent & clear and maintains wrinkles to show a smooth and elastic skin.
* 10 in 1 non-stop solution - whitening + wrinkles + sebum + moisture + skin barrier + UV + perfection + corrects skintone + skin adhesion + base makeup. The complete BB cream for a busy person.
* Protects against UV radiation - SPF 25++ PA protects UVA & UVB, and protects your skin at all times.

RETAIL PRICE: Regular price is HK$224 (about Php 1,300) but I got this on sale for less than Php 1,000. I bought this during my Hongkong trip a month ago.

WEIGHT: 40 grams

SHADES : Available in 1 shade only.


PROS:
* super cute hot pink packaging
* the pump dispenses just enough amount product ; I only need 2 pumps for my face & neck.
* has SPF 25
* texture is a bit thicker than Purederm but not as thick as Dr. Jart Silver label.
* offers sheer to medium coverage.
* no whitish cast
* brightens my face like other BB creams

CONS:
* not available locally. If you want to buy one, try Ebay or Multiply shops.
* available in only 1 shade and fits NC20-35 skintones IMO.
* oil control is so-so, after 3 hours my t-zone starts to look shiny (when used without primer).
* has a greyish undertone (see side by side pics with Dr. Jart)
* oxidizes during the day



TIPS:
* After washing your face, apply right after skincare products.
* For oily skin, apply primer prior to BB cream application. Set with loose powder/pressed powder with good oil control.
* To avoid looking cakey, blot your face first using oil absorbing sheets before applying powder.
* Please remove all traces of BB cream/makeup before going to bed to avoid clogging your pores.


I RECOMMEND THIS TO:
Ladies with dry-normal skin that needs minimal coverage.


OVERALL:
Okay so this is the 9th BB cream that I've tried. I wish the staying power is good and the shade is kinda lighter coz I'm acidic, but that can be fixed using a good primer and a lighter shade of powder.

My all time favorite is Dr. Jart Silver Label because of its coverage and staying power. I even asked my bro in law who's based in Hongkong to buy a back-up for me coz its much cheaper there. Will post swatches of all my BB creams soon (I alternate using Missha Perfect cover #13, Purederm Magic BB cream, Skin79 and Dr. Jart Silver label).

More pics (click to enlarge)

List of Ingredients

Tangerine oil - grants liveliness
Arbutin - whitening
Ceramide 3 - supplies moisture
Sunflower seed, rice bran, ivy & green tea - skin protection
Adesonine - improves wrinkles and elasticity
Phyto-complex - supplies nutrition to skin

Swatch:

Dr. Jart Silver label vs. Skin79 Super Beblesh balm

When blended

If you plan to purchase online, please beware of FAKE Skin79 BB Creams.

To check whether its authentic or not, check out this post from Little Makeup Box.

Till next time,

Review : Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream

Product Info from Missha:

Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream offers a novel skincare concept with BB Cream, which lightens skin tone by healing visible wrinkles and blemishes with excellent skin-cover ability, and prevents skin aging through effective whitening and anti-wrinkle properties.

RETAIL PRICE: Php 900+

WEIGHT: 50 ml

SHADES : Available in 3 shades.
> #13 Bright Beige (for NC15-20)
> #21 Light Beige (for NC20-25)
> #23 Natural Beige

PROS:
* semi-matte finish
* medium coverage - evens out my skintone & covers slight imperfections.
* has spf 42 PA++ for reference Dr. Jart has Spf 36 while other BB creams has Spf 30.
* texture is thick at first but is easy to blend.
* pump dispenses the right amount of product. I only use 1 pump for my neck & face.
* in terms of oil control, I like this better compared to Dr. Jart.
* feels lightweight
* has a yellow undertone
* did not fade during the day (when set with powder)

CONS:

* has a slight floral scent. Not a major con though.
* not available in stores but you can check Ebay and Multiply.


TIPS:
* After washing your face, apply moisturiser. Let it absorb first.
* Apply BB cream using your fingertips or a foundation brush.
* Set with loose powder.


ADDICTION FACTOR:
Shade is perfect for my skintone and great oil control. Love it!

RATING : 4/5

More pics (click to enlarge)

Swatches

I included Dr. Jart for reference.

When blended

If you're looking for a SAVE version of this BB cream, you might want to check out Purederm's Magic 3 in 1 BB cream. Click HERE for my review.

My favorite BB Creams:
In terms of staying power - Missha, Purederm
In terms of coverage - Dr. Jart
*Note: I have Normal skin with oily t-zone

I loved Skinfood Gingko & Mushroom BB Creams, but too bad the lightest shade doesn't fit me anymore...

What's your favorite BB cream?

Till next time,

Review : Purederm 3 in 1 Magic BB Cream

Product Info from Purederm:

Purederm 3 in 1 Beauty Magic BB Cream moisturizes and protects your stressed skin with the three multi-functions such as UV protection, improvement of fine wrinkles and brightening your skintone.

With effective UV protection effects with SPF 30 PA++, this product double blocks UVB & UVA rays. In addition, its waterproof feature carries out the multi-functions remaining continously on your skin against water and sweat.

Various vitalizing natural extracts and combined herbal tea extracts such as Morus alba Linne extracts and Portulaca Oleracea Linne extracts that protect your damaged skin from UV rays increase your skin elasticity and skin conditioning effect.

Made in Korea.

RETAIL PRICE: Php 660.00 at Watson's.

WEIGHT: 50 ml

SHADES : Available in only 1 shade.

PROS:
* inexpensive

* has SPF 30
* no weird smell

* girly packaging - i love the hot pink + silver combo!

* easy to blend

* medium coverage - evens out skintone & covers slight imperfections

* no breakouts

* yellow toned perfect for Pinays

* finish is semi-matte similar to Missha's Perfect cover BB cream

* average oil control - i have to blot my face once during the day.
Note: I have normal skin with slightly oily t-zone.

CONS:

* only 1 shade available. Morena's may find the shade too light.

* does not cover pimple marks etc (this is a BB cream not concealer hehe.)

TIPS:

* Apply moisturiser first before BB cream.

* A pea sized amount is enough to cover the whole face. Apply sparingly to avoid a whitish cast. Check out K's Tips & Tricks on BB cream application HERE.

* BB Creams can also be used as makeup base.

* Set with loose powder using a puff or brush.

This BB Cream suits normal to combination skintypes. I read that the Pearl BB Cream variant suits people with Dry skin. Check out Nikki's review HERE.

ADDICTION FACTOR:
I love the nice coverage and how it easily blends with my skintone (see pic below).

RATING : 4/5

Swatch on NC20 skintone
(click to enlarge)

Slightly blended

When blended

Another shot.

See how it covered my veins? =)

Till next time,

Disclaimer: Product was sent for review purposes.
This is not a paid review and is solely based on my honest opinions.

Review : Dr. Jart Silver Label BB Cream

PRODUCT INFO on tube:
Rejuvenating Blemish Base, whitening SPF35/PA++

This unique professional formula containing innovative active ingredients, concealing blemishes and activating skin rejuvenation. It soothes red, irritated skin while providing moisture to the skin. It can also be used as a make up base.

RETAIL PRICE: Php 1,780 for 50ml.

WEIGHT : 50 grams

SHADES : Available in only 1 shade ideal for fair skintones.

WHAT I LIKE:
* provides medium coverage.You can skip concealer if you don't have dark circles & blemishes. I love the coverage compared to Skinfood BB Creams. Effect is like I'm using Maybelline's gel foundation.
* high spf - you can also skip sunblock!
* scent is not bothering
* good oil control. Suits my combination skin.
* brightens my complexion and matches my skintone.
* i love the flip top cap! Much easier to use since I'm always in a hurry.
* been using this for 1 week and so far no break-outs.

WHAT I DON'T LIKE:
* not locally available.
* kinda hard to blend since texture is thicker than Skinfood.
* shade doesn't suit darker skintones.

EDIT 5/24/10: Dr. Jart is now in the Philippines! Check out Manila Beauty Blog's post for the prices and available variants.
Note: Dr. Jart is also available at Mall of Asia Dept. Store. Thanks to May for the info!

TIPS:
I still use my moisturiser underneath to make it easier to blend. I apply the BB cream on small dots around the face, blend with Bare Natural's Foundation brush and blend again using my fingertips.

ADDICTION FACTOR:
The best BB cream I've tried so far! I really love the coverage...

RATING :
5 out of 5.

Swatch with flash

Dr. Jart Silver Label BB Cream

when blended

left side : bare
right side : with BB Cream

See the brightening effect?

EDIT:
By the way, don't forget to check out Purple Snowflake's review, you'd be amazed at the Before & After pics.

And also, looking for BB Cream swatches and comparison?
Check out Mymakeuplover's BB Cream post.
Thanks to K sharing the link.

Till next time,

Review : Caviar Blemish Balm (Premium Gold)

*Click to enlarge, pic taken from EyeloveBeauty website*

Thanks to Ms. Lami for giving me a sample size to try.


Product Info from Bare Naturals website:

TRIPLE PREMIUM CAVIAR BB CREAM

Luxurious BB cream that is based on the fruits of the sea: caviar, the unique combination of bio-stimulators, vitamins, micro-elements and amino acids assures luxurious care for your face.

WHY CAVIAR?
Caviar is a combination of proteins, low glycemic carbohydrates, and essential fatty acids. It gives better muscle tone which can lead to less skin sagging, rendering caviar a perfectly natural facelift ingredient..

Benefits:

The skin will glow with youthful look.
It will make the skin firm and gives the skin a satin- look.
Replaces the tired skin of moments ago to new glowing skin.
Re-hydrate dry skin, rejuvenate.
Leaves skin luminous, rested and radiant.

Manufactured in Korea.

WEIGHT : 50 ml (regular) & 5ml (sampler)

PRICE: Php 1,399 for the 50 ml - Intoductory price
Php 208 for the 5ml samples

SHADES: Only 1 shade available (olive-beige) that adjusts to any skintone.
See pic below.

WHAT I LIKE:
* non-sticky, absorbs fast after application
* product is kinda dark at first but adjusts to my skintone
* doesn't cake
* my face doesn't look shiny after application
* lightweight on the face
* evens out my skintone


WHAT I DON'T LIKE:
* I prefer BB creams with a medium coverage.
* Doesn't cover blemishes coz this has the coverage of a tinted moisturiser.


TO USE:
I use my fingertips to apply BB Creams.

TIPS:
You can also use a foundation brush. Set with loose powder (optional). Skip this step if you want a dewy finish.

ADDICTION FACTOR:
Still have 2 tubes of Skinfood BB creams to finish..

RATING :
4 out of 5!

WHERE TO BUY:
At barenaturals.multiply.com

Swatches

Skinfood BB Creams (Gingko Green & Mushroom)
vs.
Premium Gold Caviar BB Cream

Another BB Cream review...

I saw a pic from the net regarding the effects of BB Cream, that it will help improve the skin's texture & fade acne scars after prolonged use. It also evens out skintone like foundation but without looking heavy or cakey. Click here for my reviews..

*image from google*

Impressed & intrigued, I decided to try it for myself...

I had my share of breakouts too! January last year, I took pics of myself before using Skinfood BB Cream. I had dark pimple marks, breakouts on my chin & cheek area..

Taken January 15, 2008
Eww, Scary isn't it?!

I bought the Skinfood Gingko BB Cream and immediately used it the following day and saw improvement in a month's time. Click here to read my full review.

Here's my pic taken in February 10, 2008
Notice the date? Its even less than a month =)

Saw the improvement?
My acne scars lightened a bit and my skin texture has improved!


After a month & 7 days from first pic. Taken Feb. 22, 2008
Did you see the difference?


Now I'm still using my Skinfood Gingko Green BB Cream, alternating it with my Skinfood Mushroom BB SPF 20 depending on my activity during the day.

Between the two BB creams I really love the Mushroom coz it has 3 in 1 benefits which is anti-aging, sunblock (spf 20) and whitening (arbutin). The texture is a bit runny compared to the Gingko variant and I super love its smell (think: fresh cut grass)! I love grassy scents!

UPDATE : Here's my pic after year..
Taken February 5, 2009

In the pic I only used Skinfood Mushroom BB Cream & set with Skinfood Buckwheat Loose powder.

Now, my acne scars are barely visible when Im using BB Cream. I can't hardly tell that a year ago, i broke out really bad.. =)

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Sorry girls, been very busy lately because of my baby Jillian Keyshia.
Here's her pic btw..

How fast time flies! She's already 4 mos old..

Review : SkinFood Mushroom Multi Care BB Cream SPF 20 PA+

*image courtesy of Makeupforlife.net*

Product Info :
"A Triple function BB Cream ( whitening, anti-aging, sunblock) that contains skin friendly aloe & mushroom extract, adenosine and arbutin that helps to improve the appearance of fine lines & promotes brighter, more radiant complexion w/ UV properties."

Product Size :
50 grams or 1.76 oz.

Price :
Php 1,500 or about $31 dollars

Shades:
#1 for very fair skintones with pink undertones
# 2 for fair-medium skintones with yellow undertones








*image courtesy of Makeupforlife.net*

Coverage :
In terms of coverage, IMO, they're pretty much the same with the Gingko variant except that the Mushroom absorbs easily and its lighter in texture, and its not as oily as the Gingko. For the scent, I love the mushroom variant, its smells more "green" compared to the latter.

I apply my Nivea moisturising fluid SPF 15 in the A.M. , let it absorb for 5-10 minutes, then apply my BB Cream ( depends on my mood either the Gingko or Mushroom variant) .
After letting the cream absorb, I apply concealer on the undereye circles. Dust the whole face with loose powder to set BB Cream & Concealer. I blot my face with Blotting sheets every 4 hours, and sometimes retouch with powder. My skin is not that oily. Only in the T-zone area.

Click here to read my Product review for the Gingko BB Cream.

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Update: Swatches

Review : SkinFood Gingko Blemish Balm (BB) Cream

*picture taken from Skinfood website*

What is BB cream?
* this started as a treatment for patients who have undergone laser treatments. This cream helps protect the delicate skin & helps it regenerate faster.

Skinfood Gingko BB Cream Product Info :
"This product is formulated with Gingko & Green tea extracts (anti-oxidant), which is full of beauty enhancing ingredients such as Lecithin & Vitamin B to moisturise and nourish the skin. This is a multi-function skincare product for both skin correction & skin protection. "

Product Size :
50 grams or 1.76 oz.

Price:
Php 1,150 or about $26 dollars

Shades:
#1 for very fair skintones with pink undertones
# 2 for fair-medium skintones with yellow undertones

Coverage :
Light to medium coverage. Depends on how much you apply.

I'm NC20 so I use #1 shade. It evened out my skintone, slightly covered my dark circles and pimple marks. This also gives my face a dewy finish if not used with loose powder. I how my concealer glides easily and makes it easier to blend.

Long-term Benefits of BB Cream when used regularly :
* evens out skintone
* fades pimple marks
* reduces pore size

Edit : After 7 months of using this, my very dark pimple marks really disappeared, its hardly visible now. I'm definitely impressed with this miracle cream! I even stopped using liquid foundation since I started using this coz it already evened out my skintone. I even bought the Mushroom Variant because it has SPF 20! As for my pore size, I really can't compare coz my pores are not that visible.

Rating: Out of 10, i give this an 8.

Click here to read my Review for the Skin Food Mushroom BB Cream.