Mel bought this BB cream from Hong Kong over the summer and we’ve both been using it everyday for the past three months.
Product Description
“Moisture based triple
function BB cream takes care of the base as well as colour makeup and allows
the skin to look bright and natural without greasiness or feeling tight”
Other Information
- Contains ingredients to protect, brighten, and whiten (fades acne scars and discoloration over time)
- Contains anti-aging ingredients
- Controls oil
- SPF 25 pa++
Packaging
This BB cream comes in an adorable hot pink cylinder container with a hygienic vacuum pump. The mirrored, silver top has a button you press to dispense the product with ease and control. Contains 40g of product.
This BB cream comes in an adorable hot pink cylinder container with a hygienic vacuum pump. The mirrored, silver top has a button you press to dispense the product with ease and control. Contains 40g of product.
Experience
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is? Read our article here.
Overall, we both like our experience with the Skin79 Hot
Pink BB Cream. Considering that Mel has combination skin with dry patches and
Jess has oily and acne-prone skin, this BB cream has proven to be quite
versatile and suitable for most skin types. This BB cream did not break any of
us out, but it can accentuate dry patches on Mel’s skin.
Like most BB creams, this one only comes in one shade. It
has a slight grey cast but will oxidize to suit most pale skin tones. The
consistency out of the pump is thick compared to most mid-coverage foundations,
but applies thin once smoothed out with fingers (our preferred method), sponge,
or a brush.
BB creams are generally very pigmented; a little goes a long
way. The coverage is definitely buildable. It provides medium coverage, if
rubbed on, to full and concealer-like coverage, when patted on with fingers. It
covers sunspots very well (in fact, even whitened them) and covers pimples and
acne scars moderately well. In addition, it doesn’t accentuate pores or wrinkles.
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| Swatches on the back of Mel's hand |
This BB cream gives a satin finish that should be set with
powder if you need to control oil or prefer a more matte finish. Because it
contains SPF 25 pa++, your face will appear paler than the rest of your body in
flash photography (set your face with a tinted powder containing no SPF to fix
this problem).
Though the product claims to minimize sebum production, the
oil control is medium. It doesn’t contribute to oiliness, but the natural oils
produced by your skin throughout the day will not be completely absorbed. Those
with dry to normal skin should not have any problems, but girls with oily skin
or those who plan to wear this all day should set the BB cream with powder and
keep blotting sheets handy.
The scent is mild and pleasantly floral. It fades after
application and should not be offensive to those who are sensitive to strong
smells.
Because this BB cream is an imported product, it can be hard
to find and expensive if you order it out of Asia. Mel bought this BB cream for
55% off at Sasa for 89 HKD, or 11.44 USD.
Final Thoughts
- Does most of what it claims (lightens spots, protects and anti-ages with SPF, but can’t say anything about anti-wrinkle yet)
- Good experience with different skin types
- Only comes in one shade, so not be suitable for all skin tones
- Thick consistency, applies thin
- Buildable, medium to full coverage
- Medium oil control
- Container is a bit smaller than expected, but still holds a lot of product
- Imported, may be expensive and/or hard to find
Recommend it? Definitely.
Rating: Jess gives it a 9.5/10, Mel gives it an 8.7/10
Love,
Jessica and Melody
Jessica and Melody
1 comments:
hello, did u tried the new SKIN79 Snail Nutrition SPF45 P+++ BB Cream?
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