My First BB Cream

Friday night...so happy...finally got two days break. Thinking to write a review for my BB cream after using for 2 weeks. Well...where to start? Hmmm....just a brief intro:



Name: Skin79 Super+ Beblesh Balm Triple Functions

Function: Whitening, UV Protection SPF25++, Wrinkle improvement (certification from KFDA)

Manufacturer: Natural Science Therapy by Skin79 ISO9001 Certified Co. Ltd. , Korea

Texture: Light, easy to blend

Colour: Natural, match my skin tone

Coverage: Medium

Description (from the box):

It is 3 effects functional beblesh balm. By adenosine and arbutin ingredients which are effective in whitening, wrinkles improvement cultivate more bright and elastic skin.

Intercept ultraviolet rays UV A and B at the same time and protect your skin exposed from the sun more throughly.

Osmopur ingredient of new concept which are mixed sunflower, rice bran, ivy extracts protect skin from various harmful conditions.

Phyto Complex ingredient which is good for skin moisturizing and soothing makes your skin always moist and healthy.

This product has excellent cover function by composition of make-up base and foundation. It can correct your irregularly different skin tones naturally. At the same time by use of fine and soft texture porosity powder is excellent for your skin adhension and sebum control.

This is W/S Shape which is good for skin affinity and it makes your skin light, soft and dry all day without that skin gooey.

My review: This product is quite suitable for those who do not like make-up. It gives you a very natural look, can cover some reddish spots, medium pores and got nice scent. My face is used to be quite oily, nowadays less oily. It can even your skin tone, won't be too pale or dull. So far didnt cause any skin sensitivity (touch wood)....I cleansed it with cleansing oil daily. The only part that disappointed me is the coverage. The coverage is medium only...so can't cover my large pores (got some due to acne problem). Maybe need to get pore minimizing serum....maybe get another BB cream with better coverage :D. Anyway, it is a good trial...hhmmm...so easy to be contented? Oh...ya, another thing to be happy with...its bottle is in pink colour (shining one), sweet colour, just like the teenage girl's stuff. Will try other BB cream and make comparison...difficult to find a skincare product that really suits you...testing and testing. Life is a testing process, you have to try everything, may face obstacles, failures, hopeless circumstance etc. , never know if you never try...ohh...think too far, out of topic (What a weird conclusion :D)

Hype of BB cream

Recently I came across a skincare cum cosmetic product called BB cream from newspaper. It was described as an “excellent” product. So good?? Out of curiosity, I googled about this item and found that it is really popular in Korea. Not only in Korea, but it is also a hot topic in the forums over HK, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia.

Briefly intro this product -- B.B Cream (stands for Blemish Balm) is originally used on patients who underwent laser skin treatment. Its mild solution helps to protect and regenerate delicate skin. It becomes popular after the Korea actresses use it and promote it due to its superb result.

Since then, beauty brands in Korea have developed BB cream and made it more suitable for Asian skin. It claims to be 4-in-1: moisturizer + concealer + sunscreen + base. Among the most popular one are BRTC, Hanskin, Skin79 and Dr Jart. Other brands include The Skinfood, The Face Shop, Missha, Etude, Dodo Club etc.

I read through quite a number of articles and forums related to BB cream. Most of the users(>70%) gave good comments about this product – whitening, improve skin texture, look natural etc. However, there were a few users that gave negative comments about it – caused pimples, medium coverage, weak in oil control etc. It is recommended to clean the face properly (use make-up remover) because BB cream is not a skincare product, so must be cleansed before you sleep.

Tempted to try? Hmmm….so irresistible. There are so many brands for BB cream, which one suits you the most? Hard to say, whatever suit you might not suit me….the skin condition is different for everyone. Maybe read more to find out which one suits you the most before you buy.

More description about BB cream brands (Mandarin)
User's Testimonial
Forum discussion on BB cream

More about BB cream (Mandarin)

Last but not least, BB cream gives you a natural look -- nude makeup like Korea actress and covers imperfection. However it is not a miracle cream, so don’t expect it to cover big pores and obvious pimple scars. Personally, I don’t like to apply too much skincare or cosmetic on the face, feel uneasy with it. I think it suits me, 4-in-1 – good for me….going to get one. :D

Regimen

Recently, a lot of pimples, big and small, popped out just like chicken pox. I wondered what were the reasons for the breakout....i'm not in my adolescence. Weather? insufficient sleep? hormone change? too much chocolate? Still dont know the culprit for the problem.

Asking for advice around, wash my face frequently, wash my hair almost daily, change my pillow case, bedsheet and towel, drink more water, eat more fruits and vege and vitamin tablets, avoid fried food etc... what else i hadnt done???

Read some websites about the acne solution, and finally was recommended to read a testimonial about a skin regimen that she followed for years.

~Regimen~
Cleanser : Cetaphil
Acne Gel : PanOxyl 2.5%
Moisturiser : Neutrogena SPF15

I bought all the products from Guardian and tested for a few days. Cetaphil is a mild skin cleanser without fragrance and alkohol. Your skin feel soft and moisture after the cleansing. PanOxyl 2.5% could dry up the acne, however dont put excessive gel on the skin otherwise u might experience skin dryness and peeling. Neutrogena SPF15 is a light weight moisturiser that does not clog the pores, and yet protect your skin from UV ray.

I'll write about the result of this regimen after one month...hopefully can say sayonara to my acnes.