BR: Etude House Collagen Moistfull Essence-In Foundation

I may be a huge fan of BB creams but that does not stop me from buying other base products like foundation and tinted moisturizer.

As long as it they does not cause my skin to break out or make me look like Chinese opera actresses, I don't mind trying them out.

Even though Korean beauty houses focus more on BB creams, they do have a selection of foundations to cater those who prefer or need a thicker coverage.

This foundation that I'm about to review contains collagen which helps to maintain skin elasticity.

(^.^)

 

 

Etude House Collagen Moistfull Essence-In Foundation SPF22/PA+ in Shade #2 Natural Beige

Loves:

Easy to blend. Love the finishing, not too glowy.

The shade is just right for me. I firstly thought beige would be dark my skintone.

Contains collagen.

Loathes:

My skin gets oily after a couple of hours. Need to blot.

In terms of consistency, it is almost the same as BB cream but it doesn't have the glowy effect like most BB creams have which may end up looking oily on my skin.

I went to the store recently and did not see this on the shelf so I asked the sales assistant in which she replied that the brand has stopped producing the product.

I guess because most people prefer BB creams over foundations these days.

BR: Lioele Haul

The joy of online shopping is when the items arrive at your doorstop.

Especially when it's a big box!

Lioele (pronounced: Lee-oh-eh-lee) is another Korean brand that I am starting to adore because the packaging is super cute!

It's in pink and the logo looks like Cinderella's carriage which I love, love, love!

The brand was launched in 2003 and is now made available in certain Parkson in Malaysia, not available in Melaka, though.

=(

I ordered these through Zalora as I got 20% voucher. Previously I wanted to ask my friends to help me buy these items as they're heading to Seoul in April but after some research, I found out that the only shop for Lioele is in Busan and it's difficult to get them in Seoul. 

How sad! It must be a lot cheaper there!

Anyway, let's check out my first few items from Lioele!

1. Make Up Cleansing Tissue, 30 sheets, RM13.90.

2. Beyond the Solution BB Cream, 30ml, RM39.90.

3. Dollish Veil Vita BB Cream SPF27 PA++ in Green, 30ml, RM84.90.

4. Blooming Pop Tint in Cherry Tint, RM44.90.

5. Bubi Bubi Mascara in Black, RM29.90.

6. Waterdrop BB Cream SPF27 PA++, 5ml, RM9.

7. Carry Me Blusher in Cutie Pink, 5g, RM46.90.

8. Natural Mineral Powder, 10g, RM69.90.

9. Real Brush Pen Eyeliner in Black, RM32.90.

I know I bought too many BB creams but I can't get enough of them! I have so many of them that my sisters have started using mine these days.

(*.*)

I only found out that orders can also be made through Lioele MY website after the items had arrived at my home.

I strongly suggest to purchase from the website and not Zalora as the MFG date of some of the items is in 2011. I was really disappointed in this. No wonder there are so many complaints made on Zalora.

I am so not gonna purchase skincare or cosmetic items from Zalora any more.

On a happier note, I can't wait to try these items! Will share the reviews soon!

(^.^)

 

BR: SkinFood Mushroom Multi Care BB Cream SPF20 PA+

I honestly cannot remember where did I get this BB cream but I know it's a free gift.

Either during my trip to Seoul or from GMarket or SkinFood shop here.

I got two types, mushroom and aloe vera.

I will review mushroom BB cream first.

(^.^)

Based on the tube, it says

"This triple-function BB cream provides UV protection and deep moisturization to skin for your skin clear and resilient".

Since the grammar is a bit of a haywire, I decided to look over SkinFood international website and found this instead, 

"This triple-function BB cream provides UV protection and deep moisturization to skin with aloe and mushroom extracts, while arbutin and adenosine make skin clear and resilient".

Now that is a lot better, isn't it?

 *pic credit: amazon*

*full size tube*

 

 

 

 

SkinFood Mushroom Multi Care BB Cream SPF20 PA+ in Shade #1 Radiant Skin

Loves:

Shade #1 suits my skintone very well.

It doesn't look ashy on my skin.

The coverage is not bad, hides my pores well.

Loathes:

Oil control is so-so. I still need my blotter sheet.

It provides matte look on my skin instead of radiant look.

Has weird smell, not mushroom smell but weird synthetic-like smell.

The texture is too thick for my liking, gives me mask-y feeling.

It's not very moisturizing.

Since my skin is a bit dry at the moment, I find this BB cream too thick for my skin.

I'd feel uncomfortable everytime I wear it.

I think it might be suitable for girls with normal skin.

This will not be on my shopping list anytime soon.

*my skintone is between MAC NC20-NC25*
*Skinfood Malaysia website: HERE*

BR: Laneige Snow BB Cream SPF41 PA++

*nowplaying: GD's "That XX"*

(^.^)

This will be another beauty review of another BB Cream from another Korean brand.

Laneige is a well known Korean brand which is available in 13 countries worldwide.

It was first launched in 1994 in Korea and Laneige actually is a French word, meaning "snow".

The models of the brand is the ever gorgeous Song Hye Kyo (since 2008) and the adorable Song Joong Ki (starting 2013).

I watched Joong Ki in "Innocent Man" and darn the boy's skin looked irresistibly milky. Yums!

Why do I sound like a pervert?! 

Anyway, you may visit Laneige website for more information on its products.

*pic credit: laneige*
*Song Joong Ki*

*pic credit: laneige*
 *Song Hye Kyo*

 

 

 

Laneige Snow BB Cream SPF41 PA++ in Shade 2 Natural, 50ml

The pros:

Smells really nice.

Doesn't clog pores, spreads easily on my skin.

Has high SPF and PA. Yeay!

Available around Malaysia. Visit this page for store locator. 

The cons:

It's supposed to has a dewy finish but it looks matte on my skin.

The texture is quite runny for a BB Cream.

Oil control is just ok, need to reapply after 4 hours because it just "fades".

Only available in 2 shades, Natural and Shimmering.

As this BB Cream is quite runny for my liking, I mix it with another BB Cream to get better consistency as to let it stay on my skin.

The coverage is also a bit light so those with acne scar and high pigmentation may need to add concealer. My skintone is between MAC NC20-NC25 and it suits me well.

Nevertheless, it's not really the best BB Cream for me.

But could be the best for you.

(^.^)

BR: Garnier Light Instant Fairness BB Moisturizer

This is the only drugstore BB cream that I own at the moment.

To be honest, one of the strong reasons of why I prefer Korean brands is the super cute packaging.

Drugstore brands packaging can be boring and not eye-catching at all.

I bought Garnier Light Instant Fairness BB Moisturizer because I was so tempting to see whether the "promises" that it made would really work or not.
I forgot whether it has a variety of shades or only one.
I'm also unsure why it's called BB moisturizer instead of BB cream.

There are 10 wonders it promises within 1minute of application on skin:

1. More radiant.

2. More even-toned.

3. With less dark spots.

4. With less visible imperfections.

5. Reduces redness.

6. Smoother.

7. More hydrated.

8. With less visible lines.

9. With less visible pores.

10. Reveals its healthy glow.

Does it prove its wonders? Let's have a look, shall we?

*came in a box which I already threw away*

*the 10 "promises"*

 

*after blending*

Garnier Light BB Instant Fairness BB Moisturizer, 20ml
The pros:
Comes with SPF26 & PA+++
Matte finish.
Compact size.
Affordable.
The cons:
Very light coverage, may not be suitable for those with acne scars.
Doesn't last long, probably only in 4hours.

Remember the 10 "promises" earlier?
Let's check if it really fulfills the wonders on my skin.

1. More radiant:  Not really.

2. More even-toned: Yes.

3. With less dark spots: Yes.

4. With less visible imperfections: Yes.

5. Reduces redness: Yes.

6. Smoother: Yes.

7. More hydrated: No.

8. With less visible lines: Not really.

9. With less visible pores: No.

10. Reveals its healthy glow: Not really.
But then again, everyone has different skin condition. For me, I'm quite on the dry type skin at the moment (thanks to the hot and dry weather) and I have pore problems. I don't have serious acne scars or pigmentation.
Nevertheless, I somehow love its matte finish on my skin. Korean BB creams usually provides glowy finish which sometimes look oily on me.
Repurchasing? Most probably no because the packaging is too bland.

BR: ElishaCoy Diamond Shiny Pearl BB

If you're a party girl, this BB cream suits you best!

But before I share the full review, I want to explain a bit about the brand.

Elisha Coy is another famous brand from Korea specializing in cosmetics and skincare. 

Japan has been all-rage about the brand until now.

Apparently I can't remember seeing or going into its stand-alone shop during my trip to Seoul last year.

If you're interested, you may read about the company here.

I swapped this with my friend because she got it as free gift and she seldom uses cosmetics.

 

 *pic credit: mysune.com*

*full size: 50ml*

 *15ml tube*

 

 

ElishaCoy Diamond Shiny Pearl BB

From supermodels-secrets:

 It has 7 Jewelry Powder to provide "dramatic shiny glow makeup".

"Two in One' on the tube means it's both cosmetic and skincare at the same time, as what most BB creams has claimed.

Loves:

Easy to blend and doesn't streak.

The coverage is just enough for me, covers my pores but doesn't feel like wearing a mask.

It has SPF27 PA++ so I don't need to apply sunblock.

Loathes:

I think it only has one shade.

Honestly, I totally loathe the 7 Jewelry Powder! I thought it would just give me a hint of shimmer look but I have obvious glitters on my face. If you noticed my last picture, there was still leftover of the glitter on my fingers after I blended in the product.

Those who want to look like the Cullens might like this. 

Or if you're a party girl. Otherwise, I think it's too much for a day use.

BR: SkinFood Platinum Grape Cell Essential BB Cream

Another quick review, this time it's a BB cream.

Other than facial mask, I've to admit I'm also getting obsessed with BB cream because I really like its texture compared to foundation.

In my opinion, BB cream is lighter and easier to apply although it doesn't provide coverage as good as foundation which I like. It gives a more natural look.

So the BB cream that I wanna share about is from SkinFood which is called Platinum Grape Cell Essential BB Cream.

Phew, such a long name!

I got this sample during my shopping spree in Myeondong, Seoul last year.

I usually poke a small hole using pin/needle for samples to keep them hygienic and avoid the products from getting dried up.

*pic credit: theskinfood.com*

*full size: 45g*

 

 

 

SkinFood Platinum Grape Cell Essential BB Cream (#1 Light Beige)

From theskinfood.com:

"This triple functional BB cream not only protects your skin from UV rays but also contains adenosine and arbutin which firms and brightens skin, and has platinum with grape cell extract providing skin elasticity."

Loves:

Super easy to blend & doesn't streak.

Very light texture.

Not greyish unlike most BB cream.

It has SPF45 PA+++ which is awesome because I don't need to apply sunblock anymore.

Doesn't break me out. Yeay!

 Loathes:

The coverage is just so-so and lasts for about 5 hours.

Oil control is also so-so. I have combination skin and I needed to blot my T-zone after 2 hours.

It has a weird smell.

 

The sample lasted for about 5 days which is impressive as it shows only tiny bit is needed to spread over face.

It also has a dewy finish which I always have a love-hate relationship as it tends to make my face looks either fresh or oily.

Anyway, I used this everyday for 5 straight days and I could sort feel my skin is smoother and 'healthier'. I'm not sure how to describe this in the most specific way but my skin looked radiant even after I removed it.

So I guess the arbutin and grape cell really work then.

I might purchase the full size bottle in future but right now I have too many BB creams so need to finish them up first.

Or at least break them open and start using them!

(*_*)

BR: The Face Shop, SkinFood & Nature Republic BB Creams

I just realized so far I mostly did reviews on facial masks so now I decided to review a cosmetic product, a product the Korean pioneered –BB Cream. 

It’s true that Koreans really have almost flawless skin as you may see in dramas, regardless of which gender. 

I honestly want their genes. 

(*_*) 

However, it’s not like they’re sans make up, they wear BB Cream to look more radiant and unlike normal foundation, the texture of BB Cream glides easily on skin and looks more natural. 

I went crazy during my Seoul trip and bought seven different types of BB Creams from various brands. 

These are the first three I have started using, (left to right) 

1. The Face Shop Lovely ME:EX BB Cream SPF20 PA++

2. Skinfood Peach Sake Pore BB Cream SPF20 PA+

3. Nature Republic By Flower BB Cream SPF35 PA++

All come with at least SPF20 which is great because I don’t need to use other sunblock cream. 

As you may know, SPF is 'sun protection factor' which protects our skin from UVB ray, the one that causes sunburn.

PA, on the other hand, is protection grade from UVA ray, it may cause long-term skin damage. Thus, the more '+' a product has, the higher protection it has against UVA rays.

Back to the review, the shades are different from one another but after they ‘melt’ into skin, not much difference at all. 

 

Let’s review them individually. 

The Face Shop Lovely ME:EX

This is quite cheap, probably around 5kW or RM15 but saw it's sold here for RM29.90 if I’m not mistaken. 

The aftermath: 

Glides easily on skin and doesn’t suffocate my skin. Covers my skin and blemishes quite well. 

Cons: 

It’s quite oily and runny for me. I think it suits ones with dry skin so I've passed this to my baby sis.

Skinfood Peach Sake Pore

I cannot remember the price I bought in Seoul but here it costs RM49.90. 

The aftermath: 

The peach smell is heavenly! It’s very easy to apply and thick enough to cover my blemishes. 

Cons:

Tube with pump is just very inconvenient, quite difficult to control the amount needed.
I've been using this for awhile and it doesn’t really cover my pores albeit its name. 

That or I probably have humongous pores. 

(*_*)

Nature Republic By Flower

Again, not sure the price in Seoul but here I saw it’s sold for RM39.90. 

The Aftermath:  

The liquid is the thickest among all three but skin is still breathable. It also covers my blemishes and pores quite well. 

Cons: 

Skin needs to be a bit moist before slapping this because of its thick consistency or it’ll streak on the skin obviously. Not bad and I might repurchase.

 Some have claimed that BB Creams may clog pores worse than normal foundation but with proper cleansing, I believe this problem can be avoided.

I personally prefer BB Creams over foundation now mainly because BB Creams provide me a more natural look.

But it's always up to your preference and skin type and condition.

(^.^)