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Monday, June 25, 2012

The Face Shop Power Perfection BB Cream in Natural Beige

Lately, I've been trying out sample sizes of different bb cream brands because mom went away on a month-long trip and she took my Maybelline BB cream (she liked it so much) with her. So being bb cream-less means I have the option to scout around for a replacement without feeling guilty for not using up the previous one! Haha..

Sample sizes are great because you don't want to waste money on stuff that leave you looking like a ghost. If you're still trying to figure out what kind or which brand works best for you, try getting samples first and see if you like it, before committing to a full sized bottle (which could set you back somewhere between Php 700-1000).

Good thing that I found this online shop by Miss Loren, who sells a variety of BB cream brands; from samples to full sized ones. She was having a 3 for 100 deal last month and after checking out the goods I decided on getting bb creams from Korean brands Etude House, The Face Shop, and Skin Food. I've already tried all three, and I must say there are some hits and misses.

I also came up with the following considerations before going full size:

1. High SPF, at least 30, since I'm out in the sun very often
2. Has neutral undertones as much as possible (some have gray/pink undertones that make me look like a corpse in real life and in pictures)
3. Very minimal white cast-pretty difficult to find, since a lot of BB creams leave a white cast which is noticeable in flash photography
4. Easy to spread, because I don't like pulling and tugging on my face

I'll be making separate reviews for each, starting with The Face Shop's Power Perfection BB Cream in Natural Beige


Product Description: 
  • A ‘3-in-1’ BB cream (anti-wrinkle, whitening, sun protection) with perfect coverage 
  • Total Skin Treatment BB cream(Special ingredients for rejuvenating skin): actively addresses all skin problems such as loss of firmness, dry skin, uneven skin texture and dull complexion 
  • Better makeup results (flawless coverage + good adherence + long lasting): 
  • Marvelous airy-touch texture: 
  • A light-as-air texture that smoothly melts into the skin upon application making skin comfortable and able to breathe. 
  • Clinically tested. (Clinical trials to test firmness, moisturization, coverage, and long lasting ability) 
My Review:

Texture: A bit difficult to spread on its own, will require some pulling and tugging to blend it out evenly. To fix this problem I mix in just a drop of argan oil before applying it to my face to make it more blendable. It's lightweight and not heavy at all on the face.


with flash

without flash

Coverage/Finish: On the heavier side of medium. It's buildable, so if you find it too sheer you can add more product to parts that need concealing. I didn't use any concealer at all after using this because my dark circles kind of disappeared already. A little goes a long way with this product; you don't need a lot of it to achieve good coverage. It has a nice finish as well, somewhere in between matte and dewy; it's like your skin, only better.

Scent: Very mild powdery scent

Staying Power and Oil Control: Lasts in the heat, doesn't melt off. Last me a good 10 hours without feathering/flaking off (which happens with Maybelline sometimes). I tried it several times without using powder on top, and after working for 8 hours I didn't look like I dipped my face in a frying pan. My skin looked just slightly dewy, but not oily at all.

 

Overall, I like it. Good coverage and lasting power. No white cast! And it makes my skin look healthy and glowing from within. Sounds exag but true.Candidate for purchase :)

Have you tried this one from Face Shop? Does it show improvement on skin (as they claim) when used long-term? Let me know! :)


21 comments:

  1. hey chin! ive read ur posts and i love how you do ur reviews. by the way..i followed ur blog. hope i get you to follow and visit mine too! :))

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  3. Hi nang chinchin, i use the same bb cream, and its a very nice product and it gives you a good coverage. I use it everyday and i dont experience any breakouts whatsoever. Kinda pricey but a very good investment. :)

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  4. Hi nang chinchin, i use the same bb cream, and its a very nice product and it gives you a good coverage. I use it everyday and i dont experience any breakouts whatsoever. Kinda pricey but a very good investment. :)

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  5. Where did you get/buy the sample??

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    1. hi! if you're from the philippines (or specifically iloilo) i got it from miss loren's online shop (www.facebook.com/chicfinds) in manila i think they sell samples somewhere in 168 :)

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    2. your from iloilo?

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  6. Hi there :) Thanks so much for this review but I want to ask this question :P
    Hope u don't mind :)

    Which shade of this bb cream have yellow undertone? Because I'm looking for the shade which is yellow undertone :D

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    1. hi dear! sorry for the delayed reply.. are you familiar with pure beauty bb creams? they have it in watsons. ive seen several blog reviews about it and it has yellow undertones, perfect for asian skin. 30ml tube is around 600+. Havent tried this one yet though

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  7. i've tried this BB cream and it's superb! even though it has SPF37 I never had whitecast! I have yellow undertones and this BB cream is perfect!

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    1. thanks for the feedback dear! :) it really is one of the best in the market :)

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  10. hi chinchin! my mom uses this bb cream and every time after she JUST applied it, her face looks like a ghost. but the "ultra fairness" fades away after a while. have you encountered this problem??

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