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This is one of the more affordable mid-priced BB cream from the Hanskin range.
SPF21
Anti-wrinkle
Whitening
Moisturise
A 3 layer action product with caviar and vegetable components.
The colour tone is natural.
Coverage is OK if you apply 2 layers.
Oil control : Good for combination skin but for oily skin, will not lasts long.
Acceptable fragrance.
This is something I will use to alternate with my Dr Jart’s BB creams.
I had wanted to try this for the longest time and finally set out to do so. It looks like any night cream, white and slightly rich feel. Not meant for coverage, but more for its repairing qualities especially against wrinkles during the night. I have combination and sensitive skin. Somehow, this cream is not easily absorbed by the skin. Still feels a bit greasy after massage. No bad reactions to the cream but think there are better night cream options.
P.S: There is a slight fragrance but not something I like to sleep with.
This transparent foam cleanser feels light and refreshing when applied on the skin. Also contains Honey & Pomegranate extract for added moisture.
This cleanser thoroughly removes all my makeup. It has a nice green apple kind of fragrance. The honey extract should provide more moisture to my skin but I feel the cleanser strips my skin of its moisture instead. Everytime after usage, my skin is clean but it feels so dry and tight. Unless you have really oily skin, I will not recommend this.
This is the first unisex BB cream that I tried. It claims to be suitable for people with skin troubles. Since it is unisex, I requested my husband to try it as well. Really fun!
For the guy (my husband’s review):
Unless you are fair (which my husband is not), you will look pretty white washed with this. Korean guys are really fair, especially those really well dressed up ones in Myeong Dong area. No matter how he blend this cream on his face, it is far too white. He complains that the oil control is not good, not easy to apply, most of all the colour tone. No fragrance and no allergies.
For me:
The colour tone is alright ( I am pretty fair). Maybe because mens’ face tend to be oilier, I feel the oil control is OK. I think my hubby’s nose is really insensitive but there is a slight fragrance, not inviting nor repulsive. Coverage is average.
Oil free double reflecting natural pearl powder to make skin smooth and slim looking with an irresistible glow.
It says use it everywhere for a natural looking lumin0sity. Somehow I feel things that glow or glitter should be used sparingly and at appropriate areas to create a more natural makeup.
Use this as a highlight on my cheek bone areas and the effect is really pleasant. There is a subtle pink and gold colour hint that adds a natural glow to the complexion.
The smell of lime is refreshing and unusual for a makeup base. Definitely worth buying. Will stock up more of this item and experiment with it.
“Smells like coffee…” that’s what the product description often mentions. For me, it smells more like cocoa butter but it is still a very inviting smell. Even though this cleanser did not claim to be able to remove makeup, my water proof mascara came off as well. It is a gentle cleanser, skin does not feel dry after using, yet leaves a clean feeling. Think this cleanser is better than Dr Jart.
This BB cream has a slightly pearly feeling that brightens the skin but the covering power is very low. It is supposed to have a lighting and lifting effect (lighting, yes; lifting, no). Other claims are : whitening and anti-wrinkle.
I think I made a big mistake of using this BB cream all over my face. It is so weirdly shining that it gives a very unnatural look. As the name suggests, like a photo with glossy surface print. A better move would be to use a basic BB cream first, then use this as a highlighter for the cheekbones and other focal points to create a more healthy glow.
Did not cause any breakouts for me, so that’s a plus point.
No SPF.
Lycopene ingredient of tomato extract protects your skin from oxygen free radical, and the synergy effect of whitening arbutin and nano-liposomized lumiskin offers an excellent whitening effects to your drab skin. This moist whitening essence is especially for the blemish-affected area without sticky feeling.
Apply to dark spots and skin discolorations after using toner.
SOLD OUT!
The mask opens up pores with the warm heat of of salt,sugar powder and sesame, elimates waste material in rough skin affected by accumulated keratin.
As I massage the mask onto my moist face, I start to feel my face heating up and becomes slightly red. After rinsing, my skin feels clean and refreshed. The act of massaging with the hot mask also seems to stimulate blood circulation.
