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Preorder item. NEW from Etude House, Korea.
This multi functional cream with excellent sun protection and covering power of skin flaws is the perfect skin care product for this hot summer.
SPF30 / PA++
Whitening
Anti-wrinkle
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 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.
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.
SPF 25/PA++
Whitening
Antiwrinkle
This unique triple action formula containing innovative active ingredients aims at covering skin imperfections, concealing blemishes and activating skin rejuvenation. It also smoothes wrinkles and fine lines while providing sun protection to skin.
BB Magic Cream offers natural looking coverage that nourishes, corrects skin complexion and protects against sun damage.UVA,UVB Sun Protection
Cucumber & Caviar extracts supply skin moisture
Eucalyptus relieves problem prone skin to curb breakouts
Promotes flawless complexion with natural ‘No Makeup Look’
Thanks to samples I have got from the Fr3b website, I was able to try the following:
BRTC Gold Caviar BB Cream
BRTC Whitening & wrinkle repair BB cream
BRTC Protect Multiplex Balm BB Cream SPF20 PA++
BRTC Jasmine Water BB Cream SPF30 PA++
I have sensitive skin and BRTC brand of BB creams just doesn’t seem to suit me. In fact I had minor breakouts after using them. Despite its name, the Gold Caviar BB Cream is the worst of the range. My face feels sticky after use and the coverage is really poor. I think I have given this range enough chances to prove their worth so I would not be trying BRTC anymore. Unless it comes highly recommended!
Dr Jart is my favourite brand for BB creams. It is a dermalogical cosmetic line so the products are suitable for sensitive skins. I have tried Coogi FLowertox, SKIN 79, BRTC, Skin Food, etc. but I feel the quality of this BB cream is so much better than most and does not cause breakouts. It has good oil control and covers pores on the face well. As it comes with a whitening factor, if you have dry skin, apply a good moisturiser before using.
This unique professional formula contains innovative active ingredients aims at covering skin imperfections, concealing dermal blemish and helps skin rejuvenation. It soothes red, irritated skin while providing moisture to skin. It can also be used as a make up base.
Active Ingredients:
Silica, Arbutin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mica, Panthenol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract and Ubiquinone
How to use:
Apply proper amount on the entire face and spread onto the whole face.
FAQS
Will this suit my skin tone?
If you are familiar with MAC cosmetics, this is more natural for skin tone NC20 or fairer. However, even if you have a darker skin tone, you can still use this as a good makeup foundation and a base for oil control. You can then use a darker loose or pressed powder over it. As long as the cream applied is not too thick, it will actually blend in with your skin colour after a while. To hasten the blending process, using the warmth of your palm to spread will help.
For those who are more adventurous, some people use BB creams with better oil control on their T-zone or more oily areas and blend the rest of the face with other BB creams. This requires some amount of experience and guts.
