So I've been using this bb cream for about a month and I think it's time for a review! I had already posted the background information about this product and all that jazz
here.
I'm pretty sure you all of heard of BB creams but if you have not already, here is a brief definition from Wikipedia:
BB cream stands for blemish balm, blemish base, beauty balm or beblesh balm(apparently because of a trademark in Korea on the word "blemish"), and in Western markets, beauty balm. It is a cosmetic item sold mainly in East and Southeast Asia, although larger beauty brands are increasingly introducing BB creams to Western markets.[1] The cream is promoted as a multi-tasker, an all-in-one treatment, but Korean women mostly use it as an alternative to foundation, especially Western foundations that tend to be too heavy for their taste. The coverage is often mineral-based, and is intended to both cover and treat blemishes such as acne, sun spots and age spots. It also has anti-wrinkle, anti-inflammatory and soothing effects. Several contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C.
So they've been pretty popular for awhile in Asia and because many Korean actresses are promoting them. Just recently, the U.S. has started to jump on the bandwagon. Now I have yet to try an American BB cream because I'm so used to Asian ones and I've heard that most of them are practically just tinted moisturizers. Also, BB creams aren't supposed to clog your pores like some foundations can and they haven't broke out my acne-prone skin so far. Maybe sometime in the future, I will try an American BB cream or foundation.
Anyways, let's get started shall we?:
This is the packaging. I love how it has a pump so you can control how much product comes out. A little bit really does go a long way---one dime sized pump covers my whole face! It's more on the liquid side which does make it easier to blend but I do prefer foundations/bb creams that are more creamier. There's a slight baby powder smell when first applied but throughout the day, you can barely smell it. It does feel sticky when first applied, but as it dries you can't feel it at all. This shade is most likely better for those who have yellow undertones----it's a perfect mix between beige and yellow undertones.
Here are pictures of before, right after, and 10 minutes after.
Before:
As you can see, I have a whole bunch of acne on my forehead, cheeks, and I have some on my temples. :( And I also have some redness going on.
After:
10 Minutes After (Oxidized):
As you can see, it did cover up any redness, acne scars, and acne I had. I would say it has a light to medium coverage. It can get cakey so I make sure not to over-do it. I think this bb cream has slightly more coverage than the Skin79 Hot Pink one. But my favorite still has to be the Skin79 bb cream. I'll be doing a review on that one as well. Here are the Pros and Cons of the Missha Perfect Cover BB cream:
Pros:
- Matches well with my skin tone.
- Blends well.
- Oxidizes well.
- Only have to blot once in 5 hours.
- Light-medium coverage. (Buildable)
- Doesn't have the signature bb cream white cast.
- Natural finish
- Lightweight
Cons:
- Barely controls oil.
- Melts off my face
The only really downside to this bb cream is that it does not control oil. I do have a naturally oily face but I have noticed that my face is only super oily if I use bb cream. So maybe it's because of this but I've noticed that my oil shines through the bb cream an hour or two after I apply it. And when I touch my face, a little of the bb cream just comes off on my fingers. I also have to blot once about 5 hours after applied, which isn't really a bother since with my other bb cream, I have to blot anyway because none of them really control oil. But it's tedious constantly having to blot my face.
Don't get me wrong, I love bb cream and I love the idea of it. It's just that, I've tried 2 bb creams so far and none of them control my oil. I've spent about $20 each on them so it's really not worth it if it doesn't control my oil. So when I run out of both, I'm most likely going to buy an american foundation that controls oil. Hopefully that works better than the bb cream.
FINAL VERDICT: Don't recommend if you have oily skin, maybe if you had normal/dry or slightly oily skin this product will work for you. Good coverage especially on acne---not full coverage but covers enough of it so your face looks natural. Comes in about 4 different shades which is better compared to the limited shades other bb creams have. Someone with a dark skin tone can even use this bb cream, the darkest shade is called 'Golden Beige.' Oxidizes, blends, and matches with my skin tone.
