Wednesday 6 July 2011

Review: The Face Shop Lovely Me:ex BB Cream

AKA long blog post title

Anyway, I'm back and I'm reviewing my favourite bb cream! <3 Seriously, got so much love for this product.

If you don't know what bb cream is, I'll let Wikipedia explain..

BB cream, also known as Blemish Balm, Blemish Base or Beblesh Balm, is a cosmetic item sold mainly in East and Southeast Asia. Originally formulated in Germany, it was initially used by dermatologists to help laser surgery patients protect, soothe and refine highly sensitive skin while providing light coverage for post-laser scars, acne and other blemishes.
BB creams come in a variety of different formulations. Some are said to have skin whitening or brightening properties, others are anti-acne, some are anti-wrinkle, some are intended to even out skin tone, and yet others to lighten blemish scars. BB creams are sometimes used like a primer under foundation, and if tinted may even replace foundation and some newer ones will have functions of primer, foundation, moisturizer, sun block, pore minimization and skin refining together which can save time and money in make-up.
In a short time, I've collected many a bb cream and will probably collect a lot more in the future but my absolute favourite cream is The Face Shop's Lovely Me:ex cream.



 
Pucca! Limited edition packaging, don't cha know?


Bad quality but here's how it looks on my skin. I'm naturally very fair skinned and I find this bb cream matches my tone perfectly :)



The cream isn't as grey toned as I've found quite a lot of creams to be. I know bb creams are mainly targeted at Asian women (specifically, Korean women) but I would definitely recommend this for fair Caucasian skin as well.

Blendededededed. You probably can't see much difference because SO BAD QUALITY EH. Sorry.. :D

No Photoshop yay! In natural light. I applied the cream to all trouble areas on my face and blended with a make-up sponge. The cream blends perfectly into my skin, giving light to medium coverage. Woo!



With flash in artificial light. The cream makes your skin look so glowy for hours.. Seriously, it lasts for so long.. Less touch-ups, yay! Ignore my creepy face and freckles. YES, THOSE ARE FRECKLES.


What I love about this product is that it actually does fulfil its promise to even out skin tone. Being really super pale, my skin can look patchy and the tone can look a little purple-y (mmm..). This cream not only gives me a glowy finish, but it evens out my tone and gives me a bit of colour. YAY KOREAN COSMETICS!

The product also provides SPF20 protection with a strength of PA++ (recommended for spring, autumn and winter protection) so it's like having a foundation-sunblock! YAY KOREAN COSMETICS!

BB creams in general also claim to improve skin with regular usage.. I originally dismissed this as bull but, saying that, my skin has been looking better recently. Bonus!


In conclusion..

  • Do I need to say I love this any more?
  • Evens out skin tone
  • Feels light on skin
  • Ideal for pale skin tones 
  • Provides sun protection
  • Doesn't cause breakouts
  • Good value - 40ml can be bought on eBay for anything from £4 - £9. It's worth it.
  • A good starter for any budding bb cream lover
  • Great lasting power - stays on for aaaaaaaaages
  • Settles and blends into skin nicely
  • Pleasant, fresh scent
  • Has to be ordered online if you don't live in any countries that sell it in stores );
  • Most of the packaging is in Korean
  • This cream apparently has whitening properties so steer clear if you're pale enough! (saying that, I've been using this cream daily and I haven't noticed anything but a more even skin tone. YAY!)
  • There's only one shade available in this cream
  • Not suitable for darker skin tones ):
  • Risk of fakes on internet

5/5
(I've been so nice recently...)





  

1 comment:

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