[Review] Skin Food BB Cream - Peach Sake Pore

Hello darlings ~

A couple of months back when I was looking around at those beauty tutorial videos on YouTube, I came across a video (sorry, I could not remember who's video was it) and she was talking about Skin Food Peach Sake Pore BB Cream, how she like it better than the other brands BB cream and how it makes her face look flawless (etc etc etc). 

I personally own the Peach Sake Silky Finish Powder, and the powder provides a very nice matte finish on the face and it smells really nice. I even brought a back up for it during my recent Korea trip. 

And so I thought, since I have good impression on the powder, the BB cream from the same line shouldn't be that bad (since I am not the BB cream kind of girl), especially after hearing the reviews and tutorial on youtube.  

The first thing I notice about this will be the smell. The nice, light peach smell, just like how the powder smell like. 

Peach Sake Pore BB Cream
SPF20 PA+

Contain Peach extract that smooths oily, troubled skin, and Sake that controls excessive sebum secretion,
this light texture blemish cream effectively conceals skin impurities
and gives a natural coverage for a flawless complexion.

The next thing I like, is that this have a pumper tube which make it easier for me as it allows me to control how much or how little I want to use. And a pumper tube keep the content more hygiene too.

Pros :

This product has a light to medium coverage that makes my face have this instant glow without looking oily. It feels very light on the face and it is very easy to blend out.

It does not feel sticky, and it is build able for better coverage (acting as concealer) on blemishes and reddness. It is about to even out the skin tone pretty well and have a reasonable oil control.

It does not break me out or cause me to have any black heads issues.


Cons :

I cant say that it is able to minimizes or cover up pores well like what it claims.  ( it definitely does not set into the pores and enhancing them and clogging them up ).

As there are only 2 shades available, I got the shade #1 (with a tint of yellow undertone) which is the lighter shade. When the BB cream oxidizes, I feel that it does not match my skin tone very well.


Would I buy this again ? Most probably I will get this product again, maybe in shade #2 and use it as a highlighter or a primer for my face.


xoxo
The Thrift Shop Beauty

[Let's Talk] What is a BB cream ?

Hello darlings ~

We have always heard about BB creams, how it claims to improve the skin conditions and how it will oxidise to match  your skin tone. So, what exactly is a BB cream ?

BB cream, also known as Blemish Balm or Blemish Base cream, was originally formulated in Germany by dermatologist Dr. Christine Schrammek in the 1950s. The cream was initially used to protect the skin after laser procedures and surgery, providing light coverage. 

BB cream, which has been named "the secret of Korean actresses" and has been heavily endorsed by Korean celebrities, which gained large exposure in Asian markets.

BB creams come in different formules mainly perceived as anti-inflammatory and having a soothing effect. Dues to its "all-in-one" properties - moisturizer, primer, foundation, sunblock, even out complexion like a tinted moisturiser, covering minor imperfections and redness like a concealer, hydrate your skin like your day cream, brighten and perk up a dull complexion. Some will even protect the face with SPF and PA, while some also promise healing, soothing and anti-ageing properties.

The cream have become a hit in Asia, especially in South Korea. The cream is so popular that even the men in South Korea are using. 

How ?

Treat BB cream like your skincare and find one that is suitable for your skin type. 

It is very important to know your skin type.  Do you have oily skin? Dry skin? Sensitive skin? Problem skin? Combination skin, and what kind of combination skin? 

Do you have ageing concerns or do you just want to have a healthy glow?

As most BB cream is often perfumed, do check if you like the smell and make sure the cream blends into your skin well. Always try before you buy and see how it feels on your skin for a few hours or the day, in the same way as you would try a foundation on your skin before buying.

The magic of BB cream means you can actually wear it alone with or without a foundation and you would normally get a light, natural finish coverage to give you a heathy glow and cover up any uneven skin tone.

Cons

As BB cream does not cover like a foundation, so if you are suffering from spots, you might need to go over the problem areas with a concealer. There are also limited shades which BB creams offer, generally light or medium. So watch out for the pinky undertones which do not suit darker skins.

xoxo
The Thrift Shop Beauty