17 BB Cream Review

It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Korean BB Cream particularly the Missha and Skin 79 brands. Now they've made their way onto the British high street and I couldn't be happier. But do they compare with the Korean version and what exactly is a BB cream?

BB stands for blemish balm. Put simply it's a formulation that aims to deliver full coverage, hide imperfections, hide dark circles, even skintone, moisturise, correct skin complaints and protect against UV rays.

The 17 version comes in two shades light and medium. I opted for medium and it was a good colour match. But I was disappointed in the lack of colour choices. There are more than 2 shades of skin after all. I was sorely disappointed in the garnier version so I'm hoping this one fares better.

Price

Currently on offer for £5.99 but the usual price is £6.99. 17 is also on 3 for 2 at the moment.

Results

17 claim that it evens skintone, covers imperfections and gives a flawless finish. But are the claims true? In a word - NO! I suffer from light and dark areas on my face like a lot of mixed race ladies so hoped that their claim that it evens skintone was true. But no such luck. After application my skintone wasn't evened out. Very disappointing.

The result was far from a flawless finish and imperfections were in no way hidden. When I use my Korean BB cream it does do what 17 claims to but the 17 one is a big fail. It is less of a BB cream and more of a poor tinted moisturiser. It does give your skin a nice sheen but that's its only redeeming quality.

Would I buy it again? In two words - no way! I'd be better off buying a foundation. It would give me much better coverage. So disappointed with this product. It seems I'll be buying the Korean version until the UK ups its game.

My Must Have Miracle Beauty Products Popular in Japan

Japan is well known for innovation. Whether it be in fashion or gadgetry or beauty products. There are products available in Japan and hugely popular that are practically unheard of over here. Today I'm going to look at 2 products that you need to add to your beauty routine.

First up is a product called BB Cream (Blemish Balm).

I use this myself as a base for my foundation but for those of you with lighter skin you can wear it instead of foundation. In a way its like tinted moisturiser but it gives perfect coverage and unlike foundation it leaves your pores unclogged. Hides all blemishes, pigmentation, discolouration and spots. It also works as a very expensive moisturiser  - softening, refining and smoothing the skins surface. On top of all this its anti-wrinkle, anti-aging, provides UV protection and in some varities it has whitening properties. And its very long lasting you have to remove it by washing your face so you can wear it all day without it budging.



Next up is Fiberwig. Its false eyelashes in a tube. You apply it like mascara and it drastically lengthens your lashes (like wearing falsies). It really is a fabulous product. Western make up brands are forever releasing lash building products but none of them can compare with this wonder product

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You can find both these products at http://sasa.com

If you try them let me know what you thought :)

BB Cream– what is it and where can i get it?

 

BB Cream (Blemish Balm Cream) is one of the most popular beauty products in Asia. It is said to be originally from Germany as an ointment for patients who have had laser skin surgery because of its soothing and regenerating properties.

Popular Korean celebs were the 1st to start using the cream for beauty uses and because K-Dramas  are pretty big in Asia a craze was formed. BB cream has now spread from Korea to Japan to South East Asia.

 

What does it do?

 

Produces a natural, no makeup look but provides perfect coverage like a foundation would but  it doesn't clog the pores

Works like a tinted moisturizer

Conceals all types of pigmentation, discoloration, acne and other blemishes

Has healing properties that soften, smoothen and refine skin

Encourages skin regeneration to create and maintain youthful skin

Contains UV Protection

Anti-wrinkle and skin-lightening benefits are also available for some types

 

Want to try it?

 

Missha M Perfect Cover B.B. Cream SPF 42 PA+++ 21 Light Beige, 1.69oz, 50ml

The MISSHA brand is 1 of the most popular BB Cream brands from Korea. This product has the added features of wrinkle care, SPF 42 UV protection, moisturization and can be used as a make up base or foundation.

 

 

O'slee rosehip BB cream

O'slee Rosehip BB Cream HD Flawless has SPF 26 and is extremely breathable, oil-free, dissolves in water, and does not clog pores. Super Breathable!

 

 

 

Etude house BB cream

Etude Bright BB Cream (also known as Blemish Balm Cream) makes your skintone clear and natural by hiding blemishes with excellent skin coverage. It is a multi functional makeup cream while supplying moisture and nutrition at the same time.

 

 

Skin79 lovely girl BB cream

SKIN79 Lovely Girl BB Cream is made from herbs and natural plant extracts which is gentle to the skin and provides full day moisture. It can effectively protect against environmental pollution, from the skin. The porous liquid powder helps to absorb oil on the skin, leaves it matt and fresh for whole day long.

 

 

I hope this post helps if your planning to try BB cream. Let me know if you try any and what you thought about it

 

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