Reviews.
Because I promised Zhenlin I will put this up soon.
Makeup Bases
BRTC Jasmine Water BB Cream SPF30 PA++
Coverage: Medium to Heavy
Oil control: Very good
Scent: Jasmine
Review:
I am truely sold when I tried this, I had it on from 12pm to 11pm and ran about 3 places under the sun, and I only had to touch up my makeup once throughout the day. Its coverage is good enough to cover my scars and dark circles and is even able to give a dewy glow to my face.
Gowoonsesang BB Cream SPF30PA
Coverage: Light to Medium
Oil control: Average
Scent: Faint flowery smell
Review:
The texture is really light as compared to other BB creams, but easier spreading also equates to lighter coverage that requires the usage of concealer. T-zone started oiling up around 3hours, but makeup may be able to stay on longer with a makeup primer of better oil-controling properties.
Dr Jart Black Label Detox Healing BB Cream
Coverage: Light to Medium
Oil control: Average
Scent: Faint sweet smell
Review:
This is not quite suitable if you have scars/acne that need much concealing as the coverage is not that thick. I kept feeling that there was this oily film over my face after application, and my makeup started oxidising on my T-zone around the 3rd hour of wearing it. The good point was that this BB cream seemd to have a calming effect on my pimples and they seemed to be slightly smaller after removing my makeup, ie no further irritation nor did the pimples become bigger.
Dr Jart Silver Label Rejuvenation BB cream
Coverage: Medium to Heavy
Oil control: Average
Scent: Medicinal smell
Review:
This BB cream is quite thick and hard to spread on the face, will work better if you apply a moisturizer beforehand. However the coverage is good, you don't really need a concealer, but some maybe turned off by its medicinal smell.
L’Oreal Paris Dermo Expertise UV Perfect SPF50/PA+++ sunscreen
Coverage: Nil
Oil control: Average
Scent: Faint flowery smell
Review:
Honestly, I used two bottles of this before I switched to other alternatives. This sunscreen, which can also be used as a makeup base, has a SPF50/PA+++ that is super attractive and really effective in my opinion since I had it on when I go to the beach and the tone of my face doesn't darken at all. However, this is not recommended for people with combination/oily skin as it is oily upon application, which I set with foundation. Then again oxidation is fast and you have to touch up a few times in the day.
Maybelline Angel Fit Pore Zero Make Up Base
Coverage: Light
Oil control: Higher than average
Scent: Very very faint flowery smell
Review:
Having only a light coverage, it is good on days when you are feeling very confident of your skin condition and do not want to pile layers on your skin. Personally I don't really feel that my pores are seemingly minimized after applying this, however this may even work better when mixed with another BB cream of better coverage so as to ride on its better oil controlling properties.
Shills Super Magic BB cream
Coverage: Light to Medium
Oil control: Average
Scent: Mild medicinal smell
Review:
Coverage of this product is buildable, or you may use your own personal concealor to cover up the spots. Although the oil control is average, it is actually not too bad for daily usage with its low pricing. Some may not like the mild medicinal smell of the BB cream though.
BRTC Protect Multiplex Balm BB Cream SPF20 PA++
Coverage: Medium to Heavy
Oil control: Good
Scent: Plastic-like smell
Review:
This BB cream is harder to spread on the face due to its thick texture, thumbs up for the coverage and oil control but the smell is slightly disturbing. Additional bonus for the SPF in the BB cream.
SANA Pore Putty Clear Make Up Base
Coverage: Nil
Oil control: Higher than average
Scent: Odourless
Review:
This makeup base doesn't provide any coverage as it is a clear gel which forms a thin powder-like texture on your skin, however its oil control is really good. Suitable for those who doesn't want to feel like they're putting a million things on their faces, you can't even feel anything's on your face after applying it.
Care Plus Smoothing Pre-makeup Cream
COverage: Nil
Oil control: Higher than average
Scent: faint flowery smell
Review:
This light purple cream is easy to apply and absorbed into the skin, leaving a smooth silky texture. Its oil control is good on its own, however it seems to get messy when I apply another BB cream over it, causing me to wipe everything off. Maybe it should just be used by itself, under foundation or loose powder, since it is extremely weightless on the skin.
Makeup Bases
BRTC Jasmine Water BB Cream SPF30 PA++
Coverage: Medium to Heavy
Oil control: Very good
Scent: Jasmine
Review:
I am truely sold when I tried this, I had it on from 12pm to 11pm and ran about 3 places under the sun, and I only had to touch up my makeup once throughout the day. Its coverage is good enough to cover my scars and dark circles and is even able to give a dewy glow to my face.
Gowoonsesang BB Cream SPF30PA
Coverage: Light to Medium
Oil control: Average
Scent: Faint flowery smell
Review:
The texture is really light as compared to other BB creams, but easier spreading also equates to lighter coverage that requires the usage of concealer. T-zone started oiling up around 3hours, but makeup may be able to stay on longer with a makeup primer of better oil-controling properties.
Dr Jart Black Label Detox Healing BB Cream
Coverage: Light to Medium
Oil control: Average
Scent: Faint sweet smell
Review:
This is not quite suitable if you have scars/acne that need much concealing as the coverage is not that thick. I kept feeling that there was this oily film over my face after application, and my makeup started oxidising on my T-zone around the 3rd hour of wearing it. The good point was that this BB cream seemd to have a calming effect on my pimples and they seemed to be slightly smaller after removing my makeup, ie no further irritation nor did the pimples become bigger.
Dr Jart Silver Label Rejuvenation BB cream
Coverage: Medium to Heavy
Oil control: Average
Scent: Medicinal smell
Review:
This BB cream is quite thick and hard to spread on the face, will work better if you apply a moisturizer beforehand. However the coverage is good, you don't really need a concealer, but some maybe turned off by its medicinal smell.
L’Oreal Paris Dermo Expertise UV Perfect SPF50/PA+++ sunscreen
Coverage: Nil
Oil control: Average
Scent: Faint flowery smell
Review:
Honestly, I used two bottles of this before I switched to other alternatives. This sunscreen, which can also be used as a makeup base, has a SPF50/PA+++ that is super attractive and really effective in my opinion since I had it on when I go to the beach and the tone of my face doesn't darken at all. However, this is not recommended for people with combination/oily skin as it is oily upon application, which I set with foundation. Then again oxidation is fast and you have to touch up a few times in the day.
Maybelline Angel Fit Pore Zero Make Up Base
Coverage: Light
Oil control: Higher than average
Scent: Very very faint flowery smell
Review:
Having only a light coverage, it is good on days when you are feeling very confident of your skin condition and do not want to pile layers on your skin. Personally I don't really feel that my pores are seemingly minimized after applying this, however this may even work better when mixed with another BB cream of better coverage so as to ride on its better oil controlling properties.
Shills Super Magic BB cream
Coverage: Light to Medium
Oil control: Average
Scent: Mild medicinal smell
Review:
Coverage of this product is buildable, or you may use your own personal concealor to cover up the spots. Although the oil control is average, it is actually not too bad for daily usage with its low pricing. Some may not like the mild medicinal smell of the BB cream though.
BRTC Protect Multiplex Balm BB Cream SPF20 PA++
Coverage: Medium to Heavy
Oil control: Good
Scent: Plastic-like smell
Review:
This BB cream is harder to spread on the face due to its thick texture, thumbs up for the coverage and oil control but the smell is slightly disturbing. Additional bonus for the SPF in the BB cream.
SANA Pore Putty Clear Make Up Base
Coverage: Nil
Oil control: Higher than average
Scent: Odourless
Review:
This makeup base doesn't provide any coverage as it is a clear gel which forms a thin powder-like texture on your skin, however its oil control is really good. Suitable for those who doesn't want to feel like they're putting a million things on their faces, you can't even feel anything's on your face after applying it.
Care Plus Smoothing Pre-makeup Cream
COverage: Nil
Oil control: Higher than average
Scent: faint flowery smell
Review:
This light purple cream is easy to apply and absorbed into the skin, leaving a smooth silky texture. Its oil control is good on its own, however it seems to get messy when I apply another BB cream over it, causing me to wipe everything off. Maybe it should just be used by itself, under foundation or loose powder, since it is extremely weightless on the skin.