B.B. Cream Review: Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals BB Cream

Maybelline BB Cream 10g

Php299 from Watson's Health and Beauty

Great things come in small packages, and Maybelline's Clear Smooth Minerals BB Cream is no exception. This lovely, extremely affordable cream comes in a handy purse-sized squeeze tube that's priced at a mere Php299. Considering I've spent more than Php4,000 on a handful of Korean BB Creams, the price alone makes this BB Cream worth a try!

As with all BB Creams, this comes in a single shade that promises to blend into your skin. I don't know if I finally lucked out or if this cream's blending was just good at delivering what it promised, but yes, this actually did blend right into my skintone! It took about 2-5 minutes for it to settle, and after that I just threw on some blush, lipgloss, eyeliner, and I was ready to go. :)

Finally! A cream that matches my skintone!! :D

Pros- It's cheap, it comes in a handy purse-size, and it blends very well. The coverage is medium, so if you're having a good skin day, this is the cream for you. It also claims to whiten your skin, though not as radically as the other creams I've reviewed. I actually like the fact that it's not so aggressive with the whitening aspect, as after a week's use I've only gotten a smidgen lighter (which is great). The more expensive Korean stuff made me quite a bit lighter (even after a trip to the beach), so much so that my arms were no longer the same color as my face and neck. Lol.

Cons- Unfortunately, oil control isn't as great as I would like, so expect to have to retouch once or twice throughout the day. :P I solved this problem by applying my Etude House Aqua Sherbet Ice Toner before applying my cream, though, and it worked like a charm. (The ice toner basically closes your pores and tightens your skin, so you end up not being oily throughout the day).

This cream is easily purchased at any Watson's drug store for a mere Php299. It's too bad that it doesn't come in bigger sizes; this is the type of BB cream that would be perfect for everyday use! :D

*International readers may purchase this product from the many online Maybelline retailers here.

Check out my other BB Cream reviews:
SkinFood Mushroom Multicare, Skin79 Diamond Crystal Pearl Lightning 3D, Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals BB Cream