Skin79 Intense Classic Balm 43.5g, Premium BB CreamPhp850 from ebay seller Sun Kim
Skin79 is widely touted as *the* brand for BB Creams, and it's pretty much the only Korean Cosmetic Company certified by ISO9001, the international quality control standard. (The company's products are also all approved by KFD.) This is why I keep trying out variants of their BB Creams, and it's why I didn't drop the brand after the so-so reaction I got from using Skin79 Diamond. I'm just an optimist, I guess! ;)
In any case, because I was so surprised at all the sparkly, shiny bits in the Diamond line, I decided to go completely in the opposite direction by purchasing Skin79's classic balm. This could practically be used by a guy-- the packaging was so simple and the actual balm was devoid of those crazy shiny particles! I figured that if any cream was for everyday use, it would be the Intense Classic Balm.
Oh happy, happiness! Great under the sun, too! ;)
Pros- I feel like I'm getting so much closer to the BB Cream of my dreams! This had great coverage, matched my skintone, and had decent oil control. At Php850 for 43.5 g, the price was very reasonable. (I know, I know-- I should stop slamming Skin Food's ridiculous mall price, haha.) This cream goes on matte, and the color made my skin look really nice and golden under the sun.
Cons- The lovely tan color got a bit iffy under white fluorescent lights (hello, Achilles heel), and I just can't bring myself to stop my search even though this is the closest I've ever gotten to a perfect BB Cream. :P The whitish cast actually came out quite clearly when I did a face check under harsh bathroom lighting in the evening, though I think this may be the result of slightly acidic skin. Bah! Also, it was tiny bit difficult to spread because it was so thick.
Despite its flaws, I'd say Intense Classic Balm is one of the best creams I've ever tried. The color, coverage, and oil control outweigh the fluorescent light problem, and it's affordable enough to be used for everyday outings. I'd definitely repurchase this, and I highly recommend it to girls with the same skin tone and type (oily/combination) that I do! :D
Check out my other BB Cream reviews:
SkinFood Mushroom Multicare, Skin79 Diamond Crystal Pearl Lightning 3D, Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals BB Cream, LACVERT Live Natural Dual BB and Shimmer Balm, Tony Moly Crystal BB Cream, Skin79 Intense Classic Balm
Cons- The lovely tan color got a bit iffy under white fluorescent lights (hello, Achilles heel), and I just can't bring myself to stop my search even though this is the closest I've ever gotten to a perfect BB Cream. :P The whitish cast actually came out quite clearly when I did a face check under harsh bathroom lighting in the evening, though I think this may be the result of slightly acidic skin. Bah! Also, it was tiny bit difficult to spread because it was so thick.
Despite its flaws, I'd say Intense Classic Balm is one of the best creams I've ever tried. The color, coverage, and oil control outweigh the fluorescent light problem, and it's affordable enough to be used for everyday outings. I'd definitely repurchase this, and I highly recommend it to girls with the same skin tone and type (oily/combination) that I do! :D
Check out my other BB Cream reviews:
SkinFood Mushroom Multicare, Skin79 Diamond Crystal Pearl Lightning 3D, Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals BB Cream, LACVERT Live Natural Dual BB and Shimmer Balm, Tony Moly Crystal BB Cream, Skin79 Intense Classic Balm
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11 comments:
wow! haha. my sister uses this now. she loves it! for me, the cream does look tan at first but when spread it goes on white. well, because i'm way dark. haha. but i see this perfect for you.
ikaw na ang queen of bb creams! hahaha.
toxic- Hahaha queen ng gastos sa BB Cream. XD Actually, I just started using a BB Cream that you might like-- Skin79's Hot Pink is quite dark! :D
the only bb cream i have is the one from face shop.
nice review on this one lizz =)
nice review. i wanna try it. and oh, you have a really sweet smile.
xx,
betz
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Chelle- Thanks, girl! :D I think TFS BB cream has such pretty packaging. Makes me want to buy it even though I don't need any more. XD
Betz- Thanks, haha. :D
wow u've tried a lottt of bb creams! i've enjoyed reading ur reviews :)
i didn't know u have to wait for 15 min for it to set, haha
you have very nice skin, it looks sleek, envy you:)
Would you say this would go with NC 40 skin tone? Thanks!
phuong- NC40 is a bit darker than my skintone, but I think that NC30ish may be the darkest this cream will go. I've got friends who are absolutely pasty and BB Cream is perfect for them, so there's always a limit to how much it blends. I do have some BB Creams that are made for much lighter skin and I make it work by using a darker powder foundation on top of it, though. :)
hello!i am super torn between this and the super plus b hot pink variant.my skin tone's medium with yellow undertones.and it's oily din.hahaha.which between the two would you recommend?help!!!hahaha! :)
hi!i have medium yellow undertoned (warm) skin.oily din siya unfortunately.which between this and the super hot bb cream can you recommend for me?thank you! :)
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