BB CREAM

What is BB Cream?

My new obsession that's what! BB Cream stands for Blemish Balm Cream or Blemish Base and it's extremely popular in Korean but has taken all of Asian by storm. "This cream is said to have originated in Germany as an ointment dermatologists would prescribe to patients who have undergone laser skin surgery for its soothing and skin-regenerating properties." What made BB Cream sell like hotcakes in Korea and now all over Asia is that it's a multi-functional product; makeup that has skincare properties.

My Experience:

I have been using it for almost 3 weeks now, I have learned a little goes a long way. I bought my first bottle from the FACESHOP located in the NYC Korean Town. It cost me 35 bucks, but I am a skincare makeup junkie. The price did not discourage me at all. I was willing to pay if the product works. There are many types of BB Cream with different emphasis on each variation it ranged from $20-$40. I bought the one with Korean Ginseng in it because its suppose to be extra moisturizing and prevents premature aging.

How do I feel about the product? I liked it. At first I found the shade a bit odd, but it went on very smooth on my skin without the cakey feeling. I looked paler than usual at first, but after 10 minutes it kinda blended with my natural skin tone. It concealed my uneven skin tone and covered my red acne scars well. On most work days I only put on BB Cream and lip balm. It gives people the illusion that I have naturally good skin. I noticed that the red acne scars were slowing diminishing in size and the discoloration faded more rapidly.

What is so great about BB Cream (Pros)?

-acts as a foundation/concealer base suitable for sensitive skin due to acne, laser treatment, and minor burns

-all BB Cream has SPF 15 or higher

-skin regenerating ( heals your skin and makes it look good at the same time)

-works like a tinted moisturizer

-will not clog pores

-prevents and promotes acne healing

-some BB Creams will have anti-wrinkle and brighten ingredients in addition

What is the catch (Cons)?

-limited shades for light and fair skin types only

-you can't try before you buy unless, available only online or Asian cosmetic stores

-not sold in major US cosmetics companies like Sephora

- can be expensive if bought in the US through FACESHOP, Amazon, or SaSa.com

Like all cosmetic products you must research which BB Cream brand works best for you.

Popular BB Cream Brands

BRTC - Bio Remedies Therapeutic Cosmetics

They are world’s forgoer who introduced Blemish Balm to Korea and upgraded it to the multi-functional BB Cream we know today.

FACESHOP

MISSHA

ETUDE

Dr. Jart+

Where to buy in the US?

Your local FACESHOP store (only sells their line of BB Creams)

http://www.brtcstore.com/home2.html (only sells BRTC products)

www.Amazon.com (search BB Cream )

http://www.sasa.com/SasaWeb/eng/sasa/home.jsp ( search BB Cream)