Skin79 VIP Gold Collection Super+ BB Cream Review

WHAT IS IT: Skin79 VIP Gold Collection Super+ BB Cream

THE PRODUCT(S):

Skin79 Super+ BB Cream VIP Gold Collection: The ultimate blemish balm, Super BB Cream protects and cares for skin in three separate ways for a flawless complexion that glows with health. Adenosine and Arbutin promote a fairer complexion while reducing existing lines and wrinkles. Gold and caviar extracts nourish skin for a dewy and smooth finish. Natural UV protection deflects UVA and UVB rays to protect skin from premature aging.

Before applying Skin79 Super+ BB Cream VIP Gold Collection.

After applying Skin79 Super+ BB Cream VIP Gold Collection.

VERDICT: Firstly, the scent is actually similar to most BB Creams, so I won't go into much detail on it. Despite having sweet almond oil, caviar extract, aloe extract and gold, the scent isn't anywhere close to the above main ingredients mentioned. It's actually typical BB Cream scent, as far as I am able to tell. But at the same time, I think we should be glad that even though there's caviar extract, this BB Cream doesn't hint of any fishy-related smell.

The texture looks thick and creamy, but it actually smooths on pretty well and easily. And because of the close to watery/runny consistency, it is actually easy to apply and spread all over my face. This has medium coverage, so if you are someone who has really light or faint blemish scars, this can actually help to even out the skin tone, which ultimately leaves your blemish scar not that obvious, until someone stands really close to you and look really carefully. As I personally have blemish scars that are already a few years old, it doesn't really help much. However, I still like the fact that when I took a photo for this review, it looks almost non-existent, as if I never had acne nor blemish in my entire life.

This particular series comes in one shade, so you may have to test and see which one suits you better. I previously reviewed the Skin79 Super Plus BB Triple Functions Cream and I thought that one would have been more suitable for my face/skin tone. However, I was totally wrong. As compared to the pink one, this Skin79 VIP Gold Collection Super+ BB Cream actually works better than the pink one I've reviewed. And get this, the gold one didn't promise to hide any redness on my face anywhere on the product itself, nor the explanation. And yet, it does help to cover up the redness without me having to try too hard.

As I am using a foundation brush to apply this BB Cream on, I found out that I just need roughly 2-3 dabs with the foundation brush to ensure full coverage/application on my face. I would probably need 1 more dab for the jaw and chin area to ensure my face actually looks even. Which is not a hard thing to do, as long as you can find a shade that actually best complement your original skin tone.

As I personally have oily skin, I was rather afraid that when I sweat just a little, the sebum blobs would probably look pretty obvious under the layer of BB Cream on my face. And yet, this product surprised me in this sweat test too! Hours after applying this BB Cream on, I do not see nor feel my skin being clogged, nor do I see it turn shiny and glossy from sebum too. It's like this BB Cream is a second skin on my face, and it actually blended rather well into my skin, adjusting to my original skin tone. Which I am sure by now, most of you are aware that I can look pretty pale as a ghost, whether I want to or not. Hence, looking for a BB Cream that complements my pale face and regular looking neck can be a pain in the butt most times.

And at the same time, I'm not really a big fan of Korean cosmetics or beauty products, so I wasn't expecting this particular series of BB Cream to work any sort of "miracles" for me. And yet it did. And I am definitely impressed with this particular range of BB Cream. And remember how I mentioned that this BB Cream when applied on my skin, actually felt like a second skin? I almost forgot I was wearing BB Cream until I accidentally spilled water down my chin. Yes, that spectacular moment when you cannot decide whether to wipe your mouth/chin with your hand or dab with a napkin to avoid messing up the BB Cream. And I only need to touch up another layer of BB cream once throughout the day.

VERDICT: ✓✓✓

WHAT I THINK: Finally, I found my skin tone saviour ♥♥♥ Where were you all these years??

WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: I got this sample from the August edition of Elle magazine. I hope I got that right since I am not a frequent buyer of Elle. I got the August issue because of the free pouch that comes with it xD

And luckily, I have the same BB Cream sample in a slightly larger sample that is more for travel size that was previously from the August edition of Bella Box, so I can continue using this particular BB Cream series for an extra few more days. And yes, I am definitely getting the retail version of this Skin79 VIP Gold Collection Super+ BB Cream as fast as I possibly can.

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Skin79 Super Plus BB Triple Functions Cream Review

WHAT IS IT: Skin79 Super Plus BB Triple Functions Cream

THE PRODUCT(S):

Super BB Cream Skin79: Light weight BB Cream readily absorbs to skin, hydrating to reveal a healthy, fresh and natural looking hint of color. With added sunscreen, the formula protects from the sun's UV rays SPF25/PA+++, while promoting whitening, wrinkle care and sebum control effects. 10-in-1 One Step Solution for Multiple Concerns.

Before applying Skin79 Super Plus BB Triple Functions Cream.

1 hour after applying Skin79 Super Plus BB Triple Functions Cream, while waiting for my hair to dry out from showering.

VERDICT: My apologies for posting this review a little late due to Photobucket not working for me yesterday. And also another apology for posting this Skin79 Super Plus BB Triple Functions Cream just as late too, as I was still testing out other BB Creams. I know, I'm such a slow-poke sometimes. But why rush and compromise the quality of the review, right? We must all learn how to chill and relax once in a while, so that we may cover even longer distances. But back to the actual review now~

First of all, this BB Cream actually has a light powdery scent to it. You can actually compare the scent to foundation powder as the scent is rather similar. And the color upon squeezing out of the sample sachet is actually a dark beige/beige-gray color tone and I was starting to think it might not be the right color-type for my skin tone. Especially knowing how "ghostly" I look in the morning, wouldn't it make my skin tone look a little forcibly natural/healthy looking while the rest of my skin tone looks somewhat "half-dead"? (Half-dead needn't literally meant it as it is, it can also be simply used to describe looking half-asleep, which accounts for sallow skin, etc).

But upon applying this on my face, I was instantly surprised to find myself mistaken a little. Sure, the color of the BB Cream doesn't seemingly look close to my skin tone, but as soon as it was applied, it actually does match my skin tone really close. It's asmooth and creamy texture with a whipped cream-esque consistency, with a light-weight powder-y scent. It glides on really well and minutes after application, my skin does look a little much more healthier than usual. It doesn't make my skin tone look forcibly healthy with the usual healthy glow, or it'll probably look really weird to look healthy and glowing on my face while my limbs and neck looks pale. But then, I can't really agree with the different skin tones on my face and jawline, there's still a visible color difference after all. Had to apply past the jawline and close to my hairline near my neck to ensure my entire face looks even.

And as touted on Skin79's website, this particular Skin79 Super Plus BB Triple Functions Cream is more for oily/combination skin due to the fact that it leaves our oily/combination skin looking matte and controlling facial sebum. I found this BB Cream doesn't really feel like it's clogging my pores at all, which I think is a miracle. Considering that most BB Creams claims to not clog any pores, but feel pore-clogging nonetheless. It really does help to keep my oily skin looking matte for a couple of hours, roughly 3-5 hours maximum before it slowly starts to wear off and certain parts of my face started looking a mixture of matte and oily at the same time.

I don't particularly feel the need to re-apply another layer of this BB Cream despite looking half matte and half oily 3-5 hours later. Just pat the excess sebum away with a piece of absorption paper, or 2 pieces if you need that much, and I'm good to carry on with what I am doing. And we all know how enlarged pores looks like, especially on our nose where the blackhead gathers, I like that the pores on my nose doesn't seem that obvious, unless you're standing right smack in front of me. (Oh god, go back!! >.<) However, towards the end of the day, I did noticed that this BB Cream seems to start melting away from my skin without my noticing. Oh well, this means I don't need to wash my face too long to get rid of the BB Cream at night then.

Basically, this Skin79 BB Cream is a Korean brand by default, hence their range is probably more suitable for someone with a fair-based skin tone/complexion. If your skin tone is more towards tan to dark, you might want to ask or try samples available to ensure it looks natural on you. And did I mentioned I once saw this Chinese lady at my ex-work place with ultra whitish facial make-up (complete with really blue eye shadow and blood-red lipstick) while the rest of her neck, arms, thighs and legs looks really really tanned. First thing I thought of was "Monkey Butt". I know it's rude to use that term, but still, she should use a foundation powder more close to her current skin color instead of trying to look like she has milky white skin. Sorry, it did not. And it didn't help that she was wearing a sleeveless top and a short skirt, to accentuate her dark skin tone with pale-whitish facial makeup. Ghastly!

VERDICT: ✓✓

WHAT I THINK: It's close to my face/skin color, but it's a different story when my jawline is involved.

WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: I got this sample from the August Edition of Vanity Trove's Rocket Science Beauty. And I'm still miffed at what I am supposed to do with the sanitary pad sample I got in there. Nobody I know seems to want it..

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