Only later this year that I got my full attention with BB Cushions. I am loyal to Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation, cos I love the coverage it gives me and don't experience any skin problem. Only, I get my hormonal monthly zits. I didn't jump to BB cushion craze as I find it expensive. More so, I don't know the right shade for me. Sadly, I tried to ask from the beauty shops with BB cushions but I was afraid they still give me the wrong shade. So I did a lot of research, read reviews, comparisons and watched YouTube videos.
While doing my research, I got lucky to stumble an online Korean shop Althea. At the beginning, I was surprised to see the prices, as they give a huge discount on their products. The usual, I checked their reviews and testimonials if they really deliver authentic products and not a spam.
The next thing, yeah I ordered!! Wooh!!. It was like, I ordered Tuesday afternoon and the package arrived on Saturday morning!!
Lovely packaging, right?
So here, I ended up buying Laneige Pore Control and Innisfree Long Wear BB Cushions, both SPF 50+ PA++ in C21. Majority says that Laneige and Innisfree BB's are apt for humid countries. Although these two are both different, like Laneige Pore Control is best for normal skin and gives dewy look whereas Innisfree Long Wear Cushion is best for oily skin and gives matte finish. Well, I do have normal skin though I get oily on my T-zone. Nevertheless, I wanted to try both :-P.
As of the now, I'm only using Laneige Pore Control. I like it, actually. I almost use it everyday on my face and neck. The Laneige C21 has a medium to full coverage. I got the right shade, yehey!! On my first try, I applied generous amount that it turned out to be cakey and dry, not dewy. So I just realized I don't need this type of coverage. I should have bought the N21 that stands "natural" instead. Hence, I use it sparingly so I can get light coverage. Otherwise, I feel it also gives me white cast and I don't want that either. And I tried to avoid the eye area especially my under-eye bags cos it looks patchy and dry as well. Apart from, it gives me dewy look. When I don't powder my T-zone, I still get oily after few hours when I am outdoor. Compare to my regular foundation, I noticed that I tend to be more oilier than Laneige. On the other hand, when I do powder my t-zone, it gets slightly oily, which is pretty decent. On a side note, I find the puff is darn hard to clean which is time consuming. I wash it once a week. In addition, I think the 15g will only last me for at least 3 months, even use lightly. On top of everything, I find that I missed my monthly zits, my second month of using it.
Btw, I will try to update once I tried the Innisfree Long Wear ;-)
Besides, I plan to order Iope and Hera cushions (not very) soon. I am itching to try them :-))
Above all, the products I received are legit and you know, the manufacturing date are very brand-new stocks!!
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