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All About BB-Creams!

Previously we have spoken all about the famous cushions, and how handy they are. For this week’s beauty article we want to talk about another item of Korean Beauty that we absolutely love, its generally lightweight formula, ingredients, and coverage are up to par with many foundations, and we think that the magic of Korean BB Creams is still not spoken enough about. 

We will be suggesting a couple of these products, based on our personal opinion and popularity by skin type. Keep reading below, we are sure there is something for you and your skin type. 

Missha – Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 PA+++

Starting off strong with a personal favourite, Missha’s ‘Perfect Cover BB Cream’ has become a staple in our K-Beauty haul. This BB cream includes the best of skincare, make-up coverage and SPF protection in one single tube.

This BB cream has a lightweight formula including hyaluronic acid, chamomile, and many other calming ingredients. As a top-up, its formulation includes a mix of chemical and physical sunscreen, ideal for an intense UV protection. 

If you are looking for good coverage, a dewy look and fantastic ingredients, look no further, this one is ideal for all skin types. 

Photo Credits: Missha

Cell Fusion C – Skin Blemish Balm

A best seller at Oliver Young, and a great choice for acne prone skin, Cell Fusion C ‘Skin Blemish Balm’, includes a formulation with peptide complex to hydrate the skin and calming ingredients to improve skin spot. 

This product is targeted toward all skin types. If you are looking for calming ingredients, and great skincare protection, this one is for you. 

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FLEEF – Cica-Aloe Calming BB Cream (For Men)

For sensitive skin, FLEEF’s ‘Cica-Aloe Calming BB Cream’ is another dermatologically tested BB cream with a mix of calming ingredients and a fantastic UV coverage. This product is targeted towards men, giving a subtle coverage effect, along with all the necessary nutrients for the skin, in a lightweight formulation. 

The best of cosmetic and skincare in one package. 

Purito – Cica Clearing BB Cream

With Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica (Cica) and a mix of chemical and physical sunscreen, Purito’s ‘Cica Clearing BB Cream’ is a fragrance and essential oil free product. It provides a natural finish, and includes more shades than its competitors. 

Purito is well-known for their great ingredients list and being specially good for oily skin.If you re up for good coverage and a natural finish, this one’s for you!

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Nature Republic – Snail Solution BB Cream

With hydrating, moisturising properties and snail mucin as its core ingredients, Nature Republic’s ‘Snail Solution BB Cream’, not just conceals but also helps reduce acne scars, fine lines and improves skin elasticity. 

Its formulation also includes a mix of Physical and chemical sunscreen, guaranteed and good UV protection coverage, along with great active ingredients for the skin, and a dewy and fresh look.

Photo Credits: Nature Republic

BB creams are the perfect item for the warm season. Their lightweight formulas, UV protection and coverage, make them perfect for the heat and the long days of the summer. 

If you have tested any of these BB Creams, let us know! We would love to hear your experience. 

Kathleen Herrera
K-Beauty enthusiast, Drama Lover, Melophile and Foodie, writing about her faves on a daily basis.