TODAY, I will be talking about the very hyped about Laneige BB Cushion! I know, I am so
Purchased this during the Laneige's pre-GST sales. Bought 2 for RM250. It's not that much cheaper from the original price, 1 for RM150.
I first heard about this product in one of Michelle Phan's video. I searched about it and there are a lot of mixed reviews. Some liked it, some loved it, some actually hated it.
Now, when it comes to purchasing any foundation, bb creams of whatever base products, I can get very anal. I don't want to splurge on something that will not suit me in the long run because then what am I supposed to do with it? They're not cheap and the amount per bottle or tube ain't little. Yea I can give it to someone with the same skin colour as I but think of it... If I were to buy 10 wrong foundations and give them away.. WHERE MY MONEY GO. Ya know?
K. Moving on..
In the box you'll find the Laneige BB Cushion in the case and a refill pack. You must be wondering that if I am so anal about foundations why on earth did I buy two?! I'll get to that a little later..
The reason why I never purchased this Laniege BB Cushion was because I never got to try it in stores. And that's because unlike other foundations or BB creams, the Laneige BB Cushion does not come it a tube or a bottle..
It comes like this. With an applicator and and the bb cream is soaked in a sponge. There are testers in Sephora and Laniege stores. However, the applicators are filthy as fak. If I were to apply the bb cream with the applicator I can guarantee you my face will have to be disposed due to allergic reactions. Right. Also, since the bb cream is soaked in that sponge *points*, I get the feeling that it might very well be contaminated as well.
A dear friend of mine swore by this product. So, I thought I really should give this product a try. Ok, back to why I bought two. Because this friend of mine say that it's the best thing in the world, I thought that if i didn't like this product, I can give her the refill pack of the opened one and sell the unopened one to her.
Turns out....
I REALLY LOVE IT AND IT IZ MY HOLY GRAIL RAIT NAO.
It claims to be a cushion-type whitening BB with 6 effects (Whitening + Moisturising + Sunscreen + Water Resistant + Soothing + Makeup Effects).
Not sure about it being water proof and super long lasting but it's pretty dang good seeing how humid Malaysia is. And it has SPF50+ btw.
As of right now, I don't have dry skin. This friend of mine who swore by this product however, has really dry skin. Her skin is so dry that she cannot set her face with powder at all. So all you dry skin girlfriends out there, get yo ass to any stores selling this and get one!
Current skin condition is normal yet still loving this product. I do set it with a translucent powder. The way this product works is umph. So brilliant! The applicator makes it so easy apply. Usually I'd take about 15-20 mins to apply bb cream/foundation + concealer and do my brows. Now, 5-7 mins and I'm out the door! Although, I don't have super dark eye circles, I still needed concealer. But ever since I've started using this, I feel like I don't need concealer for my under eyes anymore! Concealers are used for only my blemishes and scars now.
Coverage is light to medium. Covers my dark eye circles and redness. Only lightens blemishes and pimples. Texture is really light and smooth.
For those sensitive to smell.. Unfortunately, this BB Cushion has a very strong floral (I think) scent. Does not bother me a tad bit.. I think I might even like the scent. Hee.
I don't recommend this product for those with really oily skin as I tend to get a little oily at the end of the day and do feel the need to powder or blot. But, there is another version of this which I believe is the latest one? It's called the Pore Control BB Cushion. For those with oily skin, you can probably go check that out. I haven't tried that one and I'm guessing it'll be a long time to go before I actually purchase another BB / foundation product lol (bought 2 boxes meaning 4 to finish).
My face before application. I look a little sick, don't I? :/ Perfect time to show a before and after because when I took this photo, I slept really late the night before and woke up reaaallyyy early. So yeh!
And now, after applying Laneige BB Cushion and brows oh and lipstick! Confidence level shoots up to infinity. Hah, jokes. No, not really.
Also, it may seem like it, but I did not adjust the brightness of the "after" photo. Sat at the exact same place (see background) with the exact same lighting. You can see that my neck colour in the "before" and "after" pictures are of the same colour/brightness/shade/whatnot.
One downside though, it only comes in 4 shades. So no much choices there. Lucky me to have a shade that's perfect for my skin colour. :)
Luvs uu :) *Till next post!
