Skin79 Super+ Triple Functions BB Cream (Pink) Updated Review & Swatch

It's time for an updated look at the SKIN79 Triple Functions Beblesh Balm BB Cream (pink). It has since improved since my last review so let's take another look!

Skin Background, I got a bit tanned-ish due to all my recent garden projects. I just started a hydroponics garden as well as a mini garden with some veggies (my way of starting to eat healthier) but more on that later..

any way current foundation is Urban Decay Naked Foundation in 4.0

My Arms and Hand is a bit lighter than my face.

Here is some info before the review...

What is BB Cream?

Beauty Balm? Blemish Balm?

I'm sure most of everybody and their mama knows what a BB Cream is by now, but once a upon a time it was Asia's little secret. For those who haven't discovered BB Cream yet.. it is basically make-up and skincare all in one. It provides coverage, protection from the sun, and helps improve your skin as you wear it. Magical isn't it? 

Each one has special ingredients and function for your skin so go out there and discover the BB Cream for you!

What's New about the Skin79 Triple Function BB Cream?

Upgraded Ingredients: 

Tangerine Oil for Lively Skin

OSMOPUR (Sunflower, Rice Bran, Ivy, and Green Tea) Protects the Skin

Ceramide 3  Provides Moisture to the Skin

Phyto-Complex Provides Nutrition for Skin

Still Contains:

Arbutin to help Whiten Skin

Adenosine for Wrinkle improvement

What Are the Functions of Skin79 Triple Functions BB Cream?

Whitening, UV A and B Protection SPF25 PA++, Wrinkle Improvment

Arbutin extracted from the bearberry plant (safer than Hydroquinone) Helps brighten skin and even skin tone.

UVA and UVB Protection, this is very important, I cannot stress sun protection enough, maybe it's because I'm from a tropical place (aloha!) but the sun can do irreversible damage to our skin as well as speed up aging. I know sometimes I get lazy and forget sunblock plus sunblock smell is usually bleh. 

I really love the fact that my skin is protected when I have my BB Cream on.

Wrinkle Improvement, now this doesn't mean that BB Cream is only for grandmas. It is more of a prevention, prevention is the best cure. It's recommended that people start using anti-aging in their 20's or even earlier. It's easier to preserve youth than to turn back time!

Skin79 BB Cream also Functions as both make-up base and foundation, lets not forget the sebum-control properties.

Why only one shade?

It is from Korea and usually matches many skin tones there.

I understand that some people may find it too light on them, but there is a solution.

Tip 1: Use it as a base, and then apply your preferred foundation over it.

Tip 2: Mix it with a darker foundation then apply

On to my Swatches and Review:

Here is the Skin79 BB Cream on my Arm, I chose a spot with a scar I got from cooking  >.<

The Scar actually appears darker in person. The BB Cream does a well-enough job of blending it in.

I'd say the coverage is light to medium but you could always  build it up or put concealer and foundation over it, if you really need more coverage

Here it is on my hand with flash, as you can see it subtly blends and evens the skin-tone, the green veins are less visible.

The Cream looks grayish / neutral but don't be alarmed it does well with blending in the skin, and if it's too light for you follow the tips above.

It feels very light ,I actually put this on half of my face and after a while I forgot it was on, but that is without foundation or anything else just the BB Cream.

Recommended:

I recommend this for daily use, it's very light on its own and provides skin protection as well as helps improve skin over time.

You can still use it as a make-up base for nights out or big events but I would highly recommend this for everyday use instead. It's made for daytime , casual, easy light make-up and it does well at that.

Please be careful when buying this online as there are a lot of fakes of this product out there.

you can read my other post on How to spot a Fake and Authenticate your Skin79 BB Cream

Pay attention to the item price and location

Also be careful when buying locally, I saw one of these for sale at a local korean store for $50-$60.

I understand they probably need to pay for taxes and shipping, but that's a bit steep for this particular BB cream which sells for about $24.00 to $27.00 USD in Korea or $30 USD on their official american site.

Here is a good online store to purchase it from http://dolcepanda.storenvy.com/

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Korean Cosmetics and Skin Care Haul

 Hello Sweeties ^.^ Hope you all had wonderful Holiday Celebrations. I definitely enjoyed a nice calorie-filled christmas.  I know I haven't been very consistent with this blog, but things are about to change.  Along with me being more active, I will be making design changes here and there so please look forward to that. 

On to the Haul..
I recently made a big purchase from Korea for various BB Creams, CC Creams, Make-up , and Skincare products :) From brands like Skin79, Etude House, Tony Moly, Dr. Jart+, The Face Shop, Skinfood, Laneige, 3 Concept Eyes, Holika Holika and Leader's Insolution. So lots and lots of reviews coming hehe. I also just got the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette, I'm so excited to play with it.

I am looking forward to getting this blog going. Please subscribe if you want to see the reviews or just to keep posted
thank you!!
xoxo Mari

Skin79 Pink BB Cream Fake or Real: How to authenticate 2013

As you may know, there are a bunch of skin79 bb cream fakes being sold out there, It's never a good feeling to get duped so hopefully this will help better arm you in your online shopping adventures.

I've noticed people freaking out, thinking they got a fake product just because there was no authenticity sticker on their BB cream. Well, skin79 continually changes the product packaging to help prevent counterfeiting. As of January 2013 they have removed the authenticity label as well as several little changes to help you differentiate real from fake.

Here are some photos of an authentic skin79 Pink Triple Functions BB cream bought recently , straight from South Korea:

Side by side comparison with an old very used bottle from 2010

The new bottle is shorter

Both are Authentic

Description and directions available in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean printed on the inside.

Bottom of the box shows manufactured date and then expiration date

Manufactured on August 19, 2013

Expires: February 18, 2016

The top has a big round button and no seal.

Bottom of the bottle also shows manufactured date and then expiration date

Manufactured on August 19, 2013

Expires: February 18, 2016

Make sure the bottle and box match!

So if your Skin79 Pink Triple Functions BB Cream does not have an authenticity label please do  not panic as they have removed it. If yours has a label and was manufactured after January 2013 it most likely is a fake!

If you want to thoroughly check your BB Cream

Here is a more detailed history of the package changes for the skin79 Pink Triple Functions BB Cream from the official site:

This does not only apply to Skin79's Pink BB Cream but to several other products if you would like to check Skin79 Gold BB Cream or Beblesh Pact please check their notice on the Official Site Check it Out

Now you can check your BB Cream and find comfort in the fact that you have the real deal.
Reap all the happy BB Cream Goodness and benefits!

Not only do they change the packaging they also continually improve the product so a review of the new Skin79 Pink BB Cream will be coming soon.

Thank you 
XOXO Mari

MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream Review

I haven't posted in while >.< ... but I am Back.. Missha is a korean brand, that is actually very accessible in the United States. They Have a website www.Missha.net available in both English & Korean. They Even opened up a store in New york. They offer a variety of make up at a reasonable price range.
They also have a number of BB Creams Available. I purchased The M Perfect Cover BB Cream in #23 Natural Beige .
The first thing I noticed about this BB cream is that it comes in 4 different shades, since the usual BB cream comes in 1 or 2 shades. I guess since they are marketing in the US they are including more shades to suit the array of skintones.
M perfect cover BB cream cost about $29.99 for a 50 ml tube.
I got the 30 ml one to try which isn't available on their site.
According to the site It supposed to:
★ Provide a natural coverage with soothing & moisturizing properties
★ Suitable for all Skin types (including acne prone skin)
★ Can be used as make up base & foundation

Also:
★ Whitening
★ Anti -Wrinkle
★ UV protection (SPF 42 PA +++)

Onto the swatches...




It provides good coverage and when using the the right amount does not feel thick or heavy.
Anything with feel heavy if you use too much.

Before opening the the tube I used the sample packets I got which turned out to be a good idea. I found that my skin tone matches better with #21 Light Beige instead of #23 Natural Beige. The 2 shades are not that different from each other, but I found that #23 is a little too dark not even a big difference but I feel like its more noticeable when foundation is a little too dark than when its a little too light. So I ended up not opening the box hehe.

On a note This works well with M BB Boomer which is a primer and will help make your BB Cream last longer, which I also bought but did not open yet so look forward to a review of that.

If anybody wants this BB Cream Let me know I still need to sell it
so Contact me if interested. $17 (Sold)
If you still want to order korean brand products contact me,
It's better to order in hauls

Chocomaripanda@gmail.com

<3MaRi

Skin79 Super Plus Beblish Balm BB Cream Review & Swatch

An aspect that makes the BB cream so alluring are the variety of beneficial ingredients they put inside. It is also the ingredients that differentiate the BB creams from each other.

Skin79 Super Plus BB Cream (hot pink) according to their site & the box the main ingredients include:

Adenosine & Arbutin: for whitening , brightening, improving elasticity, and preventing wrinkles.
Phyto Complex: Skin nutrition & Moisturizing. (soothes skin) Lotus extract: Skin flexibility (I guess it adds to the elasticity as well)
Coenzyme Q10: Skin protection
Aloe Vera: Healthy Skin
Also Contains Osmopur which contains:
Sunflower, Rice Bran , and Ivy extract that also protects your skin from various harmful conditions
So when looking for a BB cream for your self pay close attention to the ingredients and benefits and choose what is right for you.

Now that we got ingredients out of the way lets move on to the functions & review

What it is:
Skin79 Super Plus triple functions BB cream ( Hot pink Version )
(BB Cream in a "short" summary is a all in one skincare / foundation)

What it is supposed to do (functions):
Whitening
SPF 25 PA+++
Wrinkle protection
Also mentions:
Skintone correction, Pore coverage, & Sebum Control

Replaces both make up base & foundation.

I love the packaging its sleek , make sure the safety seal is intact on the top where you push the pump. Safety first as there are already some fake bb creams out there.
I got it in the pump version, I think theres a tube one and a mini tube one you can put on ure phone hehe.



I like the coverage on this one, it does a good job on the pores and gives that porcelain finish. Like many BB creams it comes in one shade which is on the lighter side.
It does well in layering and does not look cakey just dont put like 100000x layers on.
when i first pumped it out it looked grayish to me and I was scared it would look dull, but it actually brightened my skin.
I'm on the lighter side right now ( havent tanned in awhile)
so this is definitely one of my faves.


I even feel like its evening my skin tone ^_^
I love BB creams because it takes the guilt away from putting on foundation.
Usually I feel wary about slapping foundation on my face, like my pores are getting clogged every minute I have it on. With BB cream its guilt free & i hardly feel it ( maybe because i'm not feeling guilty hehe) Plus the SPF protection is veeerry important. Just knowing its benefiting my skin instead of hurting it helps me rest easy.
Hoped that help


Additional Info:
Price:27,000 won on their official site
I don't think they ship internationally
You could always try other sites
prices vary and shipping charges also
Beware of fake skin79 products there are some out there
so if it's super cheap be careful also check where it's from

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Etude House BB Magic Balm Review

This BB Cream comes in a jar instead of a pump or tube like they usually do.
It also comes with a mini foundation brush (^_^) its really soft, you should use a bigger brush for faster application.





It is packaged in a shiny iridescent box.
Writing on the box:
"Skin protection from environmental and UV damage, BB Magic Balm promotes natural looking coverage that nourishes, soothes and corrects skin tone. Includes brush for clean and convenient application that delivers pore safe oil control and porcelain smooth complexion."

description from Etude House Global site:
Formulated for Sensitive Skin
Sparkling Clear Complexion
Skin Clarifying Formula

Active Ingredients:
Chamomile Extract, Aloe Vera Gel, Centella Asiatica, Grape seed oil.

SPF 30/PA+++ ( very important to me since I live in a sunny location)

Here are the swatches on the back of my hand: Before, Application, and After I spread it out
Smiley face and Heart are for reference




Coverage is sheer - medium, good for layering it doesn't feel cakey.
I assumed it would be waxy, but it is nice and creamy.
It only comes in one shade which is pretty light, but you can always layer powder on top for more
coverage or to darken it a bit.
I do recommend layering it to make it last longer.
There is a compact from the same line ( BB Magic Pact ) and that comes in 2 shades

As for the Skin clarifying formula I will have to continue using it to reap those benefits.
So hopefully it delivers.
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Intro & Haul

Hey, welcome to my very first post.
My blog will mostly be product reviews for now
but will also include some randomness
Take a look at the "About Me" & "Intro" section to learn a bit about me ^.^

I decided to make my first post a haul.
I recently bought a bunch of Korean products.
Which includes some stuff from Etude House, Skin79, & Missha.
I really wanted to restock on BB Cream and ended up getting a couple of other things.

Anyways I got:
Etude House:
BB Magic Balm
BB Magic Pact
Moistfull Collagen Essence-in Foundation
Color Me Nude Lip Concealer

Skin79:
Super Plus BB (Hot pink)
The Oriental Perfect Cover BB Cream

Missha
M Perfect Cover BB Cream (shade #23)

I also got some other things not pictured,
I'm not sure if I'm selling those or not, I always get extra just incase someone wants one (my mom, relatives or friends) plus it saves on shipping.
the other things I got were:
The gold version of the skin79 cream,
Skin 79: Diamond Prestige BB, Absolute Total BB cream, All Day Sun powder,
Super Plus BB (silver)
Homme triple action bb cream for men (had to get something for the bf)
Missha: BB boomer & M BB cream
So if i end up keeping them I'll do reviews for those also.

For those who don't already know BB stands for Blemish Balm.
It was supposedly first used as an after-surgery cream.
It covers and helps the skin heal at the same time, then it was later manufactured as a beauty product.

Its like an all purpose foundation/base, some people use it as a base or use it alone.it offers coverage and also certain benefits to the skin like sun protection, whitening, evening complexion and etc.
There are many types of BB creams out there with different benefits, ingredients and functions. I personally love the SPF it is very convenient!
Well I'll be doing the reviews for these very soon, so check that out.
Bai bai!