Saturday, September 8, 2012

Skin Food Peach Sake Pore BB Cream






So, it would seem I have new favorite BB cream, while this one doesn't have the same medium coverage that the Holika Holika Clearing Petit BB cream it blends perfectly to my skin tone and has a really nice smell.  I've been really pleased with this one so far, it seems to stay put when i'm working up a sweat and last all day. I had been using a setting powder with the Holika Holika but this one doesn't even need it.  I've noticed I do get a little bit oily in the t-zone after about 4-5 hours but that's not a big deal for me, par for the course.



The texture is very light, it comes out bright but it blends really well.


straight from the tube
one finger swipe






















It feels moisturizing but not greasy and has SPF 20. The scent may be a little strong for some but it fades quickly and I personally enjoy it. I have quite a few freckles and this really seemed to even out some of the darkest and a few seemed to disappear completely. If I didn't have a slight tan on my arms right now I would have shown the other side of my arm which does have some freckling.

shiesdo
fully blended

I really love this BB cream, if i could anything about it I would like an spf of 30 or higher but I generally use a little Shiseido urban oil on my face most days.




Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Holika Holika Clearing Petit BB Cream


 Holika Holika Clearing Petit BB Cream
                                   (This is my favorite BB cream that I have tried so far. I will be reviewing a bunch that I have been testing out.)







The key features as presented by the seller :

SPF 30 PA++

Tea Tree oil extract                                

Sebum absorption

coverage for all skin blemishes.

The color is described as "creamy biege"I am pretty fair with pink undertones and this is an almost perfect match.

Here it is straight from the tube.







this is after the first glide of my finger.







Completely blended.


 I would say the coverage is medium and builds up very nicely without looking cakey or feeling heavy. It's easy to apply, I just blend with my fingers. It covers my blemishes almost perfectly and after using it for about 2 weeks I am noticing a reduction in breakouts. I have combination skin that usually requires 1-2 blotting of the t-zone during the day. I find that i usually don't even bother to blot anymore and my cheeks don't get itchy or dry. Even though it has SPF 30, I still use my regular SPF 42 sunscreen under it.  This is because I am very pale and living in florida I just would rather over cautious.