Korean BB Cream Review and Demo
Is the Korean bb cream, Innisfree No Sebum BB Cream really worth it?
Does it really control oily skin and sebum throughout the day?
Is it matt? Find out bellow!
Hello Loves! So today I want to share with you all a very in-depth review on the Innisfree No Sebum BB Cream. This is a video review so make sure you watch the video to see how it performs throughout the day!
I hope you enjoyed the review! Here is a little write up and additional info on the BB Cream.
I purchased the BB cream in shade #2 here in South Korea from the Innisfree store. The BB cream costs exactly 18,000 won which is $17.58 USD. This price is around the same if you were to buy a Revlon foundation, BB or CC cream.
You get 40 ml of BB cream which is an average amount. This Koream BB cream claims to be:
- Long Lasting
- Oil Control
- Non Darkening
- Effective Coverage
It also contains
- Jeju Mineral Powder
- Jeju Green Tea
- 4 Free system *Innisfree free of harsh ingredients system*
Innifree No Sebum BB Cream Description:
*The naturally derived mineral sebum controlling powder absorbs excessive sebum on skin surface, helping to present a non-greasy, soft, and powdery complexion all day long.*
By the claims of this product and the description, you would feel that this BB cream would provide a matte finish to the skin that would last all day. My personal skin type falls into the combination zone, meaning I can be oily in some areas and dry in others. When applied to the skin, the BB cream instantly absorbs excess oils on the skins surface while still leaving a semi dewy look to the skin. It however does not provide a matte look. A dewy complexion is very popular here in South Korea rather then matte skin. To achieve a matte look, this BB cream should be set with a matte powder or the Innisfree mineral powder to get the most effectiveness from the BB cream.
As for oil control throughout the day, this BB Cream did not hold up. I had a soft healthy look to my skin for around 3 hours. After that my oils started to show through. I tested this BB cream for almost 8 hrs. By the end of my day my skin was looking very oily.
Coverage wise, this BB cream was excellent! It was very buildable and could easy be applied with a sponge to have a light coverage all the way to a medium coverage. This BB cream however was not able to achieve a heavy full coverage effect. If you are someone who struggles with a lot of acne, you will still need a concealer for tougher to hide areas of concern. Over the 8 hrs, this BB cream help up perfectly. My coverage did not fade anywhere over time.
For people with sensitive skin, I personally did not experience any level of irritation from this BB cream. I personally quite sensitive skin and can feel itchy on the face or react with hives from certain products. This BB cream was the first in a while to not make my skin feel itchy or give me hives or additional pimples!
So my overall opinion?
Pros
- Non irritating
- Long lasting coverage
- SPF 30 PA++
- No harsh chemicals
- Natural Jeju volcanic island ingredients
- Affordable
- 3 Colour choices 1, 2 or 3
- Does not oxidize over time
Cons
- Not long lasting oil control
- Grabs to dry skin
Needs to be set with a matte powder.
Overall this BB cream is very good for its price and I am very happy with it! If you don’t have very oily skin, then this product is great! If you aren’t someone who loves a matte look then this is a great bb cream to control your oils and give you great coverage for a decent portion of your day. If you are planning on making this BB cream last a full day, you will need to set it with a powder and possible tough up half way through your day. If you have dry skin this is NOT a product for you. This BB cream does tend to cling to dry patches of skin making them show more. However it is great for hiding enlarged pores! If you are a normal skin type this is a great BB cream to consider using especially if you tend to have sensitive or even acne prone skin.
I give this BB cream 3 stars. It honestly would be a 5 star cream for me but the fact that is doesn’t hold up to good with its main function, oil control makes it lose 2 stars.
I hope this review was helpful to some of you who have been interested in this Innisfree BB Cream!
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