Just Sampling: Too Cool for School BB Foundation Lunch Box (Matte)

Hi! A few days after Too Cool for School opened at SM North, I decided to check out what their products are. I must admit that their store concept crept me out just a little. If you know the clothing store Mental, this is just a little more creepy. I mean I had dolls as a kid, but when you use them as displays or have severed plastic hands lying around, that's just different. But I must say, their store looks really cool. Scary, yes, but cool. Maybe it looked different for me because most Korean beauty stores I've seen have idols' faces around and they had animals and dolls. I think I saw a dino in one of their packaging.

Anyway, I picked up this BB cream sample. There are actually 2 kinds of this BB cream. The other one has a "glossy/dewy" finish. I just wanted to see how it'd fare on me.

This is how the regular sized version looks like. It costs about 900 bucks. But the great thing is that you won't just be paying for the BB cream but also the concealer and highlighter on the cap. ^^

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The sample is a little over 200 Php.

The Verdict:
What I love about this BB cream, aside from the really adorable packaging is that its flat matte. Not a lot of people like matte-matte products, but I really like it. Although it's more pink that it is yellow, it sits well on my skin. The color doesn't look off with enough blending. It also feels very light on the skin and the floral-ish/powder-ish smell is not too much. Plus, it has SPF 37 which I guess makes it okay for every day use if you don't spend much time out under the sun.

What I don't like much about this BB cream is that I find it a little hard to blend. The product's consistency is not really thick but without a good primer, there's a little difficulty on trying to even it out. I wish it had more coverage too. I'd say it has sheer to light coverage. Oil control is typical: on me, that's about 2 hours or less. This is also the lighter shade and the glossy one is the darker one, so shade choices are very limited.

This is a good BB cream if you really want that matte finish and it even has SPF. ^^

Have you tried anything from Too Cool for School? Lemme know. Cheerio!

San San Hortaleza, MD BB Cream

Hi guys. Just got home a little while ago, from work then finally got to try Gavino's Donuts (*thanking heavens*. Review to follow). *haha* My weekend, well it's more of a weekend-day, is just about to start. Anyways, I just wanted to share this San San Hortaleza, MD BB Cream with you. Aside from the one from Avon, which I've emptied, this is my second local BB Cream.

This BB cream has 30 ml product. Costs 149 pesos, which is quite affordable for a BB cream. Unfortunately, it comes in only one shade. A dark neutral toned shade. Can work for both with yellow and pinkish skin tones. I think. =)

It has SPF 43, which is pretty high. Has squalene, which apparently is an anti-oxidant and can make your skin feel soft, and has hyaluronic acid, which works as an anti-aging agent and moisturizer.

Box contains expiration and manufacturing dates.

Half a pump of product

Hygienic pump

Pros:
1. Very affordable
2. No funny scent. Smells like a typical foundation.
3. Comes with a pump that works well. You can actually control the product
4. Easy to blend
5. Has high SPF
6. Coverage is awesome. About medium to heavy coverage.

Cons: (just for me)
1. Though it's easy to blend, the product itself is kinda thick. I like my foundation/BB cream a little runny because it dries easier. I mix it with a bit of moisturizer to make it a little more runny.
2. Comes in only one shade, which unfortunately is a little dark for me. On the pic above the right side of my hand has the BB cream. I don't know if you can tell, but in person, it's not right for me. I actually get left with a map-like residue on my hand when I put this on in the morning. I hope more shades come out.
3. Has a semi-matte finish. It has a bit of a dewy glow to it, which can work for those who like a somewhat dewy finish.
4. Not much of an oil control product. I'm oil free for only about 3-4 hours when I put this on.

Despite the things that don't work for me with this product, I think it's still a good BB cream. With its high SPF, I actually just go for this with a bit of moisturizer to lighten the color on days that I'm in a hurry. 

Have you tried this BB cream? Lemme know. Cheerio! Have a great weekend. =)

Look What I Bought #1

Hi guys. Just a quick post here to show you what I bought last week. It was my very first time to try online shopping, and I must say, maybe I should try not to get too excited 'cause I'll definitely end up spending way too much. Anyway, here's a quick view of the things I got

The Saem Ally's Ajell Mousse BB Cream (245 bucks plus 50 for the sf) and the Tony Moly Party Lover Gel Eyeliner (195 bucks) I got from Ms. Charmaine of Kkochipida (check her Multiply account here and her Facebook account here) I actually got to meet her because of the Tony Moly Gel liner. She just happened to be near our area (Trinoma), so it was a great opportunity. She's very lovely,and she's very nice. The transactions I made were a breeze. The mouse BB got delivered about two days after I made the payment. Plus, her products are very affordable and most products have prices that are way lower than what we have here. So, if you're into Korean cosmetics like me, check her site out. =)


Anyhow, the Ever Bilena Eyebrow pencil (50 pesos) and the fruit nail decorations (29.75) were from Landmark, but my mom paid for them. Funny what "pleading eyes" can do. =)


I decided not to take pictures of the pair of pants and belt that I got from For Me. They were both on super sale. The pants were priced at 998 but I got them for 298 and the belt was at 298 but I got it for 88. I just got lucky. =)


I promise to do reviews on these products as soon as I get the chance. What about you, any hauls? Cheerio!

Just Sampling: Tony Moly Expert Triple BB Cream

Hi guys. So, as promised, here's the verdict on the latest freebie sample I've tried. It's the Tony Moly Expert Triple BB Cream. 


I got this when my sister bought her hair coloring cream a few months back. I always ask her for the freebies. =) Anyway, I did a three-day testing period on this (the small sachet can last you 5 days or a week, tops.) and here's what I think.

THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN FROM TONY MOLY'S WEBSITE

Here's the description of the product in Tony Moly's website:

Expert triple BB cream SPF45PA+++ Diffused reflection makes prism effects under any lights, completes spotless shiny skin Expert 3D Collagen BB cream SPF40PA+++ Boosting Collagen synthesis effect helps skin reconstruction. Filling between the wrinkle

 The Verdict:


What I like about it is that it gives coverage, probably light to medium. It's very blendable and no funky smell. Just that BB cream smell. A little goes a long way so despite its size, it can actually be used for at least a week. Plus, it has very high SPF. Recommended to those who like BB creams with a dewy finish. Oil control power is around 5-6 hours. I started to see some shine on my nose on the 6th hour. 


The only thing that bothered me about it is that it felt kinda "heavy," like I know that I'm wearing something. but, it might just probably be because I'm used to almost-liquidy BB creams, and this one's a thick cream. And I think this has only one shade that is supposed to blend and suit all skin tones.


This is priced at 928 pesos for a 50 ml tube. Kinda pricey, but considering the perks, just think of it as a BB cream investment.


Btw, sorry for the quality of pictures. Our camera was stolen and most of my pictures for this blog were still loaded there, so I'm practically re-taking pictures of everything, including this sample. I just borrowed my dad's phone, which takes better pictures than mine.


Anyway, have a happy weekend everyone. Any of you checking out the K-pop convention in SM Megamall this Sunday? Cheerio!

The Face Shop Lovely ME:EX BB Cream

Hi guys. I've been using BB Creams for quite a while now and I figured maybe it's about time I did a review on the current BB cream I've been using. To be honest, my first BB cream was that from Avon, and then I started living on BB cream samples (Korean beauty shops are so generous with samples. That's why I love 'em). =) I couldn't just purchase a huge tube and you know, not like it. So after an endless battle with myself, I finally bought this. The Face Shop Lovely ME:EX BB Cream. I've been using this for a couple of months now and so far, I'm loving it.

Price: Original price is 395 Php but I got in on sale. It was priced at 350, and thanks to my mom and her 200 pesos worth of GCs. I only had to pay 150 =)

Weight: 40 ml

My left hand is "wearing" the BB cream

Pros:

1. Has a sheer finish so it doesn't give out that white cast

2. Creamy and sort of watery? so it's easy to blend

3. Smells like...flowers?

4. Cute packaging =)

5. Gives a dewy finish

6. Kinda cheap compared to other brands (it's already 40 ml)

Cons:

1. If you're looking for coverage, like medium to heavy, probably not the best BB cream to use. It has very light coverage.

2. It doesn't have much of an oil-control factor? I usually blot after 3-4 hours, even when inside an air-conditioned room

So far, it think it's a good beginner BB cream. It's actually very light but it still works. And I'm not sure if this BB cream is responsible but some of my dark spots well, turning light-ish. =) If you're still new to the whole BB cream concept, I suggest you use this BB cream.

Have a good weekend. Cheerio!