Skin79 BB Cream mini set

So, my first venture into the BB realms is here. It took me forever, but now I present you 4 BB creams at once!

Skin79 BB Cream mini set

I got this on ebay for 10 bucks! And I mean 10 bucks for all, with free shipping! Each little tube holds 5g of product wich means 4x5=20g! Almost a full/decent size BB cream (though not the 50g super size yumminess but those smaller sizes)! For mere 10 dollars you can try 4 different creams so you don't have to waste money on full sized ones figuring out which one suits you best!

I say: Isn't it a great deal?????????

The set includes (from left to right):

1.SUPER+ Beblesh Balm B.B TRIPLE FUNCTIONS (vivid pink)

2.B.B DIAMOND COLLECTION THE PRESTIGE BEBLESH BALM (light pink)

3.Super+ Beblesh Balm Golden Collection (golden)

4.B.B DIAMOND COLLECTION PEARL Luminous Beblesh Balm (pearly silver)

Let's see some swatches before I say some words about each:

They all differ a bit in color

Half-blended without flash.

I didn't blend them well since the amount of creams were a bit much, plus this way you can still see the colors compared to my skintone.

And here it is with flash. Isn't the pearl one a nice shimmery one? *_*

And now onto the 4 creams:

Skin79 Super+ BB Cream Pink Label

Suitable for oily/combination skin or those prone to clogged pores. Triple functional:

Whitening & UV Protection SPF25 PA++ & Wrinkle Free

Phyto Complex : Moisturizes and soothes skin so it stays hydrated and healthy and soothing makes your skin always moist and healthy.

Brightening and whitening effects, giving your face a radiant glow, while smoothening wrinkles.

Sunblock Protection SPF25 PA+++

Lightweight & oil-free.

This was the first I started using late summer/fall. But still reach for it now (for the last drops in the tube LOL) So, this supposed work on oily skin, thus my dry skin mixed with oily T-zone should be a piece of cake easy job, right? Well, let me just say: stay away! It made me so oily like I've never been before! Even on my cheeks which is dry on it's onwn!

Skin79 B.B Diamond Collection The Prestige Beblesh Balm

SPF25 PA++

Ingredients:

Peptide MX complex - moistrizing

Caviar extract - firming

Coenzym - protection

Aloe vera - for soft and healthy skin

Arbutin - whitening

Adenosine - anti-wrinkle

Titanium-oxide - sun blocking

Asparagus/sea-tangle - skin calming

Diamond/pearl/gold/amethyst/ruby - glossy skin

This one is better than the pink Super+ one above! Didn't made me as oily, but it was still too much for my taste.

Skin79 Super+ BB VIP Gold Collection

Triple Function: whitening & SPF25 PA++ & Wrinkle free

Arbutin/Adenosin/Titanium-dioxide - whitening/anti-wrinkle/sun protecting

Gold/caviar - elastic skin

Phyto compley - moisturizing

Coenzym/Vitamin E/Almond oil - healthy skin

Aloe vera/green tea/potulacaceae - flexible skin

OSMOPUR (sunflower+rice+ivy) - protect skin

Now, this is my favourite of the set! I started using this when the weather turned colder (around fall), so I'm not sure about how it performs in warm. It's pretty decent with minimal oiliness. It's almost non-existing!

Skin79 Diamond Collection Pearl Luminous Beblesh Balm

Luminous Pearl is oil-free, moisturizing and gives a nice shimmery finish. At first I was freaked out! I always do my makeup with magnifying mirror and direct light (as I have terrible eyesight). So, when I saw my skin in the lamp's light I almost screamed and tossed the tube for like EVER! I looked like a discoball...if not a chunky glitterball! I do not like shimmer that I can see (with my bad eyes) the particles.

I thought I'd never use this again! I was so wrong!

Thankfully I tried it again  like a month later my first and disastrous affair and now I'm in love!

To tell the truth I'd never use this alone, without anything on top....uhm......I don't want to......shine? o_O

Most of the times it functions as a base followed with foundation....or topped with a base, then foundation for an even more perfect finish.

It gives a perfect shine from under the foundation. A luminous finish...a pearly shine-through. You know what I mean? A healthy glow!

And it does not make me oily either....it's like the golden one.

About all 4 BB creams:

As many BB expert bloggers say you only need a very little amount for the whole face. Like a pea. Now, that proved to be not enough for me. My skin itched and screamed for more, so I'd say use a moisturizer before, don't try to skip it thinking BB creams will substitute! Especially if you have dry skin!

About 1,5 pea LOL is enough for me, 2 is too much. And i also spread it on my forehead last to prevent super oiliness.

Coverage is light which I don't like, but since I don't use it alone I'm fine with it. Surprisingly all 4 shades fit me well. As you can see above they each look a bit different in color, but once spred and blended well (not like on the swatch photos) they fit perfectly

It also covers the pores on my nose very well, but not on my forehead.

All in all, if I happen to invest into this brand again, I'm going for the golden one! Throwing in the pearly one too, just becoz of the subtle glow! LOL

But....which brand should I give a try next? There are so many! @__@

First Etsy prchase & EOTD

I've seen many beauy bloggers buying stuffs from Etsy. At first I thoght "Oh, come on! That's so lame! These are handmade by God knows who! Definitely not good quality."

Of course fate or God or whoever thought I should learn my lesson, so I happened to come across a blog selling jewelries (and some makeup....that's how I found the blog) and was intrigued into buying some stuffs! ^_^ I bought only a few things: ear studs, ear cuff (that was a free gift) and dolphin earrings.

Isn't that purple stud gorgeous? Unique stuff not coming in my way on streets =D The black studs are for days when I want to keep it simple the dolphines are THE cuteness and the earcuff! My first time trying it and hope to wear it often!
Love them! They are pretty lovely! Thank you Jenny a.k.a. SimplyyJ!!!
Check out her Etsy store!



Here is today's eye look: kept it simple. Basically I don't use only one shadow on my lids, but I was lazy and used two eyeliners and one functioned as a shadow too, so that means did not use one color, right? =D

The lighting is horrible in dorm, so these photos don't do justice. Just use your imagination!

Dior Powder Mono Eyeshadow in Peach up above the crease.
Bourjois Sparkling Eyeliner in Brun Flamboyant on the upper lashline, smudged a bit upward to blend with the peachy color.
MUFE Aquaq Eyes 0L tightlined the upper lashline.
Diorshow mascara on lashes.

On the lower lashline: Bourjois on the 2/3 and mixed with 0L in the outer half.

Now, this photo catched the colors better, but it's still far from the actual shades. Oh, well.....
I have such cow eyes in this last pic hahahahahahhahahaha

Jumped on the band wagon (late, as always) and tried BB creams. Read millions of reviews, but I'm not sure which one would suite my skin best. Some people even got break outs! yuck! So I went with the safest way and bought this mini set of Skin79 BB creams. 10g each tube, in all $13 (incl. shipping) I'll do a review for all four types and which one is best, then go and buy a full size tube =D