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BB cream (Blemish Balm) review
A very lovely lady sold samples of her extensive BB cream stash to me to try out before buying. My sis is going to Korea next week or so and she’ll be helping me get some! 
Korean brands like The Face Shop, Missha and Skin Food are waaay overpriced in Singapore (about 50% more).
I don’t think I can vouch on the effectiveness of the BB cream as I didn’t really monitor my skin but there have been many testimonials by other ladies. As for oil control, I honestly didn’t feel that they did anything for that matter but some left my face oilier than the others at the end of the day. My current fave is Skin Food’s Aloe Sun BB cream.
On blending…
I personally feel that all the BB creams don’t blend very well, you’ll need the help of a sponge unless you wanna risk adding a few more age lines to the canvas. I’ve tried to pre-mix my BB cream with moisturiser, it works but I just don’t like the idea. I prefer applying the BB cream immediately after my moisturiser while my face is still, erm, moist; then quickly work in the BB cream. After that, I finish off by dusting on my Ettusais Day Protect Powder (using it as loose powder).
On choosing the right shade…
All the creams left my face with a whitish cast (#1 for Skin Food). Unless you’re fair without yellow undertones (usually Asians have yellow undertones), I recommend you choose #2 Natural for Skin Food BB creams where you have a choice.
Reviews
dermaRX Beblesh balm SPF15
Smells like clay mask, the type that hardens on your face when you go for facials at a beauty salon. Much lighter texture and easier to blend compared to the rest.
Dr.Jart+ Rejuvenating Blemish Balm for all skin types SPF 10 Anti-Irritant Concealer
The worst smelling of the BB creams I’ve tried. It’s hard to describe, some reckon it to smell like detergent? Not sure if it’s because I wasn’t very thorough on removing it at the end of the day but after consecutive use, some small bumps start to appear.
Skin Food Gingko Green BB Cream vs Skin Food Aloe Sun BB Cream SPF20 PA+
SF Aloe has a very light fragrance that’s better than Gingko, but the smell of Gingko isn’t bad or anything, both simply have a very mild scent. I prefer Aloe because of its SPF properties, so I don’t need to apply sunscreen anymore. Gingko left my face oilier compared to Aloe too. That said, Aloe wins hands down!
BRTC Perfect Recover Balm
The smell is similar to SF Gingko, but less noticeable. I was advised that this isn’t readily available in the shops in Korea, I can’t remember if it’s prescription only or? However, you are able to order it online if you can read Korean from their online shop. *shrugs* Currently, this is the most trusted medical brand BB cream till date.
Other useful links
Skin Food’s website
kimoko’s reviews
whiteelephant’s summary
Where to buy
Luna Beauty, eBay
Cooking Mama 2: Dinner with Friends
I have almost completed all the dishes in Cooking Mama 2 and I’d say it’s more worthwhile playing than the first Cooking Mama (which was the first game I bugged my husband to buy for my DS). Lots of new recipes and new instructions on top of a couple of new features. Some of the original tasks have been modified to make it a little bit harder to get a Gold though it’s still a no-brainer for adults (but I like it).
Help! I’ve unlocked a lot of items but I can’t use them on Mama!
Actually, you can! And here’s how to do it. This is where the Write in Diary function comes in.
 Image taken from the official website |
You can save an entry in your diary every time you complete a dish, whether you cook with Mama or cook for your friends. The key is to save an entry. After that, go back to the main screen and tap on Write in Diary and choose an entry you’ve just saved. Tap on the bottom screen again and you’ll get a Seal option on the bottom right. Tap on it and you’ll be able to add the items you’ve collected onto the picture just like this screenshot! |
Japanese Q10 eye packs
I bought these 2 different Japanese Q10 eye packs to try out recently and I must say I prefer Kose Cosmeport Clear Turn Eye Mask (left) to Nano’s Coenzyme Q10 Eye Pack (right).
First of all, Kose Cosmeport’s has a generous 18 pairs (36 sheets) whereas Nano’s has only 6 pairs (12 sheets). Kose Cosmeport’s comes in a mini wet-tissue-like packaging with a resealable opening where you retrieve 2 sheets, which resemble wet-tissues in the shape of eye mask cutouts. Nano’s comes in individual packs with a pair in each pack, it’s quite thick and has a sticky side where you apply to your under eyes and they’ll stay put. I personally feel that Kose Cosmeport’s work better and I do feel my under eyes are more hydrated after using it consecutively. The Nano ones, on the other hand, made my under eyes feel slightly suffocated under the thick sheets of stick-ons.
Just a note that there’s a tiny whiff of alcohol for the Kose Comeport Eye Mask but it goes away in a few seconds.
Verdict
Kose Cosmeport Eye Mask: Value for money
Nano Coenzyme Q10 Eye Pack: Doesn’t work for me
