BB Cream review: Dr.Jart+ Silver label

Since my HG L'egere BB cream is running low, I thought of getting another tube but alas, there are so many other brands of BB cream in the market and I thought that I should give other brands at try as well. We just have to continue searching and trying out new things, right? :P

So, I came across the brand Dr. Jart+ and I was pretty impressed by the good reviews it had received. And after a few days of thinking and researching, I decided to get it.

There are actually 2 star products for their BB Cream, the famous Black label and Silver label. I think there's a Blue label too. These suddenly reminds me of Johnnie Walker and my drinking session on this coming friday, hahah. *this was when i wrote this and was in draft before this, haha*

Anyway, I didn't quite understand what are the differences between those different colors of labels and the descriptions weren't really helpful.

All I get was;

Black label - it was described as the Detox Healing BB cream that has the functionalities of whitening, wrinkle reduce & UV protection

Silver label - it was described as the Rejuvenating BB cream and has the functionalities of whitening and UV protection. It also claims to control sebum.

So, from that, I get the idea that Black label is more of falling into the "anti-aging" product category. I thought of getting Black label in the first place. I mean why not, since it has the additional anti-aging formula. However, I was lucky enough to ask the seller again on what is the difference and she actually told me that Black label is meant for dry skin and Silver label is meant for combination/normal skin. Interesting huh? I mean, this is really an important piece of information for me. So girls, you should take note of this if you're interested to try! =)

And since I have normal to combination skin, I purchased the silver label bb cream. It has SPF35/PA++ too so therefore, I don't think I need to wear sunblock underneath this bb cream. :P

note: it is stated in the website - "No need to wear additional sun protectors nor foundation".

Some of the main ingredients of this BB cream are:

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  Arbutin - whitening effect
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  Pore Purifying Complex - oxygenation effect
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  Hyaluronic Acid - natural moisturizing effect
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  Coenzyme Q10 - tightening effect
• 
  
  Centella asiatica extract - protecting and soothing effect

So, how do I find this BB cream?

Texture wise, I find it more watery than L'egere but it's not really that runny. It blends prefectly too on skin even on a non-moisturized skin. It blends well with finger application, sponge application and even with a flat top brush. I have not tried applying it with a foundation brush though. However, different applications kind of give me different finish and different results in terms of staying power/ concealing power.

Personally, I think it gives the best coverage when blend with sponge or finger. I get a much more sheer coverage when I use a flat top brush. After application, I would say my skin looked lumimous and dewy and just perfect. However, sometimes, the staying power isn't  really that good as I think it just melts in the hot weather in my country (Malaysia). Blame the weather, haha. And yes, it has been a really hot hot time of the year now. :S

Anyway, if I finished my face with loose powder, the BB cream stays longer too. I might only need to blot once during the day. Most of the time I think my complexion still looks "okay" after office hours and I still see the 'glow'. *wink* Therefore, for oil control wise, I would rate it 4/5.

Oh ya, another thing is, I think it will take a long while for me to finish up this tube of BB cream since I only need to use a minimal pea-sized of the product. Sometimes, I still have some leftovers on my hand. I only need to use so little of this each time because it's just so super blendable and goes so smoothly~

What I do each time is to just let a drop of the cream on my hand and use my finger to transfer the BB cream to my face by dotting each and every corner of my face before blending it. This is a tips I learnt  from some Japanese make up artist. They claimed that by leaving the BB cream dots on the face for a few seconds before blending gives you better coverage and stay.  

To sum it all up, I kinda like this BB cream ^.^

Bought this online from http://www.drjart.com.my/

Retails at around RM80-RM130/ USD25-30.

"ask for discounts" :D

quick updates + recent hauls + FOTD

I feel bad for forsaking this baby blog of mine. Has been busy working and going out alot lately with all the catching up sessions with friends and birthday celebrations for a few friends and also myself. :D

Some of the highlights of the month:

- my birthday, of course :P

- a few close friends' birthday as well

- Thomas Cup

- lots of late nights and drinking

- work! and work and work!!
- *psst* i bought myself a very expensive birthday gift :P (will reveal soon) =)


Because of my hectic schedule, I've decided to post up the pictures of my recent hauls in april and this month for a quick update. =P
I do hope I could come out with the reviews as soon as possible. Some of them are actually in drafts at the moment. hahahs. Hope you girls have not forgotten about me... >.<
Enjoy the picas~

skincare haul

- Sasatinne Bulgarian White Rose Brightening Mask

- Polynia Honey Rose Mask

- Mandom Cleansing Express (Cleansing Lotion)

- Missha The Style Eye & Lips Makeup Remover

- b-Liv Shrink and Tighten Pore Reducing Serum

- Cellnique Intensive Soothing and Hydrating masque

- Cellnique Skin Action Sebum Gel (second purchase)

- BodyShop Pomegranate Body Butter

cosmetics haul

- Guerlain Meteorites miniature sets (Mythic, Beige Chic, Pink Fresh & brush)
- Dr Jart BB Cream (silver label)
- Maquillage UV Moisture Base
- Bare Essentuals PrimeTime eyelid primer
- Vincent Longo eyeshadow (Aqua)
- Maybeline Studio Gel Eyeliner
- Jill Stuart Jelly Eye color (Platinum Satin) - got this as a birthday gift from a dear friend <3
- Maybeline Long Extreme Mascara (disappointment)
- Missha The Style Pencil eyeliner (dark brown)
- P2 pencil eyeliner (black & dark brown)
- The Style single eyeshadow (dark grey)
- Majolica Majorca single eyeshadow (sv380 & sv821)

My FOTD taken this morning while getting ready to go out for another small birthday celebration. Went for lunch and buffet dinner. I feel like a pig today... urgHHHh..

Products used on;

Face

- Maquillage Moisture UV Base

- Dr Jart BB Cream

- Palgantong Loose powder

- Guerlain Meteorites - Pink Fresh

Lips

- Vaseline

- NYX Round Lipstick (Iris)

Eyes (sorry for the messy mascara done on the lashes... I was actually in a hurry and I was using a comb mascara.. =(    )

- Shiseido Crayon eyebrow pencil
- Too Faced Shadow Insurance
- Jill Stuart Jelly eyecolor (Platinum Satin)
- NYX Runway eyeshadow (Mink Brown)
- Majolica Majorca Lash Expander mascara

**I didn't use any eyeliner today as I wanted to create a soft and natural look plus a little shimmer with Jill Stuart's jelly eyes. =) 

Majolica Majorca Skin Lingerie (old vs new)

New one, old one, which is the better one? Which is the one that fulfills your fantasies?
:P

Majolica Majorca came out with a newer improved version of their old Skin Lingerie. The new one somehow has the additional "Pore Cover" to it's name. Oh, it also claimed to have SPF20 PA+

The older version works fine for me at the beginning or should I say for the first half of the bottle.

Somehow, I do not know why, when the product run low, the quality dropped too. I was sad at that time as my first impression on it was, "it really does control oil and make my makeup stay matte for at least until the end of office hour, which was considered to be good." However, that is not the case anymore when the product came to about about 20% of the bottle. *I'm still wondering why though.. maybe it's just that my skin has become oilier?*

Anyway, I got myself the improved version - Skin Lingerie Pore Cover around last weekend and I've used it for a few times by now.

Product description:
"Makeup base that instantaneously creates smooth skin by concealing those pesky open pores and red cheeks"
"Fills in the skin's uneveness to create a flat surface for better foundation application"
"Helps control shine and oiliness for long lasting finish"

"Improves skin appearance"

My verdict, I think this is slightly better than the older version. This comes with SPF20 PA+ and it gives a little coverage unlike the older version which was translucent. I guess this very much depends on each's preference though.

And, the most important question, "Does it really cover pores?"

My answer: "Slightly."

I would say it does cover pores, but it doesn't really make my makeup last that long for me. Especially on the nose area. :(
Oil control wise, I would rate it 3.5/5.

Have you tried this? ;-)