Maybelline Clear Smooth 8-in-1 BB White Cream

Hello, pretties!

An all-in-one formulation that first became a sensation in South Korea and spread throughout its neighboring Asian countries.   BB cream, is short for blemish balm or beauty balm, was originally developed in Germany.   This cream was hailed as the secret of Korean actresses – where porcelain skin is one of their greatest assets.

After finishing my first tube of BB cream from a different product line, I spotted this Maybelline BB Cream and decided to give it a try.   I heard many favorable reviews on this BB cream and it is best to also try it.   I bought the 02 Natural color of the cream for only PhP250.  I have been using this BB cream for 2 months and it is the right time to give this product a review.

The packaging is so handy which contains 18mL that you can carry it with you anywhere you travel.   I like its packaging in tube and has nozzle.   Using it creates no mess.  

What I like most on this BB cream is its SPF 50 PA+++ which is  most needed especially because of the sun’s scorching heat. (The more + sign you can see after the PA, the higher the protection it provides to our skin.  PA is the Japanese's evaluation standard showing how much protection we are getting from the UVA.)

Another plus factor is that this BB cream is non-comedogenic.   It claims that it is suitable for any skin type and is true since I have a sensitive skin yet for months of using it, I felt no itchiness and I never experienced skin breakouts.   It also has no strong, overpowering smell, it smells like your usual foundation – I love it!  

        

The cream has good consistency that it blends up easily on the skin.   It is a bit sticky and has a dewy finish that makes my skin looks oily.   It has a medium coverage that the pores in my face are not visible.  However, after about 3 hours of application, I can see that my face is so shiny and the cream was almost not there.   It moisturizes my skin but it has no oil control.   So what I did the next day is that I put my usual light face powder after applying this product to avoid oiliness.   The BB cream stays on my skin for longer hours compared to the first application.

Here's my beauty rundown :

PROS :

• A good buy for only PhP250!
• Locally available in department stores, Mercury and Watsons.
• Medium coverage.  Conceals small pores and imperfections (although I don't really have acne or skin breakouts, that's why it can easily conceals)
• Easily blends
• Feels light on skin and has no strong smell
• Moisturizes the skin
• Good for sensitive skin - no irritations, no breakouts
• Small packaging -  can go with you anywhere
• The best of all is it's SPF50 PA+++

CONS :

• Feels sticky on my skin
• It does not have oil control.   It leaves skin oily after a few hours.

Value for its price :  4/5
Packaging  :    4/5
Performance :   4/5
OVER-ALL RATING :  4

Of course, nothing can compare to the outcome and performance of the Korean BB creams.   But if you are a student or has a tight budget looking for an affordable BB creams, then this BB cream is right for you.  

Will I buy this product again?  Maybe, but for now, I chose to try those Korean BB cream products.

Have you tried the Maybelline Clear Smooth 8-in-1 BB White?  What are your thoughts on this?  Share it here.