BB Creams - May 2009

One of the latest, greatest, popular, and hyped products to hit Korea are BB Creams which is short for Blemish Balm Cream. The craze began in Korea but has since hit Japan, China, Etc... It is currently the hottest cosmetic product in Asia and the most popular cosmetic product used by Korean celebrities.

Please allow me to present to you... my stash from Korea... once again, stocks are limited... so HURRY and email me your orders!!!

Skin Food Gingko Green BB Cream vs Aloe Sun BB Cream with SPF20 PA+SF

The Aloe Sun 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. Some online reviews mentioned that the Aloe Sun has a better oil control if compared to the Gingko.

There are 2 shades, #1 & #2. #1 is suitable for those with yellow undertones while #2 is suitable for those with pink undertones. Personally, I'm using a #2.

I prefer Gingko because it gives a natural dewy glow upon application. The texture is rather liquidfied and easy to blend. The converage is pretty good as well. I love the glow so the oiliness didn't quite bother me. All I have to do was to blot every now and then (I didn't have to blot while I was still in Korea :D).

BB Cream Basic Information

The BB cream was invented in 2007 based on German laser skin treatment R&D technology. Skin 79 launched the 1st BB cream cosmetic product in the market. It later gained exponential popularity due to its excellent results and more than a million of BB cream products were sold in Korea that year itself.

This BB cream was originally prescribed to soothe and promote healing of the skin after laser treatments. Now, it is repackaged to replace the liquid foundation with the original capabilities of the BB cream, as well as provide whitening and UV protection.

General BB Cream Characteristics:

• Provides coverage just like a foundation but without clogging pores/damaging the skin.


• Natural, no makeup look.


• Conceals all types of pigmentation, discoloration, acne and marks.


• Perfect coverage without clogging pores .


• Quick all-in-one base, foundation and concealer.


• Healing properties which soften, smoothen and refine skin.


• Encourages skin regeneration to create and maintain youthful skin.


• UV Protection for healthy skin (check product details for SPF level). Anti-wrinkle, whitening functions etc.

BB Cream is pretty much the end all of foundation, concealer, moisturizer, etc. It's a combined product that eliminates many products from your daily makeup routine and not only simplifies foundation but also offers key ingredients that we all look for in makeup and skin care.