High end BB Cream review

Since I already talked about what is BB Cream, please refer my previous blog

Let us just started the high end BB Cream:

1) DiorSnow UV shield BB Cream, SPF 50 , (2 shades)
This is HK version, formula is different than the North America one (Hydralife), this formula is more creamy. Coverage is medium to high, to me one pump pretty much good for the whole face  and the most important is this product is buildable means you could apply second layer if you need extra coverage, also it has SPF 50, which I love and give me extreme protection, so far this is my favorite BB Cream lately.

此款是香港版，質地跟北美的 Hydralife 不一樣，此款較滋潤及遮瑕度屬中高度，只需要用很少已經足夠， 絕對可媲美粉底液,對我來說， 用了它可不需另塗粉底! 總括來說，這產品 保濕度不俗，很貼膚，頗滋潤，另外它有 SPF 50 的防曬功能！暫時是我近期最喜愛的 BB Cream

This product is best for the normal to dry skin type because the texture is very creamy, it delivers instant comfort and leaves the skin soft and supple to maintain an incredibly transparent complexion
個人認為此產品適合中性/偏乾膚質使用，因為它的滋潤度,均衡膚色,及有透亮光澤感。

2) Vidivici  brilliant BB Cream, SPF 35, (1 shade only)

It is a Korean high end brand, triple functional BB Cream keeps the skin illuminant and elastic with whitening and lifting factors.
韓國品牌之一，此產品有多種效用: 具保濕， 增強肌膚彈性 ，均勻膚色 ,美白， 兼具抗氧化功能。

Coverage is medium, its help create natural, brighten up finish. If you prefer a nude make up finish, Korean brand is the best choice. It is very moisture, feels very hydrating, easy glide, smooth, long lasting . Good for normal / dry skin type
質地彷如粉底, 遮瑕度只屬中度, 如你喜歡透薄妝容的話，韓國品牌一定不會令你失望。用了它已經可以不需另塗粉底! 保濕度不俗, 非常高的持久度 ,感覺很滋潤，水潤, 易推，透薄， 貼膚度亦一流, 個人認為適合混合肌 / 偏乾膚質使用.

3) Kiehls skin tone corrective & beautifying,BB Cream, SPF 50 ( 3 shades)

This is one of the most dewy finishing that I ever try , not that they are oily, it is very hydrating and moisture. Coverage is low to medium , you could used it as make up base or sunblock; because of the extra dewy finished , you may need to set with the powder to ensure the long lasting results with the matt look. This BB Cream is for normal to dry skin, it is also free of parabens and fragrance which is perfect for those with sensitive skin (according to the website), 

在我試過眾多的產品之中，這是具最亮澤之BB cream，不是油光的感覺，而是潤澤保濕的效果，如不喜歡這感覺，可以用碎粉作定妝並有雅致的效果, 遮瑕度只屬中度， 但用於日常妝前打底, 防曬 makeup base 使用一流, 並可均勻膚色，適合中/乾性皮膚使用。

From the above choice, Dior snow UV BB cream is my favorite choice,because of the good coverage,  for me it can replace my foundation routine, very convenient.

用後感，Dior snow是我的首選，不僅是它的遮瑕度，對於我來說，它更可以代替粉底使用，十分方便！推介之一！

Drugstore makeup : BB Cream

What is BB cream ?

BB cream is getting more popular in the Asian and north America's make up market  lately. After the tinted moisturizer, it is either know as Beauty Balm Cream or Blemish Balm Cream.

BB Cream在最近掀起一陣熱潮，令到亞洲及北美各大化妝品牌亦陸續推出自家品牌的 BB Cream. BB Cream (又名 BB 霜) 其實為 Blemish Balm Cream 或 Beauty Balm Cream的縮寫

BB cream is a combination of moisturizer, primer , foundation and sometimes with SPF protection, it also help to smooth out the skin tone, cover some redness, help the dullness on the skin. So, this is another reason for this product getting more popular because it is so convenient and it is good for every lady no matter do they apply make up or not

近年的 BB Cream 經過不斷的改良後，已經加入了不同的保養成分，可以用作妝前隔離霜，粉底，遮瑕膏，又能自然修飾、美化肌膚。所以輕易成為化妝界的新寵！就算你沒有化妝的習慣，亦因為它有修復、保濕、保養、潤色、隔離這些功能，相信你亦會樂意去試它一試。

Since different makeup brand name have their own BB Cream, different ingredients, different brand have different price range.
不同的品牌，不同的保養成份，亦有不同價錢的選擇

In my opinion, North American BB creams are slightly different than the Asian one due to their different formula, Asian one can provide more coverage than the north American's one which have more light to sheer coverage, and the Asia's one can create a very good nude foundation

個人認為，大部份亞洲品牌的 BB Cream比北美洲遮瑕度高，如選用亞洲品牌的 BB Cream，已可以代替粉底並做出裸妝的效果。

Canadian BB Cream:

1)Wet n wild Fergie BB cream 8 in 1, shade light to medium, 5 shades available

Coverage is very light and sheer, SPF 15
遮瑕度非常薄，滋潤度一般，

2) Rimmel 9 in 1 skin perfecting super make up, shade medium , 3 shades available

9 in 1 results : primes,moisturizers conceals, covers, smoothes, mattifies, brightens and help protect, last all day (according to the manufacturer)

Coverage is light to medium, semi matte finish
中度遮瑕，有少量雅致的效果

3) Physician Formula Super BB cream, SPF 15, shade is light to medium, 2 shades available

Coverage is light to medium, not sure is the product that I bought....the cream that in the tube is not smooth not creamy at all,  no matter how long do I  shake them before use....it still feels the cream has something in it, personally I feel this product is not as good as the other products in the same brand

中度遮瑕，但不知是否我買的這個有問題，產品按出來，感覺很怪， cream 完全不滑溜，好像有粒狀在內。這個產品是同品牌之中較差的一個。

This brand are also have BB Cream concealer and BB Cream compact

此品牌更有同一系列的遮瑕膏及粉餅。

Tarte Xmas Limited Collection

Xmas season!!!!!  Limited Edition makeup Palettes are all come out!!!!

Tarte come out some limited edition sets that I believed is another hot items for this Xmas time :

Tarte’s cruelty-free, high-performance beauty is infused with pure, invigorating ingredients, and all tarte products are formulated without parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate, triclosan, and synthetic fragrances. From award-winning blushes and lip tints to the breakthrough Amazonian clay and maracuja complexion products, tarte delivers powerful results for real woman. Be green, be smart, be tarte (according to their website)

The Tarte of giving collector 's set & travel bag included :

20 x 0.7 oz limited edition Amazonian clay eye shadow
8 x 0.59 oz deluxe maracuja lip glosses
0.23 oz deluxe pure maracuja oil
0.08 oz deluxe maracuja c-brighter eye treatment
0.05 oz deluxe limited edition Amazonian 12 hour Clay blush in memorable
0.17 oz deluxe cheek stain in flush
0.16 oz deluxe lights, camera lashes 4 in 1 mascara

Tarte off The Cuff Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush Palette & Bracelet

A limited edition, exclusive blush set with an eco-chic bow bracelet
4 x 0.158 oz Amazonian 12 hour blushes in Dollface, (light pink), Dazzled (soft rose), Darling (nude melon), and Crave (pink peach )
0.158 oz Amazonian clay bronzer in Park Ave Princess
Wearable, eco-chic bow bracelet

I like both palette because the packaging are solid even though is the only card board paper. In blush palette, it is already included blush and bronzer; eye shadow palette, it is all included matte and shimmery....from neutral to Smokey eyes look

First try : Korean Make Up, 3ce (3 Concept) 初體驗

In HK this brand is getting more popular now, not only because of the quality of the make up, also they have so many different colors to choose from their any kind of product, since I can only shop on the website, I only pick some products to try and I m living in Vancouver, so I get these make up products from one of the online shop.

相信香港人對 3ce 這個品牌絕不會感情陌生，除了它的品質有一定的水準外，它的顏色的選擇也很多，在網上看了很久，終於選了數件試試

1) Waterful glossy foundation, soft beige

Textures is very hydrating and have shiny / dewy finishing, coverage is from light to medium.

很水潤的粉底，可以做到很自然很薄的效果，用後有光澤感，但遮瑕度屬只一般

2) Waterful concealer, shade 001

Very hydrating and good coverage, little can goes a long way, best to apply on the dark circle area.

水潤感很高，遮瑕度不錯，用很少的份量已經有不錯的效果，最好用在黑眼圈位置，亦不會很乾

3）Cream blusher, coral coral

Very pigmented

很顯色的產品

4) Lip pigment

Surprisingly pigmented

很顯色的產品

5) Waterproof eyeliner, black, brown, purple, hot pink, mint green, orange

Very water proof, oil proof, pigmented and super stay power, 

防水，防油及顯色度極高，絕對不會失望

6) Super Slim Pen Eye liner, black

Water and oil proof, pigmented and good stay power

防水，防油及顯色度極高

7) Lip Crayon, bohemian pink

Quite moisture, smooth and easy to glide on

 頗滋潤

After use: waterful concealer and waterproof eyeliner are surprisingly good, again concealer only need very small amount, waterproof eyeliner stay power is amazing. These two products will definitely repurchased.

用後感: waterful concealer, 個人特別喜歡放在黑眼圈位置，因為乾紋不會顯現。waterproof eyeliner, 超防溶的威力，不得不佩服; ,這兩種產品絕對值得推介

Urban Decay the Vice Palette 2

So glad to see the Urban decay has this Vice Platte in version 2, I believe all Urban Decay fans or makeup collector too... it comes with  20 x  0.8g new jewel tone shades eye shadows , there are only couple matte shades ,sheer and mainly are shimmer shade.
This year,  the container is plastic jewel purple  tone,  very gorgeous,  size and the design are the same as the last year,  which comes with the big mirror  and double end brush which are very travel friendly
As usual,  the eye shadows are very pigmented, soft and very easy to glide on. Because of the jewel tone theme, this palette can create lot of different looks, from natural to crazy,  holiday look. And I believe this is one of  the perfect gift for the holiday season

Urban decay 今年又継續推出這個超值组合，跟去年一様, 共有 20 不同色調，主打以閃色為主，有matte, 有sheer，顏色非常奪目
今年外殼的設計是以深紫色為主，很浪漫很高貴，再次配合一塊很大很實用的镜子，及一枝雙頭眼影掃，绝对實用，去旅行絶不可少
一如以往，這個品牌的 eye shadow 顯色度很高，容易上色，並不會飛粉。以這組合的顏色。可以做出不同效果的妝容，由上班或party,  絶對勝任，相信亦是今年節日送禮佳品