US "BB creams" are just tinted moisturizer, change my mind

#1 Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 4:11 pm

So BB creams were supposed to be this amazing all-in-one Korean thing. Then every brand at Walgreens put one out and as far as I can tell it's tinted moisturizer with a new label and $5 extra on the price.

Has anyone tried a real Korean one? Is it different? Where do you even buy them?

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#2 Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 5:45 pm

The Korean ones I've tried are much thicker, more like foundation. Skin79 and Missha are the ones everyone talks about. Problem: they come in about two shades. Light and slightly less light.

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#3 Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 5:29 am

@Spritecat_99 two shades is two more than I need, I'm basically paper. but I see the problem

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#4 Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 5:55 am

I tried the Garnier one and it was fine? it's a tinted moisturizer. you're right. but I like tinted moisturizer so I'm happy

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#5 Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 6:00 am

Korean BB creams oxidize on me, meaning they go grey or orange after an hour. Test before you buy a full size. I got mine on eBay, they sell sample packs there too.

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#6 Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 6:20 am

The marketing drives me mad. "Blemish balm." Balm for blemishes. It's foundation. It's always been foundation.

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#7 Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:05 am

Ordered a Missha sample set on eBay. Will report back in 3-6 weeks, which is apparently how long it takes from Korea

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#8 Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 4:32 pm

Missha samples arrived. It's... good? Thicker than I'm used to, better coverage, and I don't look grey. Taking back half of what I said. The American ones are still tinted moisturizer though.

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#9 Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:06 am

@sagegamer fair verdict

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