what is BB cream really? some said 'brightening balm', some say 'blemish balm', or 'beblesh balm'. actually this BB cream was created by some skin doctors (dermatologist) to help those with problem skin (like pimples, scars, etc.) who are undergoing some treatments. these people are not really allowed to wear foundations and friends, even sunblocks, as those might clogged their pores, which may even causing more problems in the end. as we all know that sunblocks are essential nowadays. thus, this BB cream was created to serve as sunblock purposes without clogging pores.
as time goes by, some dermatologists, were thinking if the BB cream could serve its purpose to help those even with scar problems after surgeries. thus, come the healing agents. different companies will incorporate different kind of healing agents. some are meant for those with pimples to soothe the pimples, and some for those with surgery scars.
after that then, in which colors and coverage are added then to help covering all those scars, and pimples, acnes and friends.
some may find it almost similar to tinted moisturizer, just that it comes with more benefits such as sunblocks, anti-aging, anti-wrinkles, and whitening properties. however, tinted moisturizer are created not for those people with problem skin and it only serves its purpose as moisturizer. and it was created to simplify the steps of make up, so as to create a light coloring effects to even out the skintone.
most people will replace BB cream as many different things: sunblock, make up base (there are those which comes with glowy shimmering), or even light liquid foundation.
in western countries, this BB cream are mostly still known as tinted moisturizers with sunscreens. however, this BB cream are most developed in eastern countries, mostly in korea, japan, and taiwan. if you realized later, most of the best BB cream comes from these countries.

here are some good BB creams to try on:
1. dodo club BB cream
made in korea
the most affordable bb cream around with GOOD qualities. costs about IDR 100k. it's value for money. comes with SPF 15, enough for those of you with moderate outdoor activities. most of all, since it doesn't really clog pores, it's one of the best cream to be use for going to schools or offices on daily basis.

2. hanskin
made in korea
one of the biggest BB cream producers around nowadays. it has many types with many different benefits. it also have some for super sensitive skins.

3. skin79
made in korea
hanskin's biggest competitor. in korea, it has a store, specially dedicated just for different types of their BB creams. it has so many types, thus, you have to choose which is best suited to your preference depends on your activities, and styles.

4. BRTC
made in korea
this is one of the many BB cream in the market with medical approval for post-surgery usage. its best product is 'perfect recover', which is said to be able to reduce acne scars up to 60% after just 1-2 months of usage.

5. missha perfect cover
as we all know that missha is a brand with full range of skincare and make up. it's BB cream is said to have good oil control properties and good coverage for those who likes more coverage.

6. the skin food aloe
as we all know that aloe vera have soothing properties. thus, this BB cream is said to have good healing properties, good coverage and good oil control.

7. the skin food mushroom
this BB cream is the best with its healing properties after BRTC. with the price cheaper than BRTC, no wonder it has so many good raves.

8. feverlet HD
made in korea
one of the so many BB cream out there that delivers. however, it's also one of the most expensive ones

9. dr. jart
it has black and silver label. it's quite pricey. and with its quality and all, it comes with abit greyish colortone. thus, may good or not good, depends on your skintone, and preference (once again...)

10. gowoonsesang
this is one of the best BB cream out there too. i'm using this one currently. it has very light texture, and dewy glowy look when applied.

11. coogi BB cream
one of which with very good raves about around me. it said to have very good oil control properties which may last quite long.

12. lohashill BB cream
have yet to try this one, since it's one of the latest BB to come out, and yet, many have good reviews about this.

there are still many many more out there, like isa knox, etude house, dr. ci-labo, etc. etc. the most important thing is choosing BB cream is you must know what is the undertone of the cream to suit your skintone. there are 2 types, pink undertone, and yellow understone. those of you who are chinese are mostly (i said mostly!! not all!! ) born with pink undertone. and those of you malays are mostly born with yellow undertone. there are some who are chinese, and yet have yellow undertone and vice versa. thus, you must test drive for your own self, which is the best suited for your skin.

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)
• Some BB cream has additional features such as anti-wrinkle, whitening functions etc. (check product details for more info)

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