Review: Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery BB with SPF 50 PA +++

A few weeks back I was walking around Watsons and chanced upon this..

It was all over the store. I think there were at least 3 testers around the store! 

I tried some on my hands and I really, really liked the texture and the light-medium coverage. What actually got my attention is the SPF 50, PA +++. I can't live without sunscreen yet sometimes I dread having to slap on my sunscreen THEN add on another BB cream or foundation. So nothing is better than a light BB product with such high SPF for everyday use, or when I need to run some quick errands or go to school and I don't want too heavy a coverage.

I got it a few days later cause I couldn't stop thinking about it ^^

Packaging

The Biore Aqua BB (the original name is too long, this is my short form haha) comes in a peachy-pink tube, almost exactly like the original Biore Aqua sunscreen in blue. Very lightweight and easy to bring around, I like! Haha.

Product

The packaging highlighted these points:

- Superior long-lasting sweat-proof double UV block

- Weightless texture with BB coverage

- 3D brightening effect

- Long-lasting oil control yet hydrating

- Gentle & mild

The Biore Aqua BB has a very lightweight texture. It is not sticky or heavy-duty like usual Korean BB creams, yet it doesn't leave your skin looking over matte. It has small glitter particles which I'm guessing are what's giving the "3D brightening effect" - I tend to stay away from glittery bases cause I am very, very oily. But this doesn't leave me looking oily cause the oil control properties are pretty good! It is also fairly long-lasting, I was impressed that I could just use a layer of this all over my face and it lasted throughout the whole day.

Swatches

The Biore Aqua BB comes in only one colour. I'm not sure if it will change and adjust into your own skin tone but it matches me pretty well :) It is of a light to medium coverage, very suitable for daily use.

Application

When I got this, I spread it onto my skin with my fingers, just like how I would use a sunscreen. But lately, I've been enjoying using it with the Real Techniques' buffing brush. Somehow with the brush this product doesn't set into my dry patches, and YES I AM STILL DEALING WITH STUPID DRY PATCHES >:( 

Also, I rarely need to use concealer. It somehow just brightens and blurs everything out!

I've also tried using this as a base before putting heavier coverage foundations and I enjoyed it equally.

Comparison

As compared to my usual Skin 79 BB cream, this is very very light! I didn't even feel it on my skin, and sometimes I don't set it with any powder as well. This is my skin at the end of the day after almost 8 hours of wear~ You can see that everything is still pretty much in place (but my skin was also behaving itself and I didn't have a lot of problems to cover up).

Pardon the quality! Using iPhone 5's front camera, no filter at all.

Verdict

I definitely love and enjoy this product! I've been using this daily for almost 2 weeks now and I'm still very much enjoying it. It says a lot for me cause I change up my make-up products every other day. It is definitely very useful for the weather in Singapore, and you can also bring it around for touch-ups since it's so convenient to bring around.

Quick Summary

The great:

• SPF 50 PA +++
• Lightweight with good coverage 
• Long-lasting
• Didn't break me out

The not-so-great:

• Only one shade available
• White cast in flash photography

The Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery BB is retailing in Watsons, Guardian, other major drugstores and supermarkets at S$19.90 each.

Anyone enjoying this as much as I do? :D

xx,

Flo♡♡

Flo's All Time Favourites

[Products are not sponsored and all reviews are honest opinions!]

Hi everyone! This is just a brief list of my all time favourites :)

I don't really use ALL products everyday, but if I needed to, these will definitely be my go-to products. All of these products can be easily found in Singapore - Watsons, Guardian, Sephora, Smoochieez and other retailers.

My skin type: Oily/Combination, prone to blemishes and acne.
My skin concerns: Hyper pigmentation scars, clogged pores.

BASE:

Primer - Biore UV Perfect Face Milk SPF 50+/PA+++

This is my everyday staple! I need my sunscreen or I'll feel uneasy the whole day. My face gets really oily throughout the day and in Singapore, the weather doesn't help to control oil and sweat AT ALL. So this comes in handy as a base :) It is super light, doesn't feel tacky at all, doesn't leave a white cast in pictures and is super affordable!

Foundation - Skin 79 Super BB Triple Functions SPF 50+/PA+++ 

This BB cream has very, very good coverage. I also love how the colour will settle in and adjusts itself to my skin tone, leaving a dewy finish. However it's a little on the steep side for "drugstore" make up, so I usually get it from Korea or Gmarket! It lasts pretty long though, considering that I use it everyday :)

//Recently, I bought the Sunkiller BB Perfect Strong SPF 50+/PA+++ and it has the perfect sheer-medium coverage for everyday use and can be layered on when I want extra coverage! More in-depth review here.

Concealer - Maybelline Pure Mineral Concealer in 01

I love this concealer!!!! It is a little yellow/dark for me if I use it directly on bare skin, but it matches perfectly when I have foundation on! It is affordable and has a good coverage. Heavy enough for my hyper pigmentation scars, yet I don't feel like it's suffocating my spots when I have them! I tend to like liquid concealer better than cream ones, so this is perfect for me.

Powder - Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

I used to set my face with the ZA two-way cake but I figured it was way too thick for my liking. So I switched to this one and found it pretty suitable cause it is translucent and it is very fine. I only use this to set my inner cheeks, nose and forehead to keep as much oil away as possible :D

Blusher - Benefit Hervana Face Powder

My go-to blusher that I always keep with me! I love the magical combination of pink+purple+peach, the subtle highlighter and the smell. THE SMELL OF BENEFIT'S BOXED POWDERS ARE HEAVENLY. I've already hit pan on this one :'( If I can't find a better one, I'll most probably repurchase this!

EYES:

Primer - Urban Decay Original Primer Potion

This is another product I cannot live without. My face is a huge oil producer and my lids are not an exception. Without this primer, I will go around with smudged eyeshadow and eyeliner (what's the point of smudged make up, really). I use this even when I line a thin line on my eyelid for school/errands - THIS IS HOW RELIANT I AM ON IT. Never tried other primers and most probably won't!

Eyeshadow - Naked Palette

This was my first eyeshadow palette, and it's still my favourite :) That says a lot right? Haha. All the colours, and yes I mean every single one, can be used on a daily basis and are super versatile! The pigmentation is awesome, just a little dab and I can get very saturated colour on my lids. My fav colours - Sin, Sidecar, Buck, Half Baked, Smog, Toasted, and Gunmetal. I might as well name every colour in the palette hahaha.

Eyeliner - Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner in Black

Hands down my favourite. I love the brush, I love the consistency, I love how black it is, I love how it doesn't flake off, I love the packaging. This is my most repurchased item, I have 6 of them now. 4 empties, 1 currently using and 1 brand new \m/

Mascara - Heroine Make Long & Curl Mascara + Heroine Make Volume & Curl Mascara

The combination of these 2 mascaras is the bomb. I will put a layer of the Long & Curl and then a layer of Volume & Curl afterwards. Super waterproof, holds my curl, gives extra length and volume. My favourite combination, ever!!!!!!!!!

Eyebrow - NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder

I prefer eyebrow powder over pencil on a day-to-day basis. They're less-harsh and way easier to use! This colour is perfect for my hair. I use the lighter on the first 1/3 and the darker colour to define the end of my brows :)

LIPS:

Lip balm - Maybelline Baby Lips in Cherry Velvet

I love all baby lips! But I have a weakness for Cherry flavour so I keep this around with me.

Lip stick - Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in 001 Honey / Maybelline NeoNude Color Sensational Lipstick in NEO6 Sheer Rose

These two lip products are my two MLBB (my lips but better), the Revlon one runs a little towards the red side while the Maybelline one gives my lips a pinker hue. I love both and these happen to be the two I reach out most from my other lip products! They are very moisturising, tho needs to be reapplied quite often, but I'd rather that than lipsticks drying out my lips. And they are very subtle but gives the perfect everyday colour :)

Ok! Phew, we've finally reached the end of this post. Do let me know what are some of your all-time favourite products :) If you have any enquiries or need more info about any of the products above, don't hesitate to e-mail us at twovainpots@gmail.com!

xx,
Flo♡