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♡♡
I really like the texture of this BB, very light and doesn't make me break out after using for a while. in addition, it provides high SPF number to protect my skin. What a deal. However, do you think 19.90 SGD for a tube is quite expensive comparing to other drugstore ones?
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