I've been on a BB cream kick lately & trying on quite a few of them. The Skin Food Mushroom Multi Care BB Cream is the first one I tried. Available in two shades, this one comes with sun protection and claims to help with skin whitening and prevent aging.
The lighter shade would work well on pale to fair skin tones and the darker one on light to medium skin tones. I got the darker shade, #2 Natural Skin and it looks quite light on me when applied, with a slight whitish cast. After about 15 minutes, it blends well with my skin tone. I don't set it with powder most of the times. Sometimes, I lightly dust some translucent powder. I'm an NC40 in MAC, for reference. If you are anything above NC40, you may need to work a little bit with the shade. The darkest shade also has a slight pink undertone and leaves skin looking semi-matte. It has a pleasant smell and a lovely, dreamy texture but, if you have dry skin, it also has a tendency to enhance dry spots. So, a good moisturizer beneath this is something I highly recommend.
As far as coverage goes, it covers more than what a tinted moisturizer would. It is not sheer by any means, more like medium coverage. I use it under my eyes too, to lighten dark circles. It lightens them to a good extent but doesn't completely cover. Again, since I have fine lines, a good under eye cream is a must. While I don't see any drastic change in my skin type or texture from 2 months of usage, I still love to use it just like I would any tinted moisturizer. I would reach out for this more during the summer when I want quite a bit of coverage and some protection at the same time. I wish Skin Food comes up with some intermediate shades and also some for darker skin tones.
There's always an element of risk when buying such products online. I got mine for around $14 including shipping. I think it's a very good buy if you can find a good, reputed seller on eBay or good shipping rates from Korea.
What are your thoughts on the Skin Food Mushroom Multi Care BB Cream?
The lighter shade would work well on pale to fair skin tones and the darker one on light to medium skin tones. I got the darker shade, #2 Natural Skin and it looks quite light on me when applied, with a slight whitish cast. After about 15 minutes, it blends well with my skin tone. I don't set it with powder most of the times. Sometimes, I lightly dust some translucent powder. I'm an NC40 in MAC, for reference. If you are anything above NC40, you may need to work a little bit with the shade. The darkest shade also has a slight pink undertone and leaves skin looking semi-matte. It has a pleasant smell and a lovely, dreamy texture but, if you have dry skin, it also has a tendency to enhance dry spots. So, a good moisturizer beneath this is something I highly recommend.
As far as coverage goes, it covers more than what a tinted moisturizer would. It is not sheer by any means, more like medium coverage. I use it under my eyes too, to lighten dark circles. It lightens them to a good extent but doesn't completely cover. Again, since I have fine lines, a good under eye cream is a must. While I don't see any drastic change in my skin type or texture from 2 months of usage, I still love to use it just like I would any tinted moisturizer. I would reach out for this more during the summer when I want quite a bit of coverage and some protection at the same time. I wish Skin Food comes up with some intermediate shades and also some for darker skin tones.
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| Wearing Skin Food Mushroom BB Cream "#2 Natural Skin" alone |
There's always an element of risk when buying such products online. I got mine for around $14 including shipping. I think it's a very good buy if you can find a good, reputed seller on eBay or good shipping rates from Korea.
What are your thoughts on the Skin Food Mushroom Multi Care BB Cream?
I love SKin Food!! I bought a few things at one of their stores in California and I wish I bought way more stuff! It's amazing. Their masks are something else. I think this looks really pretty on you Appu!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great natch for you. I have a shop near my work that stocks some Skin Food products. I may have to spend a lunch break in there trying them out.
ReplyDeleteWow Appu the BB cream looks really good!! :) Where did you get it from???
ReplyDelete@Tracy - Thank you! I've been wanting to try more Skin Food Stuff, their masks in particular. Will add some to my cart the next time I make an order! :)
ReplyDelete@Olgie - Thanks! I thought it was a tad lighter for me but blends in so well after a few mins :) Do try out some Skin Food stuff and let me know which ones you like!
ReplyDelete@Gauri - Thank you! I got it from a seller from Korea through eBay! :)
ReplyDeleteI heard a lot of great reviews for this brand back then when BB cream started to creep in beauty blogs (especially ones run by Asian girls) but now I guess I will try the Garnier one once they are out in my part of the town. As least I can clip coupons for them...
ReplyDeleteI like your natural waves by the way...totally stole the show from the BB cream.
Thanks so much! I'll be trying the Garnier one too! Sounds interesting :D And yeah, if we can use a coupon or two, it's a great deal!
ReplyDeleteI'd never even heard of this brand, but I love the look of the shade, and it looks great on you, so I'm going to have to try it too. I hate mushrooms, but they're so good for your skin!
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I hate mushrooms too! Thank God this doesn't smell like it :D
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