Friday May 25, 2012
Our latest review is of St Ives: Scrub-Free Exfoliating Pads. (compare prices) Unlike St Ives well-known grainy physical exfoliators, this one uses the power of AHA's, or Alpha-Hydroxy Acids. Exfoliating is a must for everyone, no matter the skin type. With these exfoliating pads, you simply swipe the pre-moistened wipe over your skin and you're done!
The product is only about $5 for a full two months worth, so it's something everyone could try. (We love bargain beauty products!)
Check out our review to see if we recommend St Ives: Scrub-Free Exfoliating Pads.
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Tuesday May 22, 2012
If you haven't been with us since the beginning of our BB Cream series, here's what we've talked about so far.
Today's addition to the series is BB Cream Application Tips and Tricks. If you haven't gone out and picked up a BB Cream, pick one that works for your skin, or head over and get the one that I'm getting next: Skin79 Pink. Read our tips on BB Cream Application and let us know how it worked out for you!
Also, we'd love for you to share your BB Cream Reviews - any brand!
Friday May 18, 2012
The third part of our BB Cream Series is looking at the US brands that now offer BB Creams. (What is BB Cream?)
Note that many of the US BB Creams just don't offer what the Asian BB creams do. Korean BB Creams are known for giving skin a flawless look, whitening, anti-aging, high SPF, etc..whereas many of the US BB creams act more like a tinted moisturizer. However, most of the Korean BB Creams aren't suited for those with darker skin tones, so the US brands get props for that.
If your skin tone allows, we totally recommend finding a Korean BB Cream, and we're going to put up a list of the ones that get the highest reviews, but we also know that internationally shipping isn't for everyone. (BB Cream Review: Tonymoly Intense Care Snail BB Cream We gathered the list of US brands with BB Creams and broke them into two lists for you.
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Tuesday May 15, 2012
Our last post was titled "What is BB Cream" and I heard from many people who were intrigued, completely not knowing or hearing about BB cream before. My sister even rushed out that day to get some after learning about it! I have a feeling you're all going to know what BB cream is soon because you're all going to go try it yourself.
My sister couldn't wait for the international shipping of a Korean BB cream, so she picked up Clinique's BB Cream. (compare prices) For me, I'm all about the Korean BB Creams right now. While in Seoul last month, I asked the sales associate what one was the best and she immediately pointed to Tonymoly's Intense Care Snail BB Cream. My 7-year-old was standing next to me, my husband and 10-year old waiting outside, feeling rushed I just grabbed it and paid, never noticing the word "snail" or the big picture of a snail on the bottle. But I did notice snails all over the BB cream posters from then on out.
Snail "goo", for a lack of a better word, is well used in Korea for its anti-aging benefits. Who knew? It kind of weirded me out a bit, I won't lie, but I'm all over that now because I love my Tonymoly BB cream. I have a list of Korean BB creams to try after this one. Next up is Skin79's BB Cream, which you can get for around $15. (compare prices) But make sure to do your research on making sure you are getting an original and not a fake.
Going to try a BB Cream? Check out my review of Tonymoly's Intense Care Snail BB Cream and see if this one is right for you. (Also available on Amazon!)
