MISSHA M Perfect BB Deep Cleansing Oil & SUPER AQUA Cleansing Foam

Instead of completing two reviews on cleansers from Missha, I thought I'd just combine them!

Last week I completed a review on BB Creams, and today I'll blog about the Missha M Perfect BB Deep Cleansing Oil and Missha's Super Aqua Cleansing Foam.

Okay, firstly the Cleansing Oil. AU$29.90 for 200ml
http://www.missha.com.au/products/goods_info.php?f_sid=10&f_pid=5&goods_no=1297&price=0

This oil is going to remove your BB cream as it's been specially formulated for the Missha BB creams.

I use this not only when I'm wearing BB cream but other makeup. Before I put water on my face, I use two pumps of this and then I rub it all over my face (avoid your eyes, I use a separate eye makeup remover) then you rinse it off after you've finished your massage and cleanse as usual.

I find that it does work to breakdown your makeup (oils usually do, virgin olive oil is a great home makeup remover), however your cleanser will probably do the same thing. I also find that it doesn't remove all my foundation as I also use a Clarisonic afterwards and I can see the makeup on the brush. I kind of regret buying this, because personally, it's something that I don't need. I'm just going to continue to use it since I've already bought it and it's not harming my face.

So next up is the Missha Super Aqua Cleansing Foam. AU$17.90 for 200ml
http://www.missha.com.au/products/goods_info.php?f_sid=10&f_pid=5&goods_no=1066&price=1

I love this cleanser. Love love love it!
I have re-purchased this product and it lasts me a year! I used it in 2010, had a break from it in 2011 and used a bunch of other cleansers cause I like to try new products, and have now gone back to it in 2012. I use it twice a day - morning and night. Having said that, I will probably try out other cleansers next year when I've finished this one. I think I have a Tony Moly "Berry" cleanser in storage... which I should use.

In the morning I usually use a pea size amount in my hands, lather it up and then apply to a wet face. A small amount goes a long way! Then rinse it off. At night after using my cleansing oil I use a small amount of cleanser on my Clarisonic face brush and apply to a wet face. You can see all the makeup on the brush after you've finished (yep... the oil doesn't remove it all). Then rinse your face.

If you like a cleanser that leaves your face feeling squeaky clean... then this will be a great cleanser for you. I have a very oily t-zone with a bunch of zits on my chin (yuk) so I really like the clean feeling. Recently I was finishing up a gel aloe cleanser which wasn't that great... I think that's why I may have broken out on my chin (totally not all the chocolate I love to eat... no way...pft). I know that this cleanser (combined with my face care products) will help clear this acne up.

My fav Missha shop is the one located in the QVB!
Check it Missha - http://www.missha.com.au/index.php

BB Cream - What is it?

You may have noticed that BB Cream (aka Blemish Balm Cream or Beauty Balm Cream) is popping up everywhere! I personally started using it a few years ago when there was a hugh boom of BB Creams available in Sydney from South Korea. Brands such as Skin 79, Skin Food, The Face Shop, Missha, Nature Republic, Etude House... the list goes on! Just about every makeup brand in South Korea has their own line of BB Creams.

Recently I've seen ads from Sephora promoting Smash Box BB Cream and ads on TV for Garnier BB Cream.
 

Here are a few facts that I've found out about BB Cream over the years.

- BB Cream stands for Blemish Balm Cream or Beauty Balm Cream

- Formulated in Germany to assist people who had laser surgery on their face, recover faster

- Asia took on this research and developed BB Creams for everyone to utilise the benefits

- Most Korean BB Creams that I've used usually have 3 or more special properties. eg. This is not only a base, but it will help with wrinkles, will help clean up acne and has SPF in it... maybe it also helps scaring etc.

- It usually only comes in 2-3 shades

- Coverage is minimal

- Some leave your face looking like there's a grey film covering it

- Depending on the BB Cream, I found that my face becomes quite oily during the day

- I think it falls into the range of somewhere between a tinted moisturiser and a foundation



Useful sites:

Here’s a link to the Wiki site - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BB_cream

Goss Makeup Artist has completed a really good review of BB Creams recently. Check it out on You Tube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVGWFrwXw0Q

If you like your tinted moisturiser then this product will meet your requirements. You can buy it from places that sell Garnier, The Face Shop (there's one in The Galleries Victoria in Sydney CBD), Missha (they have a few different shops in Sydney, my fav is the one in the QVB), Blush Cosmetics (my fav store is located on Sussex St in China Town and they have just opened one up in World Square), AKA Cosmetics (there are quite a few stores... Sussex St up from Blush, the shopping arcade near Event Cinemas on George St and in Market City), Morning Glory stores (Goulburn St, Market City, China Town and in other suburbs which you can look up on their site), and various Korean clothes shops and Korean mini marts also sell BB Creams (brands such as - Skin 79 and Skin Food).

The cost really ranges depending on the brand. Skin 79 can be quite expense. Missha is quite affordable. I haven't tried Skin Food which is one that I would like to eventually try out. Look to spend about $35.

To use this product, I usually apply it with my fingers and I only ever need a small amount. Once blended onto my face, the next thing to do is to lightly pat your face all over. I've been told by some of the shop assistants that this "activates" the chemicals in the cream.

I personally use this in winter only as my face is far too oily in summer. It does give you a more natural look as it's a light coverage.

Here are some BB Creams that I have used -

1. The Skin by The Face Shop

This is a nice BB Cream and it lasted quite a long time.  However, it did give me a greyish tint at first until it settled into my skin. I have not re-purchased.

2. Diamond by Skin 79



I'm actually still using this as it's currently summer and I have stopped until the weather cools down before I'll resume using this one. I really like the texture of this. It's not too thick and goes on very smoothly. It also lasts most of the day which is nice. It's a good colour for my skin as well since BB Creams usually only come in a few shades. It works well at the beginning of winter when my face is still a little tanned.



3. M Perfect Cover by Missha $32.90 from their website - http://www.missha.com.au/products/index.php?f_pid=6&f_sid=18

Sometimes I like to change up between Skin 79 and Missha. It depends on how light my skin is. I find that the Missha BB Cream is a shade too light for my skin, so to use this one I usually have to wait until my skin becomes a little lighter, so towards the end of winter. Still a good BB Cream.

If you like tinted moisturisers and a light coverage, then try BB Creams out!

Later,
Ivy