Laneige Snow BB Cream SPF 41 PA++

Hi everyone! The BB cream addict (that's me) is in the house. While Laneige Snow BB Essence Balm SPF33 PA++ was my last BB Cream review for 2011, Laneige Snow BB Cream SPF41 PA++ is going to be my first for 2012!

Like most BB creams, Laneige Snow BB Cream SPF 41 PA++ comes packaged in a tube. Since I already have a lot of regular, natural toned BB cream I'll be reviewing the #01 Shimmer Brightening variant this time. Shimmery BB creams are actually quite popular in Korea since a lot of them already have fair and even-toned skin. A product like this gives the face a luminous glow much like what you see on actresses and models on Korean print ads.

I love the tube's thin spout since it doesn't get messy when dispensing the product. You can conveniently use your fingers to apply BB cream with a tube like this because you can control the amount of product that comes out easily.

I noticed that Laneige Snow BB Cream #01 Shimmer Brightening is a lot lighter and more yellow-toned compared to the #02 Natural which I have a tiny sample tube of. #02 Natural is darker and more flesh-toned. I was admittedly iffy because although my skin tone is naturally light in color, I'm not as snow white as the Koreans that this product normally caters to.

Oh but I was in for the surprise of my life. The Shimmer Brightening variant actually matched my skin better than the Natural variant. I think it's because the strong yellow undertones counteracted my face's natural ruddiness. Putting on this BB cream actually makes my face match my neck better because my neck isn't rosy at all. I just used my fingers to apply the BB cream in this case.

I really like this BB cream's finish. There's no setting time at all, I took this photo right after applying and blending. It evened out my cheeks' pinkish cast with the rest of my face and left a slightly dewy glow that's not too shiny. It's just perfect. In fact I daresay it looks like I have nothing on my face.

What I like about Laneige Snow BB Cream SPF 41 PA++ Shimmer Brightening:

• It's very easy to apply and spread because the consistency is just right -- not too thick, not too watery, and it doesn't dry too fast giving you time to blend.
• The coverage is light so it doesn't look cakey and made up. Perfect for daily use!
• It feels light on the face and it smells soooo nice.
• It's cheaper than the Laneige Snow BB Essence Balm SPF33 PA++ at P1,650 per tube.
• It gives your face a luminous glow just like those pretty Korean girls in print ads.
• It has SPF 41 to protect your face from the sun.

Downside? For me, nothing! Price, performance, and quality are all perfect! This can't really replace foundation but it's awesome if you don't need heavy coverage.

If you need more coverage for blemishes and flaws Laneige Snow BB Essence Balm SPF33 PA++ might be a better option. Also, please take note this is not an oil control product so if you have oily skin you might shine a lot after a couple of hours. This can be easily remedied by some oil-blotting paper or facial tissue though. My skin has been dry these last couple of months so I haven't had the need for oil control.

This product has become a real favorite of mine. :D

Laneige Snow BB Cream is available at Laneige stores in Trinoma, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Robinson's Manila, Greenbelt, and SM Mall of Asia for P1,650.

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