Review: Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream No.21

 Hey, everyone! Hisashiburi desu(Japanese for: 'It's been a while')! I have been really looking forward to making this review for you all about this cult favorite among beauty lovers. You may have already read my "BB cream haul!"post and been waiting for this. Even if you haven't you are obviously curious about the features of this lovely Korean Blemish Balm. Let's get crackin'!

 Today I'm going to go over all of the basics including: Color, texture, lasting power, how it feels on the skin, price, ingredients list, product claims, etc. I always find it frustrating when I hunt down a blog post review on a product I'm interested in and find it to be somewhat lacking in the detail department. So we'll cover all the bases today!

Here's what the packaging looks like:

 First off I love the packaging. It comes in a sleek red tube with a pretty golden sheen(a big selling point for us packaging girls!). But, if that didn't impress you enough the tube is squeezable and comes with an easily controllable pump. I'm all about the pumps! It makes the product easy to dispense and keeps it from getting contaminated by organic matter. So far, so good. Now on to the finer details! ^^

Here is what the product claims:

 It did also state on the box to leave it for five minutes before attempting to build it up further or powder it in order to avoid caking. This seems to indicate that the product sets on it's own but we'll get into that later on in this post.

These are the ingredients:

Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide

 
Inactive Ingredients:
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Arbutin, Triethanolamine, Iron Oxides, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Methylparaben, Fragrance, Propylparaben, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Squalane, Caviar Extract, Adenosine, Algae Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide 3, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract.




  One thing that I do notice right of the bat is how much silicone is in it. But it does make up for it's somewhat questionable artificial ingredients with plenty of skin loving extracts and seed oils.

Price & Availability:

 I bought mine off of Ebay from the seller PinkGelee for $16.49 with free shipping. It ships out of Walnut, CA and takes a very short time to reach you. So the shipping speed is great and the price is half of what you'd usually pay for it off of Missha's official website. However, this Ebay seller does not ship worldwide. In fact they only ship to the US which is kind of a bummer for my foreign readers. But, there are plenty of honest sellers out there. Make sure to read their feedback carefully if you decide to buy off of Ebay. You can also purchase it off of www.sasa.com and they do ship worldwide. Just be prepared to pay about $30(USD) with shipping and tax.

Color Selection & SPF:

 On Missha's Official website there are 5 shades ranging from #13 Milky Beige to #31 Golden Beige. Compared to most BB creams which only have 1 or maybe 2 shades this is very impressive. As mentioned in the title I chose shade no. 21. Usually this would match my skin perfectly but right now I still have a bit of a tan left from my trip to Florida so I have to mix it with a darker foundation to get it to match. My skin will go to about an NC25(mac colors)in summer since I am half Puerto Rican. Usually, though I am an NC20 so if you are an NC20 this will be your closest match. I do think that it could also suit an NW20, though, as it is not overly yellow but more of a neutral grey-toned shade. It has an SPF of 42 PA+++ as determined by the KFDA(Korean Food & Drug Administration). This is a pretty strong factor since they put their sun protection through more rigorous testing than elsewhere in the world due to their cultural love for fair skin. Here's a picture so you can compare the color:

Left to right: Everyday foundation(Missha BB cream and Fit Me 210);Mac NW20; Missha BB cream no. 21.

As you can see the BB cream is slightly peachy toned with a lot of grey in it. It's more neutral compared to the very pinky orange mac shade or the yellow-olive toned maybelline fit me cocktail.

Texture/How it feels on the skin:

 When I apply a bit on the back of my hand it feels wet and cool. When I spread it out a bit I notice that it feels quite creamy(think sour cream texture)and thick but melts slightly with the warmth from my finger. It is thick enough to dispense into a stiff peak instead of coming out as a runny puddle. Here's a picture so you can see for yourself what I mean:

 As far as how it feels on it is very light. Although it gives a medium and slightly buildable(not full coverage)coverage I really don't feel anything on my skin. It feels somewhat powdery and silky as you blend it in(fingers are the best for applying BB cream). I feel like I have no pores when I wear it. Due to the high concentration of silicone it sits in the pores nicely and fills them in making your face look flawless. It smells like sunscreen since zinc oxide is in it, but the smell isn't overpowering and fades throughout the day.

Longevity:

 This definitely does set but not to a completely matte finish like a foundation. BB creams are usually dewy but this one sets to a sort of demi-matte/satin finish. It keeps your face from looking overly shiny but you have a diffused glow on the high points of your face. Basically you look healthy and perfected but still natural. It doesn't look or feel thick on the skin and a little goes a long way which is great for the hot summer months. It does a good job of lasting all day. My blush and bronzer stay put over top of this and very little oil breaks through around the sides of my nose and a little on my chin after maybe 5 hours of wear. If you have very oily skin I suggest bringing some blotting sheets and a powder just in case. I touch up once with powder where I get oily and it lasts just fine for my combo skin. Also, I do not set all of my face with a powder because I don't feel it's necessary. As I get older my skin is getting less oily. So I really only powder through the center of my face and over any blemishes I've concealed, and it still lasts wonderfully! The only negative thing I would say is that if you have dry skin I would skip this one. Silicone tends to stick to and lift up any flakes and dry patches so this will accentuate dryness.

My Final Opinion:

 This is a great product for almost anyone to try. Application is quick and easy. It's very affordable and easily accessible. This would be perfect for busy mamas on the go or students who are rushing off to class. It mixes great with other foundations to adjust the color if you need to and the shade range is pretty broad so most everyone can get their right color match. I love how long it lasts and how well it camouflages my imperfections. I would recommend this to anyone with normal to oily skin.

 Well, that's all for today, guys! Keep an eye out for more BB cream reviews coming soon. Also subscribe by e-mail to be notified when I post a new article and to support my blog if you like. It would mean a lot to me! So, I hope this helps some of you to decide if you'd like to try this BB cream or not. I hope you all are having a lovely day so far. I'll talk to you all very soon!