I got this as a sample from Fr3b.com

I really like it as it has SPF20 and is full of antioxidants/ plant extracts. It can multitask as a sunscreen, foundation and makeup base.

Colour: 2/5

It is simply too pale and too pink for me! It’s saving grace is that after much blending and letting it settle on my skin for a while, the colour does sort of blends in. However, due the wrong undertones, my sister could still tell that I applied on foundation. Not good for a natural look, since I’m naturally tanned, not fair. The colour is more of a pale beige with pinkish undertones.

A thing to note: This does NOT go well with flash photography. I look somewhat ghostlier (paler and pinker) in photos. It is not bad to the extent of being obvious but it is not very photogenic.

Application/ Texture: 2.5/5

This BB cream is really thick, not at all fluid or creamy. I find it a bit difficult to apply because of the thick texture. I also have to expend more effort in blending in order to get the colour to look more suitable to my skin tone. I find it easier if I use a facial spray before applying the BB cream

Coverage: 3/5

I’ll say it is medium coverage. It does not totally conceal my acne scars or dark circles but my skin does look smoother and my pores less obvious.

Oil-control: 3.5/5

Moderate oil control, about 4-5 hours for me. It is not very mattifying but it doesn’t leave me as an oil slick. Most foundation tend to get very shiny on me but for this BB cream and BRTC Jasmin Water, I get more of a glowy look when I do, inevitably, oil up.

Overall: 3/5

It is better than liquid foundations as it has more skincare properties and can multitask as sunscreen, makeup base and foundation. However, I will not purchase it as it is expensive (SGD49 at Guardian) and the colour is just not suitable. I prefer Jasmin Water over this.

review of BRTC Jasmin Water BB cream SPF30 will be up soon.