Product Review: BB Creams

Aside from eyeliners, I can attribute my rather "blooming face" when I started using BB Creams. And boy did I regret not using these beauty inventions waaay before! Haha.

The very first BB Cream that I have used is Ever Bilena's.

Ever Bilena BB Cream- "Oriental" shade; Watson's; PhP195

Short description at the back of product:

A whitening, foundation, and moisturizing cream all rolled into one! EB Advance BB Cream Whitening provides a flawless coverage while concealing blemishes and dark spots and protecting it from the harmful rays of the sun. With the help of its potent moisturizers such as Shea Butter and Vitamin E, it richly moisturizes your skin to make it soft and smooth.

I was satisfied when I used this product. (Full details later) But then I got curious about the other BB Creams in the market. As for being the cheap person that I am, I bought the Maybelline BB Cream from the supermarket the other day.

Maybelline BB White - "Natural" shade; Shopwise; PhP299

Short description at the back of product:

Skin perfecting cream instantly provides ultra UV protection and improvements to perfect your skin:

• Ultra High SPF 50 PA+++ protection, protects skin against harmful UV rays
•   Brightens skin instantly, more radiance
• Evens tone
• Smooths pores.
• Corrects the appearance of dark spots.
• Conceals imperfections
• Hydrates skin
• 12H water

Let me show you swatches of both BB Creams on the back of my hands:

Both products are roughly of the same amount. As you can see in the picture, Maybelline has a thicker product consistency. It is also notable that Maybelline has a darker tone than that of Ever Bilena's. With this sole image, Maybelline comes in first when it comes to my skin tone match.

But wait till you see when they are spread out.

It is noted that my skin became a bit darker on the Maybelline area, whereas the Ever Bilena BB Cream is now almost the same as my skin. (Sorry for the really white area at my wrist. My watch used to be there so.. yeah, it's definitely whiter than the rest of my fist. HAHA) Anywhoo, with some internet research, it is said that BB Creams tend to be a shade darker when it oxidizes.

I have tried both products and here's what I think:

Category	Ever Bilena	Maybelline
1. Price	Affordable PhP195 for a 50ml tube	A bit expensive PhP299 for an 18ml tube
2. Shade (oxidized form)	Just right for my skin	A bit dark for my skin
3. Oil Control - My face is naturally oily. So this factor is important.	Controls oil very well. Once applied, this BB Cream oxidizes into a matte finish.	Face becomes oily again after a few hours.
4. Lasting effect	Can last a day without retouch.	Needs retouch after a few hours.
5. Scent	Smell is not that appealing to me.	Almost odorless.
6. Coverage	Needs a small amount to cover redness, blemishes, an pores.	Needs an ample amount to be able to do the same as <---.

Well, as you can see my comparison above. It is clear that I prefer the Ever Bilena brand from the two. :) Apparently, more people have complimented be about my skin when I use Ever Bilena.

I have another BB Cream coming. I ordered it from Avon. Will do testing also and let you all know what I think about it. :)