Maybelline Pure.BB Mineral Instant Skin Smoother 8-in-1 BBMousse

...well, that's a long name...anyway!

This is how it looks like when I bought it, wrapped in plastic and that small...instruction note thing which is in english since the whole bottle is printed in Japanese....but Made in China. Meehh, I don't mind that.


Okay, this morning I tried wearing it on top of my OXY Oil Control Moisturizer. After my incident with OXY's nozzle, I didn't try to take this one apart hehe.


I pressed the nozzle slowly and the mousse came out just as much as I wanted, which is cool! The foam mousse reminded me of cappucino (yummy!). I've never tested any BB products before (well, just look at the price and I'm not particularly joining all the BB hype) and I find this very interesting. Just swipe the mousse off your hand and yes, I prefer using my fingers as fingers appear to work better with all the body heat.


It felt like water-to-powder feel as I patted it along my face. The texture is indeed light (no, ULTRA LIGHT) and as I'm used to wear foundation, I had to pressed some more and put more on my face. The mousse may come out as lighter shade but as time went by, it perfectly suit my skin colour. I dabbed my compact powder on and as a pore-obsessed, I saw it clogged my pores :( 


Or just maybe I shouldn't wear OXY moisturizer in the first place and just normally wear my Olay Advanced Daily Lotion like usual. It's either that. However, it's not that obvious unless someone is standing 1 inch close to your face. But other way of wearing this is not to wear any pressed/compact/loose powder on it. Maybe?


It's not exactly long lasting as my face became oily just 4 hours after application, instead of 6 house if I wear foundation. But then again, this isn't foundation. After I use oil blotter, my face looked like when I first applied the mousse, so it has some good points.


Here's my take!


The 8-in-1 Skin Benefits:


1. Healthier Skin


I might need to use it more often to know. But yea, it can replace foundation to some extent that covers imperfections.


2. Poreless Finish Skin


Not in my case :/


3. Clarity


In what way?


4. Natural Radiance


Yes, I agree on this. It has this radiance the same way as when I wear foundation.


5. Increased Elasticity


...I don't know...maybe I need to use it more often...


6. Hydration


Well...I don't think that works for me


7. Reduced Dullness


I wear make up as well, so...maybe I should try wearing this without wearing make up which might not happen.


8. Reduced Redness


I did say in No.1 that it can covers imperfections up to an extent.


Pros:


1. Works as it says it would.
2. Can be a replacement for foundation. A great product for someone who prefers light (ULTRA LIGHT!) texture but wants some foundation-like finish without having something 'heavy' on her face.
3. Suitable for someone who likes natural look.


Cons:


1. Clogs MY pores. I emphasize on MY because it might not work for me, but it might work on someone else.
2. Doesn't last longer which is a bummer.


Ratings: 3.0/5.0


I heard a lot of good reviews on this product so I went ahead and bought it. Might not buy this again in the future since I'm a foundation person. I'd go for the real thing instead of wearing something that feels/looks like foundation. However, don't take my word for it. I suggest you go and try it out sometime soon. Who knows, it might works wonder for you? 


Price: RM 45.80 (promotion price)


Disclaimers: I bought this with my own money and my opinion on this product is honest.