Skin79 • Snail Nutrition BB Cream SPF45 PA++ • BB Cream

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candyfluff on 6/8/2013 9:08:00 PM more reviews by candyfluff

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool   Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

This is only an initial review as I have only used this product once. I will update this once I have more experience with the product in about a month's time, but so far, I am liking this BB cream.
When I first squirted out my half pump's worth of product and applied it to my face, it reminded me quite a bit of Missha's Signature Real BB in terms of texture, consistency and coverage. This however feels moisturizing on the skin and does not highlight dry areas the way Signature Real does, nor does it make my skin look old and ruddy. I like how light this feels on my skin, it feels more like a light tinted lotion (if such a thing exists) rather than tinted moisturizer or foundation. It is definitely lighter than other Skin79 offerings I have tried.
The finish is pretty natural, perhaps a slight dewiness or satin finish, but I mean slight. Lasting power is impressive. I applied this at 9am and came home around 6pm having run a few errands and walking home in the humidity and the product was still on my face looking quite nice. However, when I went to wipe some sweat off my forehead a white residue was left on my sleeve (hey, it was hot, you would have done the same thing) so I think this product my transfer (I will have to wear it more to see).
This is a super light colour, it is one of the lightest BB's I have tried, which is good for my sickly pale skin. I would say the shade is comparable to Missha BBs in shade 13 and Holika Holika's Aqua Petit Jelly BB in shade 1. This is lighter than Skin79s VIP Gold and Hot Pink, it also lacks the heavy grey cast of the two. I would say it is as light in tone as Skin79's Vital Orange BB, but pink based rather than Vital's heavy yellow. My only gripe with the product thus far is that it does not cover up my pores the way other Skin79 bbs do, or the way other bb creams in general seem to.
As for the smell, I am not sure what everyone is going on about but I am glad I did not find it nearly as disgusting as people have reported. I find the Skin79 VIP Gold and Hot Pink much worse on the nose, they are overpowering and sickly floral. Snail Nutrition has a floral scent with a bit of noticeable muskiness but it is not nearly as cloying. I will say the scent seems to emanate off your face for quite some time, unfortunately. I really would prefer Skin79 stopped adding fragrance all-together. Perhaps I got a good batch, perhaps I simply accepted the fact it would smell weird according to other's reviews so I was psychologically prepared for much worse? I have no idea, I just know the smell, while a bit odd and different from other Skin79s is tolerable.
I look forward to using this BB more, and will be using it consistantly for at least a month before updating this review. So far, I am quite impressed with it overall, just need to find a way to make it work with my pores.

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*TOP REVIEWER* auramei on 2/18/2013 11:18:00 PM more reviews by auramei

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I received a sample of this formula after ordering Skin79's Gold & Pink BB creams. Out of all three, I liked this one the LEAST. Here's why:

(-) Greasy after 4 hours.
(-) Lighter than the Gold line. I am NC25-30 and I had a "white cast" even after a few hours. I would say this is for NC15-20.
(-) Broke me out the next day. I received tiny little red zits within 24 hours and my skin has been great in the last 5 months and I know this because I only try (1) new product at a time.

In conclusion, this is not for anyone who is acne-prone, combo/oily skin, and has a darker skin range than NC25-30 (MAC Standard).

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livruby on 1/29/2013 10:51:00 AM more reviews by livruby

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

this product gave me tiny pimples, has a weird toilet-like smell, the coverage was light, but its a good moisturizer and sunblock since the spf is high, but since my skin is quite oily, it makes me feel greasy. i also look very pale(my face&necklooks different from the rest of my body skin tone) when i take pictures. it was worth trying, but i wont buy again.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Aishteru85 on 12/15/2012 5:00:00 AM more reviews by Aishteru85

Age: 25-29   Skin: Very Oily, Tan, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

This is a pretty good bb cream. For ref i am an NC35-40, I have moderate acne scarring and i have extremely oily skin and I live in tropical climate.



Texture: I find that the texture is smooth and creamy but a lil runnier compared to the Gold or Pink Label.Spreads amazingly well and blends like a dream.



Shade: I feel that this is perhaps the lightest of all Skin79 range and has quite a prominent pink undertone to it. I think this would suit NC15-25/NW15-20 best, if worn alone. Its pretty light IMO, deeper skin ladies can still pull this off, but it must be used very minimally or else it would give the dreaded cement-mask face.This does oxidize slightly after application to match NC25/NW20 well, but does not oxidize anymore after this initial oxidation. I feel that those with very fair complexions and pink undertone would like this very much. I feel on me its quite pasty but since i mix it with my darker foundation, its not a problem.



Coverage: Since the consistency is light, i'm amazed that this gives a true medium coverage. If layered, you can achieve a full cover look with this. It evens the skin tone and covers redness pretty well and covers my acne hyperpigmentations pretty good too. Layers well without caking.



Fragrance: This has an awful smell, very masculine, it almost smells like a guy's sweat, but a sweet-smelling sweat, you know when a guy wear cologne and the smell mixes with his own sweat...it sounds gross, bcuz it is, but after application like maybe 5 to 10 minutes later, the smell is mostly gone....



Longevity: I have worn this alone underneath with some dark powder and managed to look ok with it, but i mix this with my UD Naked Skin 7.0 foundation that was a shade and a half darker than my skin tone, and the two works well together and stay put all day. When worn alone, this stays well throughout the day, around 8 hours wear, considering my skin type and the heat i battle daily.Feels slighly hydrating but not overly so, so i caution those with extremely dry skin to wear a good moisturizer underneath. I blot less with this bb than any other, I only need to blot twice with this considering i am so oily (when worn alone), when mixed with UD Naked Skin, i only need to blot once.


Reaction: I feel like i'm developing milia around my eye area due to this, i'm not certain yet, will have to continue to use it to be certain, but for now i will avoid using it anywhere near my eyes.



Brightening Benefits: After using this for two weeks, i have noticed quite a huge improvements in the first week alone on my hyperpigmentations, most have already faded away, amazing...but it does nothing for hydration, i dont feel like the texture of my skin has improved or gotten softer like I experienced with BRTC/ Missha BB Cream, nor does my acne heal faster like the BRTC and Missha. Those looking for something hydrating, i'd recommend BRTC and Missha, and if you are looking to lighten those hyperpigmentations, this actually work.



Price/Container: Comes in pump/can container and price is pretty reasonable too, I got this for USD15...


Overall a pretty decent bb cream, i feel that this suits someone with very fair skin with pink undertone who has combination/oily skin....Drier complexions may need to use a good moisturizer underneath.

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tchristy777 on 12/10/2012 7:13:00 PM more reviews by tchristy777

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I love this product! Probably the best Skin79 product I've ever bought. It provides perfect moisture to my face. It has medium coverage and buildable(which is all i need). And it controls my oil so well throughout the day. I definitely recommend this product if you have normal to oily skin type. I have normal. I recommend starting out with a thin layer and building on problem spots to achieve better coverage. This is going to be my HG list. I don't know how much the snail cream portion is going to benefit my face. But I have tried snail cream products and I find it very beneficial for my skin. I don't have acne so it is hard to tell how big of a difference this will be. I will update my review if I see skin improvement. Highly recommend this!

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historian12 on 10/23/2012 6:02:00 PM more reviews by historian12

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Blue    

Overall, I think this is a nice BB cream, but I am not sure I will purchase it again. It is only appropriate for very fair skin--it has a greyish-pink cast. I think it would look mask-like on darker skin tones. It provides medium coverage and goes on smoothly, leaving a dewy finish. I set it with translucent powder, to provide longer wear.

I do like the high SPF rating and the fact that it contains arbutin, which helps to even out skin tone. I'm not sure the snail filtrate is of definite benefit to the skin, but to be honest, I'm willing to try anything! I also use Mizon's Snail Recovery Gel.

My main problem with it, is that it seems to emphasize the fine lines around my eyes, and that's what keeps me from giving it five stars. I prefer Skin79's Super+ BB Cream Pink Label. That seems to have a slightly more natural color and doesn't emphasize lines.

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gracy775 on 10/13/2012 7:15:00 PM more reviews by gracy775

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

I am not a fan of the smell and I must admit that it may have broke me out, but still, I totally love this BB cream!
When I put it with my bioderma pore refiner (which gives you a very matte finish), I can have this purely flawless skin for like..hours! (at least 8)! It is just crazy for me, because normally, my skin tends to get oily with bb creams after just like...3 hours!
I has a good coverage and it really helped make my skin brighter!
Love this product!

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bambaya on 10/10/2012 5:29:00 AM more reviews by bambaya

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Other    

I've given this BB cream a low rating not because I think it's a bad BB cream per se (it feels very nice!), but because it didn't work for me in terms of coverage and colour.
I didn't purchase the full size, I got a mini 5ml sample in store, but it was enough to know that it was not for me...

PROS:
- really nice texture, glides on easily
- light on the skin
- feels moisturising

CONS:
- too light of a coverage. I have light-medium acne scarring (discoloration), but even with carefully applied two layers on problem areas, the discoloration is still obvious. Compared to say Lioele's Triple The Solution or Missha's Perfect Cover BB creams (which in my book are medium-high coverage) this SKIN79 BB cream is of light coverage.
- too pale, greyish of a colour. BB creams tend to be on the pale and grey side, but for me this BB cream is even more so than the average BB cream.

In my opinion, if you have nice skin (don't need a lot of coverage) and are pale, this would be a very nice BB cream!

:))

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*TOP REVIEWER* RollerGirl1978 on 9/16/2012 9:26:00 PM more reviews by RollerGirl1978

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I am somewhat new to BB creams. This is only the second one I've tried, the first being Etude House BB magic cream for dry skin. I've been using that one all summer and really liked it, but was ready to branch out an try something new.

I bought the Skin79 Snail nutrition BB during a late nght BB buying/sampling spree on Amazon, this one just happened to be the first to show up.

First off, I really like the packaging. The little gold and white pump is nice and hygienic, and I like that it can stand up on my dresser, unlike the Etude House one. Also, the pump dispenses exactly enough product for me to cover my entire face, which is nice.

The consistency of this is really smooth and creamy, probably due to the several different silicones in it. This gives it a sort of skin protecting quality, and a really nice feel on the skin, much like silicon based primers.

The coverage of this cream is also really good. I don't have any acne to cover, but I have sensitive skin with some reddish patches on the cheeks. I used to use a MAC liquid concealer to cover this, but after using the BB creams, the MAC looks cakey, fake, and too opaque. The BB creams (this one and the Etude House) give enough coverage to diffuse the redness, but are still see through enough that I don't feel too made up looking, especially in the summer.

The color of this snail cream is a little odd, but I like it. I think the high concentration of titanium dioxide gives it that greyish cast, and whatever they use to correct that is slightly pink. I will be curious to see how the colors of the other samples I got compare. For now, I'm ok with the color of this because of its transparency and blendibility. I'm not sure I would trust this if I was being photographed with flash though. I'd be worried about looking like a flashbulb because of all the titanium dioxide.

I have not used this on it's own for sun protection. I use Cerave AM under it, mainly because I'm not sure how much of the BB cream I would need to use to get proper sun protection, but I have a feeling it would be more than I want to put on my face. I do like the added protection, though.

This product does have a strong smell, but I'm not sensitive to that sort of thing, and I don't even notice it once it's on my face. Others might, though. This stays on very well, and coverage remains adequate through a 12 hour shift, and is even better when I top it off with coastal scents silicone spheres powder.

All in all, I think this is a great product, and for the money ($25 I think) it easily surpasses all the fake high end "BB" creams in sephora by the big US brands. I would definitely buy again.

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justilou on 9/7/2012 4:45:00 AM more reviews by justilou

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Wavy   Eyes: Green    

I like this BB cream best. I love the high spf. I love that it's much more moisturising. I also find that a tiny bit goes a lot further than other BB's. I still find that it's settling in my pores and caking. I have found this to be a problem with all BB's I've tried. Might have to go back to tinted moisturisers.

EDIT: Have come to conclusion that BB creams are just not for me.

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annabanana11 on 7/25/2012 2:40:00 PM more reviews by annabanana11

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

I like this one!
I am also a fan of the hot pink and gold ones, but I had to try the newer ones when they came out because I'm a makeup junkie.
The vital orange one is very thick and has a more yellowish tint. It didn't look at all natural on me when applied all over, but was fantastic for spotting on acne scars.
The snail one is by far the best though. It applies smoothly without any drag (and no primer) and maintains an elastic type feel all day. I don't have many problems with oilies so I can't comment on that, but it appears to last and look natural! The color is a little more pink than the others, but that's fine for me because I am white as can be. I also like that this is not using an oil as one of its main ingredients (even if it is using snail slime instead) because even though the others didn't break me out, I did notice clogged pores if I wore it for too long.

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alethajade on 7/22/2012 2:05:00 PM more reviews by alethajade

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This product could give you a decent coverage.
If you're Asian, it might be light on your skin tone.
I don't like the smell, fragrance. It stays long and it's pretty annoying.
I've tried also the hot pink and gold one, among these three, the snail nutrition is the most easy to blend. But overall, i would definitely not repurchase this, I'll rather pick the gold one because it does matches my skin tone, and not dryng at all.

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Indigomama on 5/29/2012 7:53:00 AM more reviews by Indigomama

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

This is probably the only Skin79 I will continue to use (I have tried Gold Label too drying, Hot Pink too dark, Orange Vita too dewy, Premier Gold probably too dewy too and Scandal Rose and Vanilla, simply not blending well) and this one is absolutely unlike the others I tested. It blends, it dries, it does not dry out my skin, the color is OK, it's not too rich/greasy and it definitely has healing properties. I like it best on a plane flights because it sort of soothes and conditions my skin, preventing it from dehydration. Sometimes I use it over weekends but almost never at work. It's a decent product and deserves 4 stars. I wish I could have purchased it in a tube instead of the bulky jar, but that packaging was probably a limited edition and sold out immediately

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*TOP REVIEWER* lollsazz on 5/22/2012 8:08:00 PM more reviews by lollsazz

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Other    

UPDATE: I still don't like the smell, but have rated this one lippie up anyway, because I like the very thin consistency that covers quite well (given the consistency). I feel the smell much less if this is applied in a very thin layer, but with a thicker layer, I still smell it for a really long time.
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What I DID like with this BB cream was that it was very lightweight, but still covering well. Since I don't need much coverage, and can correct most of my blemishes with a concealer. My problem with this was that it has a very strong smell that I don't like. I thought it would go away after a little while... but it didn't - the smell stuck with me for several hours, till I couldn't take it any more and washed my face. All the time I wore this the smell kinda got into my mouth and made me feel sick... I have tried several BB creams from Skin79, and all of them have a smell: the light pink, hot pink and gold all smell nice, but the orange and this one smell pretty nasty to me...
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Some people may be grossed out by this having snail slime in it, but that's not a problem for me. Just the smell.
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The colour of this is greyish pink, as many other BB creams, but actually, the colour of BB creams and foundations matter not that much to me since I almost always have to colour adjust them for my skin tone anyway. I use a yellow colour adjuster from Kett Cosmetics. Read the review here:
http://makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemId=151847/Kett-Cosmetics---Hydro-Proof-Color-Theory-Yellow/Unlisted-Brand/Primer/-Corrector

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