Review|| Maybelline Clear Smooth 8-in-1 Transformer BB Cream

My mom originally bought this for herself, but she liked the Tony Moly BB cream, so she gave the Maybelline BB cream to me. :>

This is my first ever review. So be kind to me, okay? Hihi

Photo credits: cellinereyes.com

Product claims: 

• Brightens skin: visible whitening effect
• Covers imperfections: reduces appearance of pores, skin redness disappears
• Moisturizes + protects: all day hydration + helps protect skin from UV rays and free radicals

Swatches:

I got mine in shade 02 Natural 

Blended :D (♥ marks the spot!)

My skin type: dry (visible lines especially in forehead and undereye area)

My skin shade: sorry I'm still not familiar with the specific skin shades, but I think I'm a typical morena :)

My skin tone: uneven :(

Others: (+) pimple scars on cheeks and forehead, (+) dark undereye circles

See what I'm talking about...

Pardon my bare face :))))) The pimple scars are not that visible in the photo, but I swear I have them :))) 

Let's apply le BB cream *__*... (♥ marks the spot!)

PROS: Lo and behold!

• more even skin tone
• lightened pimple marks
• lightened undereye circles 
• whitening effect (still looks natural)
• not cakey nor heavy on face
• SPF! :) 
• Lasts for ~4-6 hours on me without retouching :)

CONS:

• light to medium coverage only; does not conceal 
• moisturizing effect is minimal (my skin still looks and feels dry even after ~2months of usage)
• may improve in packaging

Will I recommend? If you want a natural look, and does not need too much coverage, this BB cream is a must-try :)

Will I repurchase? Hmm, not for a while. Might try BB cream foundation from Pinkies Collection or Shawill cosmetics after I use this up. :)

Tips:

• Moisturize before applying BB cream. This will hep decrease visible lines and creases especially in dry skin.
• Use concealer for those stubborn acne marks. This BB cream might not do the job alone. :)

Final look for half of my face

Other products used:

1. Flexwear contact lens in Sienna
2. St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Moisturizer
3. Nichido minerals precise eye pencil in Tiger Eye
4. San San age defense waterproof eyeliner (black)
5. Shawill blusher in 04
6. Wet n Wild lipstick in Pink Ice/Glace Rose
7. Apple Sunday cake

End of review.

Thanks for reading :)

-Jana