Ok, I shall update/record my own observations on BB creams based on the samples I will be trying:
Skin79 Intense Classic UV Balm (Day 1)
Color = No issues, looks light at first but blended well on its own after a while.
Coverage = Not that good. Can still see the big pimples.
Oil Control = Blah. By 4 hrs later can feel the oil on my forehead.
Texture = Seems a bit thick, not as easy to blend as the others.
Missha M WateryColor = No issues, looks dark in bottle but blended well on its own!
Coverage = Not that good. Can still see the dark pimples marks.
Oil Control = Wonderful! 8 hours and no oily feel still!
Texture = Watery enough to spread easily
Others: MINTY COOL feeling when applying, esp. under my eyes! Good for waking me up in morning!
Coogi FlowertoxColor = No issues, looks light at first but blended well on its own after a while.
Coverage = Pretty good.
Oil Control = Not too bad, better than skin79, nose a bit oily in afternoon.
Texture = Seems a bit thick but manageable.
Skinfood Aloe Vera 01Color = Great.
Coverage = Okay. Slightly behind Coogi.
Oil Control = Not too bad, better than skin79, nose a bit oily in afternoon.
Texture = Great! Easy to blend.
Others = The smell! The lovely smell!!
Missha M Shiny
Liole Beyond the Solution BB
The following is grabbed from Kimoko (
http://kimoko.livejournal.com), compiled them here for my own convenience/reference. All credits belong to her...:
Skin79 Intense Classic Balm UV SPF20 PA++ This has gotta be the best Skin79 BB that I've own. Its coverage and oil control is the best among all the Skin79 BBs I've tried.
Coverage : Medium. When worn alone, it doesn't cover my eye circles very well but upon application of my LP, its covered without the need of a concealer. All other Skin79 BB's coverage is rather sheer.
Texture : Very Managable.
Shade : Surprizingly, all the Skin79 BBs I've tried are pretty dark but this is not. It was a shade in between Skin Food #1 and #2. Absolutely perfect for me!
Fragrance : It has a very pleasant lavender scent which kinda evaporate upon application. Read the ingredient list and it does contain lavender, thus the scent.
Oil-Control : Not the best in oil control when compared with other brands but among all the other Skin79, this has the best oil control.
Dewy-ness: This has a slight dewy radiant look even without my Skin Food White Grape Makeup Fixer #2 Glow.
Coogi Flowertox 3action Super BB Cream SPF25 PA++ This has got to be the most preferred BB among these 7 tubes.
Coverage : Medium - Thick. My definition of medium is that when worn alone, it doesn't cover my eye circles very well but upon application of my LP, its covered without the need of a concealer. But you're able to built up its coverage if you apply a thicker layer.
Texture : Managable. Its a little thick but still managable for application.
Shade : Has a slight pinkish undertone. Though I'm of a yellow undertone but it does not look weird on me.
Fragrance : It has a very pleasant flowery scent as its main ingredient is flowers. Scent kinda evaporate upon application.
Oil-Control : Pretty good oil control in my opinion. I have oily skin and this is kinda mattifying for me even after 8-9 hours.
Dewy-ness: Sad to say, this does not give the dewy radiant look as it has a rather matte finish. I have to have my Skin Food White Grape Makeup Fixer #2 Glow on to give me the glow.
Skinfood Aloe Vera SPF 20 Oil Control is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better than the Skin Food Gingko Green BB Cream! Its almost comparable, if not, slightly better than Missha M.
2) Though its slightly thicker than the Gingko Green BB Cream but I reckon this is the reason why the coverage is slightly better than Gingko Green too.
3) Blendibility is still rather alright considering the fact that the texture is slightly thicker than Gingko Green.
4) Love its smell!
5) The only drawback is that it does not give a dewy look as compared to the Skin Food Gingko Green BB.
On the whole, (to me) its really comparable to BRTC Perfect Blemish Balm. This is the perfect knock-off if you can't get your hands on the BRTC Perfect Blemish Balm. Oil control is good, coverage is good, texture/blendibility is managable. Put aside the not-getting-the-dewy-look, I super love this and I think I shall get a backup of this. -grins-
Missha M BB Cream Shiny SPF 27 / PA ++
Coverage: Medium.
Texture: Manageable. Its just slightly runny compared with Missha M Perfect Cover. Just a slight different.
Shade: Looks like a cross between Skin Food #1 and #2. It isn't too fair. Slight pinky yellowish undertones which I reckon will suit most skin tones.
Fragrance: Can't describe the scent but it has a very generic cosmetic scent. Not too pungent, pretty acceptable.
Oil-Control: Manageable. Not the best as compared to the Watery BB but its pretty manageable. Had to blot twice in a day.
Dewyness: It does gives the radiant, dewy look. It might be because of the pearl powder that is in the BB. It reminds me of the Skin79 Hologram but its pearl particles are very much finer and you definitely will not look like a disco ball.
Overall comments: This is very similar to the Watery BB except that this has the shiny pearl particles in the BB which helps to illuminate and brighten your complexion. Wear this together with the Missha M BB Boomer, you'll look super bright! Excellent for those who has a pretty dull complexion.
Missha M BB Cream Watery SPF 27 / PA++
Coverage: Medium
Texture: Pretty similar to Shiny. Manageable. Oh yes, upon application, it gives a very slight cool sensation. Reminds me of Kao Biore Cool which I was using when I was in my early teens. But the sensation lasted only a couple of seconds.
Shade: This is slightly darker which is pretty weird. This is the darkest among all my Missha BBs. Not as dark as Scandal Magic or Skin79 though. Comparing with all the other Missha BB, this is the darkest.
Fragrance: Similar to Shiny, it has a generic cosmetic scent that is pretty acceptable.
Oil-Control: Superbly good! Way better than Shiny!
Dewyness: It gives a super duper natural radiant GLOW. Its so glowy and natural that it made me look super healthy! Unlike any other BB that gives a dewy radiant glow, this is super natural!
Overall comments: This is the best BB that I've personally tried thus far. I was pretty sceptical initially as I thought it would be extremely moisturizing due to its name. I love how healthy and glowy I looked when I'm wearing this. Imagine a radiant glowing bride on her big day. Thats how I'll describe it! Shiny and Watery is different in terms of the finish. Shiny brightens up your complexion while Watery gives the extremely natural radiant healthy glow. Putting aside the fact that its a little darker in terms of its shade (which I can buff on a lighter shade of loose powder), this BB is definitely in my top 5 BB list.
Lioele Beyond the Solution BB
Coverage: Medium
Texture: Pretty manageable
Shade: It has a yellowish undertone so it fits me pretty well.
Fragrance: Undescribeable again but its a pretty generic cosmetic scent. Not flowery not fruity. Not too pungent, pretty acceptable.
Oil-Control: I would say its average. I've read reviews that oil control was superb but I had to blot twice? Not the best IMO. *some of my reviews differ from other reviewers. i have a weird skin. -grins-
Dewyness: It does have a slight dewy look. Not very radiant but a slight dewy finish.
Overall comments: I've read pretty good reviews bout this BB but it wasn't fantastic for me. I'm probably loving the Watery BB that I'm too bias on the rest of the BB that I'm reviewing together. Other than the shade that fits me perfectly, it wasn't really fantastic to me. I have to have the Skin Food White Grape Makeup Fixer to control the oil.
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pinkyrouyi's sample, so I know I like its oil control, minty feel and blendability, but no idea about Perfect Coverage - I stuck my neck out and asked him to get it based on 
