I was quite disappointed with this product...the packaging is so attractive in pinkand silver and it smells great BUT when I put it on it made my skin way too matte and kinda looked chalky. I ddnt see any difference in my skin after 7 days. I think this BB cream will be great for those with very oily skin who want that matte finish.
I finally decided to get in on the BB cream hype (yes I know I am a bit slow sometimes ;-). Here are my thoughts:
PRO'S: 1) SPF30++ to protect from UVA and UVB rays 2) Non-clogging 3) On special at Clicks at moment at R10.00 off (normal price R69.95). 4) Convenient small tube fits into handbag 5) Smell is light and fresh
CONS: 1) Not really suitable for dry skin. Somehow my dry skin feels even dryer after application. 2) As base, the coverage is minimal (yes I know it is not really suppose to cover, but cream is extremely thin). 3) Because cream is so thin, one tends to use more, so do not think the tiny 25ml tube is going to last very long. 4) I am not crazy about how it makes my skin feel and could not see that foundation applied easier because of it. 5) From the claims about evening out skin tone, I experienced NIKS, NADA, net mooi STUFF ALL ;-).
FINAL VERDICT: I usually like Pond's products, but will definitely shop around until I find a BB or CC cream more suitable to my skin. So overall, NOT IMPRESSED.
So off I went rushing to try out the new BB cream by Ponds after all the hype of its release. What with BB creams being hailed as the new miracle creams so popular in the East, I was extremely excited to have one that's home bound. I must say very disappointed with the product. Only comes in two shades beige and chocolate. While the beige was not an option for my skin tone, the chocolate did nothing for my skin. It looked like I had a heavy sunscreen on. So no, sorry not for me. Perhaps, if Ponds couild look into extending the colour range?
I recieved my Pond's BB cream and immediately loved the packaging. It has lovely shiny and elegant packaging. I know if I had bought it myself, I would have been crying about the size, but I do admit that it is great for placing in the little make-up bag fo re-application later; Because re-apply you do.
Firstly, it is a lovely moisturiser and made my skin feel great, espescially since I have such a dry skin. I did not worry about the feeling all day.
Secondly, the product's coverage is minimal to none. I had to use powder to keep matte for the rest of the day. Once I had powder on, I found that there was much need for reapplication. I would not advise this for anyone with oily skin.
Unfortunately though, after some days my skin did not agree with the cream. I naturally have a sensitive skn and my eczema stated to show up, and so I had to stop. This is true for most of the Pond's products I have used in the past. I could not use any thing for a prolonged period so I never really see the effect of Pond's products.
I really wanted to like this one, but it doesnt deliver enough for me to go back, so I am more disappointed than thrilled.
I got a sample sachet of Pond's BB Cream, I tried it for the first time this morning, I think it was a bit too light so I blended it with my normal foundation, I'm pretty impressed with the results, it really left my skin flawless as I can still see my blemishes peak through when I use my normal foundation on its own, i like the way my skin feels and it dries quickly, unlike when I use my normal foundation on it's own, I will definately go out and purchase it, the correct shade for my skin tone. Beautiful product :)
I have totally forgot to write my review sooner. It was a nice experience to try the BB cream since I do not really use make up. Thanks for sharing the product with me. Now, l need to buy it more. :-)
I Have been using the BB cream for a few weeks now. initially I did not expect much from the product but as the weeks went by it changed my mind.I'm not it was 100% effective but I did see some improvement after a few days. Overall it is a fair product and it smells lovely.
POND’S Flawless Radiance BB Cream – a light, non-oily, multi-benefit cream expertly designed for African skin that combines superior skin care with a cosmetic benefit indeed.
This is a glorified tinted moisturizer Having tried the sample for a few days this is how it went. On the first day I had probably put on too little, I did not see a difference in my skin tone. The next few application days I tried to use more of the product so I can see if there is a difference. The cream is nice and smooth, great packaging. I feel like the cream does not provide enough coverage but my skin does feel hydrated. The only difference I can see is that my face does not dry out as fast during the day. I use the cream with my normal facial moisturiser. I wish they could take the colour of the dark Garnier bb, make it slightly lighter and use the ponds texture. That would be perfect! It good for a summer day out and for those who want minimal fuss with make-up.
Pond's BB Cream promises an even-tone, flawless radiance with natural coverage. I saw and loved the radiance it promises, but was greatly disappointed with the coverage. Unfortunately,due to the lack of coverage, I will not be repurchasing it.
I was excited to try this product, if only to see if I was better than the Garnier BB Cream, which I truly adore.
It isnt. The coverage is minimal to none. While I understand that the coverage for BB Cream is not much, I feel that the Pond's BB Cream is more moisturiser and hardly any tint at all. My skin looked the exact same after applying the product, even if it did feel well-moisturised. Another pro is that it was not heavy or cakey on my skin.
I would not buy this again. It needs to be more tinted so that it DOES something in terms of coverage. the Garnier BB Cream remains my favourite at this point.
Let me start by saying I've been wearing this everyday for the past 10 days. Firstly I really liked the texture as is it thicker and a bit creamier than most of it's counterparts. I've been using the Chocolate coloured one and i have to say it doesn't do much as a moisturiser although you can really see the difference in tone as it evens the skin so minor imperfections are hidden.
It gives matte and medium coverage, so with my combination-to-dry skin it tightened and dried my skin terribly as it made all my blemishes visible. therefore unlike your usual greasy BB creams - this one I had to use a moisturizer to blend it in and that made huge difference. When I applied it with a moisturizer it smoothed onto my skin really well and keeps matte so no getting greasy during the day.
with this product i found that i had use a concealer for my blemishes and a moisturizer either to blend it or before applying it. But with that being said it is a good product and would work for a lot of skin types. I would recommend it to anybody although it may be a bit problematic if you have dry skin or blemishes.
love the pink and silver packaging. Initial reaction upon seeing the chocolate cream was: ''this is too dark for me!'' And then I checked the insert to see if it was foundation. Rubbed it into my skin and it blended well. I expected to see tide lines but there were none. It has that typical Ponds smell. And as with other Ponds products I've used it always feels as if I didn't put enough on so I then reapply more- it's that fast- absorbing! The 'glow' was there and the silky feeling- I kept stroking my cheek. It is day 5 of using this product and I don't see any difference in my blemishes but we'll see in another few days.
I really love the look of the packaging, I like the cream because it makes me look really natural and my face is not heavy with make up. The SPF 30 is what makes it a good produt to use. I think in summer i will have to use it with a powder because when i walk in the sun my skin becomes oily. i will definatly buy the product.
I finally received my Ponds BB Cream: Chocolate. Lovely packaging and easy to use. The cream blends well and I would prefer to use it instead of foundation as i can feel my skin breathing when i have it on.however it does not offer much cover as promised. Though i love how it feels on my skin. its not creasy. i loved the fact that it has a SPF +30. it feels great on my skin.I will keep on using it and update you my peeps.
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