Thursday, August 28, 2014

Product Review + Beauty Box Giveaway: Pond's Flawless White Whitening Expert BB+ Cream in Beige




Along with Pond's Flawless White Whitening Expert BB+ Cream SPF30 PA++ in Light, Pond’s is pleased to reveal the latest shade addition to the BB+ Cream family, Pond's Flawless White Whitening Expert BB+ Cream SPF30 PA++ in Beige. The best bit is that it's been expertly designed and formulated for morena skin, something every Filipina should be very proud of. It makes a perfect fit for those Pinay-na-Pinay beauties with dusky skin or chinitas with yellow-tinged complexions. This means that morenabeauties now have a BB cream option that is suited to their specific skin needs.
The brand has been perfecting the skin of generations of Filipinas for over 160 years now and when they launched its Pond’s Age Miracle and Flawless White BB+ Cream with SPF30 PA++ in 2013, women instantly fell in love with the wonder balm’s spot-concealing and glow-enhancing properties. I'm pretty sure that the latest shade of this revolutionary BB Cream will definitely sweep ladies off their feet.
Claims: 
Instantly spot-less and always radiant skin! Pond’s BB+ Cream  helps provide effortless natural bare-faced look with instant natural coverage and it lightens from within. It addresses women’s cosmetic and skin care needs by providing a sheer veil of coverage, by masking imperfections and blemishes, and by protecting from the harmful effects of the sun.
Packaging:
The packaging looks similar with a large twist lid in shimmering silver, but the color is different. Flawless White has glossy pink and silver color, while the Age Miracle  has bright red color. I’m a sucker for glossy and shiny packaging so I was definitely drawn to these pink beauties. It is by far my favorite packaging of any of the BB creams I've used. It comes in 8g and 25g tubes so you have more buying options. The pointed tip and nozzle is quite small so you can easily control how much you want to use. The tube is small enough to put inside the purse or bag, perfect for busy and always on-the-go women.
Shade options:
There are currently 2 shades available for Pond's Flawless White; Light and  Beige, the new shade for morenas or skin with yellow undertone. On the other hand, Pond's Age Miracle comes in Light shade which is directed towards aging or 30+ women (Ouch!) matches my skin tone perfectly. It’s not as white as Flawless White, and it gives more dewy finish. There's quite a difference with color when blended so I'm not quite sure how the color would work for people who are somewhat in between.
SPF and Formulation:
They all have SPF 30 PA++, which is a plus for me cause I won’t have to worry wearing them in the sun! I'm 33 and I don't want to have wrinkly skin and fine lines by the time I'm 40! Seriously! :) The GenActivTM cover formula, which is packed full of vitamins leaves skin more even-toned after each application.
Consistency and Ease of application:
It's very easy to apply and it has a creamy, lightweight consistency that glides on smoothly. The Beige is quite yellow-toned and because I have a neutral to warm undertone, it's a little too dark for my skin when I first applied it. But when applied using a foundation brush, it blended in perfectly well with my skin, leaving my skin a more matte finish without being chalky, which I like. It's also perfect on those days you want to look fresh or let your skin breathe and not look "made-up."
Coverage, Staying Power and Oil control:
In my opinion, it offers more than enough coverage as I don't need to apply concealer to any blemishes or dark circles under my eyes, but that obviously depends on what condition your skin is in.  It's also the perfect primer for those that need or want extra coverage.
Price and Availability:
Who needs 3 different products when you can get all their benefits in one tube? Definitely worth the retail price. You can avoid wasting time on makeup shopping and cut down on your cosmetic budget by simply adding a multi-faceted solution to your beauty regimen like the Pond’s BB+ Cream.
Pond's Flawless White BB+ Cream in Beige and Light -Php 149 for 8g and Php 299 for 25g
Pond's Age Miracle BB+ Cream in Light - Php 499 Available in all leading department stores and drugstores.

Here are some of the reasons why I think Pond's BB+ Cream rocks:

PROS
• Lightweight and not greasy at all. No sticky feeling!
• Non-pore clogging and sets to a matte finish
• Doesn't need to be dusted with powder (if you have really oily skin, you can simply set it with powder)
• Provides good coverage and blendable
• Fresh, clean scent that is not overpowering at all
• Travel-friendly, Slim and sleek packaging
• Protects from UVA and UVB rays (SPF30++)
• All-in-one multi-tasking beauty wonder
• Camouflages instantly, a cool mash-up of tinted moisturizer + liquid foundation + whitening concealer
• Affordable and definitely worth the price

CONS
• It comes in smaller tubes- 8g and 25g only. I have a thing for bigger tubes, it's a personal thing though.
• Pond's Flawless White is only available in two shades while Pond's Age Miracle BB+ Cream has only one shade. Hopefully, there will be more shades soon.
Want to try it for yourself? Well, here’s your chance! If you're reading this, you are one step closer to a radiant, lit-from-within glow because one of my lucky readers will have a chance to get her own Pond's BB+ Cream gift pack plus one of my favorite beauty must-haves!

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