[Holika Holika] Strawberry Pore Magic Cover BB Pact *Light Beige*

During my Korea trip in 2011 I went to the [Holika Holika] stores at LOTTE WORLD and Myeong-dong. I purchased just a few things there, one of these was the Pore Cover BB Pact in #2 Natural Beige of the Strawberry Pore Magic Cover line.
Back home I ordered another Pore Cover BB Pact and the Pore Cover Mousse BB Balm. Both products changed its designs!!

I can say that I didn't like the Mousse BB Balm at all because it made my skin super dry and flaky - especially when applied with the included sponge. My face looked awful! I think I threw it away before I finished the product.

All products available in the Strawberry Pore Magic Cover line:

- Pore Cover Mousse Starter

- Pore Cover Sealer

- Pore Cover Mousse BB Balm (Light Beige/ Natural Beige)

- Pore Cover BB Pact (Light Beige/ Natural Beige)

- Pore Cover Powder

Today I wanna review the old version of the Pore Cover BB Pact in #1 Light Beige!

Description: Lightweight Pore Cover BB Pact perfectly covers blemished and other imperfections. Evens out the skintone like porcelain with high coverage. Berry Mix Complex and mineral water helps condition and nourish the skin. SPF35 PA++

The outer packaging is kept in metalic pink and has a strawberry print on the front and back. Most of the description is written in Korean, just a few things are in English.

The old version of the BB Pact comes in a compact powder case which is also silver and pink. It conatins 11g and includes a mirror and a sponge.

The powder contains a mix of berries: Strawberry (0,025ppm), Blueberry and Raspberry. 

I can't read the other ingredients well.

The compact powder has an strawberry imprint and smells fruity. #1 Light Beige suits my natural skin tone well and the coverage is also very good. Sadly, I tend to apply too much product, so that it looks like a 'mask'. I already apply it with a powder brush instead of the sponge but the result still doesn't satisfy me.

I like the good coverage and that it covers most of my pores but I dislike that it makes me look like wearing a mask (that's something I will work on, though). I also think that it gives me breakouts but I don't wanna blame the powder for it coz I'm not sure about that.

How to use: Lightly apply proper amount over entire face. Pat firmly on creases.

Price: around 15,- €/ US$18.50
Bought at: eBay (rubyruby76)        

What I love: 

The fruity scent and good coverage.

    
What I don’t like: 

Makes me look like wearing a mask. The oil control is not perfect and I think it gives me breakouts. 

  
Will I buy this again? Nope, I definitely won't! The powder pacts from [ETUDE HOUSE] work better for me.

[SKINFOOD] Peach Sake Pore BB Cream *Light Beige*

[SKINFOOD]'s Peach Sake line is probably one of their most popular product line. This products are specially made for people with enlarged pores and oily skin. I reviewed the Peach Sake Pore Serum here and will review the Peach Sake Pore BB Cream in #1 Light Beige now. These two are the only products I own from this line atm!

You can get the following products:

- Peach Sake Toner

- Peach Sake Emulsion

- Peach Sake Pore Serum

- Peach Sake Pore BB Cream

- Peach Sake Pore Pact

- Peach Sake Silky Finish Powder

- Peach Sake Sunscreen Lotion

- Peach Sake Pore Essence Mask Sheet

Description: Containing Peach extract that soothes oily, troubled skin, and Sake that controls excessive sebum secretion, this light-textured blemish cream effectively conceals skin impurities and gives a natural coverage for a flawless complexion. SPF20 PA+

The peachy pink tube has a white pump on the bottom and contains 30ml. The long lid comes in a wood-look - like a sake bottle.

Usually I don't really like BB Creams with pumps coz I have problems with getting the product out but this one here is easy to use.

The two main ingredients in this BB Cream are Peach Extract (60mg) and Sake Extract (60mg). Since the ingredient list is completely in Korean I can't read everything.

I got #1 Light Beige which looks like it has a yellowish/ peach undertone what I don't really like.

The light creamy consistency, with its slight peach scent, is easy to spread over my face.

The Peach Sake Pore BB Cream is a nice product but only when I apply a thin layer, otherwise the color doesn't fit my natural skin tone well. 

I like that it covers some of my pores without using too much product.
The coverage is okay while the oil control could be better. My skin looks shiny/ oily after a short time again!

How to use: After daily basic skincare regimen, apply and ample amount evenly onto skin to smooth the texture.

Price: around 7,- €/ US$8.50 
Bought at: eBay (ideaseller_kr)   

What I love: 

It covers some pores without using a lot of product, plus the peach scent is nice!

What I don’t like: 

The yellowish beige doesn't fit my natural skin tone well. Can apply just a thin layer!  

Will I buy this again? I don't think so! Would like to try out the Silky Finish Powder or Pore Pact, though.

[SKINFOOD] Peach Sake Pore Serum

After using a toner and before applying a face cream I often use a serum. Good for me are those for enlarged pores and oily skin. [SKINFOOD] has a product line especially for this skin problems: the Peach Sake Pore line. I got the Peach Sake Pore Serum and the BB Cream. I will review the serum today!

Description: Soft serum with 'sake', traditional Japanese wine brewed with rigidly selected rice, and 'peach' extracts rich in vitamin A and C to remove greasiness due to enlarged pores and excessive sebum.

The Peach Sake Pore Serum comes in a very cute, matte glass bottle which looks like those sake bottles from Japan. The plastic lid is long with a 'wood look'.

The bottle contains 45ml and has a pump!

The main ingredients are Rice Sake, Peach Extract and Silica Powder which help to reduce the shine and the appearance of pores on your skin.

This Serum has a white lotion-like consistency and is not as watery as some other serums I tried out. The scent is nice, kinda peachy and I like that my skin looks more matte afterwards. My skin also feels more smooth and velvet - like a peach.

 Unfortunately, it doesn't cover my enlarged pores well and the oil control doesn't last for a long time, too. But I have to remind you that I use the Peach Sake Pore Serum only. You probably get a better result when you use all products of this range and 'everyday'.

How to use: After lotion, apply gently and cover face with hands, for deep absorption.

Price: around 11,- €/ US$15 
Bought at: eBay (zinopark)  

What I love: 
The design of the bottle and the soft/ velvet finish.

What I don’t like:  

It doesn't cover my pores too well. 

Will I buy this again? Might be but I'm not sure yet.

[baviphat] Magic Pore Cover Balm

A few month ago I reviewed the Dr.OIL SOLUTION Anti-Shine Dual Primer from [ETUDE HOUSE] but I couldn't write a good review about the included pore cover balm because I already finished it at that time. I liked this balm and so I decided to get another, similar one right after I finished it: the Magic Pore Cover Balm by [baviphat]. 

This balm isn't new - my one was manufactured in 2010 already. Have to try to use it up within this year as well. I got so much stuff to finish because it will expire soon....

Description: Pore Cover Balm that makes silky and smooth skin texture.

Silky and soft Silicon Polymer Ingredient covers ores and fine wrinkles and helps to maintain clean makeup condition by controlling excessive sebum.

The Magic Pore Cover Balm is inside a - rather small - white/ light blue container which looks like a capsicum/ paprika. It contains 25g of this balm! I didn't keep the box/ packaging the container came in, though.

Like many other products this one got a white cover underneath the lid for extra 'protection'.

As the product name says already, the consistency is thick: a balm. You need to take out the white balm with your finger and apply it to your skin. Then spread it over your face where you got enlarged pores and fine wrinkles.

It workes quite well on me! It covers my smaller pores without problems but those enlarged ones are still visible. They are less visible than before, though! The Pore Cover Balm also makes my skin more sleek and matte. The scent is citrus-like!

Even though the product is rather small and contains just 25g I think it might last for a longer time. Of course only when you use it on areas with enlarged pores like cheeks/ nose and not on your whole face everyday.

How to use: Apply suitable amount onto face evenly and thinly before using BB Cream/ Foundation.

Price: around 9,- €/ US$11 
Bought at: eBay (BELLOGIRL) 

What I love: 

It covers most of my pores quite well. My skin is more sleek and matte, too.

What I don’t like: 

That I have to take out the balm with my fingers. 

Will I buy this again? I would but I don't know if it's still sold in Korea.

[baviphat] Funky Look Smoothing BB Cream *Pore Care Bright*

When I get a new BB Cream I usually start using it as soon as possible but somehow I didn't do that with the Funky Look Smoothing BB Cream from [baviphat] I got last year. I wanted to keep it until I used up some other ones but I noticed yesterday that most of my [baviphat] items are manufactured in 2010. Therefore, I have to use the stuff now - also this BB Cream.

The product description says that this Smoothing BB Cream is good for oily skin and for covering larger pores.

I got shade #1 Pore Care Bright. I think there was a darker color, too. But I'm not sure if this product is still available in Korea.

Description: This BB Cream helps fight oil secretion and reduces pore visibility thanks to its rosemary extracts. Also features SPF30 PA++ sun protection.

 The light pink/green tube is flat and contains 35ml. The twist-off lid is green as well.

The Smoothing BB Cream contains the following main ingredients:

Portulaca Oleracea (Purslane) Extract: Moisturizing & Soothing Effect

Luffa Cylindrica (Sponge Luffa) Extract: Moisturizing Effect & Clean Skin Tone

Rosemary Extract: Sebum Control & Pore Care

#1 Pore Care Bright is a light beige without a gray or pinkish undertone. The consistency is not too thick and creamy but also not very watery. The coverage is just light to medium but it's fine for me. The scent is soft what I really like.

I can say after wearing this BB Cream for over 10 hours that I really like it and I don't know why I didn't try it out earlier. The color fits my real skin tone well, the coverage is ok, my skin feels super smooth after applying the BB and my pores are less visible. I also didn't notice any breakouts yet which might come from this BB Cream.  

The Smoothing BB Cream doesn't really give my face a matte finish and the oil control is not the best, though. In the afternoon my skin looked shiny again.

Price: around 11,- €/ US$15

Bought at: eBay (BELLOGIRL)     

What I love: 

Almost everything! I like this BB Cream a lot. 

What I don’t like: 

Just the oil control again but this problem I will have with every BB Cream. 

Will I buy this again? I think I would but I'm not sure if it's still available or already discontinued.