I picked up a few samples of the Power Perfection BB cream from the Face Shop a while ago and haven’t gotten around to trying them until now. This is just a sample review but I’ll try to make it as comprehensive as a full sized product review.

For reference I’m: NC25-ish, warm/yellow undertones, normal skin type and I live in a country with a temperate environment.



Basically… It’s a BB cream that has SPF37 and PA++ to protect against UVA and UVB radiation (this is pretty stock standard in most BB creams). It provides three functions: Whitening, anti-wrinkle and sun protection and comes in two shades Light Beige #1 and Natural Beige #2. I have the Natural Beige sample.

The good stuff… It has medium to high coverage and is buildable. It sets well and doesn’t feel heavy on my face. After 4 hours of wear I still don’t need to blot it and upon application it has a slight dewy finish which lends it to look more natural than other totally matte or totally shiny dewy finished BB creams.

Issues… It doesn’t match well to my face, has a pink/grey undertone which makes my face look odd. It has a very strong floral-powder scent that took me awhile to get used to. It’s probably not a great choice for those who are sensitive to smells as it doesn’t quite dissipate either. It drags a lot more on my face than the other BB creams I’ve reviewed so far and it also dries a lot faster which means you need to work quickly with this BB cream or you could get uneven spots.

Swatches… I’ve linked the image below to the original so you can take a closer look if you click on the image. See how it’s more grey than the other two BB creams (Skin Food and Etude House) swatched on either side of it? It also has a pink/cool undertone that’s similar to the Skin Food BB cream.



In a nutshell…

Love: Medium to high coverage, looks natural, and decent oil control.

Do not love: pink/grey undertones, drags across my skin, dries quickly and has a very strong scent.

Purchase? No, the poor colour match is just a deal breaker.

Who should buy it? Anyone who has pink/grey undertones, has dry, normal or combination skin, and don’t mind strong scents.

How much is it? It’s retailing for AUD$55 for the 40ml bottle or so but online you an get it for $18-$20 for the 40ml bottle. The 20ml bottle sells for just under $10 online. Not sure how much it is at the retail store but I’m guessing about $20-$30. Don’t take this as a definitive guide though because as you should have already guessed by now, prices in Australia is somewhere between 100-150% inflated.

Rated: 2.5/5 (because it matches poorly for me, is pricey and somewhat difficult to blend)

Would you purchase this? Is this something that you think will match to your skin? Let me know!

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