I am *so* glad I jumped onto the BB cream bandwagon! This is definitely one of the products of the year for me!
The Gingko Green BB cream, which is one out of the three BB creams Skinfood makes, contains green tea, gingko leaf, vitamin B and lecithin to provide both skin protection and skin correction. Basically, what that means is it has the properties of both a makeup and a skincare product. It can even out skin tone, camouflage undereye circles, acne scars and add radiance to the skin without the heavy mask-like effects of a foundation. Prolonged used of the product will also help improve the overall texture of the skin and fade scars caused by acne.
The product is suitable for all skin types and does not feel dry nor greasy on my dehydrated combination skin at all. Texture-wise, it is not thick like a cream foundation nor runny like a liquid. It has the consistency of a tinted moisturizer and once blended, feels super lightweight on the skin. I use this on top of my Murad sunscreen and set with a thin layer of my MAC Sheer Select Pressed Powder and I am good for the whole day.
As for the coverage, it is definitely sheer but it does help even out my skin. Almost half of my redness and undereye circles were gone with a dime size amount. My freckles would still show through but that is totally fine with me.
The only thing I do not like about it is the limited color range. There are only two colors to choose from and they both tend to be on the light side. #1 is the lightest shade and is great for a brightening effect or those with pale skin. #2 is slightly darker and would work for light to medium skin. I am a MAC NC30 and I use #2.
All in all, I really like this product and I think it is worth the hype (now I just want to get my hands on the other two BB creams!) I highly recommend it to those looking for a product to just even out your skin or perk up a dull complexion. If you need more coverage, please just stick to foundation and concealer.
01/04/2008 at 12:28 am
Hi Phyllis – how much would it cost for a tube of BB cream including shipping?
01/04/2008 at 2:39 pm
Phyllis, I got the BB cream yesterday and I love it. Thank you so much!
01/05/2008 at 3:06 am
Hi Phyllis, I just bought my BB cream today.(Thanks for the tip,by the way.) So far, I think it’s good in evening out my skin tone. There was something the attending saleslady said about putting too much of it that turns my makeup “black” or dark.Did you happen to experience something like that?
01/05/2008 at 9:47 pm
Clare, I have not experienced nor heard anything like that. Like I said on my post, I usually just use a dime size amount.
01/06/2008 at 8:13 am
Hi Phyllis.I am interested in geting the BB cream but just wondering whether u would ship it to Australia? if not, do you know where else to get it online? thank u!
01/06/2008 at 8:15 am
hi Phyllis, I m interested in getting one but just wondering whether you would ship it out to Australia? if not , where else can i get it online? Thank you!
01/06/2008 at 6:14 pm
phyllis i’m really interested in the bb cream but how much would it cost with shipping to canada?
01/06/2008 at 7:22 pm
I tried getting this at Skinfood in Hong Kong but they told me the new shipment will only come in 1.5 to 2 months! argh… The salesperson tried it on the back on my hand and it felt really good…
02/01/2008 at 11:11 pm
hey! where can i get this product?
02/01/2008 at 11:18 pm
Hey Phyllis-Can you tell me where I can get the BB cream or how much shipping and everything would be?
02/21/2008 at 10:03 am
Hey Phyllis, I am Asian and I am of average skin tone( not dark and not fair) I would like to ask you for advice in getting rid of Dark Spots..Mine is due to acne..and my bf says it would fade away but it’s been almost a few months now..and it’s incresing! Any advice?
05/18/2008 at 8:03 pm
hi phyllis..
im so glad that u really like the bb cream. by the way im a beauty consultant and make-up artist here in skinfood SM NORTHEDSA,MANILA PHILIPPINES..Also many filipinas loved the bb cream,here in philippines we sell the gingko bb cream,aloe sun bb cream with spf20 PA++,and we’re looking forward to have here the mushroom bb cream, soon…thank’s..
12/23/2008 at 4:07 pm
Hi Phyllis
I was wondering if you tried the blue BB Magic cream? Anyways, I’m wondering what your thoughts are on that one.
Also, how much is the Gingko Green BB Cream? And where can I buy that in Hong Kong? of course, if you are still selling it, please let me know your price point.
Thanks!!
02/23/2009 at 9:08 pm
I was wondering how to get the cream. Sounds really good. I’m in the USA and this is my first time hearing about it at all. How much would it cost? Can it be shipped to my location in PA?