BB Creams: Quick comparison IV

You can read the other comparisons here:
BB Creams: Quick Comparison III
BB Creams: Quick Comparison II
BB Creams: Quick Comparison


I have gotten another 5 BB Creams since my last post couple of weeks ago so here I am presenting you swatches and reviews (but will link you to other posts I already reviewed some BB creams in).


1: Oriks Oriental Herb BB Cream:


I already reviewed this here.
Very pale sheer BB Cream but oxidizes a bit after short time. Has a pleasant light herbal smell and feels smooth and lightweight upon application.
50ml, came as part of a kit which cost me 39800 Won for 5 items.
Comes in a standard squeeze-tube.

2: Mamonde Natural Cover Lotion:


I already reviewed this here.
It's not called BB Cream but it's a 4-in-1 according to the box and contains SC Glucan, Ivy Extracts, Marshmallow Extracts and Fleur Hydra Complex. Also the texture/color is typical for BB Creams.
Has a floral scent and comes in a light pink-toned color (I purchased color 01, there is also a darker 02 available).
Offers sheer-medium coverage.
50ml (in simple squeeze-tube) cost me 16000 Won (about US$15)

3: VOV Castledew Whitening BB Repair Balm SPF15:


This is a pretty good BB Cream with light-medium coverage. Comes in 2 colors of which I chose the lighter one #01. Has a very pleasant fragrance, fruity and floral at the same time. The tube, color and consistency of the BB Cream reminds me very much of its sister brand Jadilla J Whitening BB Cream which is just a tad darker in color #01.
This gives me very smooth skin and lasts very well.
The BB Cream is rather thick and has a very light waxy feel I personally like in this formula.
Contains (among other ingreds) Jojoba Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Chamomile Extract and Arbutin.
50ml (in squeeze-tube) cost me 11200 Won (about US$10). The cream came with a free full-sized 100ml tube of Frigga Hand Cream and a pack of VOV Good-Bye Eye Pender cotton pads (those are really awesome!). This makes the BB Cream a really good deal.


4: VOV Anti Trouble Blemish Balm SPF17:


I only added this to show you the swatch of it as it's too dark for me (It looks fine on the pic but my hand is about 2 shades darker than my face). This has a herbal scent and a smooth texture.
I didn't actually purchase this, I got 4 full-sized 50ml tubes in color #23 as gifts.
Comes in a basic medicinal-looking squeeze tube

5: Jadilla J The Original BB SPF30 PA++:


I haven't seen the full-size of this on Gmarket. I received a deluxe GWP size as part of a gift-set.
The Original BB has a quite strong herbal scent but I really like it. The texture is typical for BB Creams, a thicker cream with sheer-medium coverage. The color works very well with my natural skin-tone and my skin feels super soft and smooth.

All in all another bunch that contains some pretty nice BB Creams.
And you can be sure you'll find a Quick Comparison V soon =) Addictions, addictions!

First venture into Oriks... I am disappointed!

I never heard of Oriks before but found a rather affordable kit on Gmarket for 39800 Won (about US$36 or so) containing:


-Oriental Herb BB Cream (1 + 1 free)
-Oriental Herb Foaming Cleanser
-Oriental Herb Silky Pact
-Oriental Herb Silky Face Powder


Everything is full-sized and comes in cute purple boxes with a flower print.

-Oriental Herb BB Cream 50ml:


Comes in a purple squeeze tube with turquoise cover. Very basic and simple. I'd have preferred a pump dispenser or something.
This is a pretty pale BB Cream very suitable for my skin-tone. However it's a bit darkening after 10 mins or so turning my face a bit orange. What a pity as the texture (rather lightweight) and fine herbal smell are very pleasant. The coverage is rather sheer so an extra foundation/concealer is needed.

-Oriental Herb Foaming Cleanser 100ml:


Comes in a white squeeze tube with purple cover. It creates a very dense foam and cleanses very well, it can be a bit too harsh for my skin though. I think this would be suitable for slightly oilier skin-types.

-Oriental Herb Silky Pact 12g:


I can't comment much on the texture of this as I only lightly wiped it to determine whether the color would work or not. As I expected it's way too yellow and dark for me :(


Comes in a pretty purple compact with the signature flower print.

-Oriental Herb Silky Face Powder 20g:


Translucent loose powder with very sheer coverage. This can work as a finishing powder but I am not much into loose powders and the finish is slightly cakey.


All in all it's very mediocre stuff judging the 5 products I tried. Someone slightly more tan might enjoy some of the items more but still the sheerness of the BB Cream and cakey finish of the powder won't convince really.
I don't think I will be purchasing their items again.

I don't know much about Oriks.. Please let me know any further infos in the comments section.