REVIEW: MISSHA M SIGNATURE REAL COMPLETE BB CREAM

Hi beautiful friends. This time I will review here a good make up base from Missha. This is the Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream in shade # 21 Light Pink Beige. I confess that I am a Missha BB cream fanatic for many years already, let's say 6 years or so. Through the years, I can also tell that my skin loves it very much. Here is how the product looks like in its tube/ container with its cover and box.

WHERE TO BUY? 

I bought mine  when I was in Korea last year and this also part of my Korean haul.  You can also check www.althea.com/ph and other online shops that sell Korean goodies and cosmetics.

** Dara Beauty Market on Instagram also sells good make products with really good prices as well. 

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?

Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream is a moisturizing base makeup product that promises 12-hour skin coverage, fights the appearance of wrinkles, has whitening benefit and sun protection because it has SPF 25 / PA ++ Also it reduces skin darkening and brings back a more gorgeous look to your skin tone.

** You can also look for further information  and refer online for its massive selection of ingredients found in this BB cream formula. Some ingredients are peptide complex, gingko water and 50 kinds of botanical complex to name a few.

DIRECTIONS: Apply an appropriate amount evenly over the face and neck.

** I highly suggest to apply it little by little since it's build-able enough if you want to put a heavier coverage in some area.

** An additional tip is I mix it with my favorite sunblock, just a small amount will do, and my favorite serum ( my go to It's Skin power 10 WH Effector with Arbutin with whitening effect) together with the BB cream to maximize the protection it  gives to my skin daily. So far, my skin loves this combination.

PROS

• It leaves the skin with a dewy-finish. You can also set it with powder especially on hot summer and humid days. Either way, this BB cream works perfectly.
• It makes the skin smooth like a porcelain and glowing if that makes sense. What I mean is it gives healthy glow after putting this on.
• A little goes a long way already so you can be sure this will last for 3 months or more  of using daily.
• It has a mild scent, a subtle one,  that is somewhat common to any Korean products out in the market. 
• It's very easy to apply, very build-able and easy to blend even just using our fingers will do.
• The coverage is build-able so you can always wear it light and apply more especially for special events and parties.
• It has SPF 25 / PA ++ which is great. It is an added benefit actually.
• This BB cream contains great selection of ingredients that are all good to our skin. Hurray to Missha!

CONS

• It isn't high coverage so you need to apply some concealer like under the eye area and some spots that need maximum concealing.
• It doesn't last all day most especially during hot summer days because of sweating. It tends to melt or slide around on the face. :(
• If you are not careful enough, the product might transfer in your top/ clothes especially if it's still wet or it hasn't set yet. It's best to set it with a powder to avoid such accident.
• Applying too much on the skin at once may seem to look like you have a mask on. 

PERSONAL THOUGHTS

Overall, I am extremely pleased with this BB cream from Missha. I love the fact that it makes my skin healthy, natural looking and glowing at the same time. In addition, I love love love the variety of good ingredients that are all good nutrients and vitamins to the skin. It's like a skincare and make up product all in one item.

I will surely repurchase this again. It is perfect for a no make up day and special events. Plus, I love to combine this with a good serum, essence, and sunblock to make my skin super protected.  (NO heavy feeling of putting on much liquids on the skin). Setting this with powder also makes it more long-lasting on the face somehow.

That's it for today. How about you? Have you ever tried this product from Missha? I'd love to know your thoughts too. Have a good week everyone. Take care y'all!  

PROMO ALERT: THE GREAT NIVEA SALE

Last April 14th - 18th, Nivea had a blowout 50% sale to all their loyal users nationwide in the Philippines. You may avail their discounted products in all leading supermarkets and Watson's outlets. I've noticed also that all Nivea products both for men and women are already included in the sale unlike last year. Hurray and thank you Nivea!! Let's cut the chase and reveal the products I and my husband scored last weekend.

NIVEA HAUL
I'll just divide this according to categories to make it easier to digest. haha


A. Women's skin care
1. NIVEA Mattifying Toner

size : 200 ml

This is a mattifying toner that is enriched with ocean algae and hydra IQ. It tones the skin deeply and removes residues. It reduces excess sebum and oil with its mattifying formula.




2. NIVEA Extra White Repair Pore Minimizer Scrub

size: 50 g
This removes skin impurities and 10 make up residues that cause dullness, acne, and enlarged pores without thinning the skin. THis is best for extra dull skin with extra large pores and those who regularly use make up.



3. NIVEA SUN Protect and Moisture Lotion SPF 50

size : 125 ml
This is an effective protection against sunburn and premature skin ageing. It protects immediately upon application, no need to wait for 20 minutes. Also it is quickly absorbed by the skin. Plus, it protects skin's collagen to help prevent wrinkles caused by frequent sun exposure.



4. NIVEA Creme 

size : 30 ml
This is a moisturizer of all time. Whenever our skin needs rich and mild care, then apply this on.



B. LIP CARE 
1. NIVEA Fruity Shine Cherry 

size: 4.8 g
price:
This delights our delicate lips with fruity cherry aroma and smoothing long-lasting care. It also naturally enhances our lips with shimmering pigments with a soft-glossy color. Plus, it provides moisture for our lips.


2. NIVEA MED Protection with SPF 15

size: 4.8 g

This is a lip gloss that provides intensive care and long-lasting moisture. It claims to soothe dry lips and prevent future dryness. It contains SPF 15 that protects against UVA and UVB rays.


3. NIVEA Lip Butter

size: 16.7 g

This is a lip butter that is formulated with vanilla and macadamia. It also claims to provide intensive moisture making the lips soft and prevents the occurrence of dry and chapped lips.




C. DEODORANT / ANTI-PERSPIRANT
1. NIVEA Men 48 H Silver Protect 

size: 40 ml
This is an anti-perspirant  that has anti-bacterial protection with silver ions. It comes in a stick and solid form.



2. NIVEA Men 48 H Invisible for black and white

size : 150 ml
This is a 48 H anti-perspirant that has white mark protection on black clothing and anti-yellow staining on white clothing. This is the spray version of the anti-perspirant mentioned above. Both having a good clean scent to them.


3. NIVEA Extra-whitening anti-perspirant

size : 50 ml
This is an anti-perspirant that whitens and smoothens skin and tightens pores. It also contains nutrients and vitamins needed by the skin.


D. SKIN CARE / BODY CARE for MEN
1.  NIVEA MEN Oil Control Anti-Acne Moisturizing Gel

size : 50 g
This is an anti-acne moisturizing gel that fights 10 main problems of oily skin, blackheads and  whiteheads. It also tightens pores, refines pores, soothes the skin, restores skin's  oil moisture balance, smoothens skin and even out skin tone.


2. NIVEA MEN Anti-acne Brightening Mud Serum Foam

size:120 ml
This is an innovative serum formulation integrated with concetrated anti-acne ingredients and professionally-used Salicylic acid that deeply cleanses and helps the skin to stay away from 10 acne problems.



3. NIVEA MEN Anti- Acne Oil Facial Foam

size : 100 g
This is an anti-acne oil facial foam. This again fights acne and oily skin problems for a bright, oil-free skin away from the 10 acne problems.


PERSONAL THOUGHTS
Thank you NIVEA for having this sale. Indeed, it is the best time of the year to let us, your users and consumers, try out the best products and replenish our stocks at home with a 50% off  the price. It's a wonderful feeling to purchase them all in cheaper prices. 

How about you guys? What have you purchased from that recent 50% sale from Nivea? Share them here and let's all continue to spread good information to help each other. Till next time. 

FOODIE ALERT: HALLA PAELA

Hi guys. For all the foodies out there, a special shoutout to all of you. I know the feeling very well. Having a good decent meal without burning your pockets is always a good stress reliever especially when we work our ass hard just to survive in the busy world. (sorry about that lil rant) .

For the past few months, I've been eyeing to try this one good restaurant called HALLA PAELLA because I've been seeing them basically everywhere on social media like Facebook and Instagram world. Plus, the idea of having a paella that isn't costly is also another plus point.  Oh, I should mention that there churros I've heard is to die for. Let's jump into this deliciousness and reveal what I've experieced when I finally decided to join the bandwagon of HALLA PAELA believers. ( I just made that up. Opps)


WHERE IS IT LOCATED?
You can find them at Robinson's  Cybergate, ground floor. It is easily visible and noticeable somehow.

https://www.facebook.com/halapaella/info/?tab=overview
You can check their facebook account for more information.



WHAT'S IT ABOUT?

This is the menu. ( Got this photo from their Facebook account.)

It's basically a Spanish restaurant that serves the best Spanish foods like paella and churros. (That for me is enough reason to check out this place. ) As you can see from the menu and price range above, basically their foods are pretty much affordable. Also, you may opt to order their FAMILIA size of paella for everybody in your family / group of friends to enjoy and savor the taste together.

PROS

• The foods really taste delicious and flavorful.
• I appreciate and enjoy the variety of flavors they offer in their paella selections.
• Even though their price point is quite  affordable ( from P100 to P300 per person is enough) , still they offer a decent amount of servings, enough to make hungry person happy after.
• It's a good and cheap alternative to eating in  a fine dining Spanish restaurant that serves an expensive dish of paella. (GOOD FOR THOSE IN A TIGHT BUDGET LIKE ME )

CONS

• The place is somehow small so you better go there 30 minutes before lunch / dinner time to secure your seats. Going there on a weekday is also a good  time.
• The one I ordered that was paella negra with  seafoods in it tasted ok but the seafoods were quite chewy and tough sadly. It may be overcooked or something. 

PERSONAL THOUGHTS

Overall, I had a happy experience except that tough seafoods on my paella. Well, there is always a second time and I'll choose other variety of their paella selections. Oh one more, their churros are to die for.  Heads up HALLA PAELLA for giving us Cebuanos a cheaper choice of paella goodness. Till next time.