Laneige BB Cushion Pore Control Review | Shade Sand 23 New

Is it true that it moisturized the skin inside yet looks matte outside? Let’s find out!

I am a fan of bb cushion, whether it's dewy or matte, I just love how I can easily apply it on my face. But I’m a little bit sad that I got the wrong shade. :( I’m a morena but I didn’t expect that it’ll be too light and that’s my main problem on Korean brands. The shades usually falls to light to medium shades only, mostly cool tones. I don’t think they prioritize producing dark shades, which is really sad because I think Koreans brands makes the best cushion compacts.

Shades:

When I was choosing for a shade in Althea Korea website, they only have Sand 23 as their darkest shade. So I thought it’s the darkest and suitable shade for my skin color, the Filipino color, brown skin aka morena. I just recently found out that they have a lot of dark shades to choose from.

How to know if its neutral or cool tone shade? Check the back of the compact case where it indicates the shade.

Neutral: Sand 23

Cool: Sand 23C

I thought I ordered the cool tone base because of how light the shade looks like on my skin but unfortunately, this is already a ‘warm’ shade. 

Okay, so let’s go straight to the point on this post. I tried out different bb cushions and I always give them away mainly because of how light the shade for me.

Packaging:

The compact looks clean with holographic feature on the top case area. Looks sturdy, classy and aesthetically pleasing.





There's also a free compact refill inside the box.

Application:

The sponge which they called Skin Fit can get the product as much as you want to depending on how many times you soak it. Apply it on a stamping method in thin layers and quickly blend it as it sticks on your face easily. It has a semi-matte finish that gives skin a dewy glowy look. Feels a little sticky when touch but using a sebum translucent powder helps to thoroughly mattify.

Tips for different skin types:

Dry skin 

- BB/CC cream based is recommended.

- Moisturize/prime first!

Combination skin

- Moisturize on the dry area.

- Use a mattifying primer on the oily parts.

- Don’t forget to top it off using a good sebum powder to mattify and control oil build-up.

Oily skin

- BB Cushion are usually dewy to semi-matte finish, so better find a specific cushion with a MATTE finish.

- Mattifying primer, tranluscent sebum powder and setting spray are your ultimate bestfriends. 

- Basically everything MATTE!

Coverage:

Medium-coverage only. Some find it almost full-coverage though. Well in my case, I currently have dark spots on my face and it doesn’t cover them all. I suggest using a nice concealer if you want a clearer looking skin upon using Laneige BB Cushion Pore Control.

How long does it last?

I’m surprised that it stays longer than I expected because I have a combination skin, and my T-zone gets oily easily. It stays matte for the first 5-6 hours. What I love about this BB cushion, it doesn’t break on my skin even if it gets oily. No cracky lines on my eyes and around my lips. I tested the Laneige BB Cushion at home and turned off the air-con to see the if it can control oil formation on my nose area! My face still gets a little shiny on my T-zone but not too much. Quite tolerable because it looks natural and kinda give me a “healthy glow”, at least for me. 

Can I use Laneige BB Cushion Pore Control in Philippine’s type of weather?

Sorry to say but if you’re thinking of going to public areas, as per my experience, even if I used all the make-up strategies to come out  and stay with a matte face, they all cracks up when exposed to the heat of the sun. It might stay pretty for 1 to 3 hours. Good thing that Laneige Pore Control has a semi-matte finish and don’t melt easily. We have a tropical country guys, better yet, always bring a blotting paper and sebum powder to save the day!

For touch-ups, I only use Laneige BB Cushion if I’m in a cool area to avoid uneven patches.

My Rating: 9/10

I think Laneige BB Cushion Pore Control is one of the best cushion compacts that I’ve tried. But it’s so pricey! :( Even if I bought it with  discount in Althea Korea, still expensive for me. 

Basically the semi-matte finish is a big yes for someone who has a combi-skin. I got the wrong shade though which is really sad because I honestly love the formula and application but the shade is too light. So I suggest, get a much darker shade than your usual shade color on make-up foundation. I’m definitely recommending this product!

Have your tried this already? Let me know your experience about it. Hope you liked my review! :)

Love Always,

Maria Hazel