My most recent trip to Seoul gets me started on BB cream again. If you have not heard of the Snail Therapy, it's never too late. Snail extracts has hit Korea since last year and has gained wide popularity among women in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Though it has been used in European cosmetics since 1995 and a Chilean cosmetic company has invented a Snail cream, it only took Asia by storm lately.
My buddy and myself went to Seoul with a Japan Beauty Guide book and in it, most of the number one sellers and the MUST-BUY are the Snail Therapy series.
I bought quite a few lines but have not got down to using it yet....Today, I tried the Nature Republic Snail Therapy BB Cream and it is awesome!!
Snail Slime is said to cure a variety of ills, from acne, wrinkles, whitening, scars to collagen stimulation. Every Korea cosmetic brands has their own range of Snail products, The Saem and Nature Republic being the top sellers and Must-buy in the Japanese Beauty Guide book.
This BB cream from Nature Republic comes with a puff which makes application easier.
It contains SPF30 and 50% of Snail Mucin which moisturizes the skin. After it oxidizes, my face actually looks matt and smooth! Something which I have never achieved before with other BB cream, international brands and Korean Brands inclusive. I was using Lancome BB cream before this and it's actually bad for our weather. My face got oily pretty soon and it didn't give me a very good 'make-up' look.
I like how I look after it settles down and when I touch my face, it is so smooth and I can barely feel anything there.
Sadly, I think Nature Republic has closed down in Singapore. So when you travel next time, look out for it...
i love bb cream..will be getting my fren to buy for me when she go korea1
ReplyDeletetry and let me know if it's good :)
ReplyDeleteHi, there, I have tried this too, this product only has 1 shade, Am I correct?
ReplyDeleteI like the finish too, semi matte with medium coverage. But I must be careful not to put it too much or It'll be too white.
Just came back from a trip to Seoul with a whole buy of cosmetics and was researching reviews on the cosmetics I bought there and I found your blog! I just tried the snail bb cream of nature republic and I love it, the only thing is I wish it had more color varieties haha my skin color doesn't seem to be the natural color :p
ReplyDeleteHi Penulis, it'll just be white for the 'beginning' but after about 30mins when your skin has oxidised it'll be ok :)
ReplyDeleteNoella, doesn't it blend into your skin after a while?
I got a sample of snail therapy bb cream when i bought a Korean skincare product at qoo10.my and i tried it. Fell in love with it instantly! The smell is so good and it gives flawless finish. When I looked for it at Nature Republic store in KL, the price was like more than double! But at qoo10.my I think you can get it for RM60++. I think they also have qoo10.sg
ReplyDeleteYes Aquila, it is in qoo10.sg as well and it costs around $30 sgd. It's a wonderful foundation isn't it :)
ReplyDeleteHi is this good for oily skin? I am planning to order from a friend when she get back to Seoul. Thanks!
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