Word has it that a new trend emerged a few months ago that I apparently never heard of until recently. I know I probably tagged along with the hype a little late, but better late than never, right? We've all seen the love that surrounds BB Creams and CC Creams (waiting for that ZZ Cream to pop up... :P), so it's no surprise that scientists and dermatologists must invent new ways to continue to satisfy the cravings of beauty addicts like myself.
Introducing the new and probably the most fun makeup product I've ever used! Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly BB is one of the spiffiest version of BB Cream I have laid my eyes (and skin) on. The consistency is SO unique that I wonder if this jelly texture would actually make a difference in my base routine. The cool thing is that if you actually shake the bottle you can see the product "wiggling" inside. With the scooper attachment to the knob, it really is a packaging that makes it quite sanitary to use. According to the box, it says:
"Jelly BB makes moist and bouncy jelly skin. Has jelly texture that helps spread evenly and creates fully hydrated and shiny skin. It is also perfect for covering up facial blemishes. Mint water hydrates facial skin, and marine jelly complex makes soft and bouncy skin."
To be honest, I've never found a holy grail BB Cream because I think the oil control for this type of base is a huge failure. For my skin I always find myself to have a greased ball face by the end of 6 hours. I was pleasantly taken aback by how well this particular BB Cream sat on my face. Perhaps it is the jelly formula that managed to control the oil intake so well because my pores started only appearing after 10 hours of use! *Wow Factor* When you first swatch the product on the back of your hand, you'd think the glob of jelly would be quite thick. Surprisingly, it comes off as a medium-creamy texture that blends smoothly against your skin. I have no qualms whatsoever with this product, but I think it's a complete miracle worker! To effectively use it, I think a good powder to set around your T-Zone will manage to do the trick and perhaps extend the longevity of the base. I apply this with my beauty blender which I find to be more effective than the sponge it comes with. The one that is provided is a little bit too stiff for my taste when it comes to applying BB Cream. I'd say that the coverage is medium and definitely buildable to full coverage. It does a great job evening my skin tone and especially dissipating my pores.
Warning... A rather unflattering picture is about to come up!
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Product(s) Rating: 5/5
Price: $15-$20 for 40 mL (approximately 1 oz)
Pros: Great oil control and coverage... Quite a fun product too!
Cons: The scooper might be difficult to use after you reach the end of the product. Not easily accessible besides on Amazon and Ebay.
