BB cream

MrsJMDC

i am a little behind... can someone please talk to me about this.

Go_Dawgs

BB cream combines skincare and makeup into one product by providing light to medium coverage similar to a tinted moisturizer while also containing skin healthy ingredients.  The types of ingredients vary by brand.  I use the Clinique BB because it has spf 30 and antioxidants for antiaging.  Also, some BBs are only offered in one color, which is unlikely to work with me since I'm so fair.  The Clinique comes in three shades, and the lightest is perfect for me.  BB creams that are focused on the Asian market often contain skin lightening ingredients since light skin is valued there.  

clevebride2006

I know that BB creams have been existing in Asia for quite some time, and they're just coming now to the US.

Do the Asian BB creams (ex: Missha, Skin79) have the same anti-aging and anti-oxidant benefits as the ones being sold here in the US?

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clevebride2006:

I know that BB creams have been existing in Asia for quite some time, and they're just coming now to the US.

Do the Asian BB creams (ex: Missha, Skin79) have the same anti-aging and anti-oxidant benefits as the ones being sold here in the US?

The ingredients depend on brand and formula but generally yes, they do have anti-aging ingredients (which may or may not include antioxidants).  The American brands are copying the Asian brands, remember.  But everything is going to vary depending on the one you buy.

mavjen

Go dawgs--where did you read that light skin is valued in Asia.  I haven't come across this.  If you're referring to lightening properties in the Asian BB creams, I think they are talking about lightening hyperpigmentation such as sun or age spots or old acne scars and the like. I don't think Asian women are walking around with "white" faces in Asia now.

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mavjen:

Go dawgs--where did you read that light skin is valued in Asia.  I haven't come across this.  If you're referring to lightening properties in the Asian BB creams, I think they are talking about lightening hyperpigmentation such as sun or age spots or old acne scars and the like. I don't think Asian women are walking around with "white" faces in Asia now.

So those creams only lighten hyperpigmentation?  In that case I'll try them.  I also took it literally and thought they were for making skin whiter across the board

jessicah628

mavjen:

Go dawgs--where did you read that light skin is valued in Asia.  I haven't come across this.  If you're referring to lightening properties in the Asian BB creams, I think they are talking about lightening hyperpigmentation such as sun or age spots or old acne scars and the like. I don't think Asian women are walking around with "white" faces in Asia now.

I've heard a lot about this trend, actually.

http://www.pri.org/stories/world/asia/skin-whitening-big-business-asia.html

No idea how it related to BB creams though. 

Go_Dawgs

mavjen:

Go dawgs--where did you read that light skin is valued in Asia.  I haven't come across this.  If you're referring to lightening properties in the Asian BB creams, I think they are talking about lightening hyperpigmentation such as sun or age spots or old acne scars and the like. I don't think Asian women are walking around with "white" faces in Asia now.

No idea where I read it originally, but it's all over the place.  Yes, Asian women do want white skin.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/25/asias-obsession-with-whit_n_370578.html

Most Asian BB creams have ingredients that are to lighten the skin - not just lighten dark spots.  For example, the Missha BB includes the ingredient arbutin, which is for overall skin lightening.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_whitening#Arbutin 

 

 

Go_Dawgs

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clevebride2006:

I know that BB creams have been existing in Asia for quite some time, and they're just coming now to the US.

Do the Asian BB creams (ex: Missha, Skin79) have the same anti-aging and anti-oxidant benefits as the ones being sold here in the US?

The ingredients depend on brand and formula but generally yes, they do have anti-aging ingredients (which may or may not include antioxidants).  The American brands are copying the Asian brands, remember.  But everything is going to vary depending on the one you buy.

Ditto.  You really just have to read the ingredient list (and, if you are me, then look up the ingredients to see what they do)

Here is a comparison of the skin healthy ingredients in Missha BB to Clinique BB.  It's not totally perfect, as some of the ingredients weren't in the cosmetics ingredient list I was using.

Missha

caprylic triglyceride - softens

mineral oil - softens

arbutin - skin lightening (although not established if the amount used in cosmetics works)

macadamia ternifolia seed oil - softens

squalane - antioxidant, softens

adenosine - anti-irritant

polyethylene - softens

glycerin - hydrates

caviar extract - unknown

rose canina fruit oil - softens

algae extract - hydration, antioxidant

jojoba - softens

fagas sylvatica extract (yeast) - antioxidant

ceramide 3 - repair skin barrier

rosemary - antioxidant

chamomilla recutita flower extract - antioxidant, anti-bacterial

sodium hyaluronate - helps skin functioning

Clinique

trioctyldodecyl citrate - softens and conditions

glyceryl stearate - softens

barley - antioxidant (but may only work when ingested)

wheat germ - softens

laminaria saccharania (algae) - antioxidant

linoleic acid - antioxidant, anti-irritant, softening, skin barrier repair

oryzanol - potent antioxidant

squalane - antioxidant, softens

cholesterol - softens, skin barrier repair

caffeine - antioxidant

sucrose - hydration (water-binding properties)

glycerin - hydrates

lecithin - softens and hydrates

sodium pca - moisturizes

trehalose - hydrates

urea - moisturizing 

vitamin e - antioxidant (an "antioxidant superstar" according to Paula's Choice website)

sodium hyaluronate - helps skin functioning

glycyrhetinic acid (licorice extract) - anti-inflammatory 

stearic acid - softens

aluminum hydroxide - opacifying agent and skin protectant

mavjen

Go_Dawgs:

mavjen:

Go dawgs--where did you read that light skin is valued in Asia.  I haven't come across this.  If you're referring to lightening properties in the Asian BB creams, I think they are talking about lightening hyperpigmentation such as sun or age spots or old acne scars and the like. I don't think Asian women are walking around with "white" faces in Asia now.

No idea where I read it originally, but it's all over the place.  Yes, Asian women do want white skin.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/25/asias-obsession-with-whit_n_370578.html

Most Asian BB creams have ingredients that are to lighten the skin - not just lighten dark spots.  For example, the Missha BB includes the ingredient arbutin, which is for overall skin lightening.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_whitening#Arbutin 

 

Ok, I will give you that.  It's an actual thing in Asian countries to overall lighten one's skin.  But that prevalent mindset was more pronounced in years past than it is now (poor tan farmer vs. wealthy non-farmer).  And even your linked article stated it was 40% of Asians buying these products.  Normally, I am not a fan of Huffington Post so I kinda question these stats.

I just had an issue that an impression was made that all women in Asia wanted "white" skin and I don't think this is the case.  If it were, then where is the BB cream for the body?  Are people supposed to be walking around with lighter faces than the rest of their non-lightened body then?  Maybe some women are using BB creams with the hopes of a lighter complexion overall, but I think more women want to get rid of their age spots, sun spots, spots from birth control or pregnancy, old acne scars, etc.

I will get the skinny from my cousin who is visiting the US and get her opinion on BB creams. 

Zimsgirl

I tried the garnier sample but didn't like it enough to buy it. I'd probably go with a more expensive one. I'll have to go to sephora and ask

Go_Dawgs

mavjen:

I just had an issue that an impression was made that all women in Asia wanted "white" skin and I don't think this is the case.  If it were, then where is the BB cream for the body?  

Eh, that's not what I meant.  In my mind and from what I've read, Asian culture values pale skin in the way that American culture values tan skin.  That doesn't mean that all of us in the US are trying to get tan, but it does mean that there are a lot of products out there to achieve a darker look (self tanners, gradual tanning lotions, bronzers, leg makeup, etc) and some are willing to go to extremes (tanning beds, spending tons of time in the sun wearing tanning accelerators, etc).   I imagine it's similar in Asia, but for lighter skin with various cosmetics to achieve a lighter look, and with some people willing to go to more extremes.

mavjen

Ok, thanks for the clarification, GD.  I appreciate it.