Review : Kiehl's Actively Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream

Hi Gorgeous!

How's your weekend?

Mine's been productive for I have cleaned and reorganized not just my room but also the entire living room upstairs. It was tiring but looking at how the rooms look like now is so worth it! Extra workout for me too!

Anyway, I would like to share with you a new favorite of mine.

More than a month ago, I received a special gift from Kiehl's which is their...

Kiehl's Actively Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream

I have it in Natural (the darkest shade and warmest tone). It has 2 other shades, Fair and Light.

This is around Php 2k. I believe this is the first BB Cream by Kiehl's.

The packaging is of tube form much like most BB Creams out there. The design and fonts resemble the usual look of most Kiehl's products. A tube carries 30ml of the product.

Here's what the back of the tube looks like:

And the next pictures are descriptions and other details of the product labeled on the box:

I'm glad that it has SPF 50 and PA+++ and Vitamin C. I also like that it is paraben free!

The shade is just right for my skin on my first swatch between my jaw and neck. But since my skin is acidic, it gets a shade darker. Maybe I should head to the beach to get tanner? :P

on paper

on my arm

when blended

my cheek before and after application

It gives a light to medium coverage and it doesn't leave my skin grayish. It looks so natural!

It also gives a somewhat dewy finish too, no extra sparkles and not too matte that my face looks flat. This BB Cream is very lightweight that it is so easy to blend on skin.

I wouldn't wear this alone though. I am used to having more coverage when it comes to my makeup since I have some acne scars that I want to disappear from my sight. I usually use concealer and a light powder foundation on top. Alone, it would only take around 2 hours before my face gets so oily but with powder on, my face gets oily much later. Though it doesn't have oil control, my face doesn't cake when I use this.

Never encountered breakouts nor other irritations with this.

What I LIKE:

SPF50 and PA+++

Contains Vitamin C

Paraben Free

Moisturizing

Natural Finish

Near my skin tone

Easy to spread and blend

Covers redness and some skin imperfections

Locally available

Available in 3 shades

No breakouts/irritations

What I don't like:

Expensive

I prefer more coverage

No oil control

Overall, I like this BB Cream. It gives all you need to put on your face when heading out - moisturizer, sunscreen and some coverage. I recommend this to those who prefer a natural finish on their skin. I would have loved it too if it wasn't for my oily skin and the acne scars that I want to hide so much.

So have you tried Kiehl's Actively Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream yet?

What do you think about it? I'd like to hear your thoughts!

Cheers!

DAWN

My Gift from Kiehl's!

Hello guys!

Yesterday, I went to Shangri-La Plaza and stopped over the Kiehl's branch there to pick up their gift for me...

And here it is!

Their new Actively Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream!!

Yayyyy! 

You're probably wondering why I got this generous gift from them, right?

Remember when I blogged about their newest store which is at Shangri-La Plaza? Well, they happen to like it and decided to send me a gift all of a sudden. How thoughtful, right?

Just check out my shared post from facebook below:

I didn't expect they would do this... but they did! And I'm ever-so-thankful! :D

I got the shade Natural which I think is the right shade for me.
I can't wait to share with you my thoughts on this in my review which I shall post sometime soon!

And they also gave me a handwritten letter! So sweet!

So anyway, I'd also like to share this amazing place in Shangri-La, Plaza.
My brother and I ate here for dinner...

It's called Balboa and their signature Balboa Pizza is a must-try! I swear! And their white chocolate panna cotta is yummy!

And also, don't forget to stop by and check out Kiehl's newest boutique at the new East Wing of Shangri-La Plaza! :)

That's all for this post! Have a great long vacation, everyone!


Cheers!
DAWN

I'm a Happy Shopper at Kiehl's, Shangri-La Plaza

 Hey everyone!

It was a very productive day today as our adopted sister, Helen and I went mall hopping earlier.

Before going to the Dakasi branch opening event, we went to Shangri-La Plaza to stop by Kiehl's.

This is their newest store that just opened last March 7. So to celebrate their opening, they have this promo...

I'm not sure if all 100 travel pouches have been claimed so if you ever stop by in that branch, try and ask. It's so worth it! You'll see why in a bit.

Anyway, I wasn't able to take a lot of interior photos but I think this is the best branch of Kiehl's in terms of interior design.

The place is quite spacious and I swear it looks great compared to the other branches I've been to (SM MoA, Trinoma & Greenbelt).

And oh! They are also introducing their new BB Cream...

Actively Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream!

And also, they have this promo wherein you can trade your old BB Creams for a sample size of their new one...

But you have to trade one that has an SRP of at least Php 500.00. This offer will go on 'til supplies last at all branches.

Helen and I roamed around and also took swatches of the new BB creams...

There weren't much people in the mall. It looks like we owned the place! Haha! The SA's are very nice and accommodating too. They answered all our queries which made us want to try out more products! If only I had the financial capabilities to get all those... Haha!

Anyway, here are the BB creams on the shelves...

It comes in 3 shades.

and here are the swatches!

(Fair, Light, Natural)

Anyway, I bought an oil-free toner which is recommended for normal to oily skin but I got to take home more!

Just look at all these stuff!

 I got the travel pouch containing a 25ml Skin Brightening Exfoliator and sachets of their new BB creams. I also got 1 sachet each of Superbly Smoothing Argan Hair Pak, Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser, Nashi Blossom & Pink Grapefruit Skin-Softening Body Cleanser, Acne Blemish Control Daily Skin-Clearing Treatment and Orange Flower & Lychee Skin-Softening Body Lotion.

Wow, right!?

 I sure am a happy shopper today! :)

 What item in the stash I took home would you like a review on soon?

All promo posters were taken from Kiehl's Manila Facebook Page.

BTW, Kiehl's is also having Facebook contests so do check them out and join. :)

Cheers!

DAWN