CUSHIONS: 3LAB Aqua BB, Laneige 5-in-1 BB, and Sulwhasoo Perfecting Foundation Review, Photos, Comparisons

Cushion compacts have been all the rage in Asia, and the trend is finally blooming in America! For those curious, these revolutionary compacts are intended to act as your all-in-one primer, sunscreen, and tint. I recently featured three cushion products in my May Favorites video, and the response was so overwhelmingly positive that I decided to create this introductory review guide to cushions! I will discuss and compare cushions by Laneige, Sulwhasoo, and 3LAB and introduce the Amore Pacific CC Cushion, so please check out all details after the jump!

Best of 3LAB -- PERFECT Cream, C Eye Treatment, Body Cream, Facial Wash, and BB Cream Reviews, Photos, Swatches

3LAB is superior skincare straight from the lab. I was recently introduced to this brand by my sister, who is a big fan of the Perfect BB Cream. I insisted that no BB Cream could win me over more than the Kiehl's silicone-free BB, but she proved me wrong. The more I discover about this brand, the more I am convinced that beauty insiders who tout this as the perfect anti-aging skin care are correct! There are 3LAB products for every skin care need, like reversing the sign of aging, improving the health of skin or preventing future damage. Even celebrities like Jennifer Lopez are fans of the product, so check out the individual product reviews after the jump!

Kiehl's Skin Tone Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream Review, Photos, Tutorial

The Kiehl's Actively Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream with SPF 50, $37 USD, is my favorite BB. The formula is noncomedogenic! It is also free of parabens and silicones, which is perfect for those with sensitive skin. This is one of the dewiest BB Cream formulas I have ever encountered, but it smoothes out pores beautifully considering it does not contain any silicones. It is very hydrating so I do not use a separate moisturizer underneath. I, however, must set with a mattifying powder to ensure longer lasting results and a shine-free finish. This BB Cream is best fot those with normal to dry skin, and the SPF 50 is perfect for those that are serious about protecting the skin from aging and/or preventing acne scars from discoloring further. 

The one concern that some have is the natural scent of the product, though it is fragrance-free. This BB Cream has a faint Vitamin C scent that is not masked by any artificial citrus fragrance which is more commonplace today. I personally do not smell it unless I take a close whiff of the bottle and cannot smell it at all when it is applied, but I recommend smelling it for yourself at a counter if you have a sensitive nose.

The shade Light is a great match for my skin tone, considering the colors offered are a bit limited at four. It could have been a bit more yellow in tone, but the neutral color helps to brighten up the center of my face. FYI: The jump between Light and Medium is much more significant than the jump between Fair and Fair/Light. The illustration below shows swatches that are fairly true to color. I thought Medium might have been my match at first, but it is noticeably too deep and olive-toned against my neck.

Now check out this BB Cream in action!

Makeup Used/Worn
--Kiehl's BB Cream in Light [Available in Fair, Fair/Light, Light, Medium]
      Available at Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Ave, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman
--Le Metier de Beaute Peau Vierge Correcteur Concealer in Shade 1 Light/Medium
--Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204 with Pencil Holder
--Lancôme Translucence Mattifying Silky Pressed Powder in 300 Bisque 
--Dollywink Eyelashes in No. 1 Dolly Sweet
--Lancôme Hypnose Star Waterproof Mascara in Black
--Lancôme Summer 2013 Aquatic Essence Eyeshadow Palette
--Armani Summer 2013 Bronze All Over Face & Eye Palette
--Lancome Rouge in Love in Corail in Love 322M

Nails
--Deborah Lippmann Supermodel

Earrings
--House of Harlow Sunburst Earrings in White 

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Chanel CC Cream Review, Comparisons, Swatches + Application Tutorial Video

What is CC Cream?

The new Chanel Complexion Complete CC Cream is the part of the newest crop of skin performance products, CC cream. The 'CC' in CC cream supposedly stands for color correct, and there are only a handful of these products available. Most notably the Chanel, since it is quite difficult to procure, the Olay drugstore version since it is the only one easily accessible to Americans, and the Rachel K version that is most popular in Asia, especially with those who are too tan for the Chanel version.