I've been wanting to review this for a while, but what really sparked it was reading Anna's (from Viviannadoesmakeup) post on this particular BB cream. I started to write a comment to this post and it was quite long and extensive so I thought it would be better to review it on my blog instead.
First and for most, I do really like this BB cream, it is definitely the best one I have tried so far, and I have gone through plenty of the Korean brand ones (Missha, Skin79, Etude House, HolikaHolika) but really never liked any from those brands. I'm not particular big on BB creams as I was before, some how I switched from really light foundations and BB creams to more full coverage foundations, now I'm starting to revert back to lighter and moisturising textures and this is something I definitely have been reaching for.
The Dr. Jart Water Fuse BB Cream has a unique formula and in the way it is supposed to be applied and how is works. You really have to read the instructions on the back and apply it the way it was intended to really see the greatness of this product.
The instructions on the back follows: "Apply proper amount over entire face and gently pat to spread evenly."
The way you're supposed to apply it is by spreading it out all over your face and gently tap it into the skin, as you can see below the left side is a heavy swatch of the product, the middle swatch is the product being spread out and I've started to tap it into the skin. The tapping motion is important rather than smoothing it on or rubbing it into the skin as water particles start to form (hence the "water fuse" in the name). The water particles burst and help the product melt into the skin easily and really creates a wonderful light texture on the skin. The right side is the product blended into the skin (and you can't really detect it because it just doesn't look like any but a very dewy moisturiser that perfects the skin, which is why I always feel like I will have this product in my makeup collection)
*Swatches of the Dr. Jart Water Fuse BB Cream*
(Left: Heavy swatch; Middle: water particles forming from tapping the product into the skin; right: product blended in)
This product sits really nice on the skin, in fact I think it is comparable to the Laura Mercier Silk Creme foundation. I actually had days where I would compare a sample of the two products and they looked relatively similar, if anything the Dr. Jart BB Cream just made me look healthier and glowy. The are definitely similar in terms of colouring (Sand Beige is the match of this BB cream) and over all look of the product on the skin with the exception that the Dr. Jart BB Cream is dewier than the Silk Creme. It is quite good coverage but probably is only sheer to medium rather than the Silk Creme's buildable light to full coverage. I do really like the LM Silk Creme Foundation however the Sand Beige colour runs a little grey on my skin (which is the same for this BB cream) and tends to really flash back in photos. For that, I could never justify the price and purchase it. This however, was 75% off on Sasa.com when I purchased it... which is why I could justify buying it. An absolute steal. I can't remember the exact price but if you check the website then you get a fair idea how much it was, a pretty ridiculous price point in my opinion and I was extremely lucky that day.
I enjoy using this BB cream really only when I'm in a rush to do my makeup in the mornings, if my skin is looking a little dull and if I'm on an errand day. It's a nice little gem to keep in my collection, but I don't reach for it very often (mainly due to the colouring as I am quite tanned from the Australian sun). Unfortunately there aren't many colour shades (especially that don't run grey) like other BB Creams, but if you're anywhere near an NC or NW25 (it wouldn't matter as the greyish tint would neutralise the colouring of your natural skin)/Chanel 30 Beige/MUFE #127/LM Silk Cream in Sand Beige then colouring would be ideal for you.
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