Korea’s Top BB Cream

by Betchay on March 12, 2010

When it comes to Korean cosmetic, I get asked most about the best BB cream. I’m not an expert on BB creams. I’m not an expert at all when it comes to make-up, as I’m not really “kikay”. If I could get away without putting on make-up at all, I’d do that. However, I have a family and a husband to take care of. In this society, appearance counts big time!

Anyway, what is the top BB cream in Korea? According to CMN (and TNS Media), it is Missha’s Perfect Cover with a market share of 10.8%. It overtook Hanskin, which was the top brand last year.

Top BB Creams in Korea:
1. Missha
2. Hanskin
3. Skin79
4. The Face Shop
5. Mamonde

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This year, Missha launched their new BB cream product: Signature Real Complete BB Cream with SPF 25. It retails for 23,300 won and is available in 21 and 23. Hmm, my BB cream is almost gone. I might just get this next week ;)

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2010 Korea’s Best Cosmetic (Part 2)

by Betchay on March 12, 2010

The brand “Sulwhasoo”, manufactured by Amore-Pacific, is currently the leader in skin care products based on market share. This is according to the article posted at CMN on the “2010 Korea’s Best Cosmetic”. Here’s a more detailed info:

Best Face Cream:
1. Sulwhasoo
2. Hera
3. History of Hu
3. Kiehl’s (American brand)
4. IOPE
- History of Hu and Kiehl’s tied

Best Essence:
1. Sulwhasoo
2. SK II
3. Estee Lauder
4. Hera
5. IOPE

Cleansing:
1. The Face Shop
2. Hera
3. DHC
4. Neutrogena
5. Missha

Mask Pack:
1. Sulwhasoo
2. The Face Shop
3. SK II
4. Missha
5. Ohui

Make-up Base:
1. Sulwhasoo
2. Hera
3. Chanel
3. Christian Dior
4. History of Hu

Eyeshadow:
1. MAC
2. Bobby Brown
3. Hera
4. Bourgeois
5. Chanel

Lipgloss:
1. Lancome
2. Hera
3. Christian Dior
4. Missha
5. Chanel

Lipstick:
1. Hera
2. MAC
3. Laneige
4. Christian Dior
5. Missha

Powder Pact:
1. Christian Dior
2. Mamonde
3. Hera
4. Ohui
5. MAC

Twincake:
1. Sulwhasoo
2. Hera
3. IOPE
4. Missha
4. The Face Shop

Foundation:
1. Sulwhasoo
2. Hera
3. Bobby Brown
4. Estee Lauder
5. SK II

Mascara
1. Lancome
2. Hera
3. Missha
4. Laneige
5. The Face Shop

Eyeliner:
1. Bobby Brown
2. Clio
3. Hera
4. MAC
5. The Face Shop

Nail
1. The Face Shop
2. Skin Food
3. Missha
4. Etude
5. VOV

Suncream
1. Hera
2. Ohui
3. Lancome
4. IOPE
5. Anessa

Body Care
1. Neutrogena
2. Johnson’s Baby
3. Green Finger
4. Doctor AtoMild
5. Aveeno

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Pyeongchang 2018

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The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver has just ended, and now we’re looking forward to Sochi 2014. Kim Yuna and Asada Mao will be 23 years old by that time. Will they still be there to compete? Let’s see.
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