When the Pond’s White Beauty All In One BB+ Fairness Cream was launched in the market, my first doubt was whether it was the discontinued Pond’s Tinted Moisturizer which had been given a new makeover. If you want to know whether it is, then scroll down to the end (well, almost) of this post. 😉
Product Information as given by the Brand:
Now , your skin can enjoy both instant coverage and all day radiance . Formulated with Gen White , White Beauty BB+ Fairness SPF 30 PA++ cream lighten dark spots and provides all day radiance that doesn’t smudge or wash off easily.
Special Ingredient: GenWhite&™: Regulates the genes that influence melanin production.
Price: 125 INR for 18g
Packaging: TheBB+ cream comes in a sleek white tube and a silver cap. The packaging I feel, is practical since you can carry such a slender tube anywhere in any crammed bag!! And there is no leakage whatsoever.
The cream is a little thick but blends well which makes it good for those of you like me who have dry skin since this doesn’t require a use of a moisturizer beneath it when used.
I was impressed with this in terms of coverage since it seemed better than the ones I had used previously (Garnier and Maybelline). I have a black patch on my nose because of a small accident I met with when I was in Class 1 and this covers that but you will definitely need a concealer if you have “raccoon eyes” type dark circles.
The Ponds BB+ cream comes with a SPF of 30 and has a PA++ rating. If you want to know what PA is you can read all about it here. I find that as soon as the BB+ cream is applied, it leaves a white cast on my face which disappears after 5 minutes.
There is a subtle glow when this is used and my skin feels softer and this is without a moisturizer. The subtle glow stayed on throughout the day although the black mark on my nose started showing after about 5 hours.
In terms of fragrance, the Ponds BB+ cream has the typical floral scent, which is a trademark “Pond’s” scent. It is so strong that you’ll be able to identify a Pond’s product from the rest easily in your sleep!!
The picture above was taken in a different lighting to show you guys a clear demarcation of my skin with and without the Ponds BB+ cream (as seen on the left end of my hand).
Now coming to the most important part, is the Pond’s BB+ cream better than the much loved and dearly missed discontinued Pond’s Tinted Moisturizer? Well, all I can say is both are different in terms of texture, coverage and staying power. The only thing that brings these two together is their trademark scent. On a serious note both really cannot be compared since they are so different from each other.
Final Word: Is the Pond’s BB+ cream worth the buy? For 125 INR it is. Decent in terms of coverage, this one is good for those of you who have dry skin considering it is creamy. Those with oily skin need to judge this for yourself but I personally feel it would make your skin look oilier.
