POND’S Flawless Radiance BB Cream is expertly designed for African skins, offers instant colour coverage and gives you a day after day more even-toned complexion.
Pricing: R89.99
Availability: Selected retail stores
What our Beauty Network Trial Team members say:
Beautysouthafrica.com is South Africa’s most comprehensive online beauty magazine and your pre-shop stop for product information and reviews. From the latest international make-up trends to the hottest new products on the market, we offer insights into the glamorous world of beauty.
35 Responses
I loved the look of the packaging. The SPF 30 is what makes it a good product. It felt oily. I prefer foundations.
PRO’S:
1) SPF30++ to protect from UVA and UVB rays
2) Non-clogging
3) On special at Clicks at moment at R10.00 off (normal price R69.95).
4) Convenient small tube fits into handbag
5) Smell is light and fresh
CONS:
1) Not really suitable for dry skin. Somehow my dry skin feels even dryer after application.
2) As base, the coverage is minimal as cream is extremely thin).
3) Because cream is so thin, one tends to use more, so do not think the tiny 25ml tube is going to last very long.
4) I am not crazy about how it makes my skin feel and could not see that foundation applied easier because of it.
5) From the claims about evening out skin tone, I experienced nothing.
FINAL VERDICT: I usually like Pond’s products, but will definitely shop around until I find a BB or CC cream more suitable to my skin. So overall, NOT IMPRESSED.
got this BB Cream a couple months ago and since I already use Pond’s products I thought it would also benefit me too. But no, I do no get much coverage, but skin becomes oily and by the end of the day I have two or three new pimples…
I’ve never really been too keen on BB Creams. In fact, I am terribly fussy about any product I use on my face. But, after trying out the new POND’S Flawless Radiance BB Cream in Chocolate, I understand the hype about BB Creams.
What I really loved about this product was the fact that it was so light and blended into my skin perfectly. It made my skin look fresh and luminous, and it didn’t leave any residue or leave my skin feeling oily. Also, it has the most amazing, invigorating smell!
I did, however, find that it didn’t give me that instant colour coverage that I really wanted. So, I wouldn’t exactly agree that this BB Cream was expertly designed for African skin. The BB Cream was dark and chocolatey out of the tube, as expected, but very transparent once it was smoothed into my skin. This isn’t a bad quality though. It just means that this BB Cream will suit just about every skin tone. What could be better than that?
With regards to evening my skin tone and reducing dark marks, I have yet to find out. Other than that, I am very satisfied with this BB Cream, and would recommend this all-in-one GenActiv™ COVER formula and SPF 30 advanced sunscreen protection skin care solution to all BB Cream addicts.
This is my favourite BB cream at the moment, I love the texture of this BB Cream. It is absolutely rich and moisturising… however I would prefer if there were a few more shades.
I love Ponds. Anything from them is the best..
I bought this cream with such high expectations but it let me down. Granted, BB Creams won’t give you the same coverage as foundation but this cream for me is nothing but a moisturiser. It does nothing for my skin and in fact when I have it on, my colleagues tell me that I look a little dull and tired. Thankfully; as I am new to BB creams, I bought this with the Avon Flawless Ideal Nutmeg shade and I am IN LOVE with it. I dare you to try the Ponds BB cream on your arm with another branded BB cream. the difference is obvious and an in terms of coverage Ponds loses hands down. It is nothing more than a moisturiser which does nothing in terms of either coverage or “matching” to your shade. In fact, I look rather dull and darker with this cream. I feel like I wasted money and I would much rather buy something a bit more pricier if it means I will get my money’s worth. For the benefit of the UV protection factor and my pocket, I will be using the rest of this cream on my body just to feel a little better about wasting money.
Okay let me start by saying that this product is a BB cream so if you are looking for coverage then this wont work for you. I use this cream during weekends to give my face a break from make up. Its light, absorbs easily and provides good hydration (if you have oily skin, you can get away with using this as a moisturiser) I love how it brightens up my complexion and gives me a nice glow, it can make the skin oily after a few hours so be sure to have some pressed powder at hand. Other than that, its great product and very affordable.
I just love BB Creams and now that POND’s have their own, I am so excited to try it out.
This cream is the best. I am using this product at the moment and there is nothing wrong with my skin.