Hi Girls,
If you think my BB cream fever is over now then you probably are wrong coz I still have 5-6 more BB cream reviews coming up on BML ;) I’m going crazy over BB creams these days and most importantly BB cream is all what I need in my makeup besides a little concealer as I don’t have much flaws to hide. So today’s review is on Holika Holika Moisture Petit BB Cream with SPF 30.
Product Claims:
Holika Holika Essential Petit BBÂ is a multi-functional BB cream that is rich in nutrients and has great long-lasting coverage. Caviar and collagen ingredients help to improve fine lines and wrinkles by increases the production of collagen. Caviar penetrates deep into the skin, which keeps your skin hydrated longer. Collagen increase skin elasticity and firms the skin while reducing the appearance of scars for a flawless complexion.
Price: $9 (approximately 550 INR)
Benefits:
- Hydrates
- Improves elasticity
- Firms
- Smoothes
- Anti-Aging
- SPF
Directions:Â
Take an appropriate amount and apply a small dab to your cheeks, forehead, and chin. With the tips of your fingers spread BB cream evenly throughout your face. To avoid BB cream from caking, let sit for 5 minutes before building BB cream up for more coverage and before applying any loose powders to set it with.
Holika Holika Moisture Petit BB Cream comes in 5 different variants, each variant with its own unique feature:
- Orange tube (Essential) for nourishing skin with SPF 30 and PA++
- Purple tube (Moisture) for super moisturizing benefits (the one I got) with SPF 30 and PA++
- Blue (Clearing) for oil-control with SPF 25 and PA++
- Green (Watery) contains green tea extract for problem skin with SPF 25 PA++
- Pink (Shimmering) for shimmering finish with SPF 45 and PA++
My Take on Holika Holika Moisture Petit BB Cream SPF 30:
Don’t even ask me where I’m getting all these BB creams from! Holika Holika is a Korean brand and I’m bugging my friends who stays abroad or visits there to get me BB creams from there which we don’t get here in India. That much craze I have developed for BB creams! I want to try more of Korean brand BB creams as I think Korean BB creams are the best as the concept of BB cream was introduced by them. I still have 3-4 Indian brand BB creams left to be reviewed which I’ll be soon reviewing, just testing them one by one.
I got the one for dry skin which says moisturizing, by the way did you guys notice that I’m coming up with hyaluronic acid product’s reviews back to back. First I reviewed a cream with hyaluronic acid and then Lakme compact and now this BB cream which also features hyaluronic acid in it.
Holika Holika Moisture Petit BB comes in a cute light purple colored tube with a screw cap on top. The nozzle of the tube is quite wide so you have to be careful not to press the tube hard coz it will squeeze an excess amount which you may end up using on your hands like I do most of the time. The BB cream is smooth and creamy in texture and spreads nicely with just light motion strokes with hands. I usually apply this BB cream with hands and it blends amazingly while moisturizing my skin. It gives a semi-dewy finish to skin which I’m sure girls with oily skin will also love as it’s not extremely dewy or moisturizing and will set as matte by topping with compact. As its main feature is of moisture, I can use it even without moisturizing my dry skin and it blends like a dream, doesn’t clump or leaves patches on skin. It feels very light and does not feel cakey at all.
Mostly all Korean people have extremely light skin and they fall below NC30 in MAC so generally all Korean products are also made for their skin tone. This BB cream is a little light for my skin, it’s described as light creamy beige by Holika Holika, it will suit NC25-30 nicely and I guess it will not suit people with NC35 and above and the main con is that it comes in only one shade so no option for darker or medium skin tones, girls with very light skin can only try it. Though it’s a little light for me, but it adjusts after 15-20 minutes giving a flawless look to my skin and even coverage. The coverage it gives is medium and it hides dark circles really well, it can be even used for highlighting as it’s a lighter shade so I dab it over my cheek bones, on top of my nose and between my brows to highlight my face and it seems to do it amazingly. I only need a dollop of this BB cream to cover my whole face and it gives good coverage and finish, while making my face brighter and flawless. 
Pros of Holika Holika Moisture Petit BB Cream SPF 30:
- Great for people with dry skin.
- Many options to choose from, there’s one separate BB cream for oily skin, one who wants shimmery effect, one for problematic skin, one for dry skin and one water based.
- Gives medium to buildable coverage.
- Cover up dark circles and minor flaws nicely.
- Brightens the face.
- Evens out the skin tone.
- Cute and sleek packaging.
- Only a small quantity is needed to cover full face.
- Blends and spreads easily.
- Does not feel heavy or cakey.
- Soft creamy texture.
- Light weight texture.
- Has anti ageing properties.
- Contains SPF 30 and PA++
- Contains hyaluronic acid.
- Moisturizing, I can do even without a moisturizer before using it.
- Has a highlight effect, can be used as a highlighter too.
- Did not break me out.
- Good wear time, stays upto 4-5 hours.
Cons of Holika Holika Moisture Petit BB Cream SPF 30:
- Only one shade available.
- Not available in India as it’s a Korean brand.
- Will not suit NC30 and above.
BML Rating: 4.5/5
I’m absolutely loving this BB cream, it gives medium to buidable coverage and hides my minor flaws and dark circles really well, gives a flawless semi-dewy finish and blends amazingly with only a small amount needed to cover full face. If you can get this BB cream, I would sure recommend you to get this one for you, you can choose one for your skin concern and skin tone but only get it if you are NC30 and below as it will not suit people with NC35 and above.
Sounds grt!!
:) :)
OMG!! BB Cream Guru ;)
Lovely review. Though I would love to give it try but as you said, Not available in India :(
Bad luck..
BB cream guru haha ;) this is what’s the issue. bad luck of us Indians, no great product available here :(
OMG so many BB creams you have………… :) yes shade match is the only issue…
Hehahaaaa I wanna own more :)
Shade match is always a issue for me! And you have too much BB creams now :D
I want even more dear :-P
Nice review. i want to try korean cosmetics :(
Thanks Raji, me too wanna try some ;)
Wow this is cool.i too love bb creams.i have tried korean brands but not this.well reviewed
Thanks Iswarya, you should try this!!
Sounds really nice.
Happy Sunday.
Beautetude
:) :)
SO MANY PROS!!! :-D Wow, and the packaging is also so cute! :-* I am liking it, may be I should also do wild hunting for BBs now! :-P
Haha ya you should go on BB cream hunt now :P
Wow! Post a picture of all the BB creams you have. It will be fun :)
Coming to this BB cream, I so much want to try Korean skin care brands especially. I might be hauling from them soon ;)
Don’t haul too much Preeti, it makes me so jealous :P ya I was planning to show all my BB creams in one post, I’ll be doing that soon ;)
Sounds Great Arzoo :-D . I am still hunting for my perfect BB cream :-/
You should come and check at the end when I’ll be done with all BB cream reviews to pick one made for you ;) ;)
Wow…seems like an awesome product!! I have just tried one Korean brand till now called “Face It” n loved it :) <3 Looking fwd to more of ur BB cream reviews ;)
I’ll be coming up with lot’s more BB cream reviews ;)
This sounds great & promising. Most Korean BB Creams are more of a skin care + makeup. I am eager to try. great review
Thanks Jhilmil, ya Korean products concentrates more on skincare even in their makeup products, I love it a lot :)
Availablity is always an issue with these kind oof products!!!!
Yup true!!
Have heard so many raves abt this brand. I am loving my revlon bb cream. I wish there could be a company in india that sells koren products!
Ya I too wish this but now we’ve got our very own Korean brand in India (Innisfree) at least I got to try how’s Korean products are like.
U hv good collection. Nice review
Hehe thanks :D
Nice cute name! Sad they have just one shade in it and not available in India! We r missing out so many good products :(
True Shivi, we are missing lot’s of great products in India :/
Heyy arzoo, i read your reviews daily and just love them since i also suffer from dry skin. I have a question i don’t know but from few days m noticing small zits on my forehead near brows and on cheeks. Plz suggest some products and remedies.
Thanks Fatima :) you should try Saslic face wash available in chemist shops and clean and clear gel and moisturizer to get your pimples under control or what you can do is grind nutmeg (jaiphal) with milk and apply on your spots at night, this will cure them without leaving marks behind.
sounds nice bt unfortunately unavailable.. nice review dear :yes:
Thanks Natasha :)
It looks and sounds great….but its sad its not available in India….had it been available I would have tried it for sure as I am too a lot into BB creams now…:-)
High 5 Rashmi ;)
BB cream queen!!! this looks awesome.. wish I could get my hands on this one.. currently I am loving the Ponds BB+ cream <3 awesome review sweetie :*
Haha BB cream queen :P thanks dear :-*
OMG!! so many pros. It seems worth trying then. :)
Ya it is Niesh, I totally love it.
I’d love to try this! Sounds awesome!
You should try it Esha :)
Korean products are really great especially skin care ones.. Sad that this does not comes in other shades :(
Ya they are really great!!
Cool review… Korean products are great.. (y)
Looks nice..missing ur fotd :):)
Great detailed review…
Sounds quite nice. But the shade will be too light on me.
As usual awesome job with the review! and you are such an expert on bb creams :D This one sounds so good but why they are such lazy with making more shades?