Etude House has a wide range of BB creams now but today I'll be reviewing the Cotton Fit version. This came out quite some time ago, and I purchased this last summer.
The Cotton Fit version promises a silky, powdery finish to the skin that will last all day without darkening. It is the matte version of Etude House's BB cream line. It also has SPF 30/PA++ and claims to be whitening and anti-wrinkle. It comes with 50g which is a decent amount of product.
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The Cotton Fit version promises a silky, powdery finish to the skin that will last all day without darkening. It is the matte version of Etude House's BB cream line. It also has SPF 30/PA++ and claims to be whitening and anti-wrinkle. It comes with 50g which is a decent amount of product.
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I believe I bought it for around $11 without shipping and $15 with shipping from the Amazon.com seller A-poly. I usually purchase from A-poly when I order Korean cosmetics from Amazon because I've had good experiences with the seller. One downside is that they do have a $4 shipping fee with each item.
Packaging:
This BB cream comes in a tube/pump dispenser. It's nice that it has this type of packaging because you can get every last drop and it's also hygienic. As you can see from the photos, the pump dispenser does get very dirty. It also gets on the lid which isn't that much of a problem for me, but if you're the type of person that cherishes clean makeup packaging this might be really annoying to clean every time you use it.
The pump can also be a little hard to control at times. Sometimes it pumps a lot more product than you need. A little goes a long way with this BB cream so don't apply too much.
The packaging is white and has a semi-matte finish to it unlike some of Etude House's other BB creams that have the pink packaging.
The pump can also be a little hard to control at times. Sometimes it pumps a lot more product than you need. A little goes a long way with this BB cream so don't apply too much.
The packaging is white and has a semi-matte finish to it unlike some of Etude House's other BB creams that have the pink packaging.
Color/Finish:
I have the shade W13 Natural Beige which is the middle shade. They also have a lighter shade; N02 Light Beige, and a darker shade; W24 Honey Beige. I would say that W13 fits my skin tone nicely and might be slightly lighter than my natural skin tone. My face is a little bit lighter than my hands which is why it looks a lot lighter in the photo. If you have a light/medium skin tone this might work for you but if you are more on the medium side I would say W24 might be better for you.
The consistency is on the thicker side but it still blends nicely into the skin. I prefer to blend it in with a brush because I think it helps the product sink into the skin better. I find when I use my hands it looks more cakey and noticeable on the skin. Just like it claims it has a matte finish.
I would say it lasts about 4-5 hours until my face looks oily, but I do have very oily skin and it's nothing a blotting sheet couldn't fix.
Because this has an SPF it does leave a really bad white cast in photos. If you are planning on buying this for an event I wouldn't recommend it because the white cast is very evident in flash photography. If it's just for everyday use it will be fine though.
The consistency is on the thicker side but it still blends nicely into the skin. I prefer to blend it in with a brush because I think it helps the product sink into the skin better. I find when I use my hands it looks more cakey and noticeable on the skin. Just like it claims it has a matte finish.
I would say it lasts about 4-5 hours until my face looks oily, but I do have very oily skin and it's nothing a blotting sheet couldn't fix.
Because this has an SPF it does leave a really bad white cast in photos. If you are planning on buying this for an event I wouldn't recommend it because the white cast is very evident in flash photography. If it's just for everyday use it will be fine though.
Coverage:
This has a medium/full coverage. As you can see in the photo, it covered the eyeliner and blush nicely but you can still see a little of the redness and the eyeliner.
It evens out my skin tone nicely but doesn't cover freckles and acne scars are still slightly visible after I apply this BB cream. I think this product gives a good amount of coverage for a BB cream and it should be sufficient for most people.
It evens out my skin tone nicely but doesn't cover freckles and acne scars are still slightly visible after I apply this BB cream. I think this product gives a good amount of coverage for a BB cream and it should be sufficient for most people.
Pros/Cons:
Pros:
Cons:
- good coverage
- color is not grey or too light/nice that it has three shades available
- not too expensive
- pump dispenser
- SPF 30/PA++
- good amount of product
Cons:
- can look cakey on the skin
- leaves a white cast in flash photography
- pump can get messy
- thicker consistency
- shows dry patches
Final Thoughts:
I wouldn't repurchase this product because it's not really a favorite. I prefer natural makeup that looks as if I'm not wearing anything on the skin. Because this BB cream has a really high coverage, it's not the most natural and you can tell you're wearing something if you look closely. If you like a high coverage base, this product would be right up your alley though.
I just don't reach for this product the most. I usually prefer to use my Skin79 BB cream because it's undetectable on the skin or my Tonymoly Pure Aura CC cream because of the light, dewy finish. I don't hate this Cotton Fit BB cream but I don't love it either. I still wear it occasionally but not very often. I was disappointed with this product overall.
If you're looking for a high coverage BB cream and have oily skin I would highly recommend this BB cream. If you are looking for a more natural finish though like me, this isn't the product for you.
If you want a natural, lighter coverage base or have dry skin, I would not recommend this product to you.
Overall, this just wasn't the right product for me. Again, I don't hate it and I do think it has a good formula, but I prefer a lighter coverage look which this product didn't provide.
I just don't reach for this product the most. I usually prefer to use my Skin79 BB cream because it's undetectable on the skin or my Tonymoly Pure Aura CC cream because of the light, dewy finish. I don't hate this Cotton Fit BB cream but I don't love it either. I still wear it occasionally but not very often. I was disappointed with this product overall.
If you're looking for a high coverage BB cream and have oily skin I would highly recommend this BB cream. If you are looking for a more natural finish though like me, this isn't the product for you.
If you want a natural, lighter coverage base or have dry skin, I would not recommend this product to you.
Overall, this just wasn't the right product for me. Again, I don't hate it and I do think it has a good formula, but I prefer a lighter coverage look which this product didn't provide.
Rating:
6/10