Ever since I saw
this video clip on YouTube, I've always wanted to try
The Saem's products. But I must admit, my curiosity for the brand was piqued
mostly entirely by its male endorser,
G-Dragon - who happens to be the leader of Korean super group
Big Bang, and also one of Hallyu's most popular
fashion icon.
Thanks to Ms. Magy of
Kimchi Jib, I finally get to try something from
The Saem. And one of their best-selling CC Creams, at that.
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| Move over, Jack Sparrow! :) |
This, my friends, is the
Gem Miracle Black Pearl O2 CC Cream. It's an '
all-in-one, color control, oxygen aura cream' that functions both as a makeup and skincare product.
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| Gem Miracle Black Pearl O2 CC Cream. |
It's not just a makeup base. It also
moisturizes,
nourishes, and
whitens the skin,
conceals wrinkles and skin imperfections,
corrects and evens out the skin tone, and
protects the skin from harmful UV rays.
This CC Cream is made with the famous
Tahitian Black Pearl - a rare gem that contains a powerful natural moisturizer, and proteins that strengthen and rebuild the skin. Also in this product are the
Tiare flower (Tahiti's representative flower known for its beauty and fragrance),
monoi oil (a 'sacred oil' in Tahiti that's loaded with protective antioxidants like vitamin E), and
noni extract (a popular anti-wrinkle agent that increases the skin's production of collagen).
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| From Tahiti! |
And I had to research all these things on the web, because as luck would have it, most of the literature in this product is written in Hangul.
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This is the that side of the box where English text can be found.
Everything, everywhere else is in Hangul. |
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| Hangul here, Hangul there... |
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| Hangul everywhere! :) |
Now here's a closer look at the product. I believe this comes in just one size, and that's
30 mL.
The jar is pretty quirky as it dispenses the product out of that black dot in the middle.
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| Quirky dispense mechanism. |
Push it down, and the cream squirts out. Try not to push it down too hard or too abrupt, as it tends to dispense a lot of product that way. That's what happened to me on my first try, and boy, I sure got a lot of CC Cream.
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| Out goes the product! |
As for the CC Cream itself, this is how it looks like. Unlike
Tony Moly's and
Etude House's CC Cream, this one doesn't have color capsules. It's just good ol' cream with a bit of pigment.
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| Gem Miracle Black Pearl O2 CC Cream swatched. |
And despite its creamy texture, it's very easy to blend, and is easily absorbed by the skin.
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| Blend, blend, blend. |
When blended, it gives a nice, semi-matte finish. Not too dewy, but not matte either. But just the same, it makes the skin look healthy and glowing.
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| Left without CC Cream, right with CC Cream. |
This is the third CC Cream that I've tried, and so far, this one gives me the best coverage. Plus, it stays on for about 8-10 hours, with very minimal touch-ups.
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| My fresh-from-the-shower, no makeup face. |
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Wearing The Saem Gem Miracle Black Pearl O2 CC Cream,
plus the usual eyeliner, mascara, blush, and lip color. |
What I love:
- The classy packaging, and quirky pump.
- Mild, floral scent.
- Lightweight formula.
- Easy to blend.
- Semi-matte finish.
- Adjusts to my skin tone nicely.
- SPF 50 / PA+++!!!
- Stays on for about 8-10 hours.
- No breakouts, no allergies, safe for sensitive skin.
- Made with natural ingredients.
- Paraben-free and mineral oil-free.
- Price is still within the affordable range (
around 19000 Korean Won or $19), although this costs a teeny bit more than the other CC Creams I've tried.
What you might not like:
- Pretty reflective with flash photography, but that's expected since this product has a high SPF.
- Not available locally.
But the good news is, you can purchase this product online via the
Kimchi Jib website. They're sold at a very reasonable price of
Php 980 each, exclusive of shipping fee.
Make sure to like the
Kimchi Jib Facebook page to get updates on ongoing sale events and promos! :)
