Description
What it is
The M Perfect Cover BB Cream is the product that made Missha famous outside Korea and one of the best-known BB creams in the world. It is a tinted base that sits between a tinted moisturizer and a foundation: it gives medium to high coverage while including some skincare ingredients and sun protection rated SPF 42 PA+++.
The texture is a creamy fluid that blends with fingers or a damp sponge and builds up in layers. The brand describes it as brightening, evening out tone and covering discolouration and imperfections while keeping makeup feeling light. It comes in a 50 ml pump tube and in a range of shades from very light to medium, including #13 Bright Beige, #19 Cool Ivory, #21 Light Beige, #23 Natural Beige, #25 Warm Beige and #27 Honey Beige. Some markets label the current version EX.
Key ingredients
- Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide: mineral UV filters that also add opacity and coverage.
- Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate: an organic UVB filter that contributes to the SPF.
- Arbutin: an ingredient included for the look of a brighter, more even tone.
- Adenosine: used in Korean cosmetics for the look of fine lines.
- Ceramide NP and sodium hyaluronate: hydrating and barrier-supporting ingredients that help the base feel comfortable.
- Rosehip, macadamia and jojoba oils with squalane: emollients that soften the finish.
Product details
| Brand | Missha (South Korea) |
|---|---|
| Line | M Perfect Cover |
| Size | 50 ml |
| Format | Tinted BB cream with pump |
| Main concerns | Uneven tone, redness, blemishes, visible pores, daily UV protection |
| Skin types | Normal, combination and dry skin; oily skin with setting powder |
| When to use | Morning, after skincare, as a makeup base |
| Fragrance | Contains fragrance |
How to use
- Finish your skincare routine and let it absorb.
- Pump a small amount onto your fingertips or a makeup sponge.
- Dot it on the forehead, cheeks, nose and chin.
- Blend outwards, gently tapping to build more coverage where needed.
- Set with powder if your skin tends to get shiny.
Tip: a BB cream is rarely applied thickly enough to reach its labelled SPF on its own, so many people wear a dedicated sunscreen underneath, such as the Missha All Around Safe Block Soft Finish Sun Milk.
Who it suits
This BB cream suits people who want more coverage than a tinted moisturizer without moving to a full foundation, and who like a natural, slightly luminous finish. It works well for evening out redness, mild discolouration and blemish marks. The shade range covers light to medium skin tones best, so people with deeper complexions may find limited matches. It is a long-time favourite with people who want a single product for a quick, polished look.
Who should be careful
The formula contains fragrance and several fragrance allergens (such as linalool, limonene, citronellol and butylphenyl methylpropional), as well as parabens, mineral oil and macadamia seed oil, a tree-nut oil. People with fragrance or nut allergies, or acne-prone skin that reacts to heavy bases, should take note. Because it is a tinted product, choose your shade carefully, since the line runs mostly cool-toned and light. For under-eye darkness, our article on dark circles under the eyes explains what concealing can and cannot fix.
Patch test first. Apply a small amount to the inner forearm or behind the ear and wait 24 to 48 hours before using it on the face.
Full ingredient list
Shade #13 Bright Beige: Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Propylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Arbutin, Mineral Oil, Polyethylene, Talc, Phenyl Trimethicone, Beeswax (Cera Alba), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Sodium Chloride, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Methylparaben, Dimethicone, Propylparaben, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Squalane, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Algae Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Butylene Glycol, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tocopherol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Tropolone, Fragrance (Parfum), Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene
Notes: contains fragrance and listed fragrance allergens, parabens, mineral oil, beeswax and macadamia seed oil (tree nut). Other shades have a slightly different order of pigments and ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
Which Missha BB cream shade should I choose?
#21 Light Beige and #23 Natural Beige are the most common picks. #13 and #19 suit very fair skin, while #25 and #27 are warmer and deeper. Shades run mostly light and cool, so compare swatches in daylight before choosing.
Is the Missha BB cream full coverage?
It is medium coverage that can be built up to fairly high in thin layers.
Can I use it instead of sunscreen?
It has SPF 42 PA+++, but most people do not apply enough BB cream to get that protection, so a separate sunscreen underneath is recommended.
Is it good for oily skin?
It has a dewy-to-natural finish, so oily skin usually needs a setting powder to keep shine down through the day.
Learn more
Prep your skin before makeup with our Korean skincare routine for beginners.
Ingredient lists can change between batches and markets. Always check the box you receive. This page is an independent guide; melaxin.ca does not sell products directly.
