Glass skin is the latest trend in Korean cosmetics. It refers to clear, glowy skin that reflects so much light that it appeared glossy like glass. Apart from all of the skincare efforts you could make, I’ve found a product that would give you the “glass skin” look instantly.
This product adds the right amount of glow to your skin, brightens the complexion slightly so it appeared more translucent and disguise the pores so your skin looks smooth.
It’s the Klavuu White Pearlsation Ideal Actress Backstage Cream SPF30 PA++ Sunscreen. What a long name! Let’s call it Klavuu Backstage Cream.
Klavuu claims that it is a 5 in 1 functional cream that brightens, primes, luminises, protects against the sun and makes your makeup lasts longer. From my experience, it really does it all.
Packaging
Klavuu Backstage Cream comes in a pearly iridescent white tube with a pump dispenser. The pump is silver metal with a clear plastic cover. The product looks and feels very classy and high-end. The matt finish of the tube feels smooth in hand and doesn’t attract fingerprints. The plastic cover is thick and of good quality – not something that would crack after a few uses. The pump dispenser is hygienic and effortless to use. It’s a luxury product.
Ingredients
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Octyldodecanol, Pentylene Glycol, Pearl Extract, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Sea Whip Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Glycol Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Peg-2 Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Triethanolamine, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance (Parfum), Mica (Ci 77019), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491)
Given it’s a makeup product, it does have a long ingredients list. The main ingredients are its sunscreen components: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (or Octinoxate) and Titanium Dioxide. The former is a chemical UV filter and the later is a physical UV filter, which together gives the SPF30 PA++ protection against UV rays.
The other major components are hydrators, emollients and silicone derivatives that moisturises and adds the slip to the skin.
Then it contains Niacinamide, Pearl Extract (+ various other seaweed and algae extracts) and Squalane for skincare benefits.
It does contain fragrance.
Colour
It has a nude pink colour that blends to clear.
Scent
It has a very nice (good smelling cosmetics) scent that I can’t describe.
Texture
It has a similar texture to your normal CC creams but more lightweight. It’s very smooth and gel-like, a lightweight texture that felt like water when blended. It leaves a shiny looking, slightly oily layer on the skin after blended out.
Application
I normally use 1 pump for the entire face. Swipe the gel-cream across my face and blend it into the skin using my fingertips. It’s quick and easy. The cream blends right into the skin without leaving any white cast or getting caught in the cracks and pores.
Results
It leaves the skin smooth and prep’ed for makeup. It covers the pores next to my nose. It brightens my skin very slightly without looking too white and adds a glow to the skin. The glow makes my skin looking wet.
I normally add a light layer of Klairs BB Cream and that’s my base done.
Finally, it does make my makeup last longer. I don’t need to touch up during the day.
Price
Klavuu White Pearlsation Ideal Actress Backstage Cream retails for 28,000 Won, which equates to $35 AUD for 30ml of product. It’s a mid-range price for a sunscreen and primer. I feel the quality is definitely worth the price.
Verdict
From packaging to texture and the longevity, I really cannot fault it in anyway. Klavuu White Pearlsation Ideal Actress Backstage Cream is the most satisfactory makeup primer I’ve used. It has it all. The 5-in-1 function really satisfied all my needs for a brightened, glowy and long-lasting complexion.