Recently - Well maybe for about a year or so, I have spotted in various beauty
editorials, ad‘s, blogs and drugstores; The BB cream. I am not the one to jump
on the latest trends when it comes to skincare products but since BB creams
continue to emerge I decided to read a
little to see what the fuzz is about. It appears that this is not at all a new product. BB creams (blemish balms) have been hugely
popular around Asia (specially Korea and Japan) for years. They just haven‘t
been marketed heavily anywhere else until
recently. So.. what is it? From what I have read it‘s like a ten in one
product! It‘s a base, moisturizer,
sunblock, concealer, pore smoother, brightener, tightener, light
foundation, blemish and wrinkle treatment and
it soothes the skin. Yes that’s actually eleven! The reviews are mixed as you would
expect. Some say you need to apply
moisturizer on top (or maybe underneath), your skin can look oily and the color
range is poor. Still most big skincare companies like Clinique, Dior and Estee
Lauder have come out with a version and more are on their way. Why would I want to buy one? Well convenience
for one. I use moisturizer, eye-cream and concealer every day and SPF in the
summer. Also if this does something more
like makes my skin illuminate or minimizes my pores that would be an added
benefit. I hate when people ask me if I'm tired when I have had 10 hours of
sleep and something in a jar that would (instantly) make me look young and well rested would be nice. I will definitely have
to try one at least. If you are thinking about trying one it is probably a good
idea to read the label first and find out which one would fit your skin.
Especially if, like me, you have sensitive skin or skin prone to acne. I will post again when I have done the In
vivo research :)
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