What is with BB cream.

Mar 12, 2013

Stephanie M.

Wondering the same myself.

Mar 12, 2013

Jes T.

I don't get it either...I've tried a few but every time all it really is is an expensive tinted moisturizer. I don't get why they're so popular. :P.

Mar 12, 2013

Ana R.

A bb cream is a combination of products (moisturizer, sunscreen, foundation). Some are known to be primers as well or have antioxidants and antiaging ingredients. I've tried stila, maybelline, urban decay and garnier. Stila and maybelline made me break out BAD! especially maybelline. UD and garnier have been awesome! I bought the garnier one as well because you get a lot more product and a little goes a long way! (and UD is a bit pricey). Both have great coverage and are very light on the skin :)

Mar 12, 2013

Maryanne C.

Smashbox has a really nice one.

Mar 12, 2013

Ana R.

I personally don't wear foundation or concealer (other than special occassions) but I looooove my bb creams because they cover little red spots and even out my skin tone while at the same time protecting my face :) I hope this helps and I apologize for my crazy punctuation but my phone doesn't cooperate with this app for some reason :/

Mar 12, 2013

Hannah P.

Okay thank you! So go for the more expensive brands? Also, would could you substitute a BB cream for your morning moisturizer? I have combination skin so my T zone gets quite oily. Would doubling up on moisturizer make it even worse?

Mar 12, 2013

Sarah K.

I have the maybeline BB cream and I don't really like it, it doesn't cover any of my red spots and it makes my face super shiny, that's the only one that I've tried though so I'm not sure of any good ones to recommend to you sorry.

Mar 12, 2013

Hannah P.

Sweet thank you!

Mar 13, 2013

Marilyn C.

Too Faced Air Buffed BB Cream is amazing!!

Mar 13, 2013

Tokyo P.

I have used MAC bb cream and it was not great at all, bb cream is for lazy day. Its not for long hour use, I'm switching back to foundation!
I havent tried Korean ones because I don't really trust their ingredients.

Mar 13, 2013

Tiffany M.

I agree that every drug store brabd of BB is just a tinted moisturiser. My current go-to is Cliniques BB cream.

Mar 13, 2013

Tiffany M.

I agree that every drug store brabd of BB is just a tinted moisturiser. My current go-to is Cliniques BB cream.

Mar 13, 2013

Amanda G.

Love bb cream check out my YouTube I've got 4 bb cream videos 2 info and comparison and 2 different application methods. Beautynthebronzer

Mar 14, 2013

Shelly T.

Western BB creams are, by and large, over-glorified tinted moisturizers. Go Asian, for sure.

I highly recommend checking out the BB cream reviews on Musings of a Muse. She's reviewed tons of them -- western and Asian.

Mar 14, 2013

Marcela F.

Smashbox Camara BB cream, Bobbi Brown bb cream and Too faced AIR BUFFED bb cream <3 for combo skin/oily.

Mar 14, 2013

Severin W.

A BB cream basically is your entire morning routine in 1 product. It hydrates, repairs skin (ex: wrinkles, etc) primes, and gives color. They generally also even skin tone. If you have normal to oily skin there is no need to use a moisturizer with them, but of you have dry skin you still should. They're great if your on the go, or you can use them under your foundation as they are build-able. Dr. Jart+ is good, smash box is also good. Sephora carries multiple different BB's.

Oh and if you're still unsure, the main difference in a tinted moisturizer and BB is that BB's repair and tinted moisturizers do not.

Mar 15, 2013

Shelley W.

Smashbox, Bobbi Brown and the new Garnier oil-free version are great Western bb creams. I have all three and they all provide different finishes. Smashbox is semi-matte, Bobbi Brown covers acne scarring quite well and depending on the intensity of scars concealer is not needed and gives a matte finish. Garnier provides a matte finish and works great with my various finishing powders without getting greasy or turning orange.