Suddenly I read about BB Cream and I asked myself. What
Is BB Cream. And Cosmopolitant give me an answers to this.
Here's some guide for your girls out there!
BB
Creams have been 2011’s biggest beauty trend, thanks to their
popularity in Asia, and the trend is set to be huge in 2012. Garnier was the
first brand to jump on the bandwagon (you may have seen the TV and street ads
recently) and early 2012 will see Clinique and Estee Lauder launch their
versions. If you haven't got one in your makeup bag now, you soon will!
So what does BB Cream stand for?
Technically, it stands for Blemish Balm or Blemish Base but
that doesn't mean it's a spot cream. It's more of a multi-function cream that
has coverage and skincare properties. The Korean girls love it because it
promises natural-looking skin coverage.
What will it do?
This wonder cream is meant to be all-singing and
all-dancing. It will give you a good base for makeup like a primer, even out
complexion like a tinted moisturiser, cover minor imperfections and redness
like a concealer, hydrate your skin like your day cream, brighten and perk-up a
dull complexion and some will even protect with SPF. Some also promise healing,
soothing and anti-ageing properties.
How do I choose one right for me?
Treat it like skincare and find one for your skin type. Do
you have dry skin? Oily skin? Problem skin? Do you have ageing concerns? Or do
you just want a healthy glow? Check you like the smell (it is often perfumed)
and make sure it blends into your skin well. Try before you buy and see how it
feels on your skin for the day - in the same way as you would try a foundation
on your skin before buying.
How do I use it?
The magic of the BB Cream means you can wear it alone
without foundation and you should get a light, natural finish coverage to give
you a health glow and cover uneven skin tone. Use it when you don't fancy
wearing full foundation or if you want to brighten and perk-up your skin
between work and a night out.
This BB Cream phenomenon sounds too good to be true - is
there anything it doesn't do?
It won't cover like a foundation so if you suffer from spots
you might need to go over problem areas with a concealer. There are also
limited shades on offer - generally light, medium or dark. Watch out for pinky
undertones too which will not suit darker skins.
Where did the BB Cream come from?
Some say it originated in Germany, others say Korea. BB
Creams have been big business in Southeast and East Asia for almost a decade -
about time they came here!
What do the experts say?
Lisa Eldridge, No 7 Creative Consultant says: “...not only
is it an illuminator, moisturiser and protector with SPF15. It also has
corrective and balancing qualities. Your one stop shop to flawless, beautiful
skin.”
Originally export from Cosmopolitan
Which are the best BB creams?
This is what they suggest
but for me I may need to look BB cream that suited our Asian skin and our
weathers esp.
Garnier B.B. Cream Miracle Skin Perfector
17 BB Blemish Balm, All in One Magic Makeup,
Clinique Age Defence BB Cream SPF30
MAC Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF35
No 7 Beautiful Skin BB Cream
# The price mention in the website is in Pound sterling and
in Our lovely country Malaysia will be slightly different from them and I
believe will be expensive. Thought so!
Which BB cream Suited for your skin?
And this BB cream you can get at Sephora
For me, I choose Garnier! Yeah!
