Makeup Talk: BB Cream

What is BB Cream?

BB Cream is Cosmetic Blemish Balm that is used mostly for the purposes of evening skin tone. It has gained a lot of notoriety in Asia for its 'natural appearance' on the skin. There are many different types of BB Cream that can be used for acne, whitening, brightening, pore minimizing, as a primer, and can even be a replacement for a foundation.

BB Cream is starting to come into light in the US and big name cosmetic brands such as Clinique and Estee Lauder are starting to produce BB Cream as well. --They even have men's BB cream now w/ SPF properties. -- LOL

I use BB Cream as a primer under my Jane Iredale pressed powder. I like that it's light weight and still gives me a good amount of coverage [no compromising]. I currently use Boscia BB Cream w/ SPF 27 [Sephora] and Dr. Ci: Labo BB Perfect Cream in Natural [Japanese Makeup Store/Amazon]. I do prefer the Boscia BB Cream over the Dr. Ci: Labo because it has a smoother appearance [at the time, it was also cheaper! --Sephora has raised their prices]. Both are light-wear, but Dr. Ci: Labo feels chalkier on my face as opposed to Boscia which feels more like a traditional liquid foundation. Both of the products are ~$38 now.

HOWEVER, make sure you try your BB Cream before you buy it. BB Cream has a tendency to be very white to preserve its ability to make your skin look flawless. !Tan girls beware! There's nothing worse than looking like a ghost in your pics! If you are more tan and you are consider both these products, you want to lean towards Dr.Ci:Labo because it is darker than Boscia's BB Cream.

I know these BB Creams sound pretty pricey, but in my opinion, the best accessory you can have it great looking skin. If your money-tree is lacking in green leafy goodness, be happy that drug store brands are starting to introduce more reasonably priced BB Creams and for different skin colors! Yay!!