Summer is right around the corner, ladies! And with that being said, I find myself wanting to put my heavy foundations away and start using my beloved BB creams again. Through the winter months, I'm usually always wearing a full face. After cleansing and moisturizing I prime… and then I put on my foundation… And then the concealer. Sounds like a lot of work and once the sun is out I want to be free from the process and throw something on that's easy and light weight. That's where the BB (blemish balm) cream comes in. BB Cream = moisturizer + primer + sunscreen + foundation + anti-aging cream. It's designed to offer sun protection, cover imperfections and camouflage redness while containing anti-aging skin soothing properties. Almost all the BB creams I've tried have felt really light weight on my skin and provided me with a light to medium coverage which is perfect for a fun day out in the sun.
A few of my favourites…
Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream 8-in-1 Balm Skin Protector (SPF 30) $8.99 in drugstores
What it does:
1 step wonder for good skin, every day. Packed with 8 great skin benefits- blurs imperfections, brightens, evens skin tone, smoothes, hydrates, enhances, protects with SPF and has 0% oils and heavy ingredients
Garnier BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector (SPF 15) $12.97 at Walmart
What it does:
All in one skin care that gives 5 benefits- hydrates, corrects wrinkles and imperfections, protects, evens and brightens skin tone.
Benefit Bigger Than BB Big Easy (SPF 35) $38.00 on sephora.com
What it does:
Balances moisture and controls oil. The cushiony liquid-to-powder formula melts in like a cream, yet finishes lightweight and velvety like a powder. Gives light to medium natural coverage to even out skin tone and conceal imperfections and contains ingredients known to soothe and comfort the skin. Oil-free
Dior Diorskin Nude BB Creme (SPF 10) $44.00 on sephora.com
What it does:
Multifunctional beauty balm to create lustrous, flawless finish. Provides the benefits of skincare and make up in a fresh airy formula. It moisturizes, smooths, protects and corrects skin with sheer coverage. Illuminated with a fresh glow and dewy finish.
Hope this helps the process in hunting for the right BB Cream for you! I recommend picking up a bottle before the summer arrives. It will be your fast and easy go to for the hot months to add a little coverage on that sun kissed skin and added protection to keep the burns away! Bring on the hot weather…
xx
Stevie
"A life without love is like a year without summer."
