BB creams: How do I choose one?

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Nathalie H.

Apr 16, 2015

Nathalie H.

When it comes to makeup I am a minimalist and I mean it. In the picture is ALL the make that I own, that is

ALMAY intense I-color volumizing mascara for hazel eyes
ALMAY smart shade butter kiss in 90 (plum lipsticks suit me)
REVLON light/medium under eye concealer. I also own some eye shadow palettes which I never use. So the following three products are my go to. I do take a very good care of my skin and after Accutane I get little breakouts usually when it is a time for my period. However, I have some minor red acne marks on my cheeks which my dermatologist said will go away on their own. I am starting a new job and a new company and I wanted to use BB cream in my skincare/makeup routine. I don't think I "need" it but I think I want to enter this new job more "pampered". I wonder, what kind of BB cream should I choose? I have sensitive, fair ( in case it matters), acne prone skin. Products that contain oils always break me out. How exactly does a BB cream work and what are its benefits? Do I choose it based on my skin tone or does a BB cream come in "universal shade"? How much coverage does it give? Does a BB cream cake up and sit on my face or it absorbs? And which brands are considered good? Do I use a BB cream instead of my morning moisturizer? Thank you ladies <3 you are all beautiful :-*

Alexis C.

Apr 16, 2015

Alexis C.

I've only used a few BB creams and honestly I didn't like any of them but they just didn't meet my needs. A BB cream is like a tinted moisturizer, it just gives very lights/sheer coverage. Usually they come in different shades so you'd pick one for your skin tone. It doesn't cake up or sit on the skin, it blends into the skin. Use your BB cream after your moisturizer.

Tyler H.

Apr 16, 2015

Tyler H.

I use Maybelline Dream Fresh. I love it. I don't really need much coverage because I don't really have acne, just a little rosacea, but it covers and evens my skin tone. I use it after my moisturizer with a beauty blender. A beauty blender isn't really needed but I feel that it makes my BB cream look more natural.

Tyler H.

Apr 16, 2015

Tyler H.

Also, I have oily skin as well, but I use powder over the BB cream.

Sam S.

Apr 16, 2015

Sam S.

Skin 79 BB creams are the best in my opinion. They have different ones for all skin types.

Monica K.

Apr 16, 2015

Monica K.

I use Maybeline BB cream with 2 % salicylic acid, I have acne/oily skin. The coverage is pretty good. and light.

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