In the last year or so, I cant help but constantly see new product guides that include a BB Cream. That's because every brand has jumped on the BB Cream bandwagon and is rolling out their version as we speak. But what the heck is a BB cream...
BB in its origin means beauty balm or blemish balm. It was first formulated in Germany but became ridiculously popular when it reached the Asian market. It's basically an all-in-one product...moisturizer, primer, foundation, anti-aging serum, SPF. Or as some reviews call them, "tinted moisturizers on steroids".
So basically instead of layering on all your products, you may be able to achieve the same affect with just one. However, key word is "may". I have yet to try one and am kinda against it. Remember when you thought Pert Plus the shampoo and conditioner (all in one) was cool because you didn't have to wash and rinse your hair twice, but then every magazine editorial said these were no good because they just don't perform the way separated hair care does? Well, I believe it!! I just don't think that this one product, no matter what brand, can give me the same results I expect and actually get from each single product I use. Mind you, products I've scoured the market for and finally settled on as perfect for each need and/or concern.
If you have tried one, let me know your thoughts.
If you really want to try one, I have read that some of the most effective are by Smashbox, Clinique, Too Faced, and Estee Lauder.
While I have seen BB creams come out one after another, what I have not seen is consistent positive reviews and/or beauty editor ravings about them. I think it's a fad that may carry on for awhile but will not amount to a miracle product. Miracle = retinol (remember?) See previous post on my "drug" of choice. :)
BB in its origin means beauty balm or blemish balm. It was first formulated in Germany but became ridiculously popular when it reached the Asian market. It's basically an all-in-one product...moisturizer, primer, foundation, anti-aging serum, SPF. Or as some reviews call them, "tinted moisturizers on steroids".
So basically instead of layering on all your products, you may be able to achieve the same affect with just one. However, key word is "may". I have yet to try one and am kinda against it. Remember when you thought Pert Plus the shampoo and conditioner (all in one) was cool because you didn't have to wash and rinse your hair twice, but then every magazine editorial said these were no good because they just don't perform the way separated hair care does? Well, I believe it!! I just don't think that this one product, no matter what brand, can give me the same results I expect and actually get from each single product I use. Mind you, products I've scoured the market for and finally settled on as perfect for each need and/or concern.
If you have tried one, let me know your thoughts.
If you really want to try one, I have read that some of the most effective are by Smashbox, Clinique, Too Faced, and Estee Lauder.
While I have seen BB creams come out one after another, what I have not seen is consistent positive reviews and/or beauty editor ravings about them. I think it's a fad that may carry on for awhile but will not amount to a miracle product. Miracle = retinol (remember?) See previous post on my "drug" of choice. :)
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