Why You Need To Add A BB Cream To Your Beauty Regimen
BB Creams, or Beauty Balms (also known as Blemish Balms), were originally developed in Germany by a dermatologist who wanted a single cream that would protect skin and provide coverage after laser treatments. They are formulated to do the job of five or six other products: moisturizer, primer, sunscreen, skin treatment, concealer, and foundation while providing sheer to medium coverage. South Korean beauty bloggers first discovered this wondrous all-in-one product and it quickly spread throughout Asia before finally making its way to the Western Hemisphere approximately four years ago. Today, just about every makeup brand carries a BB Cream.
Why You Need a BB Cream
Aside from the multi-purpose functionality of this product, a BB cream will help you achieve fuller coverage without having to move up to a heavier foundation. A pea-sized dab of BB cream can provide just the right amount of coverage for a casual day. Add a foundation on top of it for a slightly heavier, flawless look.
Most BB Creams come in light to medium shades (medium tends to be the darkest shade available). For this reason, we recommend color matching at your favorite makeup counter to be sure the shade is right for you.
We are MAC lovers and so it is a no-brainer that our favorite BB Cream is MAC’s Prep +Prime:
MAC Prep+Prime BB Beauty Balm Compact SPF 35: A beauty balm that blurs imperfections and evens skin tone immediately. Provides medium coverage, satin finish, and is available in 12 shades. $31.00
Try it, we guarantee you will love the results! Oh, and guys, believe it or not, there are BB Creams available for you, too!