Beauty Balms or B.B. Creams were originally developed as a perfect post-procedure cream used to treat, hydrate, prime, protect, and camouflage the skin. Great for all skin types including those with sensitive skin, these versatile “five-in-one” formulas are designed to do it all: treat with high levels of active skin care ingredients; moisturize and smooth dehydrated skin; prime and perfect skin’s surface; camouflage and color correct the skin tone; and protect skin from the sun with SPF. They can be used as a last step for their skincare benefits or used on their own as an instant beautifier.
Of course being the beauty junkie that I am...I have tried a few and found my favorites. I find that I really loved this product during the Summer months, for the days that I needed to wear a little make up. Recently I retired the bb cream for a heavier foundation for the Fall....and just yesterday started to use the bb again, mixed in with my normal full coverage foundation. Being that my skin is DRY, I like the added benefits the bb gives me, with the coverage from my foundation...they go together like peas and carrots!!
Here are my TOP picks for BB creams....
Steal and also my favorite during the Summer months!! Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector B.B. cream! $11.99 at Target and drug stores! I LOVE the price tag on this, but was SUPER impressed with the product! You get a spf of 15..but I always added another spf 50 under as a moisturizer and more protection. It never feels heavy or cakey. Just gives you a little coverage, and is buildable for the days you want a little more! Add your bronzer, water proof mascara, and gloss and you are Summer time ready!.
HOW IT WORKS
A combination of Hyaluronic Acid, Lipidure Microspheres + Glycerin retains water in the skin, allowing it to maintain superior moisture levels and improve softness and suppleness of skin for 24hours.
Vitamin C provides antioxidant properties, boosts radiance and luminosity of skin.
Mineral Pigments delicately and immediately beautiful skin. The rich pigments instantly melt and spread flawlessly over skin.
SPLURGE ... Smashbox Camera Ready BB cream. My Winter favorite!! I mix 1/2 & 1/2 with my Smashbox 15 hr wear foundation for the perfect formula for me. What I love about SmashBox bb cream, is that it has a whopping 35 spf, goes on so smooth and covers up my flaws without being too flaky or cakey....but for work, I like a little more full coverage, and I feel I need to add in my foundation. My Foundation on it's own is WAY too drying right now and this mixture gives me the best of both products and absolutly LOVE them both...on their own at times, and together during these harsh, dry, MN winter months!
around $40.00 at About Face in Rochester (stop in to see Katie Kirckof for a sample or try) OR online at Sephora if you live elsewhere.
What it is:
A five-in-one formula for achieving flawless skin on camera and beyond.
What it is formulated to do:
- Oil-controlling formulation with emollients and optical pearl pigments to provide hydration and visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles after only four weeks
- Features SPF 35 sun protection
- Comes in five shades
This multitasking tinted cream formula with SPF 35 moisturizes, primes, perfects, controls oil, and protects for flawless skin on set and beyond. Formulated with emollients and optical pearl pigments, this BB Cream gives skin a glowing, ethereal look and provides a hydrating veil for the complexion to maintain moisture on the surface of the skin. With its ultra smoothing finish, it instantly re-texturizes to create a smooth canvas and enhances the wear of makeup. Ideal even for oily complexions, this expert formula with UVA/UVB protection helps inhibit oil to prevent the complexion from getting shiny throughout the day without the typical chalky matte finish.
A five-in-one formula for achieving flawless skin on camera and beyond.
What it is formulated to do:
- Oil-controlling formulation with emollients and optical pearl pigments to provide hydration and visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles after only four weeks
- Features SPF 35 sun protection
- Comes in five shades
This multitasking tinted cream formula with SPF 35 moisturizes, primes, perfects, controls oil, and protects for flawless skin on set and beyond. Formulated with emollients and optical pearl pigments, this BB Cream gives skin a glowing, ethereal look and provides a hydrating veil for the complexion to maintain moisture on the surface of the skin. With its ultra smoothing finish, it instantly re-texturizes to create a smooth canvas and enhances the wear of makeup. Ideal even for oily complexions, this expert formula with UVA/UVB protection helps inhibit oil to prevent the complexion from getting shiny throughout the day without the typical chalky matte finish.
Another Awesome product in this "category"
mark. "got the goods" multi-benefit foundation. This Liqua-perfecting foundation blends beautifully for an all-day coverage. Enriched with Antioxidant-Rich super fruits and Willow bark to help smooth and improve skin texture and tone.
*Lightweight, oil-free, buildable coverage
*Formulated with super fruits and super foods
*Delivers spf 15 broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection
*Immediately boosts skin's moisture by 57%
Comes in a beautiful bottle! and is ONLY $18.00 available through mark. girl Melissa Trost at www.mymarkstore.com/mtrost or email her at melissa.markmentor@gmail.com with any questions. Melissa has sent me a few samples..if you are local and would like to try this, let me know and I'll get you a sample!
xoxoxo~
Erica
Erica









