I grew up in an era where the only things double lettered were bra sizes and
batteries; but man how times have changed.
By now the powers of BB Cream have spread so rapidly that CC, AA and DD soon
followed. The alphabet is having a moment, people. As a traditionalist, I’ve
stuck with the original letter duo and can fully attribute my super summer skin
(there’s an alliteration theme today) to Beauty Balm.
I sweat. Like you, your mom, the outside of a cold glass of lemonade; when temps reach over 75 degrees (coupled with engulfing New England humidity) I'm a wreck. My hair looks like cotton candy and my face—like the egg you're trying to fry on the sidewalk.
So, what's a girl to do? When foundation melted off and staring down the belly of a fan wasn't an option, tinted moisturizer was the go-to for any social outing non equipped with guaranteed AC; but that’s so last year. Now, the fabulous people at nearly every beauty lab have made a glamorous alternative.
BB Cream, aka the Swiss Army Knife of my makeup drawer, is a potent combo of moisturizer, primer, sunscreen and foundation. It minimizes the appearance of pores, lines, wrinkles and redness while naturally perfecting skin and providing sun protection.
This stuff is awesome for the warmer months because it enhances my skin and allows any natural freckles or wannabe cheekbones to peek through without covering up the beauty summer worked so hard to create.
I sweat. Like you, your mom, the outside of a cold glass of lemonade; when temps reach over 75 degrees (coupled with engulfing New England humidity) I'm a wreck. My hair looks like cotton candy and my face—like the egg you're trying to fry on the sidewalk.
So, what's a girl to do? When foundation melted off and staring down the belly of a fan wasn't an option, tinted moisturizer was the go-to for any social outing non equipped with guaranteed AC; but that’s so last year. Now, the fabulous people at nearly every beauty lab have made a glamorous alternative.
BB Cream, aka the Swiss Army Knife of my makeup drawer, is a potent combo of moisturizer, primer, sunscreen and foundation. It minimizes the appearance of pores, lines, wrinkles and redness while naturally perfecting skin and providing sun protection.
This stuff is awesome for the warmer months because it enhances my skin and allows any natural freckles or wannabe cheekbones to peek through without covering up the beauty summer worked so hard to create.
Does optical burring
mean nothing to you people?? Optical blurring. As in the iPhoto de-noise effect
in a tube. I can feel everyone’s eyesight weakening and I love it.
The Three-Brand Breakdown:
Garnier Skin Renew $11.99
This stuff is the bomb for weekend nights when you want Kardashian skin and know you'll be coherent enough to wash you face before 3 am. It's thicker than most BBs, so it has the tendency to clog pores and consequently cause zits, or spots as the classy Brits call them. Used sparingly though, as in only 2x/week, and you’ll look airbrushed—not to mention it’s available at a bargain basement price.
Hailing from Korea, the same country where BB Cream was concocted, Dr. Jart must know something about what he’s doing. This ish is infused with white gold. Yes, gold. I recommend this for fairer skin tones or for those willing to wait until September when your tan fades and seasonal depression kicks in since it only comes in one shade—light. This brand makes my skin glow in pictures but I’d love to try it without needing to smother myself in bronzer.
The best. It smells like peppermint when first applied for that extra kick of ‘Good morning’ (when Coffeemate’s Peppermint Mocha coffee creamer isn’t nearby) and makes your skin feel like a satin-y velvet re-upholstered arm chair. It’s amazing. It has a magical (yes, magical) ability to transform into whatever color works best for you so there’s no need to act dumb at the Sephora counter. I swear by this stuff, and unlike its Garnier and Dr. Jart counterparts, it is such a light formula, you forget there is anything on your face—exactly what I want in the summer. I’ve used it religiously for about six weeks and have seen my skin transform into a better version of itself. It’s like therapy for my face.
Which BB do you use?
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