Hellobee Boards Topic: BB Cream

Hellobee Boards Topic: BB Cream https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:20:01 +0000 chibee on "BB Cream" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream#post-309345 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:48:41 +0000 chibee 309345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I just started trying a bunch of different ones - the first one I tried was the Christian Dior Hydralife. I love the smell, the color is actually a great match for my skintone, but the coverage leaves something to be desired, and I have to set it with my MAC mineralize skinfinish natural. I guess it's because I like more of a coverage on my skin? The next one, which i received in this month's Glossybox, is the Missha BB Cream - I love the smell but the color left me looking a bit... ashen? Gray? It was weird. I don't think I'll keep this in my regular rotation. Mrs. Champagne on "BB Cream" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream#post-304989 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:43:40 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 304989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I have one..when I am at home I will check the make! I got it from Sephora. I really like it. I do have to wear a powder on top just to avoid any shine. It makes my skin look nice. My friend wore it to the dentist and he told her she had the nicest skin he had ever seen! pinkcupcake on "BB Cream" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream#post-304984 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:42:15 +0000 pinkcupcake 304984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I do, and I like it. I use skin79. You just need a tiny bit and it provides natural, light coverage. Great for no makeup days when you just want to even out your skin. I did make the mistake of using too much the first time and I looked like a ghost. however briefly on "BB Cream" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream#post-304904 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:15:43 +0000 however briefly 304904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Missha | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/MISSHA-Perfect-Cover-Cream-Natural/dp/B0027A7CLG/ref=cm_cr-mr-title" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/MISSHA-Perfect-Cover-Cream-Natural/dp/B0027A7CLG/ref=cm_cr-mr-title</a> PROS -- I love the pump as it is way more hygienic that way -- Pink undertones - surprisingly this works for me but it doesn't work for everyone -- Very high SPF for a BB cream -- On the thin side and very easy to blend CONS -- It looks great when first put on but after oxidating for a couple of hours, it starts to have a bit of a grey tint to it. On some people this will be a really negative thing for their skin tone. For me, it's not the most appealing look but it's also not horrible. If I don't have time to reapply, touching up with a bit of blush or bronzer or even just some powder helps a ton. I think if I got the number 21 instead of 23, this wouldn't even be an issue at all so when this is gone, I'm going to try that one. -- It's a medium coverage BB cream which means that it work well for evening out skin tone but you'll have to do multiple layers if you're hiding blemishes or dark circles under your eyes. Because it tends to get greyer later on when thicker, multiple layers isn't a great idea so I use another BB cream to compliment it. Makes me wonder why I'm even using this one in the first place! Again, this is probably just because I got the wrong one for my skintone so this might not have an effect on you at all. -- One last note: it's more for people with dry skin because it has a lot more oil in it than other BB creams I have and use. If you already have oily skin, this will be an issue for you. I have normal skin with a slightly oily t-zone and have not had an issue at all but I do use a primer before putting a BB cream on and the primer helps to control oil so it may be because of this. Skin79 Pink Label | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/SKIN79-Super-Beblesh-Triple-Function/dp/B0020ZEA40/ref=cm_aya_orig_subj" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/SKIN79-Super-Beblesh-Triple-Function/dp/B0020ZEA40/ref=cm_aya_orig_subj</a> PROS: -- This is the one for oily skin because it has sebum control. I have combination skin so I use this one in the warmer months and then switch to the gold label which is for dry skin in the winter months. Works really well for me. -- Light and airy and easy to apply and blend - I love he way this feels after applying -- Natural, slightly dewy look that I really like - great for a no-makeup look -- Like most other BB creams, brightens my skin very nicely although it does darken a little over time (oxidizes). I've heard that this helps it adjust to many other skin tones beyond those of us who are very fair but I'm not completely positive on this -- I really like the scent although it fades pretty fast so if it bothers you, I'm not sure if it would matter so much -- SPF 25 although I always put on an SPF 30 underneath it (and over my moisturizer) everyday anyway so this doesn't matter so much to me personally. This is the face protectant I use which is super awesome. No greasy feel and good for your skin --> Jan Marini Antioxidant Face Protectant SPF 30 CONS: -- Bottle - You can't tell how much is left in the bottle at any given time -- Not as thick in feel and in coverage as others (particularly Dr. Jart+) which translates to not as nice of coverage unless you do multiple layers. This will work nicely on normal skin but if you're wanting to cover difficult acne or scars, you might want to go with a heavier one otherwise you'll be spending more time adding layer and layer. I would say this is more of a medium coverage cream. Skin79 Gold Label | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/SKIN79-Super-Beblesh-Collection-1-33oz/dp/B0020Z31S6/ref=cm_aya_orig_subj" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/SKIN79-Super-Beblesh-Collection-1-33oz/dp/B0020Z31S6/ref=cm_aya_orig_subj</a> PROS: -- This is Skin79's version for dry skin. Read my pros and cons for the one above because they are pretty much identical except for the pink has sebum control and this gold one has extra moisturizing. This works really nicely for me during the winter. It's my go to BB cream when it's cold. Dr Jart+ Rejuvinating | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Jart-Rejuvenating-Blemish-Base/dp/B002L9ZBPM/ref=cm_aya_orig_subj" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Jart-Rejuvenating-Blemish-Base/dp/B002L9ZBPM/ref=cm_aya_orig_subj</a> This was my first foray into BB creams and this little guy has gone everywhere with me including three different countries and multiple states and all the different climates in between. The thing I like about BB creams is that they completely even out my skin tone. I tend to have red cheeks and red splotches sometimes that normal foundation had a difficult time hiding. Just a tiny bit of this and my redness is completely gone (for a couple hours at least). This one in particular is the thickest and hardest to spread of all the different types I've tried and has more of an obvious "foundation" look to it. It's still way better than any foundation I've ever used but it's obvious no matter how much I try spreading it around that I'm wearing some sort of foundation. The other three listed above are much much lighter and aren't nearly so obvious. But then again, this is the one that actually can hide pretty much everything. The others I have to dab a little more on if I have a breakout or dark circles under my eyes. @alivoo01: For controlling oil, I would actually recommend using a primer under the BB cream. This works amazingly and then you don't have to add concealer or powder. The one that I am obsessed with is Smashbox. It's on the expensive side but you don't have to use much and it works absolute wonders. It has changed my life! LOL Alivoo01 on "BB Cream" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream#post-304763 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:24:33 +0000 Alivoo01 304763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I use a BB Cream. This one to be exact - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Jart-Rejuvenating-Blemish-Base/dp/B002L9ZBPM" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Jart-Rejuvenating-Blemish-Base/dp/B002L9ZBPM</a> It's an okay foundation for me and helps control my acne, but it doesn't provide great coverage if I don't apply concealor and powder on top. However, it doesn't do much in controlling my oily face. Mrs.VW on "BB Cream" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream#post-304529 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 07:47:16 +0000 Mrs.VW 304529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Has anyone tried a BB cream? Which brand do you use and have you noticed any improvements? If so, what? :) Thanks girls!