https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 15 Nov 2026 12:10:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1388280 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 15:18:42 +0000 BananaPancakes 1388280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only tried Bobbi Brown's, but it made me break out terribly, and I've yet to try another brand. I also almost never use liquid foundation because I have the same issues. I know several people who use skin 79 and love it, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1387969 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:43:45 +0000 Ash 1387969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tarte is my go to. I top it with bare minerals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1387771 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 12:45:35 +0000 LovelyPlum 1387771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: thanks! That's really interesting. I'll have to read a lot more about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1387438 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 11:25:33 +0000 Meridian 1387438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another fan of the Skin79 BB cream, but I use the pink bottle. For the price, it can't be beat!! Got mine from Amazon for under $14.</p> <p>But now I am really curious about the Bobbi Brown version.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1386922 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 08:58:43 +0000 looch 1386922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: I learned a lot from a blog called From Head to Toe.</p> <p>It's a wealth of information. Skin79 is an Asian brand, using an Asian formulation. It's actually really interesting to buy cosmetics in Asia, because a prized attribute is whiteness, so a lot of cosmetics have whitening agents. </p> <p>I like this one because it adjusts to my skin tone when I apply it. When it comes out it looks grayish, but when I blend it in, you can not see it at all. My skin tone is what I would call pale olive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1386459 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 22:19:49 +0000 sandy 1386459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@betsyboop: it really is! BB has always gone great with my skin tone (awesome for Asian skin). I really like how it controls my oily face...without being too heavy...love it so far! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1386160 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 20:46:47 +0000 betsyboop 1386160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sandy: Isn't BB's BB cream the BEST?! I really really love it! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1385900 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 19:35:10 +0000 LovelyPlum 1385900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: which are the Western ones? Or maybe, which aren't the Western ones? What does skin79 fall under?</p> <p>I'm showing my ignorance here, but I actually didn't know that BB creams were an Asian thing. I am fair to medium skinned (non-Asian), and the ease of BB creams is what appeals to me. I'll have to look into some of these brands, thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1385341 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:41:16 +0000 T-Mom 1385341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried the Skin79 Gold version recently. I bought it from the manufacturer's website. I broke out in the most horrible cystic acne I have had in over 15 years about a month after starting to use it. I don't know if it is the BB cream or hormones, but I immediately stopped using it! I did like how comfortable it felt, but aside from the acne, I didn't feel like it was a good color for me, despite having Asian complexion like it's designed for. </p> <p>I just bought a Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer and it's very nice, but I'm really curious about the Bobbie Brown BB cream. I have used her tinted moisturizer in the past and really liked it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1385323 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:36:35 +0000 BunnyDragon 1385323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried Missha M vita bb cream and loved the coverage it provided, but caused my face to break out. My sister took it and she loves it and didn't cause her skin to break out. I went to Sephora and asked for samples of Tarte bb tinted treatment and Boscia bb cream. I liked them both, but purchased Tarte because it was slightly cheaper. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1385302 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:31:25 +0000 snowjewelz 1385302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: Oh! I wish I knew that, I totally would've returned stuff :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1385296 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:29:32 +0000 LindsayInNY 1385296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: Like Garnier, Maybelline, Cover Girl, etc. NOT Clinique or Sephora brands. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1385247 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:16:36 +0000 snowjewelz 1385247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: Wait which are the drugstore brands? Like NYX? Milani? I am asking since I don't think I've ever seen CVS brand make-up lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1385244 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:15:27 +0000 LindsayInNY 1385244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: Yup! Literally anything - lipstick, mascara, nail polish... They just return it to the manufacturer. Other places use to have the same policy but I don't know if they still do (or which stores). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1385239 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:14:15 +0000 snowjewelz 1385239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: Good to know! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1385231 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:12:45 +0000 citymouse 1385231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for Garnier! I just started using it and I really like it!! </p> <p><a href="http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/skin/2012/bb-cream?slide=2#slide=2" rel="nofollow">http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/skin/2012/bb-cream?slide=2#slide=2</a></p> <p>@redsmarties: They just came out with a medium/dark tint I think! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1385218 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:10:45 +0000 looch 1385218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used the Skin79 BB Cream, I got mine via Amazon.</p> <p>The western ones are just glorified tinted moisturizer. The Asian ones were developed years ago to help women recover from plastic surgery, so they're forumulated differently. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1385204 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:06:30 +0000 LindsayInNY 1385204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice because I haven't found a one that I *love* yet. BUT, if you go with a drugstore brand, CVS will allow you to buy, try out at home and return any makeup you don't like! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1385144 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:48:45 +0000 sandy 1385144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've tried the skin79 (both the pink bottle and the gold) and they're great especially for the price. I've also tried Trish McEvoy and at first I really liked it bc it went on pretty matte which my oily skin needs but the color just seemed off. Now I'm trying the Bobbi Brown and I LOVE IT! It goes on super smooth and covers without being too made up (now that I have LO I don't like makeup coming off on her). I do moisturizer before and also set it with some loose powder but i don't think the powder is necessary if your not oily. I've been using BB cream for 2 years now and i think it's helped my skin a lot. My skin is super sensitive and I had severe acne as a child so lots of damage and large pores...my skin has so much less irritation (less eczema) and my pores are noticeably smaller. And I love that it had high SPF. I'm also Asian </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1384827 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 14:30:23 +0000 bpcmarj 1384827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use the garnier one and I love it. It is just enough to make me look put together. I always wear that, underye concealer, blush, and mascara. That's my minimum for work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1384786 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 14:19:37 +0000 lovehoneybee 1384786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use the Garnier too, without powder or foundation. I usually put a little bit of bronzer and blush on over it, just because my face has no color. Tinted lip gloss or chap stick and a brush of mascara. And that's pretty much all the makeup I ever wear, lol. On date nights I might put on eye shadow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1384778 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 14:17:26 +0000 whodat 1384778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried a bunch of different BB creams but the Clinique CC cream really won me over. It makes your skin look pretty flawless but it's not heavy like makeup. Has the SPF and everything too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1384777 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 14:17:22 +0000 snowjewelz 1384777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Someone gave me the Clinique CC cream and I'm liking it so far! I am yellow Asian skin :grin: I actually like this one better than a Korean brand that I got in Hong Kong a while back. I find that it does even out my skin tone &amp; minimize pores. I put extra under my eyes &amp; on the sides of my nose and on a regular work day I can kinda get away without putting concealer. I do layer on a little powder though but that's just habit, I don't think it does anything more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1384753 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 14:11:18 +0000 rattles 1384753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use the Garnier one without powder/foundation every day. I wear it with tinted lip balm. On bigger days, I go with traditional makeup instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1384677 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 13:54:58 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1384677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use the Garnier one, but I need to find another because its too dark for my pasty white winter skin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1384670 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 13:53:18 +0000 betsyboop 1384670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am Asian but i love bobbi brown's bb cream. I think it provides good coverage and is creamy but doesnt make my skin oily. I usually wear that and then a tinted suncsreen over it, no powder! Sometimes if I look tired, i will use ysl's touche eclat under my eyes, and it really helps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1384649 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 13:49:19 +0000 artsyfartsy 1384649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use the skin79 gold edition, even though I'm out of it currently! I love it. I still use a light translucent powder over top to set it.</p> <p>I would avoid Western brands of BB cream. I've tried them all because they're easier to get and they just don't do the same trick as Asian made BB creams.<br /> yesstyle.com is where I get mine!</p> <p><a href="http://www.yesstyle.com/en/skin79-super-plus-beblesh-balm-vip-gold-bb-cream-spf-25-pa-40g/info.html/pid.1021292412" rel="nofollow">http://www.yesstyle.com/en/skin79-super-plus-beblesh-balm-vip-gold-bb-cream-spf-25-pa-40g/info.html/pid.1021292412</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bb-cream-3#post-1384641 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 13:47:38 +0000 LovelyPlum 1384641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The lipstick post got me thinking...</p> <p>I am, in general, a complete disaster at makeup. I don't have bad skin, but I have huge bags under my eyes. When I do my makeup, I usually will wear concealer plus powdered mineral foundation. Recently, though, I tried some of my sister's BB cream and my mom's tinted moisturizer. I like the idea of both products-the SPF, moisturizer, and concealing factor were all big draws. </p> <p>But I'm unsure of where to go from here. Things I don't know:<br /> What brand to get?<br /> Do I still do powder/foundation/concealer?</p> <p>Do you use it? Do you like it? I so wish I were good at makeup, but alas. I am just not. </p>