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We Love Fridays: BB Cream Round Up

Posted by Alexandra C. | Friday April 13, 2012

We first spoke about BB creams last summer, and since then these all-in-one wonders have gone from cult fave to a must-have in any chick's makeup bag. BB creams originated in Asia and have been popular there for a while, but they've only recently come to North America.

We did a bit of BB beauty research and we've got to say, we're liking this trend! We love that BB creams are a lighter alternative to a foundation. They're tone correcting, brightening and give nice, even coverage on your face. In fact, for a day when you'll be out and about and don't want anything weighing you down, may we suggest skipping the foundation and concealer routine and going for a natural, bright, BB cream look?

1. Estee Lauder DayWear BB Cream (US$38.00)
2. Clinique Age Defense BB Cream (C$37.00)
3. The Face Shop Face It Shimmering BB Cream (US$13.50)
4. Skin79 Super+ BB Cream Triple Function (US$8.99)
5. Marcelle BB Cream (C$22.95)

One of the best features of BB creams is that most contain either an SPF, serum or are specially formulated for a specific skin type. Got combination, dry, acne prone or mature skin? They've got you covered!

1. Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream (C$50.00)
2. Vichy NeoVadiol Lumiere BB Cream (C$44.00)
3. Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream (US$9.99)
4. Stila Stay All Day 10-in-1 HD Beauty Balm (C$49.00)
5. Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream (US$19.79)
6. SkinFood Red Bean BB Cream (US$14.99)

Have you tried BB creams yet? Which is your favourite?

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	on April 18, 2012 assia 1,578 said: Not so impressed with the results
	on April 18, 2012 4under4 663 said: Thanks for the great tips!! Sounds like BB cream is the way to go! Now to find a Garnier coupon and hit the local Walmart!
	on April 17, 2012 AlexJC 50 said: @Becky I've actually replaced my primer with a BB Cream instead! I find that my mattyfying primer was too drying and my normal primer was too oily, this is a good compromise for me!
	on April 17, 2012 shanaz 5,961 said: By far the Smashbox BB cream is the best. If you try that one first, all the rest will disappoint you. The coverage is amazing, it has SPF 35, it is super blendable, lightweight, creamy and long lasting, if set with a hint of translucent powder. Try it out... it will probably be amazing enough to replace your regular foundation!
	on April 17, 2012 sirenstarlight 7,239 said: I hadn't even heard of BB cream before! As a makeup addict, i'm shocked! lol Going to have to try it out :)
	on April 17, 2012 TashaCat 6,762 said: I am so seduced by these... I really want to simplify for summer and do the grab and go. But I am worried that my acne-prone skin will not tolerate these. And I won't wear anything less than a 15SPF. I wold totally worry if they don't put the SPF on the bottle... I'd be questioning why?
	on April 16, 2012 Becky 13,128 said: I've been reading some reviews, and the Stila stay all day BB cream got great reviews! http://www.sephora.com/stay-all-day-10-in-1-hd-beauty-balm-P309711?skuId=1422641 I'm thinking.....do you guys think this can replace a foundation Primer?
	on April 16, 2012 Bren 26,046 said: @Alex -I need to get Walmart!!! I am closest to a Pharmasave and everything in that store is crazy expensive @Alize-I live in a small town in The kootenays in BC :) @Takoda and Alize- I've never heard of well.ca I will check that site out! Thanks everyone for the advise :)
	on April 16, 2012 AlexJC 50 said: @Bren581 Go to WalMart right now!!! It's almost always on sale there for about $13 and you can also find a ton of coupons for Garnier BB Cream too. I got mine for about $10 because it was on sale and then I had a $3 off coupon. Try this link for coupons: http://www.chickadvisor.com/deal/garnier-coupons/ and their facebook page should have some coupons too: https://www.facebook.com/GarnierCanada/app_356806627670494
	on April 15, 2012 takoda 28,648 said: beachbabe it says on the web site that it has SPF 15 in it. I know it doesn't say that on the bottle, but it does on the web site. I was concerned about that as well until I went back to the web site and reread about it. So you should be good to go and if you like more then that you can always use a moisturizer under it. Its up to you, I just wanted to make sure you weren't missing out on this just because the SPF wasn't written on the bottle. They really should clear that up on the packaging.