BB Cream: what it is and when to choose it
The name BB cream stands for Blemish Balm Cream, or beauty balm for imperfections. This product experienced a real boom in purchases in Asian countries, particularly in Japan, where it was used by women following dermatological treatments. It was indeed the ideal solution to soothe skin that had undergone significant stress while simultaneously covering redness, achieving a perfect and even complexion. Only recently has its formulation begun to be appreciated in the West for its extraordinary characteristics.
It is a formulation designed to perform three different actions at the same time: coverage, hydration, and protection.
BB Cream: one product, three actions
BB cream is a cosmetic product that allows you to achieve a flawless complexion all day long, similar to foundation, but unlike the latter, it is much lighter and more hydrating. We could say that it is a middle ground between classic foundation and a daytime face cream.
The second characteristic of this product is hydration. Being a special cream, the BB cream is able to provide our skin with all the hydration it needs to appear smooth, plump, and radiant.
Finally, BB creams are usually enriched with sun filters that protect the skin even during exposure to solar rays during the hottest hours of the day and ensure an optimal state of health.
'BB Cream and skin types: who can use it?'
The answer to this question is very simple: everyone! BB creams are formulated to meet specific needs for skin protection and hydration, and therefore every skin type can find a product on the market that best suits its needs.
Oily skin: oily skin may choose to opt for a BB cream that is mattifying, thus enriched with ingredients capable of regulating the skin's sebum production.
Dry skin: BB creams are the perfect allies for dry skin that needs hydration. In fact, the formulation of BB creams is usually creamy and nourishing, enriched with oils or active ingredients that give a plumped appearance to the skin. In particular, BB creams designed for mature skin can be recognized by specific ingredients such as vitamins or hyaluronic acid.
Mixed skin: for mixed skin, it is better to opt for a cream with a very light moisturizing action, which allows the skin not to become shiny in the famous T-zones throughout the day.
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BB Cream and application
Being a product that is halfway between a foundation and a day cream, the BB cream can be applied effectively in different ways. For a very natural effect, one can choose to use their hands, but care should be taken to ensure that the application is even on all parts of the face and neck.
Alternatively, you can use a beauty blender: in this case, it's better to first squeeze a bit of product onto the palm of your hand, then dip the sponge and apply it evenly across the various areas of the face.
The strength of BB creams is their super natural effect that allows for effectively recreating a no-makeup style look, which is very delicate but at the same time manages to cover imperfections and redness, evening out the complexion.
