What is BB cream?
BB creams are an essential beauty item for women on the go, combining the benefits of skincare and makeup into one straightforward product. But before we go any further, let’s cover the basics; what does BB cream stand for and what does it do? Short for Blemish Balm Cream, BB creams are tinted formulas that offer light-to-medium coverage for a more even complexion. They’re perfect for people who don’t want to wear something as heavy as foundation but who don’t want to go fully bare-skinned either.
Where did BB creams originate from?
German dermatologists invented BB creams to help heal and conceal scars caused by plastic surgery. But their mainstream popularity began in Korea, where they became an overnight success. BB creams are now a beauty staple around the world, an essential piece of kit for all women interested in beauty.
What does BB cream do?
Using the BB SKIN DETOX FLUID from the Clarins Beauty Flash range means treating your skin to 3-in-1 goodness. This BB cream will bolster your skin's glow levels thanks to a high-coverage texture containing 3D Radiance pigments to instantly blur imperfections. Created for both men and women, this nourishing BB cream is great for those after a natural look and will leave you with an even, healthy-looking skin tone. It also offers your skin triple protection thanks to its anti-pollution complex, UV filters, and a derivative of antioxidant tocopherol.
How to apply BB cream
Squeeze a small amount of product onto the back of your hand (around the size of a pea will do). Using your fingers or a makeup brush, gently sweep the product over your face in circular motions until it’s well blended. You can set it with powder if you want a matte finish or leave it as it is for an effortlessly dewy complexion.
What’s the difference between CC and BB cream?
While BB creams offer light-to-medium coverage and often contain added benefits such as SPF, CC creams are specifically for colour correction — hence the ‘CC’. Typically, CC creams offer slightly more coverage but are still lighter in texture than foundation.
How effective is BB cream as makeup?
BB cream vs foundation: which is best for you? This largely depends on your coverage preference. While not offering full, long-lasting coverage, a BB cream will conceal small imperfections with no mask-like, cakey effect. If you prefer a natural finish but don’t want to go bare-faced, then BB creams are perfect for you. However, if you prefer a flawless finish, we recommend using a foundation instead as this lasts longer and conceals imperfections with its full coverage texture.
