Let’s get down to business right away.
BB stands for Beauty Balm, or sometimes called Blemish Balm. It’s a trend in skincare/makeup (in care you hadn’t heard). But do we need another damn product? Especially one that can do it all (meaning: hydrates, corrects, evens and perfects your skin)?
I decided to try a sample of L’Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Cream and find out.
The answer is yes. A resounding yes.
In fact, I’m trying to imagine my life right now with BB in it.
Okay, so I can imagine life without BB cream but I sure wouldn’t want it to be this week.
I’m currently in Washington, DC with 100 or so generously spirited people learning about advocating for global vaccinations through the Shot@Life Champions program. What does that have to do with BB? Well, I’m off to Capitol Hill to meet two Congressmen and a Senator from my state. I’m sure they won’t be looking at my skin but I’d still like to look a little polished.
Then I’ll be headed off to NYC for the Red Dress Awards as a guest of Campbell’s Soup and their new Address Your Heart site. While it is a great cause recognizing those who are championing against heart disease, there will be celebrities. I don’t try to pretend I’m a member of the A-list (or D-list, for that matter) but I’d like to look like I meant to look good without trying really hard.
I love this product. It’s awesome. That’s my authentic, unpaid, unbiased opinion. SheSpeaks/L’Oreal sent me a free sample of L’Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. in Fair but all opinions are certainly my own.
And if you don’t believe me, I shot a little video just to show you how fab this product is.
In the video, I mentioned that the BB cream was a little dry for my face. Then I found out L’Oreal also makes Age Perfect BB Cream Instant Radiance which is “formulated exclusively for mature skin.” I’m thinking this might be what I need to try for my “mature skin.”
Have you tried a beauty balm? Which one? Love it or hate it?
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Lookin’ good.
I fell out laughing when the cat tail came toddling past…
Somebody is always trying to upstage me…
I’ve tried the Olay Fresh Effects BB cream. I think the light tint is a little too light, and I’d like it to do a little bit better job of concealing. I do like the moisturizing and sun protection effects, though.
I don’t think L’Oreal has sun protection and the moisturizer is a little light for me. But I love the overall coverage. I have the “fair” shade and I’d probably want to go a little darker in the summer just so I’m not emphasizing how truly pale I am.
I have wanted to try this BB cream for a while now. Then I found out that they are doing a CC cream for mature skin owners, of which I am one. Your skin looks great by the way.
Thank you! Like I said, mine works well with moisturizer underneath but I may look for something for “mature” skin.
The Korean bb creams are superior, imo! I use Skin79 Triple Functions and the coverage is amazing without any cakiness. Definitely can’t imagine life without bb now.
I’m just dipping my toe in the waters of BB so I’ll have to check out the Korean stuff!
Looks good on you,… Yep, I’ve been using Etude House bb cream .. and I love the result.. the coverage, the moisture…just perfect..