BB Creams

Howdy peeps! As you all know, BB creams are presently raved about by many women out there -All thanks to Korean Dramas hitting our screens, everyone is dying to know the skincare line these Actresses. (I'm so jealous -their skin looks so fine - alike the texture of the tomato.) My take on their flawless look - BB Creams! Anyhows, BB creams are largely produced in countries like Taiwan and Korea ( so do stock up when you visit these countries! THEY ARE EXTREMELY CHEAP compared to the prices in Singapore!)

What is BB Cream?

BB Creams, also known as Blemish Balm Creams were used by dermatologist for their patients who have gone through surgery/laser treatments to speed up the healing of their skin. Aside from it being a skin regenerating cream, it also aids in concealing scars from the procedure as well as protect the skin( some BB creams contain SPF). Soon after, celebrities from Asian countries (mostly Korea) started using the BB Creams and an enormous craze was sparked.

Brands I Know Off In The Market:

BRTC, SkinFood, The Face Shop, Rojukiss, Gowoonsesang, Etude House, Legere, Lioele, BeautyCredit, Shills, Skin79 (These companies are from Korea or Taiwan)

Is it Suitable for ALL?

BB creams are safe for all Skin Types, be it dry, oily or acne prone.

Functions of BB creams:

Other than the properties of renewing , some BB creams assists in reducing fine lines! YES! say bye bye to wrinkles. It also aids in lifting your skin(not dramatic lifting - remember it's not surgery). Certain BB Creams have extremely good oil control. So, if you hate the oily face feel, what are you waiting for? BB creams are all tinted It provides coverage (from sheer to cakey (no, I'm just kidding. ) Coverage is build-able.) You would be able to conceal your acne-scars, dark circles and even out your skin tone (alike liquid foundation - but with BENEFICIAL SKIN-CARE PROPERTIES.)

How Do You Use it?

After your normal skin-care routine -

1. Cleanse


2. Tone


3. Moisturise


4. Sunblock (You may skip this step if your BB Cream contains SPF [but I wouldn't recommend it given Singapore's blazing sun)


5. BB Cream!!! (It could also be used as a Make-up Primer)
   
6. Make-Up

How Do You Apply it?
BB Creams are normally applied with the fingers. Simply squeeze out a small dollop, pat it onto your face, PAT! remember PAT and then spread it out evenly. If you wish to use a brush, You could use the MAC 129 or 150, tap it on and start swirling. (Any other powder brush would do - this is basically just a method.) Aside from the MAC 129/150, you could use the MAC 187. Stipple it on to get an airbrush effect...Once you are done, simply dust a layer or loose powder/mineral foundation to set the cream..

The Finish:
BB Creams give your skin a natural dewy glow. It's really pretty, and I personally love it! One word to describe it: sleek! You would not even look like you're wearing make-up. (This is dependent on the number of layers you apply onto your skin).

Where Can You Purchase Them:
Watsons: BRTC Gold Caviar/ Whitening & Wrinkle Repair, Rojukiss BB
Guardian: BRTC Multi-Plex Balm/ Jasmine Water/ Whitening & Wrinkle Repair/Glossy BB Cream (Both with and without SPF)
The Face Shop: Faceshop BB Cream
Skin Food: Ginko/Mushroom/Aloe Vera
Sasa: Shills Magic, Lioele Water Drop/Lioele BB Cream, Dr. Gowoonsesang
John Little: Lioele BB Cream/ Lioele Water Drop, Legere Water Drop Shiny Pearl/ Legere White Multi BB Cream
Ebay: Skin79/BRTC/Shills/Legere/Faceshop/Skinfood

(If I've left anything out, do comment, and I'll try my best to assist you)

Ps. I would be posting up Videos from various YouTubers on how one should apply your foundation/BB creams when you use a brush. Peeps often get mixed up with certain terms and use their brushes wrongly (I wouldn't deny that I was once part of them :D)

Next Up : Some Reviews from my BB Cream Collection.