Choosing a BB cream? We’ll advise you how to do it.

The benefits of BB creams are undeniable. These creams are lightweight, easy to apply, hydrate the skin, nourish it, conceal minor imperfections and look very natural. They can smooth wrinkles, cover pigmentation spots and protect you from the sun’s rays too. They are suitable for all skin types. Korean cosmetics are famous for BB creams; they are simply the best. But do you know what to look for when choosing a BB cream?

BB cream according to skin type

First and foremost, choose a BB cream according to your skin type. Different creams are suitable for normal and dry skin (in this case we recommend moisturising BB creams), and others for oily skin (mattifying BB creams are suitable here). If you have sensitive skin, opt for creams with a thinner consistency and avoid thick creams that would unnecessarily weigh your skin down. If you’re heading to the seaside, get a BB cream with a high SPF.

BB cream shade

How do you choose the right shade? Always try to choose a BB cream shade similar to your skin tone. Ideally, test the cream on your neck. We don’t really recommend testing on the back of your hand, as the tone of your hands and your face tends to differ.

There aren’t as many shades of BB creams as there are of classic foundations. Most brands usually offer one, two, three or four shades. Why? Because BB cream is light, easy to blend and literally adapts to your skin tone. If you have fair skin, choose the lightest shade; if you have darker or tanned skin, go for a darker shade.

BB cream ingredients

From a BB cream, we primarily expect it to hydrate our skin and conceal its minor flaws. It can also smooth, regenerate or protect the skin from sunlight. There are BB creams containing aloe vera (they hydrate), bamboo leaf extract (they nourish), niacinamide (they reduce skin redness), as well as creams containing gold or caviar. A BB cream containing snail mucin will reduce inflammation and skin irritation.

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