WHAT'S THE BUZZ ABOUT BB CREAMS??

Hello girl friends!!! :) :)

Needless to say, the BB CREAMS ARE ALREADY A MUST HAVE IN OUR MAKE UP KIT(make up suitcase in my case!!!) . We all use this gift of the beauty world without really knowing what it means and what it does for our skin. So, today, I am going to discuss about whether we really need BB creams or not.

BB CREAMS: THE ULTIMATE INDISPENSABLE BEAUTY PRODUCT???

THE EVOLUTION OF BB CREAM
BB cream, also known as Blemish Balm cream, was originally formulated in the 1950s by German dermatologist, DR.CHRISTINE SCHRAMMEK, to protect and provide natural light coverage for patient's sensitive skin who had just undergone laser treatments and surgery. Recently, it was introduced in South Korea and Japan and it has been named "the secret of Korean Actresses" for their fair and flawless skin.

"Call a rose by any name and it would smell just as sweet". The BB cream has many names-BLEMISH BALM, BLEMISH BASE, BEAUTY BALM, BEAUTY BENEFIT CREAM, but it has mainly two properties:

• it works as a moisturiser
• it is a concealer too!!!

It claims to give all in one benefits of a primer, foundation, concealer etc. So, you can have so many benefits for the price of one!! Plus, they come within an affordable range and can be used for an instant shine.

BEFORE YOU MAKE THE PURCHASE: as with any other cream or foundation, check your skin type-dry, oily or combination and make the purchase accordingly. Ask the shop assistant for their recommendations. Specify your skin type, your possible skin problems and your budget.

Apply a bit of the cream onto your face or your neck and blend it slowly. See how it blends and whether your skin shows any signs of irritation immediately. Also check if you get that perfect "glow" or if it is just making your skin oily. Atlest, take your time while at the counter and you won't be sorry.

These creams are perfumed, so check if you are okay with the scent.

WHY SHOULD YOU USE A BB CREAM? 

The advantages are too many!!! Simply put, start using a BB cream. Use it for a month or so like any regular beauty product.  Then stop using it altogether for a few days. You will see that once your skin has adapted to the BB Cream, you'll want a flawless finish too and won't settle for any less!!

• IT comes in a tube and is travel friendly. Just pop it in your bag and you are good to go!!
• available in cream form or stick -you get to choose
• you don't need a foundation if you use this
• it gives  a natural finish, closest to your natural skin tone plus a glow, so it won't make you look as if you have applied oodles of make up. :P
• on-the -spot shine guaranteed!
• has higher SPF than normal fairness creams
• has properties of moisturiser and glycerin that keep your skin moisturised
• has anti-ageing properties, so wrinkles will be at bay
• gives even skin tone
• has silicone based ingredients that give a foundation like finish

ANY MINUS POINTS???

• CANNOT MATCH UP TO THE SMOOTHY FINISH OF A FOUNDATION
• VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND ONES THAT SUIT YOUR SKIN TONE AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE IN ONLY A FEW SHADES
• SOME BB CREAMS DO NOT PROVIDE A LASTING COVERAGE AND YOUR SKIN ENDS UP LOOKING GREASY
• IF YOU HAVE TOO MANY DARK SPOTS, A CONCEALER WILL WORK BETTER ON YOUR SKIN

VERDICT: I do not rule out the huge impact made by BB creams on our Beauty regime, but find one which works best for you. Spend a little more if you want a better BB cream . Inexpensive ones are not really that good. In my next post, I am going to write about two BB creams that you can easily skip buying. 

Plus, these are not fairness creams. They only provide you round-the -clock shine. Also with the advent of CC creams and DD creams too, you not only need to update your beauty lingo but also revamp your make-up case.:) :)