BB Cream: the multifunctional product suitable for all skin types

Success especially among women who seek more practicality for their day to day, BB Cream is a multifunctional product that promises, in general, to standardize, moisturize, control oil and protect the skin.

Fernanda Sanchez, dermatologist and effective member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology, comments that the name BB Cream refers to “Beauty Balm”, that is, “Beauty Balm”. It is a product with a light texture that, for this reason, is usually well accepted by all skin types.

Learn more about the particularities of the product and how to use it on a daily basis!

What is BB Cream for?

• Uniform: Fernanda comments that BB Cream helps to improve dilated pores, to disguise fine lines and to cover some imperfections.
• Illuminate: with light coverage and in a very natural way, BB Cream also provides a brighter and more beautiful skin. So much so that many women only use this product, dispensing with other makeup items (such as foundation, powder, highlighter, blush, etc.).
• Control oiliness: with a light texture, it helps control oiliness, and can be used even by those who already have oily skin.
• Hydrate: BB Cream is formulated with water and glycerin, good hydration compounds, so it can also act as a face cream (depending on skin type).
• Protect: the product has a protection factor against UVB rays. However, it is worth noting, it should not replace the use of common facial sunscreen.
• Prepare for makeup: with a light coverage, BB Cream evens and prepares the skin to receive the makeup, and also allows the makeup to last longer.

Currently, there are many BB Cream options on the market, and each one has its particularities, but these are the general functions of the product, which pleases especially for the practicality it offers!

Difference between BB Cream, CC Cream and Foundation

Many people find themselves in doubt between BB Cream, CC Cream and foundation. Check out the main features of these products and decide which one is the best option for you:

• BB Cream: offers natural coverage, has a light texture and is suitable for all skin types. Durability may vary depending on the brand of the product and skin type (in oily, for example, it tends to last a little less). “With a protection factor and naturalness, it is a good product for everyday use, but it will not always replace foundation, as those with marked skin will find it more difficult to cover imperfections with it”, says makeup artist Daniella Vaz, from Jacques Janine Fashion Mall (RJ).
• CC Cream: medium to high coverage, has a dense/creamy texture. It is best suited for normal, dry or combination skin prone to dryness. Durability varies by brand, but it is usually longer than the durability of a BB Cream. Makeup artist Ricardo Moreno, from Esmell Leblon (RJ), comments that CC Cream is the abbreviation for Color Corrector (color corrector) and, therefore, it is more recommended for skin with blemishes or very marked, for example. “It might even replace the base in some cases, but not for big events,” he says.
• Foundation: offers high coverage and has a very creamy texture, is ideal for covering imperfections and has greater durability when compared to BB Cream and CC Cream. It is more suitable for normal and dry skin, however, there are also good versions for oily skin. It is the most suitable product for a night makeup.

The three products are great solutions to provide a more beautiful skin, and the choice will depend on your skin type and your goals.

How to use BB Cream?

With the hands

1. Put a little BB Cream on the tips of the index and middle fingers;
2. Deposit a little of the product on parts of the face, such as cheeks, foreheads, nose and chin;
3. Spread the product all over the face with light movements, from the inside to the outside, taking care not to let the product accumulate at any point.

with the brush

1. Apply a small amount of the product to the fingertips;
2. Deposit the product on parts of the face;
3. With light movements, from the inside out, spread the product with the help of the brush.

with the sponge

1. Apply a small amount of the product to the fingertips;
2. Deposit the product on parts of the face;
3. With “light taps” of the sponge, spread the product all over the face.

Applying BB Cream with your hands is usually the most chosen method, even for practicality. But when applied with a brush or sponge, the product guarantees an even better finish. Also, for people with oily skin, applying with a brush or sponge is usually the best option!

4 BB Creams with good recommendations for you to buy

With so many options on the market, it can be difficult to choose a good product. Below you can see BB Creams that have been tested and approved by some bloggers:

Where to buy

1. Latika BB Cream

“Its texture is very delicious, the feeling when you are applying it on the skin is very good” – Lu Ferreira

2. BB Cream from Quem Disse, Berenice?

“It adapts to the skin, it has that delicious fragrance from Quem Disse, Berenice? and dry touch” – Maraisa Fidelis

3. Missha’s M Perfect Cover BB Cream

“The most positive point of this BB Cream is its duration… It lasts all day” – Camila Coelho

4. bb cream loreal

“It has a supernatural appearance, it is really oil free and controls oiliness” – Juliana Goes

There are no contraindications to the use of BB Cream. “Any skin type will benefit due to its texture, from the most oily to sensitive skins”, says Fernanda.

But, Fernanda warns that the sunscreen that the product has incorporated is not a high factor. “So, especially in the case of skin with melasma, or extreme sensitivity to the sun, there is no point in thinking that you will apply the BB Cream and be protected… For these skin conditions, it is necessary to use sunscreen with a high protection factor (50). or more)”, concludes the dermatologist.

Now you know that BB Cream is a great ally, as it brings together several functions in a single product. It also has the advantage of adapting well to the skin, providing a more uniform skin, but without ceasing to look natural. It’s a great option for everyday life, especially for those who don’t have much patience to put on makeup before leaving the house!