Our Favorite BB Creams From the Drugstore
May 13, 2022
Don’t get us wrong, we love full-coverage foundation, but on hot and humid summer days when sweat is inevitable, a lightweight option is enough. If you’re new to the BB cream life, you should know it’s a great, lightweight alternative to foundation to help you master the no-makeup makeup look.
The formulas are a combination of moisturizer and foundation, which means they will work to even out your complexion, hydrate, and protect your skin — oftentimes with much-needed SPF. The best part? You don’t have to spend a lot of money to find a great one.
Keep reading for the best BB creams you can find at the drugstore.
Maybelline New York Dream Fresh BB Cream 8-in-1 Skin Perfector
This hydrating BB cream features eight benefits in one — including blurring, brightening, and broad-spectrum SPF 30 sun protection. Plus, the lightweight formula is non-comedogenic to suit sensitive skin and prevent breakouts.
Garnier SkinActive Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream Oily/Combo Skin
This mattifying formula contains oil-absorbing mineral pigments and powders to keep excess shine in check. It also protects skin with broad-spectrum SPF 20.
NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Tinted Skin Veil
Apply this oil-free formula solo for a lightweight tint to even out your skin tone and get a smooth, satin finish. The coverage is pretty sheer, making it perfect for a no-makeup makeup look.
L’Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Magic BB Cream
This BB cream hydrates, primes and color corrects to give you a flawless, skin-like finish. It also contains vitamins E and C to hydrate and brighten.
Pacifica Alight Multi-Mineral BB Cream
It can be hard to find a BB cream that matches dark skin tones, but this one contains mineral pigments that adjust to better fit your skin tone upon contact. The vegan and cruelty-free formula is infused with floral stem cells and hyaluronic acid for hydration, too.
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