What to Know About BB Cream — And 5 Formulas We Love
July 27, 2021
NYX Professional Makeup BB Cream
Reach for this formula for sheer, radiant coverage. It feels silky smooth on the skin, and can be used solo or as a color correcting primer under foundation.
The brand says this product has a "baby skin effect" for a reason. The tinted cream helps to minimize the look of pores and skin imperfections, all while boasting broad-spectrum SPF 20.
L'Oréal Paris Makeup Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream
This lightweight tint contains vitamin C and E to brighten and hydrate skin. While you can buy it in a shade that matches your skin tone, it's also available in a light green shade to cancel out redness in fair to medium complexions.
Garnier SkinActive Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream Oily/Combo Skin
It can be hard to find a BB cream that doesn't enhance shine on oily and combination skin types, but this one contains oil-absorbing mineral powder and pigments for natural matte finish. The SPF 20 formula blurs the look of pores and keeps excess sebum in check.
Maybelline New York Dream Fresh BB Cream 8-In-1 Skin Perfector
This multitasking beauty balm hydrates, brightens, blurs pores and protects skin with SPF 30. Because the formula is non-comedogenic, it's suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin.
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