BB cream which stands for beauty balm is an all in one moisturizer, skin repair, and make up all in one
It’s been a craze around Asia for the last few years, and has finally hit the US scene.
BB cream stands for blemish balm, blemish base, or beblesh balm (apparently because of a copyright in Korea on the word “blemish”), and in Western markets, beauty balm. It is a cosmetic item sold mainly in East and Southeast Asia, although larger beauty brands are increasingly introducing BB creams to Western markets. {wikipedia}
BB cream is promoted as an all-in-one facial cosmetic product to replace serum, moisturizer, primer, foundation, and sunblock. It can be worn alone as a tinted moisturizer, over serum and moisturizer as a regular foundation, and under powder, depending on the desired amount of coverage.
One of my friends in the fashion industry sent me these goodies to try and I’m in love.
My friend= the lovely ALORAYUN is an amazing beauty editor. follow her! -> twitter & tumblr}
I tried every single tube pictured above. It gives my skin an all around “glow” and a “dewey” type of look.
Before you get started just a few tips:
-If you are like me, I apply my bb cream AFTER I have applied all other make up (eye liner, eyeshadow & mascara). I don’t know if it is my ocd tendencies but I don’t like any part of my hand touching my face, esp if it’s summertime/I’m sweating etc. I firmly believe that applying bb creme, any kind of liquid foundation, or even powder to your face should always come LAST. This way your face looks oil and smudge free- it just looks completely fresh.
-Do NOT apply bb cream like you would a concealer or your moisturizing lotion. It’s not meant to be applied that way. This means do not rub into your face, and do not use circular motions. The cream is highly concentrated with so many nutrients for your skin, but same goes for the pigment. If you apply bb cream on your face the way you would other foundations by rubbing it in etc, it makes you look like you painted your face on, or have what people call “cake face.” It just looks TOO much, even if you have the right shade. I like my skin to look like it is breathing, and healthy- people can’t see that if it is completely covered up. I noticed that with 99.9 percent of any bb cream I have tried (Korean or American) the one thing that is the same is the coverage. Too much is not good. A LITTLE always goes A LONG WAY. You only need a drop this size for each side of each face. I use 3 drops total this size-
That’s one dot for the left, one dot for the right, and one dot split in half for forehead and chin.
Getting started~
How to apply:
Dab on dot that size on the very edge of your right jaw bone, and another dot on the edge of your left jaw bone. Start swiping outward toward your chin. Stop, and repeat in the opposite direction. You are basically making quick little lines on your face–back and forth, back and forth. Keep doing this same “swiping” motion all the way up to your cheek bone. Don’t press hard, and do it very lightly. This way you aren’t using too much, and there’s always enough left to swipe on your nose and under.
repeat on the other side of our face, starting at the jawbone.
I’m done applying to both sides in the photo below. Do you see how it is a little shiny around the “points” of my face? If you look at my nose, and around my nose it’s a little more shiner than other areas and that’s what makes it have that glowy look. Some people might not like this, and if they don’t then BB creme might not be the best for them. I love the dewy look.
Bb cremes are formulated for more lighter looking skin tones. This is a problem for people like me who like to have sun-kissed looking skin. There are many bb creme brands that have darker shades, but most unfortunately just don’t. Dr Jart is one of them-it is for lighter skin tones, so If you have lighter skin it’s going to be perfect for you. If you have more of an olive or tan complection like me, you’ll need bronzer for the angles of your face.
TO be completely honest with you, with any bb creme that I have used I ALWAYS use a bronzer to brush onto my jawbone, cheek bones, and forehead. This just ensures that my face matches the color of my neck and body no matter what light setting. The kind of bronzer I use is called NARS and the it is called laguna. I have used it for such a long time, and I love it.
Review of Dr Jart BB Creme:
Dr Jarts has a lot of coverage, it makes certain areas of your face shiny for that dewey effect. Surprisingly though, every tube pictured feels the same way-It’s not oily, and more of what beauticians would call a powder liquid. It’s formulated for lighter skin tones, and the darkest shade out of the 4 tubes pictured above is Waterfuse-blue/ waterproof one) . This is the one that I am wearing in these photos. I love it. Out of all 4 Dr Jart+ the only tube that was just TOO light for my face was the premium+/gold one which also happens to have the highest spf! Wish the color could match my skin tone~ Oh well!
I’m ready to go.
For the Dr. Jart Line, I really love the Waterfuse- and even though it’s not at an spf 45, 25 still isn’t too shabby right?
Love this post! I’ve been wanting to try bb cream for a while now. You look absolutely flawless with it on!!
I literally HAVE to try these after reading your post. I’ve been looking for a product like this for ages. Thanks for all of the application tips too and you look flawless!
xx Mandi
http://www.findmeamuse.com
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X
http://dipitblack.com
First off, you always look gorgeous!
Secondly, thank you for doing this review and giving the tips on how you put it on.
I do own a BB and believe it or not, I haven’t really used it much because I didn’t like that caked on look…now I know I was using too much.
I’m going to use your method and see if the results are more life-like 😉
Thanks again…such a great post!
XOXO
Thank you for review! I love bloggers who do that…
You look so beautiful …
Wow great review! (and you look fab as always demonstrating!)
I want to try these creams too. I have heard about them before, just cannot place where…
Thanks for this awesome review Sooae….you have perfect skin! I’ve been wanting to join the BB bandwagon for quite a while now & I think I have to go grab one now!!!
REBECCA
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Are you in my head?? I’ve literally been thinking about trying a BB Cream, but I had no idea where to start or how to use it. Thanks for this! I miss you…sending you an email to catch up! 🙂
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
You are just stunning! Great tutorial and review my friend.
Meredith
createthatoutfit.com
Great review! Thank you for sharing 🙂 I have tried one brand of BB cream and it was pretty good, but I am looking for something better! I might have to give this a try!
L’Oreal just came out with one and I got a sample in one of my magazines. I didn’t really read what it did, I just started rubbing it all over my face after I moisturized. (I thought it was just a primer… didn’t realize it was TINTED.) So later that morning, I looked in the mirror and screamed. My face was ORANGE. So I learned the hard way. Ha ha!
Amy
Fashion and Beauty Finds
First of all, you look STUNNING in these shots! And this was so helpful! I’ve had the Clinque BB cream for a while, but apparently I’m applying it all wrong. Definitely trying out your strategy next time!
Alyssa
The Glossy Life
that’s your trick for looking gorgeous!??! well i bought bb cream when i was in asia a few years ago but never got around to using it. maybe i should!!
xo,
Sandy
Sandy a la Mode
Gorgeous, thansk for the review, I may have to try all f this out!
http://coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the review. Well I know you think this color is too light for your but on the pics you just look fantastic!!
xo
glamDevils
That’s interesting you put it on after all your makeup is applied. Won’t that take away your blush? So you apply makeup directly onto clean skin??
Hi mama! How do you do it? A blush or bronzers would always come very very last or course. 1. Eye make up always first. 2. powder or foundation always last. While I apply eye make up, the palm near my pinky finger is always rubbing against my cheek bone and i HATE that. I’m so ocd, & i don’t like the feeling of any part of my hands rubbing against my face while I apply eye make up, and like my face to be smudge free 😉 I think it might be in my head but I feel like it’s more fresh looking. Try this way sometime, my bff does this too 😉 xO!
Your skin is so flawless & you look beautiful!! Definitely need to try these:)
xoAmy
http://www.dreamingincashmere.com
Thank you so much for this tutorial/review. I’ve been on the fence about picking up a BB cream for a while since I’m so pale, but you answered all of my questions and more.
I’ve heard great things of this BB Cream!! I need to try some.
Thanks for the review and tips!
xo Michelle
Fierce & Fashionable
this is so fab!
xoxo from rome
K.
kcomekarolina.com
BB-cream is such a great concept! I don’t really wear foundation or anything alike (except for concealer sometimes) though, but when I ever start I’ll probably go with BB-cream.
xo Sootjeelina
Thanks for posting this how to and review! I’m seriously gonna try out BB cream now! You look beautiful by the way and not to mention you have perfect skin! 😀
The Krystel Book
Wow, I can’t believe I’ve never heard of BB Cream before! It seems like I’m definitely behind the times. Thanks for the great review, and it really makes me want to try it.
xo Jenny
http://www.crazystylelove.com
You look beautiful! I have this and its just been sitting on my makeup table; so Ill definitely try it now
girlavantgarde.com
This makes me want to try them! I’ve heard so many bad reviews about them (mostly the newer western ones though…) but that one really does look good on your skin – & the dewy look is my favourite 😀
also just a heads up, in the comments you’ve left on my blog your blog URL has been put in as ‘thehautecokie’, so if its instantly filled out when you comment on people’s blogs, they may not be able to find yours 😛
i will have to try these. great review! thanks!
http://www.davonglisa.blogspot.com
Love BB Creams.:-)
i always wondered what BB stood for! thanks for this very informative review! xo
http://www.beckspick.com
You look gorgeous! love this how-to!
🙂
Allison
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Love the last pic of you…sexy! I never thought about putting foundation/bb cream on last~ I’m gonna try that. Thanks!
I love it,honey!I have one from Garnier.Have a great weekend!;)
xx
B.
http://www.beeswonderland.com
Great review, even with all the hype, I still haven’t tried it, but I like that you said it still gives you a dewy look, and it looks gorgeous on you. I will try this brand when I do.
Simona
http://www.lakenmoon.blogspot.com
Wow, what an amazing product! I love it’s multi-purpose use! Such a great review and post! Gorgeous pictures, you look beautiful! <3 <3 xxx
http://aurelieandangelo.com/
I received a sample of Dr. Jart+ in a Birchbox and loved it right away. I have now been using it for 4 – 5 months and I think it is great. I have fairly oily skin so just like any other foundation or cream, I have to dust my face with powder a couple times a day. It really does even out uneven skintone and you’re right, the premium version is perfect for my very fair skin. Thanks for the great review!
Lea
http://highheeledstyle.com
This is a great post! I’ve only tried the cheapy Garnier BB cream, and I like it but it only comes in 2 shades and I’m too light for the lightest, so I often combine it with some foundation or regular moisturizer to make it look more natural. I’ll have to try some other brands and tweak my application technique.
Rachel
How Bout Some Cake?
Hi there 🙂 Thanks for visiting my blog.
I almost bought a BB cream, but then I noticed that it had a warning on it saying that “some ingredients are known to cause birth defects in the state of California”. What?! No thank you. I only use all natural face powder right now.
http://bethsquidly.blogspot.com/
You are absolutely stunning! And great review, I’ve been contemplating a BB cream for a long time but I think I might be too tan…
Thanks for the review, Sooae. My sister in law bought the Mioggi BB cream when she was last in Seoul. It isn’t bad though I have little to compare with. I haven’t tried Dr Jart yet but I’ve heard good reports about the brand.
hi darling, did yun send them to you?
did you not read the post? lol kidding!! yeah she did =) XO!
Love your review! I use a BB cream from Skin79 and I love it! Now I might just have to try out Dr Jart!
I’ve tried a few European BB creams and I don’t like them at all. This one looks good though! I might have to figure out where they sell these. Lovely post + amazing review!