Clinique's BB Cream is more Primer than true Beauty Balm

Hello,

I haven't posted in so long I feel terrible.  I've been working on my "real" career :)  I wanted to review some of the many "new" BB creams that are on the market.  If you look at the "original" BB creams that originated in Asia they were much more than the Americanized version. They provided more coverage, hid blemishes, had SPF, moisturizing agents, and dark spot and skin tone evening agents.  I feel what we are seeing on our market is more like a tinted primer with SPF.

Clinique describes their BB cream as  "This instant morning routine gives skin just about everything it needs for a quick start. SPF protection, antioxidants for prevention, plus enough coverage to banish imperfections. The perfect primer, too."

I did a swatch comparison on my arm of my usual Lancome Teint Miracle vs. the Clinique BB Cream in Shade 1.

The BB cream is on top and it's much "pinker" and creamier



I thought it might appear very pink on my skin as I actually am a "warm pale", but it blended in well.

Before BB Cream

After -The cream did give me a little coverage
 but would not cover blemishes

I think this would make a good primer, but as far as coverage goes it is very light, and you would need a concealer for any blemishes, under eye circles etc...

Next up,
Estee Lauder's foray into the BB market

Jasmine

Maybelline Air Foam Foundation is Interesting....

Hello:

Today I tried Maybelline's Dream Nude Airfoam Foundation which their website describes as "a Lightweight foam foundation, Releases refined pigments pre-dispersed in air for effortless application and 100% nude perfection, SPF 16, Ideal for normal skin, Doesn’t clog pores, Dermatologist, allergy tested." 

As you can see it's like skin colored mousse and it's really hard to tell how much you are going to need (a walnut size seems to be about right for me). I couldn't really effectively apply it with a brush so I used my fingers and it feels like putting bubbles that quickly turn to a smooth light liquid onto your face.  This is a very,very natural looking foundation, but it leaves behind a nice matte finish and does not turn chalky, or really change at all during the day.  Once you get used to applying it, I think this is a good alternative to powder as it doesn't provide much coverage but seems to help you keep a matte finish throughout the day.

Next up....Revlon,
Jasmine

A little more than natural...

Greetings:
Today I want to continue with my foundation conversation and have photgraphed myself wearing Lancome's Teint Miracle in Buff 2. 


 Their website describes it as: "With Aura-Inside™ technology, Lancôme invents its 1st foundation that recreates the true natural light of perfect skin. Its unique weightless texture provides perfect buildable coverage with a bare sensation. Instantly, complexion appears lit-from-within, visibly flawless."  It is oil free and fragrance free and has SPF 15.   Ok, I would say it does feel weightless, the coverage is only buildable if you truly know how to buff in more with a brush so for most it is a "natural" look foundation.  I really don't know how "lit from within" I look, but it does cover some redness, and as you can see my give me a more even skin tone, which for me is what I really want.

It is an 18 hour foundation but I start to see chalkiness (from my facial oils, and environmental stuff) at about 6 hours. I actually don't know that I have ever worn it 18 hours, but I have taken a nap after 5 hours with this on and it looked the same when I woke up 2 hours later and there was no pillow residue!  I like this foundation but I think there are better natural look foundations out there for me!  The search continues...


Next up - full coverage from Lancome!

Jasmine