The beauty world is all abuzz over BB creams (the "BB" stands for Blemish Balm, but it's sort of a misnomer because even women without blemishes are going ga-ga for this stuff). BB creams have been popular in Asian countries for awhile now but have only become popular in Europe and in the US this year.
So what is it anyway? And most importantly, do you need it? I've turned to my fellow About.com colleagues for the answer.
According to makeup guide Faith Lawless, BB creams are "like getting a combination of a tinted moisturizer with skin care ingredients and an added SPF. They're hot right now because any beauty product that can multi-task is a must-have, and so the BB Cream is a must-have."
Need more info? Skincare guide Jen Adkins gives the full scoop on this stuff in her article, "What is BB Cream?"
So are BB creams for you? It's up to you. If you're into the hottest beauty trends and you want to see what all the buzz is about, you should check out Lawless's list of the Top 5 BB Creams to Try at Least Once and Adkins' list of the Top 8 US BB Creams. I say try one out and decide for yourself. With the generous return policies at Sephora and other department stores, you can get your money back if you feel the cream's not worth the (kinda pricey) price tag.
Still concerned (or confused)? Adkins explains everything you need to know about BB creams including what all the hype's about, how to use it, the best picks, where to buy it and so much more in Everything You Want to Know About BB Cream.
Image: Too Faced Tinted Beauty Balm courtesy of Sephora
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