BB Cream recommendations

[Zipitydooda]

I like the idea of BB cream; all-in-one and good for skin. Can anyone recommend a particular brand as they all seem to have one at the moment? I have the no7 one but I dont think it's great for my skin as I get spots.

[Scootergrrrl]

I have just got the L'Oreal Nude Magique one and it's very nice - much nicer than the Garnier one which was a bit orange and shiny. The L'Oreal one looks really weird cos it's a bluey coloured thin liquid with little flecks of blue but it goes on really well ad makes my skin nice and matt.

[Bunbaker]

Not Clinique. I got a free sample after being accosted by a Clinique consultant in Boots the other day. It makes me look like I have talc on my face. I don't like the consistency either. I much prefer tinted moisturiser.

[sue52]

I'm using the Estee Lauder one. It's nice but a bit cakey looking so I mixed it with a bit of Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser and I look really rather good.

[Bunbaker]

The Clinique one was cakey as well. Too thick. Perhaps I don't need BB cream.

[DontCallMeMummyPig]

I got a sample of the Bobbi Brown one... It's lovely and matte but quite thick and hard to rub in properly. Poss cos it has a high SPF. Loads better than the greasy Garnier one though...

[CoffeeMummy]

I have tried the Garnier and L'oreal BB creams recently as I also like the idea of them - but I've just switched back to my good old Olay touch of foundation tinted moisturiser. I have a sneaking suspicion the BB creams have not been good for my skin - it might be coincidence but I've noticed a lot more spots since I started using them.

The Garnier one was quite good and smelled nice and slightly citrusy, and I like the weirdness of the blue tinted Nude Magique - but now I've gone back to Olay I much prefer its coverage and consistency.

[musttidyupmusttidyup]

I've tried garnier and l'oreal and not much in it but I prefer the garnier one. I just use a little around middle of face area to even out colour then dust with powder. Don't think I'm orange. Def got a few spots when strayed using but now skin clearer than has been for years.

[FrankelSaysRelax]

Another vote for the Garnier one here. I've got the one for oily/combination skin and it is very good.

[Iatemyskinnyperson]

I have the Estée Lauder one, like it a lot. I don't find it cakey at all... But I use a small amount on moisturised skin. I have some of the Korean ones, v good value on eBay. Skin79 (in bright pink bottle) is a good one

[CockBollocks]

I have the Maybelline one, its more like a tinted moisturiser in texture and really nice.

I did get spots though but have carried on and my skin has got used to it.

[Zipitydooda]

Thanks very much, most votes so far seems to be Garnier. I might give that a go next.

[MrsLocog]

I also have the maybelline one which I love - people told me I looked really well only 3 weeks after DS was born when I was wearing it! Been wearing it every day since!

[Casmama]

I have only used the Garnier one but really wouldn't recommend as it is greasy and very orange even in the lightest shade

[wildfig]

The Bobbi Brown one is very good but not cheap at £28 for a smallish tube - although you only need a tiny bit, as it's quite thick (which makes me a bit about any sun protection claims). Everything else I've tried has ended up too orange and shiny for my pale skin.

[fruitybread]

Maybelline! Believe it or not. It's much more sheer than other BB creams I tried - less thick and greasy. It gives a really nice finish and light coverage. Just evens things out rather than hiding them.

Is also splendidly cheap.

[TheTermagantToaster]

Hated the Garnier one, made me properly orange. Am really liking the No.7 one atm.

[fruitybread]

re: sun protection, I don't believe at all that the Maybelline offers SPF 30. It's too sheer. I wear a sun block underneath (so in fact just treat it as a tinted moisturiser. Over my normal moisturiser. Hmm. Actually I just use it as a very light foundation, don't I)

[CockBollocks]

I can vouch for Sun protection in maybelline, was on hols and spent days in the sun with no redness - freckly pale skin!

[fruitybread]

Then I am even more impressed with the Maybelline! glad you didn't get fried.

[GooseRocks]

Not entirely sure what BB cream is? What does it do that tinted moisturiser doesn't?

Got an email from Bodyshop re theirs. Anybody tried it?

[ValerieDavis]

I've used the Garnier version and it's not great to be honest with you! Makes my skin feel greasy, doesn't have great coverage and if you're pale, i'd stay way clear! Even the lightest colour is orange!

[CatPower]

I tried the Garnier one and it's the worst £7.99 I've spent, it makes me look orange and greasy and awful - and that's the lightest shade!

[cornybootseeker]

I have ginvera green tea bb cream. It's ace. Got a free sample in my beauty box and loved it.

[ElizaDoMore]

Boots 17 is lovely! SPF25, down to £5.99 just now and comes with fab freebie (lipgloss, eye shadow and bronzer).

[Zipitydooda]

Ooh more opinions! I've ordered samples online from some of them so I can try before I buy!