What is BB cream?

[EngeldinkHumpabert]

I have just had a sample of Loreal Anti Aging BB cream through the post. I have put some on (Medium Beige my arse.....I now look like David Dickinson). It feels fine but what is BB exactly? I now just look like I have moisturised, if orange, skin.

What is the BB and what does it do?

I wondered too. From Cosmo:

So what does BB Cream stand for?
Technically, it stands for Blemish Balm or Blemish Base but that doesn't mean it's a spot cream. It's more of a multi-function cream that has coverage and skincare properties. The Korean girls love it because it promises natural-looking skin coverage.

What will it do?
This wonder cream is meant to be all-singing and all-dancing. It will give you a good base for makeup like a primer, even out complexion like a tinted moisturiser, cover minor imperfections and redness like a concealer, hydrate your skin like your day cream, brighten and perk-up a dull complexion and some will even protect with SPF. Some also promise healing, soothing and anti-ageing properties.

Ah I see. Thanks. So they do lots of different things eh? It actually does make me feel moisturised and there is a little coverage so I think I quite like it. I'm disappointed I didn't get a sample in Non-David Dickinson or Light/Fair. I wonder if I can get a sample in my colour from a beauty counter at boots/Debenhams?

Rimmel actually do a really nice one for about £4. I can't remember the name but it's in a white tube with blue writing. It primes, smooths, moisturises and something else. It has no colour though so couldn't work as a primer/foundation in one. It is very nice though!

ten best here apparently

Rimmel is usually quite good I find.