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BB Cream recommendations

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Zipitydooda · 15/08/2012 18:27

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.

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Scootergrrrl · 15/08/2012 18:30

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 · 15/08/2012 18:32

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 · 15/08/2012 19:24

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 · 15/08/2012 19:28

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

DontCallMeMummyPig · 15/08/2012 20:06

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 · 15/08/2012 20:36

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 · 15/08/2012 20:48

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 · 15/08/2012 20:49

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

Iatemyskinnyperson · 15/08/2012 20:55

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 · 15/08/2012 21:01

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.

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Zipitydooda · 15/08/2012 21:39

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

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MrsLocog · 15/08/2012 21:59

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 · 15/08/2012 22:05

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 · 16/08/2012 11:50

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 Hmm about any sun protection claims). Everything else I've tried has ended up too orange and shiny for my pale skin.

fruitybread · 16/08/2012 11:58

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 · 16/08/2012 12:01

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

fruitybread · 16/08/2012 12:14

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 · 16/08/2012 12:51

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

fruitybread · 16/08/2012 14:30

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

GooseRocks · 16/08/2012 14:36

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 · 16/08/2012 16:52

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 · 16/08/2012 17:07

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 · 16/08/2012 17:09

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

ElizaDoMore · 16/08/2012 19:36

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

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Zipitydooda · 16/08/2012 19:40

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

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