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I have to share this amazing foundation/BB cream

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Mosschops30 · 25/08/2013 23:27

It's actually BB cream but as I'm old fashioned and don't really know what that is I'm just calling it foundation.

Found it by accident mooching round boots.

It's the botanics radiant youth BB cream. God it's truly amazing, makes my skin look dewy and youthful, I'm pale but think the medium looks better. I'm amazed that at 10pm at night it looks as great as at 10am in themorning.

After years of buying YSL and more recently that Estée Lauder shite that makes me look like a corpse I am over the moon to find one like this an £8 for 50ml

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valiumredhead · 29/08/2013 17:25

Oooo I liked it, not too dewy and covers well and colour is amazing. Still needed a bit of concealer but I really like it. Thanks

evertonmint · 29/08/2013 22:01

Bought it today after reading this thread, and tried it this afternoon. DH just informed me I'm looking lovely and when I asked why he said "your skin looks really good today". He's not known for chucking around compliments, so the Botanics BB cream must be really good!

JustBecauseICan · 29/08/2013 22:17

Oooh, I've been testing bb/cc creams all week (I get into town an hour before I need to be in work and Boots is open!) I was almost decided on the new Olay CC because you can see swirly cream in the bottle and it looks cute but I'm going to try this one now.

Mosschops- IIRC you are the MNer who recommended me the Neal's Yard rose facial oil so you are already one of my beauty gurus!

Mosschops30 · 30/08/2013 08:46

Yes I remember that, I still love that oil.
I'm glad so many people like the BB it's always a bit dodgy recommending stuff

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carrielou2007 · 30/08/2013 10:03

I can't find this on Boots website?? I want to buy this and the cleanser someone on here recommended ( I'm such a sheep!!) planning to detour via Boots on our way out to meet friends

TheFantasticFixit · 30/08/2013 10:06

I had been on the hunt for a decent, colour matching (am pale) bb cream for ages when I finally found Erborian - it's really fantastic, can be used as a primer as well, and lasts an age if you apply with a foundation brush. Bit pricey but my tube has now lasted near.y 4 months!

valiumredhead · 30/08/2013 14:27

I used the botanics BB cream today, still on after a fractious shopping trip this morning-was a bit hot and sweaty and I still look fresh as a daisy! Very impressed with its staying power.

valiumredhead · 30/08/2013 14:27

Going to try the cleansing balm as well.

Mosschops30 · 30/08/2013 14:39

I noticed that Valium, when I take it off at night with cleansing cloth there's still lots on my face

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valiumredhead · 30/08/2013 14:50

I can't tell you how impressed I am! I have high colour and it evens everything out nicely and great colour.

mirai · 30/08/2013 15:21

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flipchart · 30/08/2013 15:25

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BB_cream

Hope this link works - says what BB cream is

goodasitgets · 30/08/2013 15:48

The cleansing balm and moisturisers are cheap and fab
Will the bb cream work on v v pale skin?

Neiffer · 30/08/2013 16:17

I need new bb cream so was going to get this one, but I can't find it on website either :( no boots anywhere near us, anyone found it online?

frankietwospots · 30/08/2013 20:11

Bought some today. High hopes for tomorrow morning!

nomoreminibreaks · 30/08/2013 20:22

I bought this today on the strength of this thread! Haven't had chance to inspect myself since putting it on so we'll see tomorrow. Have been using Estée Lauder double wear light but it seems to be drying my pregnant skin out.

JustBecauseICan · 30/08/2013 21:47

I have been and bought it as well! Not tried it yet, but will tomorrow.

Wonder if this thread will be like Delia's cranberries and Boots all over the country will run out!

Mosschops30 · 30/08/2013 23:05

Oh god I hope not I'd better stock up

Yes that's what I was using Estée Lauder double wear light, biggest waste of money ever, made me look like death warmed up and by the time I got to work it was gone and I looked like shit all day

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evertonmint · 31/08/2013 12:03

A few days in and I definitely love it! I put a little moisturiser on my v dry cheeks beforehand but otherwise this is enough on its own for my t-zone. Skin looks and feels smooth and, yes, radiant . I'm going to buy a few more at the cheaper price as it's definitely going to be a daily staple!

JustBecauseICan · 31/08/2013 14:11

Oh wow!!! I am a goddess!!!

I put this on over the Garnier Blur primer, and a bit of Rimmel Wake Me Up highlighter (from pound shop!!!) and I feel fab.

I put a couple of layers on (am ancient and need the extra help ) and am v pleased indeed.

to Mosschops Beauty Guru extraordinaire!

Mosschops30 · 31/08/2013 15:15

Got a bit carried away today and bought the day cream, serum and more BB cream in case you all buy it

Totally suckered in buy one produce, hope the rest of it is as good! The day cream smells gorgeous on my skin

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valiumredhead · 31/08/2013 15:19

Yeah I still love the stuff!

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valiumredhead · 31/08/2013 15:21

I apply it with the real techniques stippling brush-goes on really well!

Mosschops30 · 31/08/2013 20:12

Did everyone get it cheaper than £8.99
Just looked at my receipt and the serum and day cream were cheaper but I still paid £8.99 for the BB cream

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carrielou2007 · 31/08/2013 20:19

Some if the skin are us a third off but not the bb cream? I have been impressed with it today, I lost the sight in one eye last year and typical my other eye is very very shortsighted so I can no longer see enough to wear makeup I do wear lip gloss so thus made me feel more like 'me' and more polished even if to everyone else I look like someone who can't see how terribly applied my make up is

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