BB creams, originated in South Korea, are lighter than foundation and offer whitening and anti-aging, hydration, sun protection and other skin care benefits. BB creams can short your makeup and skincare steps. As the development of technology, BB creams are no longer just a foundation, but provide as daily sun protection with SPF ranging from 15 to 30 and up to 50+. BB creams often contain moisturizing ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which can build a hydrating film over the skin to help prevent dryness and irritation, making them a better choice for dry skin. Other natural ingredients such as coconut oil, Jojoba oil, beeswax, cocoa butter and shea butter work together to help lock in moisture. Makeup artist Priyanka says BB cream can be used for both skin care and makeup.
Based on users’ reviews and some experts’ advice, and trials by our testers, we round up 10 BB creams for dry skin. If you didn’t try any of these before, trust me, they will give you a big surprise.
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As a hot and drug store makeup brand, Maybelline provides base makeup products favored by young women in recent years. Dream BB Fresh has 8 skin-loving benefits in 1 lightweight formula. BB Cream hydrates, brightens, smoothes, and protects with SPF. Gel-like texture makes it glide on easily for smooth application, even the dry skin type won’t be drying out and creasing. But it only provides a sheer coverage to even skin tone and cover small facial blemishes. For customers with many blemishes, it is recommended to use special concealers. Dream Fresh BB Cream 8-in-1 Skin Perfector comes with broad-spectrum SPF30, which protect you from the harsh rays of the sun and meet the needs of daily commuting.
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Belif and The Face Shop are affiliated to the same group while Belif focuses on mild-formula products without mineral oil, organic colors and flavors. Therefore, Moisturizing Bomb Cushion Compact is suitable for dry skin and sensitive skin both·. Its moist texture makes the makeup clear and sheen, but its concealing power is average, not enough for covering acne. So it’s ideal for people with better skin conditions. Rich in ceramides and plant extracts, it helps lock in moisture, making the skin more hydrated without dry out, cakey or creasing. Moisturizing Bomb Cushion Compact is not only packaged delicately, but also comes with a puff and mirror to apply makeup easily. It is worth mentioning that it comes with a whopping SPF50, which can protect skin from the ultraviolet rays. Therefore, it is really worth buying.
As one of the first Korean BB cream, Dr.Jart+ is also the first BB cream product sold in Sephora because of its convenience and medium to full coverage. Premium BB Beauty Balm is a product suitable for dry skin. It integrates sun protection, repair and anti-aging functions. With moisturizing texture, easy to spread, small amount can cover the whole face to achieve a natural makeup. It won’t be drying or creasing for dry skin type. In addition, it contains essence ingredients that can nourish and brighten the skin, delaying skin aging and reducing wrinkles. With a good staying power and makeup setting product being applied, it helpsmaintain the makeup for all day long. Not only that, it comes with a whopping SPF45, so it can be used with confidence in summer. But it can only even out skin tone and modify pores. For users with many facial blemishes, it is recommended to use special concealers to achieve better makeup effect.
SkinActive Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream Anti-Aging is a BB cream suitable for dry skin with outstanding moisturizing effect. Its lightweight texture is flexible, giving the skin a natural and shine makeup after applying it on the face. Containing VC and hyaluronic acid, it helps keep the skin hydrated and also brightens the complexion very well. Dry skin type won’t have creasing problems. But its concealing power is average, so it’s more suitable for customers with less blemishes. With SPF15, for those users who need to stay outdoors for a long time to work and activities, it is recommended to use a more professional sunscreen. It should be noted that this BB cream adds a variety of flavors, preservatives and other risky ingredients. Therefore, sensitive skin type is recommended to do a test before use. Women in breastfeeding should use it with caution. Overall SkinActive Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream Anti-Aging is quiet cost-effective, so it is worth buying.
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BOBBI BROWN has a good reputation in base makeup field. Its BB Cream is a product suitable for dry skin type. Easy to spread, its lightweight and moist texture help to apply makeup quickly and to present a natural and seamless makeup effect. With various moisturizing ingredients such as urea and glycerin, it can brighten the skin tone while keeping the skin moisturized for a long time. Benefiting from years of professional makeup experience about concealing, BB Cream has excellent covering power. It can not only even skin tone and cover spots, pores and other light imperfections, but also obvious acne marks and dark circles. This BB cream contains hexapeptide ingredients to smooth the skin to a certain extent and smooth fine lines. BB Cream provides SPF35 PA+++, perfectly meeting the daily commuting needs. It can also be used as a base product for sun protection before makeup. However, the BB probably causes acne at first, and it won't appear after building skin tolerance.
Kiehl's is favored by many people for its mild and moisturizing texture. Skin Tone Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream is suitable for dry skin with slight herbal fragrance, integrating concealing, sunscreen and skin care functions. Compared with most BB creams, its texture is slightly thicker and not easy to spread, but overall it leaves the skin feeling light and moisturized after applying. It can quickly even out the skin tone and cover the redness of the face. However, for users with more facial blemishes, it is recommended to use concealers in addition. Glycerin, VC and plant extracts contained in it can not only moisturize and whiten the skin, but also have the anti-aging effect. This BB cream provides a whopping SPF50, which can meet the daily needs of skin protection, and it can be applied as a sunscreen in summer. By the way, it does not contain any flavors and pigments, so it won’t cause acne. Sensitive skin type can use it with confidence.
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Skin Feels Good Hydrating Skin Tint Healthy Glow is a BB cream suitable for dry skin. Its moisturizing texture can be spread directly by hand, contributing to a seamless makeup look, and it will not cause the problem of cakey and creasing when used on dry skin. Containing hyaluronic acid, glycerin, plant extracts and other nourishing ingredients, it contributes to a sheen and fresh skin. Also it has a good staying power, keeping the finish natural without separation after wearing makeup for a long time. However, its concealing power is average, mainly to even out the skin tone and cover the small facial blemishes. For users with more facial imperfections, it is recommended to use a special concealer. With SPF23, it basically meets daily commuting needs, but for people who need to spend a long time outdoors, higher SPF is a better choice.
bareMinerals focuses on products with natural and mineral ingredients. Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream was recommended by Allure in 2018. It is a base makeup product suitable for most skin types. With a fine and light texture, good fluidity and bendability, it’s easy to spread to provide a natural makeup effect. It is invented by encapsulating hydrating humectants and pigment with mineral-infused water, containing olive squalane, glycerin and other moisturizing ingredients and plant extracts, to hydrate and smooth the skin with anti-aging benefits. Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream is an oil-free formula without fragrances and risky preservatives, so sensitive skin can apply it with confidence. This BB has a sun protection value of SPF 30, which can protect the skin from environmental pollution and ultraviolet rays of the sun. But its staying power is average, so it is supposed to use makeup setting products and touch up foundation in time to achieve a better makeup effect.
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Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream is a classic base makeup product. Its moisturizing texture is suitable for dry skin to build a seamless skin without balling up and creasing. Its excellent concealing power can well even skin tone, cover pores, acne marks, spots, and finally present a natural makeup look. It is worth mentioning that Perfect Cover BB Cream has SPF42, PA+++, protecting the skin from UVA and UVB, even in hot summer, catering the needs of daily commuting. However, the staying power is average, and it is recommended to follow up with makeup setting products to achieve better makeup look. By the way, Perfect Cover BB Cream is relatively affordable and cost-effective.
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As a professional beauty brand, different in styles of M.A.C and Bobbi Brown, Smashbox's products are descirbed as "born for the lens." Specializing in creating natural and seamless base makeup, makeup primers of Photo Finish series and setting sprays have been popular among people. CAMERA READY BB cream is one of them, which is also a favorite of many users. Its excellent moisturizing texture will not cause problems like balling up, drying out, or creasing when applied in a relatively dry environment. So dry skin type can use it with confidence. CAMERA READY BB has a creamy texture and looks very thick, but it’s flexible to spread. During the application process, you can feel its moisture well. This BB cream will present a natural and shiny finish when it is first applied to the face, and then it will turn into a semi-matte finish. Its concealing power is average, and it can only cover small pores, acne marks, spots, so users with obvious facial blemishes are suggested to use concealing products. With SPF35, it will prevent you from UV of the sun to a some extent.