Many people are troubled: cushions are so lightweight that will let the makeup melt down, but liquid foundations are so heavy that bring uncomfortable feelings, even cause closed comedones when wearing makeup for a long time. So, how about BB creams? This kind of new base makeup product is designed for concealing, evening out skin tone, sun protection, and etc., and is dedicated to offering a natural-looking base finish. The versatile BB creams can meet multiple makeup needs, and become a must-have for modern women.
How to pick a superior BB cream? First, let’s check out the ingredients. Its formula shouldn’t contain any irritating ingredients like fragrance or preservatives to avoid damages. Plus, if you have special skincare needs, you can see whether there are corresponding ingredients and amount. For example, some BB creams contain ceramide and collagen for moisturizing, very suitable in dry winters. Secondly, you need to know its bendability. BB creams with good extensibility are easier to apply and absorbed. And for those with weak bendability, you need to apply a little bit harder, which will not only bring much burden on the skin, but also will cause waste. Some BB creams also feature sun protection. For people who usually stay outside for a long time, BB creams with SPF30 PA+++ or higher are ideal choices. Additionally, if you are prone to sweating, water-resistant BB creams are more suitable for you.
We’ve selected ten drugstore BB creams with high quality. All of them are made of excellent ingredients and feel great on skin, and provide an excellent coverage. Read on to find your pick!
View MoreMaybelline is a well-known American makeup brand coming in many bestselling products. The star product Dream Fresh BB cream is recommended by COSMOPOLITAN, BYRDIE, STYLECRAZE and other famous review sites. With high performance, Dream BB Fresh developed by professionals has eight skin-loving benefits in one formula. The beauty artist Sakshi Bahal said, “Dream Fresh BB cream is a miracle for creating perfect skin.” Its plant-based formula hydrates skin in time without creasing. And this BB cream conceals most facial imperfections, giving you the natural and perfect-looking skin. Featuring broad-spectrum SPF 30, it can protect your skin from the harmful UVA or UVB. It is oil free and won’t bring any burden to your skin. Additionally, the moisturizing and smooth cream is easy to apply, leaving you feeling lightweight and comfortable. But there are not many shades available, please choose carefully before purchasing.
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e.l.f. is a famous makeup brand with a good reputation and many users all over the world. The bestseller BB cream SPF 20 is favored by consumers due to its affordable price and high quality. This cost-effective BB cream is a perfect combination of moisturizer and concealer that can be evenly applied to your face to get rid of facial imperfections like dark circles, redness and etc. It also offers an easy application while brightening skin tone. Infused with many plant extracts and nutrients, such as cucumber extract, jojoba oil, vitamin E and etc., the product effectively moisturizes skin and soothes redness. If your skin is unstable or prone to dry, try BB cream SPF 20, you won’t regret. In addition, its formula is free of phthalates, parabens and other irritating ingredients, suitable for sensitive skin. Surprisingly, this BB cream also provides UVA/UVB SPF 20 protection. A user wrote on official website, “I've been using this BB cream for several years now and I love it! It has a medium coverage, but it also buildable. I usually apply it with one of the elf sponges. Really evens out my complexion, and is great to have the extra spf in there!” But some users said that it is a bit greasy. Thus, we recommend people with dry ski or oily combination skin to try this one.
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Physicians Formula is a well-known American makeup brand. Its products developed by many professionals are proven to be safe and reliable. The popular NATURAL ORIGIN TINTED MOISTURIZER SPF 15 is well-received by many users. The famous beauty artist Jill Powell exalted it, “Tinted moisturizers are a popular complexion product for the warmer months because they are lighter on your skin.” The weightless moisturizer feels comfortable on skin while delivering a sheer finish. Its natural formula contains 80% organic ingredients and is free of preservatives or other irritating chemicals, suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin. Infused with a variety of ingredients like jojoba seed oil, sunflower oil, avocado, etc., this product helps hydrate your skin and add elasticity. Besides, the tinted BB cream can even out your skin tone for a better base makeup. The bestselling product may out of stock on official website. But don’t worry, you can purchase it on shopping sites like Amazon.
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L'Oréal Paris is one of the most well-known and oldest cosmetics brands in the L'Oréal. And as the top-selling personal care brand in Europe, it is favored by beauty enthusiasts all over the world. The famous Skin Beautifier BB cream is recommended by COSMOPOLITAN, REAL SIMPLE and etc. Formulated with Beautifying Beads and antioxidants vitamin C and E, this BB cream can fast brighten your skin, leaving it smoother and whiter, very suitable for dull skin. If you stay up late or not fell yourself, try Skin Beautifier BB cream, it improves your complexion and makes you look energetic. Additionally, its moisturizing formula helps improve dry skin. Featuring light shade, the BB cream blends perfectly with your skin tone, delivering a natural and better look. Many users highly praised it due to its excellent effects. A user wrote on official website, “Light and blends well. Leaves my skin looking as good as foundation. Very impressed!”
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Covergirl is a famous American drugstore makeup brand coming in a variety of high-quality products tested to be anti-allergy, deeply favored by young girls. The representative Clean Matte BB cream is very popular. With an oil-free formula, this weightless product glides on skin smoothly for a sheer finish. And you can pair it with liquid foundation. The BB cream effectively reduces oils, especially for the T-zone and forehead, which is also proven by our team member, and she said, “It delivers shine skin without clogging your pores.” Plus, it contains many moisturizing ingredients to prevent dryness. Surprisingly, it hides most your blemishes for a perfect look. All in all, the high-quality Clean Matte BB cream is cost effective. But it does not have many shades, and may not meet all makeup needs of different skin tones.
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Missha is a well-known Korean makeup brand dedicating to high-quality products with palatable price and offering effective beauty services. The popular M Perfect Cover BB cream is highly praised by users. If you are worried about your facial flaws, choose this one, it will surprise you. The high coverage cream conceals your most flaws like dark circles, acne scars, and etc., providing a natural and clear look. A user wrote, “Great coverage while light on my face! Purchased a full size!” Featuring great antioxidant properties, the product keeps your makeup stay in place all day long. Plus, it is formulated with sodium hyaluronate to hydrate your skin, suitable for dry skin. But it is not recommended for sensitive skin as it contains fragrances. Compared with ordinary BB creams, this BB cream has broad-spectrum SPF 42 A+++ to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Additionally, M Perfect Cover BB cream has a smooth mousse texture and fragrance, delivering a comfortable experience.
GARNIER is a skincare and haircare brand under L'Oréal. The popular 5-in-1 Miracle Skin Perfector BB cream Anti-Aging is recommended by BYRDIE, HEALTH and other sites. As it named 5-in-1, official said that this BB cream features five benefits, for example, reducing wrinkles, firming skins and so on. Enriched with natural antioxidants such as vitamin C, caffeine and Pro-xylane, the product rejuvenates the skin, fights against aging and reduces facial flaws like acne scars and freckles. Great effects will be achieved through long term use, very suitable for mature skin. Its moisturizing formula is developed for improving dryness and preventing crease. Many consumers praised the cost-effective product. And one of them said, “Recently purchased this while on a vacation and WOW! It doesn't settle into my lines and it leaves a GREAT DEWEY complexion. I have a new face!!!!” But some users said that it offers sheer coverage, which may not be perfect for many facial flaws. And we recommend you to pair it with concealers or other products for better effects.
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As one of the five American major beauty brands, the famous Revlon is dedicated to meeting consumers’ needs by leading the trend and innovating products. Many Ins and Twitter bloggers highly recommend Revlon products. The high-quality PhotoReady BB cream is more like a high-end skincare product. If you don’t want to bring many cosmetics during a journey, try this one. The moisturizing BB cream prevents crease and separation caused by dryness. It is also an excellent liquid foundation that can effectively conceal various facial flaws such as freckles, dark circles, acne scars, wrinkles, and etc., while evening out skin tone, leaving your skin looking clean and natural. With broad-spectrum SPF 30, PhotoReady BB cream can protect you from harmful UV rays. The product is very cost-effective. But some users said that its texture is not weightless, and some users complained that it is a bit greasy.
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Burt's Bees is a well-known American personal care brand that is dedicated to providing natural-based products. Burt's Bees ensures the purity of the ingredients by simplifying the processing steps. Burt's Bees BB cream, one of the most popular base makeup products, is the winner of the 2016 HEALTH BEAUTY AWARDS for its excellent quality. Its 98.9% natural formula won’t irritate your skin, suitable for most skin types, even for sensitive skin. The BB cream rich in minerals conceals dark circles, blurs pores and reduces fine lines. Plus, it contains noni extract and other antioxidants to maintain the vitality of your skin, and protect it from environmental damages, leaving you skin firm and smooth. You can wear multiple layers of this weightless BB cream yet not feel heavy. Burt's Bees BB cream is cost effective and worth recommending.
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NYX is a well-known American cosmetics company belonging to L'Oréal. This brand comes in a wide range of products, many of which are warmly welcomed by a lot of users and professional makeup artists. The famous BARE WITH ME TINTED SKIN VEIL is available in more than ten shades. Designed for dry skin, the product can keep your skin hydrated up to eight hours while delivering a seamless finish. Senior makeup artist EMILY BELFIORE said, “Many people with dry skin will normally pick up a moisturizer or a liquid foundation for hydrating, but they don’t know is that BARE WITH ME TINTED SKIN VEIL also achieves this.” Its weightless formula is made for smooth skin, as well as a bright, natural finish. The creamy product glides on the skin effortlessly and feels comfortable without forming any makeup hardpan. But some users complained that it is easy to oxidate. We recommend you to pair it with other setting makeup products for better effects.