Hi Everyone!!
I know, it's been AGES since I last posted on my blog, life has been soooo busy and it's now entering Wedding Season (Sept - Dec) in Australia so it's all about to get a whole lot more busy.
Today I've decided to do a mini review/comparison on two BB creams that are readily available in the department store.
L'oreal New Nude Magique BB Cream and Garnier Mirace
Skin Perfector Daily All-In-One BB Cream.
Basically a BB Cream is a moisturiser packed with "good" stuff for your skin. Although, quite a number of companies are just re-packaging their tinted moisturisers and calling them BB Creams.
Review Time
I first purchased the Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector when it was released in January (and it was garnering rave reviews in the US - note it was winter in the northern hemisphere too) and due to all the rave reviews I had high hopes for this to replace my normal tinted moisturiser. Originally it came out in one shade only, however now you can purchase it in Fair and Medium. Firstly, I noticed it had no SPF which I prefer to have in a tinted moisturiser or daily foundation. The texture was quite thick, a little oily and slightly orange toned. My high hopes were quickly dispelled - the coverage was quite thin, felt oily and was orange on my skin. I like to apply this with my hands and felt I couldn't quite blend it seamlessly with the orangey colour. Even when setting this with powder after wearing it during the height of summer my face was like an oil slick. I think Garnier stating it's a "Miracle Skin Perfector" is just a little far fetched - miracles really? In a tube?? I put it aside to see what it would be like during winter - much better, however it did need to be set with powder. Then I noticed the US reviews coming through as it was now their summer - they were all complaining how it turned their skin into an oil slick. So all in all, not so crash hot:(
 |
Top - L'oral New Nude Magique BB Cream
Bottom - Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector |
Enter the L'oreal New Nude Magique BB Cream ..... this was released during the Australian Winter so I'm yet to see how it performs in Summer (in saying this it was highly rated during their Northern Summer). When I first saw this advertised I was skeptical but decided to go to the store and see what it was like, I tested it on the back of my hand and browsed the store for a good 5-10 minutes to see what it was like. I was impressed so into my shopping bag it went! This claims to mimic the texture and glow of perfect bare skin. I happen to agree, it makes my skin, look like my bare skin, only better. Firstly, ticks to it having a SPF 12, coming in Light and Medium Skin Tones. The fun part about this cream is it white with tiny grey particles and on contact with your skin the cream turns skin coloured - magique! LOL! It gives a nice matte feeling and has light coverage, but I find that I can use a touch of concealer and powder and turn it into medium coverage.
 |
| FULL POINTS TO L'OREAL NUDE MAGIQUE BB CREAM |
Now that we're heading into the hot and humid Australian Summer I'm going to be using this on a daily basis! Winning!
x
