Thursday, February 21, 2013

A Beauty Post {Face}

Some of you may know this, and some of you may not, but I am not a makeup person. There are sometimes weeks that go by without me ever putting on even eyeliner or mascara, but I've become a convert for something when it comes to my face: BB Cream.

Yes, I'm way behind on this trend, but after reading several posts from close friends in the blog world and trying a sample, I made my first purchase. I have highly sensitive skin and used to battle some severe acne, so once I find something that I like and that works, I'm hooked.

First, I put on Clinique's Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector. I have to agree with others who find that if you don't use it every day, it doesn't fully work.
Next, I apply L'Oreal's Youth Code Serum Intense to my skin. Whether or not this is helping with anti-aging, it feels amazing on my skin underneath my moisturizer.
Once that's absorbed into my skin, I apply L'Oreal's RevitaLift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming SPF 30 Day Lotion mixed with L'Oreal's Magic Skin Beauitfier BB Cream.

I know, I know, all of you beauty fanatics are thinking that I'm crazy for mixing two products, but the BB Cream was not moisturizing enough, plus it doesn't have SPF. As much as I love to being in the sun, I know the damage that the sun can cause, even in the winter, so I've made it habit to always have SPF in my face moisturizer. And I seriously love the evenness that my skin has after using the BB Cream.

And that's my skincare routine! However, there's exceptions to this...for the days when I go to the gym and get ready there for work. On those days, I needed something else to try. So I bought Garnier's Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream, which I can't exactly rave about...

I find that this BB Cream is a little too oily and feels too much like makeup. I did see an advertisement though that mentioned an "oil-free" version, so that has me interested in going back to Garnier when I run out of this one.

What are your face product choices? How do you feel about BB Cream?

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3 comments:

Rach @ This Italian Family said...

Okay so I've only heard of BB cream in passing and your post made me curious so I just did some research. Sounds like a cool product. Like you, I don't really wear a lot of make up, but I think it would be fun to try out! Thanks for the reviews! :)

Molly S. said...

Girl I swear you are probably more of a makeup person that me. Heck I know even know what half of the ones above are (well, until I read on here..haha). I wish I were and need to take care of my face but I am a complete dumby when it comes to make up and all that jazz that goes along with it. Teach me your ways :)

Meghan said...

I definitely need a better skin care routine. I could stand to upgrade from whatever is on sale at the grocery store:) Thanks for sharing!!!