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kittylester Sat 21-Jun-14 11:01:25

That's a bit of a b****r then, like Anno, I've just bought serum, moisturiser and foundation!

glammanana Sat 21-Jun-14 10:31:54

BB cream just gives you that sort of feeling that you aren't wearing a heavy foundation but still feel that your skin has some protection from the elements whilst giving it a nice all over even glow,I use it every day and just apply over moisturiser as part of my daily routine.

henetha Sat 21-Jun-14 10:19:01

BB stands for Beauty Balm. It's a tinted moisturiser really. I use Avon BB cream and sometimes put moisturiser under it and somtimes don't. Because I have a dry skin problem I sometimes put E45 cream under it.
BB cream is nice because it seems to even out variations in skin tones and
makes me look ever-so-slightly better than I do without it. (which is the whole point of using such things, I suppose!)

annodomini Sat 21-Jun-14 10:11:11

What does BB stand for? Baby Boomer?

annodomini Sat 21-Jun-14 10:07:52

They seem to be the latest thing in make-up. I've had a look at various sites and the Body Shop gives a full ingredients list which doesn't include parabens. But I've just stocked up on moisturiser and foundation so won't be buying any BB creams in the near future.

janerowena Sat 21-Jun-14 10:01:19

You use it on its own. It's a light cover and moisturiser that gives me a bit of a glow, and doesn't clog up wrinkles. However, if you feel you need a moisturiser, you can always use one at night, or use it a quarter of an hour before applying the BB cream and then wipe off any excess before applying the cream.

Anne58 Sat 21-Jun-14 09:57:47

It's a bit like tinted moisturiser, but better.

Silverfish Sat 21-Jun-14 09:54:44

will someone tell me what on earth is BB cream please

kittylester Sat 21-Jun-14 09:50:40

The BB Cream smile

Silverfish Sat 21-Jun-14 09:47:52

kitty, sorry but what has no parabens, I will get some if you tell me what it is.

kittylester Sat 21-Jun-14 09:45:16

This has no parabens at all silverfish

I have very dry skin so would I use nothing at all roses and no foundation? shock

Silverfish Sat 21-Jun-14 09:37:18

not sure what a BB cream is but I know I never use anything that has parabens in it. Please read the labels as manufacturers think they can use carcinogenic chemicals and will get away with it if we do not protest.
I use basic creams many I but from Holland and Barrett and have never seen any noxious chemicals in them. I also use organic oils as moisturisers.

rosesarered Sat 21-Jun-14 09:29:32

I never use any other product with it Kitty there is no need.

kittylester Sat 21-Jun-14 09:25:32

I should have said the box also says to use on clean skin which, to me , implies no premoisturising! confused

sherish Sat 21-Jun-14 09:22:30

I have a BB cream from Avon and I use my usual moisturiser before I use the tinted BB cream as I would with a foundation.

kittylester Sat 21-Jun-14 09:15:18

Right, so following mention of BB Cream on another thread, I have invested in a Garnier one. (Half price in Tesco). I bought the anti ageing one which appears to be for people much younger than me confused

How do I use it? The box just says use as you would your regular moisturiser. Does that mean as well as, instead of, do I use a serum under it, foundation over it?

Help and advice please!