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How to use BB cream
This article says to put it on skin that is slightly damp, which is interesting. I'll try that tomorrow. I know a lot of complaints about the Clinique BB is that it feels dry and hard to spread evenly, so maybe putting it on damp skin would solve this problem. It also says to put concealer on top of the BB, and I would have thought the opposite.
ETA: I also haven't been doing a quarter size amount. Does that seem like WAY too much to anyone? I haven't even been doing a dime size amount. A little seems to go a long way, but maybe I'll try to apply more liberally and see what happens.
Here is an excerpt:
How to use a BB Cream
The most important thing to know about BB Creams is that you?re NOT using them to try and cover. That?s still concealer?s job!
No, BBs are more like skin enhancers. You know, for glowy, Photoshoppy, radiant-looking skin. I got these instructions via M.A.C?s senior VP of makeup artistry, Gordon Espinet:
1. Start with clean skin that is slightly damp (either from washing your face or just spritz lightly with a facial mist).
2. Skip your moisturizer and primer.
3. Squeeze out about a quarter-sized amount (you want to be generous here) of your BB Cream and while your skin is still damp, massage it into your face with your fingers. Put it all over?not just where you think you need coverage, because remember that we?re not trying to specifically ?cover.?
4. As you massage it in, the balm-like cream will dry down and make your skin look smoother and more evenly toned.
5. Still have imperfections? Go in now and correct them with concealer, foundation and/or powder.
Re: How to use BB cream
I don't know this kid or this monkey, but their side-eyes are strong.
Thanks for the tip! I recently learned about BB cream. Does there seem to be a favorite brand around here?
Not really! Most of the brands get mixed reviews on here. I love my Clinique BB, but someone else on here hated it. lol. I've seen some positive reviews on here for the Missha BB.