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BB Cream...I'm confused

I bought the Garnier BB cream today and did a little sample on half of my face.  I was under the assumption that this was in place of foundation, but after seeing it on my face I think I am wrong.  It seemed too greasy and like it wouldn't stay on.  Is BB cream supposed to be used under foundation?  Or alone, but with primer and powder to keep it on?  I'm not in love yet, but it did hide my pores a lot better than Bare Minerals so I would like to figure it out.  TIA. 

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Re: BB Cream...I'm confused

  • I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be used under a foundation.  I ordered a free sample yesterday and I'm excited to see if it lives up to the hype.
  • I think it takes time to find what bb cream works for you. I can wear mine instead of a foundation, but I also can wear a foundation over it and make it work as a primer.

  • SLS0909SLS0909 member
    BB cream is basically a moisturizer, primer, foundation and SPF in one. The Garnier BB is better for dry skin. If you have combination to oily, it will feel greasy. You might want to try something with more coverage, like clinique or estee lauder.
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  • Thanks.  You would think with all the lurking I do on here and the sheer number of BB posts that I would have known that.  I definitely have combination skin so I might need to check out the other brands mentioned.  I do have a nice glow and complexion on the half of my face where I put the BB cream today so I can see some promise. 
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  • lmdbwwlmdbww member
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    imageSLS0909:
    BB cream is basically a moisturizer, primer, foundation and SPF in one. The Garnier BB is better for dry skin.

    It's not meant to be full coverage so if that is what you are expecting, I think you'll be disappointed. 

    I have dry skin and it works great for me. It does not have a matte finish, even on me.  If i'm doing a full face I use concealer and set it with powder (one in particular has the nicest finish for my tastes, Laura Gellar Balance n Brighten).  I do not normally use a primer with it.

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  • I use Garnier's BB cream, and my usual under eye concealer, and set it with powder. 

  • You are supposed to be able to do either depending on the type of coverage you need. I don't wear mine with foundation or primer. I apply directly on top of my skin, and then I do use a pressed powder on top, but only for oil control.  It actually would look fine without the powder.
  • imageSLS0909:
    BB cream is basically a moisturizer, primer, foundation and SPF in one. The Garnier BB is better for dry skin. If you have combination to oily, it will feel greasy. You might want to try something with more coverage, like clinique or estee lauder.

    I disagree completely! I have combo skin and I love the Garnier one. I put it on before i dry my hair, let it set, then when i'm done apply some concealer to spots necessary, add my smashbox halo powder on top, then finish the rest of my makeup. If I am diligent about keeping my hands off of my face, it looks great all day! I use a blotting sheet around 1 or 2 pm, and it refreshes my look again. I absoltely love it and my skin looks so much better!

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