So I thought I was pretty happy with my usual BB Cream when the latest blemish balm wonder cream from 17 landed in the shops...

For as long as I can remember, I've been sticking to oil-free face make up for fear of aggravating my blemish-prone skin, but the 17 Blemish Balm BB Cream (SPF25) goes one step further and promises to improve my skin within four weeks! How can I resist a claim like that?


This latest BB cream contains ingredients such as salicylic acid, to help clear blemishes. My main concern with salicylic acid is that while it does clear your skin, it also dries it out. But those beauty brains at 17 have thought this through, and created a moisturising formulation that leaves your skin with a hydrated dewy finish, while the blemish-fighting components get to work!

I've been using the cream for two weeks now and I have to say it's amazing! Initially I was a bit shocked at the colour - I've opted for the medium shade for my yellow-toned skin, but the consistency of the cream is like an orangey/beige. Once you've smoothed it onto your skin though, it blends almost seamlessly. I just can't get over the perfectly-even coverage it provides and even though it hasn't been the full four weeks, I'm definitely noticing an improvement in the condition of my skin - thanks 17!

 

The shades that this BB Cream comes in is:  light, medium and medium dark.  They sell for £6.99, which is not shabby at all.

IF you visit Boots at the moment they are currently holding a 3 for 2 offer on all cosmetics and nail products.  So you can step away with a right bargain!

Have a great weekend.

xoxo,

Angelique

 

Garnier BB cream

All we've heard about recently on the beauty grapevine is BB cream this and BB cream that.  But the question to all is, what exactly IS a BB cream?

B.B. Creams (short for Bleamish Balm) are hybrid products which combine the benefits of skincare and make-up in one.

Initially developed by a German dermatologist in the 1950s to hydrate skin and provide coverage, B.B. Creams were made famous in South Korea by an actress famed for her beautiful looking skin.

Over the following years, they became a cult must-have product across Asia due to their sheer, flawless looking finish and their "all-in-one" qualities.

Now, Garnier bring their first B.B. Cream, Miracle Skin Perfector to the market which they claim:

• Evens
• Covers
• Illuminates
• Hydrates
• Protects (with SPF15)

The Times Magazine's Beauty Editor, Sarah Vine says:  "You know what?  It actually works.  Really, properly, brilliantly."

Winner of Marie Claire Prix D'Excellence Beauty Awards!

My opinion:  I've really enjoyed cutting my morning routine down by a good few minutes with this product.  It already contains moisturizer and covers any blemishes/dark circles as well as giving you coverage over the rest of the face like a foundation.  It leaves the skin looking radiant and if you find it a bit oily on the t-zone, a bit of powder covers it all up nicely.  This also melts into the skin really well and is really hydrating, hmm :)  It won't replace my every day routine, but I'd definitely use this on an occasional basis!  

The B.B. Cream can be bought from all good department stores/drug stores and retails at £9.99 for 50ml.  It comes in two colours:   Light and Medium.  Garnier are being very generous and allowing everybody to try some free samples at the moment.  Click here to enter your details to allow them to send you the samples!  


The samples are really generous and looks a bit like this:  

There are three sachets to try in light, don't let the light colour turn you off.

My olive skin (that isn't tanned :P ) shows the light colour blended in well and matches well.

I've pinched this picture off another ladies blog* to just show how well this product covers. 

Definitely try this out and give it a go.  Tesco's are currently selling the B.B. cream for £7.99 and with the £1.00 off coupon you'll make a massive saving.  The £1.00 off can also be used against the Garnier Tinted Eye Roll-on :) 


Have a lovely lazy sunday...I'm going to chill as I'm feeling a bit ill!  

*http://pamperedandpolished.co.nz/2011/10/garnier-bb-cream-finally-hits-new-zealand/