I have to admit that I’ve always tried to play it pretty
safe when it comes to makeup on my face. My skin is dry and sensitive,
so consequentially it’s always been prone to nasty breakouts. Since a young age
I’ve always assumed that my only option has been to slather a heavy Foundation
over my blemishes and imperfections to conceal them. Recently, however, I have
discovered a marvelous product which has made all the difference to my
complexion – leaving me feeling confident, comfortable and actually rather
beautiful! I will confess, my dear readers, that I have fallen in love.
Honestly, I have never felt so passionate about
a product before. BB Creams are, in my mind, the future of skincare and beauty
regimes for young people. I wish that I had discovered these creams when I was
much younger. It would have saved me a lot of hassle battling bad breakouts! Whereas Foundation can be quite heavy, encouraging further
blocked pores and exacerbating bad skin situations, my BB Cream feels light and fluffy.
No, the coverage is not 100% perfect used on its own, however combining the
product with Concealer, Bronzer, a sweep of Blush and Loose Powder is enough to make up my
face as part of a daily regime without putting my skin under too much strain. Through
replacing my Foundation with BB Cream, my face appears youthful and glowing –
exactly how it is supposed to look as a Woman in my late teens. Here’s a peek of my ‘natural look’ using BB
Cream.
I don't look glamorous to say the least, but I've achieved a day look which is natural looking, covers my imperfections, is quick, easy and good for my skin - all that you really need on a day to day basis.
That doesn’t mean to say that I’ve completely abandoned my
Foundation. Sometimes, on special occasions, you simply cannot afford to allow
a slight blemish to show when you're expected to look at your utmost best. In that
case, I use my BB Cream as a Primer and then apply Foundation on top. Through
this method you can actually get away with using much less Foundation than
usual, but get the same flawless look. I apply my BB Cream with my fingers as I
would an everyday Moisturiser, but then use a combination of Makeup Brushes and Cosmetic Wedges to blend my Foundation over it so that I look picture perfect.
BB Creams sound pretty amazing right? Yes, but apparently
there's more: CC Creams are being marketed to shoppers as ‘Colour Control’ Balms; basically these are the new and improved BB Creams, focusing
on neutralising red areas of your skin and providing more coverage than your average BB - with all the same skincare benefits. So,
what’s next? DD Creams? EE Creams? Alphabet Creams are all the rage, so you
never know how far this latest beauty trend will go; all I know is that from
now on - and throughout my twenties - I will be predominantly using BB Creams or CC
Creams as a more gentle alternative as a makeup base, and I would encourage others
with young skin to follow my lead. Heavy products can be harsh on young skin, and I promise that if you make a change to an Alphabet Cream you will see the difference on your skin within a week. Baring that in mind, I would also advise that you purchase a BB Cream of at least SPF 25 so as to protect your skin from sun rays effectively.
Are you a fan of Alphabet Creams? Are there any certain products that you would recommend? I'm always open for comments and discussions so please let me know what you think; you might even be able to inspire me.
Remember that there is no greater beauty a girl can have than a smile. Life can be wondrous, try and think optimistically.
Lots of love, Georgie Rose xoxo