BB for Dark Skin-Review
According to Dr. Andrea Trowers, “Women of color frequently complain about dark spots left on their skin after a pimple goes away and uneven skin tone. The sunscreens in BB creams can prevent dark spots from getting darker and contribute to a more even skin tone.”
Dr. Rehana Ahmed adds, “Another common issue BB Creams can address is melasma, a darkening of the skin, generally 
on the face, that tends to occur on the forehead, cheeks, and upper lip. They can also be used to cover lesions from acne or rosacea.”
on the face, that tends to occur on the forehead, cheeks, and upper lip. They can also be used to cover lesions from acne or rosacea.”Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream
Maybelline has a much wider range of colors than some other BB creams. It covers the lightest skin color (light) to dark skin colors (deep).
Again it is a light to medium coverage which means a bit more work with a concealer is needed to cover dark blemishes and scars.
In fact, many users who have had Asian BB creams considers this more of a tinted moisturizer than an actual BB cream.
Maybelline describes their BB cream as “Get 8 skin benefits in 1 simple step: * Blurs imperfections * Brightens * Evens skin-tone * Smoothes * Hydrates * Enhances * Protects with SPF 30 * 0% oils and heavy ingredients”
Dr. Brandt BB Creams with Flexitone SPF 30
This is the description from their own website:
“Formulated with Dr. Brandt’s signature flexitone™ technology that blends seamlessly with most skin tones, this multi-functional anti-aging cream instantly perfects, brightens, and hydrates with SPF 30 protection.
- blends seamlessly with most skin tones, providing an alternative to traditional foundation
- helps correct flaws & uneven skin tone to perfect overall complexion
- helps brighten & provide a healthy glow
- protects skin from UVA/UVB rays with SPF 30/PA+++
- provides hydration
- helps smooth & improve the look of lines & wrinkles”
And the good thing is the tone blending technology and the high SPF factor means it is a good choice for darker skin.
So there you have it, the top reviews from the Korean BB cream to the western versions. If you are already using BB creams, let us know your favorite brand and how you are getting along with it!
Customer Review
I'll be the first to
admit, I don't even really know what a BB cream is supposed to be. But I'm a
sucker for marketing campaigns, and after seeing an ad in a magazine, I decided
to give this one a try. At first I was worried it was going to be too dark for
my skin (the actual product looked darker than it did on the bottle), but it
blends perfectly. It's light and smooth, and definitely blurs out some
imperfections (not as much as actual foundation). I love the fact that it's a
sunscreen, too. It goes on liquid and then gets soft and powdery. You don't
even need a finishing powder.
I would wear the smashbox
tinted moisturizer which cost almost 32 dollars. i would apply everyday as part
of my makeup routine even if it would be the day i go to the gym, go dancing,
or even staying at my houe. i wanted to use a product that was more affordable.
I picked this product because the reviews I read on Amazon. I personally like
it, and I think everyone has a personal preference to makeup. This product does
cover my blemishes, and it doesnt look cakey.
After seeing all the commercials about BB creams, I wanted
to know what the hype was about. I have really good skin with no need to wear
makeup. I get an occasion pimple every now and then. I only wear eyeliner and
lipstick, but lately I was noticing the dark scars from the occasional acne and
slight uneven skin tone. I've always wanted just something light to just give
my face an even smooth look without the feeling of wearing heavy foundation. I
have wore foundation from MAC(NC45) in the past but later quit using it because
it made my face itch and I didn't like the heavy makeup feeling on my face.
I have spent days on Amazon reviewing BB cream reviews and
watching YouTube videos on BB creams. My initial concern was finding a BB cream
for Biracial women. I am half African American and half Thai(Asian). My skin
color is more of a tanned Halle Berry. I finally decided to try the Maybeline
BB cream in Medium/Deep because of the price. I bought it Walgreen's for less
than $10 tax included.
I have been wearing it for a couple of days now and I'm
pleasantly surprised. I noticed right away how it evened out my skin
complexion. I choose not to wear moisturizer underneath it because the BB cream
already contains that and sunscreen. I already have oily skin. I wash my face
and moisturize it at night.
All in all I like the product a lot. The only complaint that
I have is that I can still feel the product on my face. I guess I was hoping
that I would feel like wearing no makeup at all.
Product Description
1.0 Fl oz (30 ml) BB
creams combine skincare + makeup in 1 simple step 8-in-1 Skin Perfector: Blurs
imperfections Brightens Evens skin tone Smoothes Hydrates Enhances Protects
with SPF 30 0% oils and heavy ingredients
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