First things first, I love the packaging (actually I'm a sucker for any sleek packaging and Bobbi Brown packaging is just beautiful) but before I get carried away with the packaging let me tell you a little bit about the product. This particular BB cream markets itself as a super natural makeup that covers imperfections, evens tone, controls oil, brighten skin over time, reduce the look of wrinkles and helps to protect against UVA/UVB rays.
The product itself has 40 mL that is contained in a slender plastic black squeeze tube. There are 5 colors
available: Extra Light, Light, Fair, Medium, and Medium Dark. The bb cream's consistency is somewhere between liquid and cream. It settles down into a natural skin-like finish that doesn't rub off.
I'm quite fair with a neutral skin tone so I got the color in extra light . I apply the BB cream with a damp sponge starting from the center of my face and blend out focusing on the the parts that need the most attention (i.e. redness, dark spots and uneven areas) to even me out. Then I go back and layer more on trouble areas, such as acne and dark circles.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
-covers and provides even coverage
-blends into my skin really well
-matches my skin tone better than most
-plays nice with the rest of my products
-doesn't oxidize
-SPF 35
Cons:
-it does clog pores so it might not be the best for acne prone skin
-there seems to be a dramatic jump between the lightest shade (Extra Light) and the second lightest (Light)
-the colors seem too yellow
-the price is pretty hefty ($42)
Pictures!
This is the bb cream blended out on the left side of my hand. The right side is bare.
Despite the price, I really like the product and would recommend it.
-A.
