Some of BB Creams in this group are new shade additions to existing lines and some been around for sometime now, however they are all new to me. I’ve only worn them a couple of times. With that said, I can’t do an in depth review, but I can give my first impressions of each.
MAC Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF 35 in Dark Deep
I was glad to hear that MAC listened to the demand for more shades in the Prep + Prime Beauty Balm. After all, their motto, ‘All ages. All races. All sexes.’, practically demands it. The formula is light and provides very sheer coverage. It has an SPF 35 and claims to re-texturize the skin. I did notice my skin felt smoother to the touch as I wore it.
I’m in between NC45 and NC50 in most MAC foundations and I’m a 7.5 in the Matchmaster foundation. In the Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm I wear the deepest shade, Dark Deep. With that said, I feel like someone who is deeper than NW45 or deeper than 8.5 in the matchmaster might have a hard time with the shade selection.
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 in Shade 04
The Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 is also a new shade selection within an existing range. Clinique claims it to have a matte finish. It seems to have more of a satin finish to me but that could be due to my oily skin type. It fades on my skin after a couple hours but doesn’t leave behind a greasy mess which I appreciate. I haven’t used it long enough to determine if any of the skin care benefits are true.
Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-In-1 Beauty Balm Skin Perfector in Deep
Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-In-1 Beauty Balm Skin Perfector looks quite natural when applied but doesn’t work well with my skin type. It slid off my face after just a couple hours of wear. I was only able to extend the wear with applying a primer beforehand, but in doing so I feel don’t get any of the skin care benefits this product claims. The shade match is great so it may work well for someone of the same shade but with a dry or normal skin type.
DiorSkin Nude BB Creme in Dark 004
The DiorSkin Nude BB Creme has a light texture and a fresh scent. The Dark 004 shade matches my skin tone well. I’d say the coverage is natural looking. It doesn’t cover any major dark spots but it does help to diminish their appearance. This BB Creme adds a glow to the skin. I find using a damp Beauty Blender sponge for application and then setting with an oil control powder keeps shininess away and allow the dewiness of the BB creme to show. The one downside is that it only contains an SPF 10.
From Left: MAC Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF 35 in Dark Deep, Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 in Shade 04, Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-In-1 Beauty Balm Skin Perfector in Deep and DiorSkin Nude BB Creme in Dark 004
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