Makeup Primer or BB cream

[~*familyof3*~]

Ok so you would think by 28yrs old i would have knowen about makeup primers and bb cream. So im wanting to find a good primer or bb cream except i just dont know which does what lol

I have fairly dry skin atm as in some place's are ok just a little dry then other places that are so dry its flaky.So whats what and which ones would you say are good

[PumpkinZulu]

A good first try if you don't want to spend too much money is the Garnier BB cream. Does what a BB cream should, decent price (I think $12) and is readily available. I find it a little greasy for my skin, but it might be perfect for yours. Another drug store brand that's alright is the Loreal range of primers. They do have glitter in them though, I find it's a good night primer. I have the green one ATM (reduce redness) but the pink is the best.

I love the Benefit primer. Really nice finish. So it really depends what you're after.

[~*familyof3*~]

Thanks PZ. Will have a look. I need to update my cleanser ect too was using the clinique 3 step but found it made my face feel umm really tight and odd after i used it maybe it was drying it out more

[Beach Mama]

I live the Garnier one too and use it under foundation if I want a heavier cover! They have just brought out an oil free one PZ that might suit you better?

[AnyDream]

What the heck is BB cream? (I won't divulge how old I am or how I came to be this age without understanding why makeup never seems to stick to my face quite right...)

[~*familyof3*~]

hehe Marydean im also still not sure what the differance between primer and BB cream is

[Butterfly Dawn]

fill me in to please. I have terrible trouble with foundation doing bad things during the day- perhaps this would help?
what is a primer? what us a bb cream?

[~Kim~]

I have no idea what BB cream is either, but I bought the Garnier one based on it's claims (sad I know) and I have dry skin. It's terrible. I react and get psoritic patches every time I try to wear it. I do react to lots of stuff but this one is serious.

[Butterfly Dawn]

I get that with covergirl stuff

[Marley&Me]

It is my understanding that a BB cream is like a super-tinted moisturiser. And a primer is what you put under your foundation to get longer wear out of you foundation..
I can't see the BB cream giving me enough coverage, but i am going to try it in summer when you can't do a full face of foundation.

[Beach Mama]

BB is blemish balm! It's a thin moisturising veil with SPF, tints to suit your tone and evens it out. Ive never been big on foundation so I love it .I don't need much cover though so I'm not sure how it works on very uneven or blemished skin.

[buffy1]

Primers are great if you want your makeup to go on smoothly and stay put. For my makeup clients with dry skin I use a Laura Mercier one, it's lovely; for brides I use Smashbox as it has good staying power. Korres (available from Kit Cosmetics) has a nice one with no silicone, parabens etc if you have sensitive skin.

To be honest I think BB creams are over-hyped. You'd be better off getting a good tinted moisturiser I reckon. Again Laura Mercier ones are nice (exxy though), Benefit's You Rebel, Aveda (LOVE) and on the budget side there's a Revlon one I like but can't remember the name...

With regard to sun protection, would also suggest a product that has broad spectrum SPF or using a separate cream underneath any kind of base; the SPF in moisturisers, foundations etc doesn't really cut the mustard for our climate. Invisible Zinc Tinted Daywear is a good multi-tasker.

[Marley&Me]

Hmmm, I use foundation primarily because I am so pasty and white. So I need some colour to make me look less 'dead' I guess the BB cream would be good for that....

[Beach Mama]

. Hydrates for 24hrs
2. Evens tone
3. Corrects blemishes
4. Boosts healthy glow
5. UV Protection SPF 15

From their website - I agree about the SPF - I use the Nivea light veil 30+ it's great, not greasy and I can wear it under the bb cream.

[Butterfly Dawn]

ah huh.
thank you

[~*familyof3*~]

buffy...where can i buy smashbox brand from? and the laura mercier one thanks

[Eenee]

I'm 29 and have no idea what BB cream is. Only thing I put on my face is pure coconut oil asi hate make up and reactto most other things.

[buffy1]

buffy...where can i buy smashbox brand from? and the laura mercier one thanks

Hiya - Smashbox is available at Kit Cosmetics and Mecca Cosmetica, or online. Laura Mercier counters are in DJs and Myer, or Adore Beauty online. I suggest trying them out in person and then ordering them either online here or from a US/UK website as they'll be way cheaper!