Not so long ago I announced that The Body Shop would be hopping on to the BB Cream band wagon
with their own version that will be available in three shades when they launch next month.
Today I have the mid toned shade (02) to share my thoughts on.
I don't have all that much to say about the packaging other than that it reminds me of hand cream so
do be careful and don't blindly apply the first squeeze style tube you find in your hand bag or you could end
up with a mess on your hands...literally!
The BB Cream itself is a light and thin textured liquid that is white with tiny beads of pigment that burst when you apply the product to the skin - in this aspect and the texture The Body Shops BB Cream is very similar to L'Oreal's Lumi Magique BB Cream, personally I prefer the thicker BB Creams out there as generally speaking they offer better coverage.
As mentioned I was sent shade 02 which has colour adaptive technology - it blends to match most mid tone so I have high hopes that the deep colour option (03) will suit black skin tones rather
than just being another shade for tanned ladies.
To be truthful the coverage of The Body Shop All-In-One BB Cream is more akin to a good tinted moisturiser than it is to the Eastern/Asian BB Cream formulas.
It is not all that great for covering blemishes be the scars or spots but it does even out the skin tone
without being heavy or caking nor does it settle into fine lines or enlarged pores making it a great option for the warmer months or for those good skin days when you don't really need much coverage.
The formula is very hydrating but not so much that oily skins such as mine need to worry,
it wore appropriately for around 8 hours with primer and a light dusting of setting powder
and to the best of my knowledge contains no sunscreen but I do need to confirm that.
Are you excited to try this particular BB Cream out?*
I was quite excited but the swatch makes it look quite pink! Not sure if it'll suit me :(
ReplyDeleteI think the problem is that it is a little too light for me so it's leaning pink but when swatched on paper it is pretty orange and definitely a mid tone shade :)
DeleteThe idea of the 'colour matching' formula sounds good, but I dunno :(
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I know what you mean sadly.
DeleteI'm really excited for when this product hits Australian shores! I don't mind that it is remniscent of a tinted moisturiser, I think it would work great in the Warmer months :) xx
ReplyDeleteIf you have good skin it will be an amazing product :) I hope you don't have to wait too long :)
DeleteHey thanks for the review! I like how you always get the newest make-up so I don't have to try it out. (I tend to like trying recommended products before buying and doing my own review). I will give this a miss since the texture of white put me off. Thanks
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Haha thank you and i'm so glad I can help :)
DeleteNo problem, I hope you find a BB cream that suits your needs soon :)
I have pimple prone skin and that too with scars....BB creams never suit me..
ReplyDeletegive me any solution to cover my scars....
I'm pretty much the same...have you tried Clinique Blemish Soloution foundation or Estee Lauder Double Wear Extreme?
DeleteHave you tried Garnier's BB cream?? Its really nice and contians SPF 15! AND its cheap! Check it out! :)
ReplyDeleteI tried their first version and hated it but I've seen that they have a new improved formula out that I may give a go :)
DeleteI would love to give this a try but yet again dark skinned girls are being ignored. When will this end? *sigh* Thanks for the review though!
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this looks really interesting! would be interesting to try it out
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This review has actually put me off trying this one (not your fault, it's the product!) It looks a little too watery for my taste and if it doesn't contain SPF that's a big downside x
ReplyDeleteDarn I was hoping the body shop BB offering would have SPF I like knowing I've got at least some sun protection on my super pale skin x
ReplyDeletethanks for reviewing it..
ReplyDeletei believe asian bb cream are still the best as of now..
but when it comes for liquid foundation i still love made is Us hehe
Think I'll give this one a miss! Garnier remains my favourite out of them all so far :)
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Oh I was so hoping this one would be brilliant. Although I must admit, after trying a few BB creams my favourite and one I think will be hard to beat, is Ginvera Green Tea BB cream! You're right about the packaging, exactly like The Body Shop hand creams! xo
ReplyDeleteWhen does this BB Cream come out in the UK stores?
ReplyDeleteI totally recommend this product! Tried it myself and decided to ditch all the other BB's
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I just bought it and read people's blogs saying it's rubbish! I hope not as it's not cheap!
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