Vichy Idealia BB Creme

I have have always been a little hyper critical when it comes to BB Creams and CC Creams for that matter
and still stand by the stance that on the whole they are one of the most over rated beauty products I have encountered. However I urge you all to try out Vichy's Idealia BB Creme it may just change your views on BB Creams forever...


Vichy Idealia BB Creme

More often than not BB/CC heck we even have DD Creams on the way are nothing more than a tinted moisturiser with a fancy name nothing more, nothing less which is disappointing considering most promise the earth and beyond. Vichy Idealia BB Creme claims to be a 6-in-1 product with a formula that sets to work to illuminate the skin both in the short and long term, hydrates for up to 24 hours, smooth and diffuse wrinkles, refines the skin's texture, reduces the appearance of dark spots, and protects the skin with advanced UVA/UVB protection of SPF 25. Pretty impressive on paper wouldn't you agree but does it deliver?

Vichy Idealia BB Creme

Yes - no make that a big fat yes! I am honestly blown away by Vichy Idealia BB Creme which by now you will have gathered doesn't happen all that often but this light base product does all it claims to do and more.
At the moment the Idealia BB Creme line only comes in two shades : Light and Medium - Light is a great neutral shade that runs rather light and should suit most fair complexions, medium again runs fairly neutral and should be a decent enough match for most light-medium skin tones. The texture of this BB Cream is light and somewhat runny like a liquid foundation but as soon as it goes on to the skin it evens out the skin tone, conceals and brightens instantly. For a BB Cream the coverage is great and more than enough for most skin types to skip concealer in most instances. The beauty of Vichy's Idealia BB Creme is that you can wear it sheer on a good skin day but build up coverage in areas should you require to. I liken it a little to MAC's Face and Body Foundation in that aspect but somehow I find this more comfortable on the skin not to mention more brightening without the need for shimmer particles.

Vichy Idealia BB Creme
Vichy Idealia BB Creme

Mole has been included as a reference point in terms of coverage.

As many will know by now I have oily skin which BB/CC Creams and tinted moisturisers do not tend to favor at all - most subside to the excess sebum and slide off within a matter of hours. Of course you can set with primers, powder and finishing sprays but for me that defeats the purpose as most of us will reach for such products when all we want is a light base to even out the skin tone. Although the shade Light is a smidgen too light for my skin tone I did put it to the test without a primer or finishing product to see how well it wore and if it could be the perfect product for my summer holiday and shockingly the answer is yes. Without a primer or setting product of any kind Vichy Idealia BB Creme wore for close to 6 hours on my oily skin, yes it my t-zone did have a little shine going on around the five hour mark but oddly it looked okay with the dewy finish of this BB Cream and as this is thoroughly hydrating it will help to keep skin soft and subtle in the warm weather and allow those with a drier skin type to slick this on without worrying about it clinging to dry patches. 

Sorry other BB Creams your time is up - Vichy's Idealia BB Creme rules the roost as far as I am concerned.

Vichy Idealia BB Creme* £14/40ml via Escentual - link
* PR Sample sent for consideration of review.

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