I never ever thought I would be buying a BB cream ever. I just never though my skin would ever be good enough, but after numerous creams and pills, I can look in the mirror and not be horrified by what's looking back. In spite of me being so happy that I could buy a BB cream, I didn't want to go high end on this one, purely because I wasn't sure of the coverage, colour etc. I didn't want to get the Dr. Jart+ one online only to find the shade was all wrong, so I was really stuck with Maybelline due to their limited colour range and availability.
Thankfully, their lightest colour (fair) was light enough for my skin tone. I am as pale as it gets, so this is saying something. If you're a darker girl though, I would try find a whole new brand together. Maybelline's colour range here in New Zealand doesn't really cater beyond anyone with a skin tone darker than 'white girl with a fake tan'.
But onto the product itself - I'm surprised, to say the least. It gives me good coverage! I always thought that BB creams were supposed to be the whole 'no makeup makeup' look but this gives me good enough coverage that I don't need to wear powder over the top. I'll admit that I still wear concealer underneath (my skin isn't quite there yet), so perhaps if you don't smother yourself in concealer, it'd be quite sheer but nonetheless, for a BB cream, it covers up just enough to keep my mind at ease.
Here are the swatches. As you can see, it blends right into my translucent arm. I use a kabuki brush so I use less product and I find it disperses evenly, I've never had any issues so far with orange streaks. It applies evenly with a slight matte finish - not dewy like I was expecting. I like this though, I'm not a dewy girl, I find I just look greasy and generally gross.
My big issue with this is the packaging - it comes in a squeezy tube. I understand that it's a drug store brand but Maybelline is still good quality and for a product that is quite 'on the go', it's a shame it doesn't come in something more... useable? When I first applied with my fingers, it was absolutely ridiculous and is an experience I never want to relive. A lot of wasted product. If I were ever to take this on holiday with me, it's a product I'd expect not to need a brush for, but sadly, you will with this.
Other than the packaging, I like it. I always wear it on short days at uni or on weekends when I'm not working and don't need my hardy Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation. I haven't yet noticed when this product starts to wear off because I often set it with powder which seems to make it stick around + I never ever touch my face which is a huge factor. Other, for $22.99NZD it's a good bargain. I definitely plan on toting this around with me on my summer holidays, but I have a feeling I might be buying a little pump bottle to transfer it into instead.
xo Bridget
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