Importance of BB Cream in a skincare routine
BB Cream is a must have item in your skincare kit to deliver hydration and even your skin tone on days where you want to achieve a “no makeup” look and achieve skin that looks like skin, but healthier! Depending on your skin type and the product you choose, BB Creams can be applied for various benefits. In a hurry? Apply as an all in one moisturiser and skin tint. Looking for full coverage? Apply as a primer underneath mineral makeup for a flawless complexion.
Understanding BB Creams
BB Creams may seem like a fairly new beauty product, but you might be surprised to learn that BB cream dates back to as early as the 1960s! It originated in Germany before trending in South Korea and eventually making its way to the western part of the globe. According to Wikipedia, Dr. Christine Schrammek originally created BB cream in the 60’s to protect her patients' skin after dermatology treatments.
Key ingredients in BB Creams
While BB cream formulations vary from brand to brand, most have some common ingredients that are combined to create this all-in-one product. Mineral Pigments, Vitamin C, Antioxidants and Hydrating ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid and Nourishing Oils are often included in BB Cream formulations, allowing them to simultaneously even skin tone, hydrate and protect the skin.
Types of BB Creams
Different formulations for various skin types
BB Creams come in a variety of formulations, some to support oily skin and some to support dry skin. It’s important to understand your skin type before choosing a product that’s right for you.
Choosing the Right BB Cream for Your Skin
Factors to consider (skin type, tone, concerns)
BB creams are formulated to hydrate the skin, so generally suit most skin types and are particularly beneficial to those with normal to dry skin. If you have oily skin there are BB creams available to support your skin type, along with CC Creams (Colour Correcting Creams) that offer lighter, mattifying coverage.
How to match the right shade
BB creams aren’t only easy to apply, they are also easy to colour match. BB creams are often formulated with few shade options as they contain colour adaptive mineral pigments that oxidise on application, creating a skin-like finish.
Benefits of Using BB Cream for Skincare
Time and money saving
BB creams are serious time savers, streamlining your skincare and makeup routine by removing the need for multiple products before you run out the door.
Hydration Boost
We all know how important hydration is for general skin health and age defence, and including BB cream as part of your daily skincare ritual ensures your skin is supported with hydration every morning.
Bio-Active Benefits
Most BB creams contain a variety of antioxidants and bio-actives that support brightening, age-defence and healthy skin. Applying a BB cream every morning will deliver skin loving ingredients to your complexion on the daily!
Sun protection
Most BB creams contain a small amount of SPF, often naturally occurring from the inclusion of mineral pigments. Whilst we always recommend applying a dedicated sunscreen, any extra protection to shield your skin from sun damage and premature ageing is always going to benefit your skin.
Incorporating BB Cream into Your Daily Routine
BB creams are designed for easy application and are an ideal product for makeup beginners, or anyone wanting a quick, natural makeup look. However, there are a few steps you can take to ensure a flawless application and long lasting finish.
Normal Skin
- Ensure skin is exfoliated and hydrated prior to application
- Apply LAMAV's Bio-Active Primer for a smooth base
- Apply LAMAV's BB cream using our Vegan Foundation Brush, beginning at the centre of the face and working out towards the hairline in sweeping and buffing motions until your desired coverage is achieved.
Dry Skin
- Ensure skin is exfoliated and well hydrated prior to application
- Apply LAMAV's Bio-Active Primer for a smooth base and additional hydration
- Apply LAMAV's BB cream with the option to mix with your daily moisturiser for additional hydration. Apply using our Vegan Foundation Brush, beginning at the centre of the face and working out towards the hairline in sweeping and buffing motions until your desired coverage is achieved.
Oily Skin
- Ensure skin is exfoliated and hydrated prior to application
- Apply LAMAV's BB cream using our Vegan Foundation Brush, beginning at the centre of the face and working out towards the hairline in sweeping and buffing motions until your desired coverage is achieved.
- Apply LAMAV's Mineral Foundation Powder or Mattifying Powder for additional staying power and all-day oil control.
Tips for Long-Lasting BB Cream Results
Setting techniques for a natural finish
Setting your BB cream with a natural setting powder or mineral foundation powder ensures longer staying power and provides additional oil control for those with oily skin.
Touch-up strategies throughout the day
If you have oily skin keep your setting powder or mineral foundation powder in your bag and re-apply over the t-zone to avoid excess oil throughout the day.
If you have dry skin, LAMAV’s hydrating mist spray is a great way to refresh and rehydrate the finish of your BB cream as your skin becomes dryer through the day.
Skincare can be complicated. There are literally thousands of products across numerous categories promising a smooth, flawless complexion.
But at the end of the day, there is really only one product that is hailed by beauty enthusiasts the world over as being the ultimate multitasker: BB Cream.
The beauty of BB cream – or beauty balm – is that it encapsulates everything you love about your other beauty products and incorporates them into one simple formula. Whether you’re after sun protection, a primer, light coverage or anti-ageing benefits – there is a BB cream out there for you.
And the good news is – our very own award-winning formula just got even better! Containing an assortment of natural minerals and nourishing bio-actives, the LAMAV BB Cream now includes a cellular extract of Australian native, Kakadu Plum for even better results. Here’s what you need to know…
It Evens Out Skin Tone
Containing a unique blend of colour-correcting pigments and natural extracts, our BB Cream helps to even out skin tone and conceal any complexion imperfections. Simply apply a few dots to your face (forehead, nose, cheeks and chin) then begin at your forehead, slowly blending using your fingers or a makeup sponge down your nose, across your chin and finishing with your cheeks. As a top tip: we recommend warming the formula a little in your fingertips before application to activate the natural oils for an even smoother finish!
It Protects Against Ageing
Containing vitamin C, organic rosehip oil and hyaluronic acid – our BB Crème is an anti-ageing powerhouse! Vitamin C, a potent antioxidant, helps to fight free-radicals – compounds which damage collagen and elastin in the skin and cause premature ageing – while rosehip and hyaluronic acid both brighten and moisturise the skin for lasting hydration.
It’s Even More Potent
It’s no secret that we’re passionate about Australian bio-actives – and now we’ve included a cellular extract of Kakadu Plum in our formula for even more skin nourishment. The process of cellular extraction ensures that you’re being delivered the most potent form of this plant active – meaning even more skin-loving vitamin C. While we know vitamin C is vital in the fight against ageing, it’s also incredibly healing, helping to soothe and nourish the skin – for a blemish-free, calm complexion.
FAQs
1. HOW TO APPLY A BB CREAM
Normal Skin:
- Ensure skin is exfoliated and hydrated prior to application
- Apply LAMAV's Bio-Active Primer for a smooth base
- Apply LAMAV's BB cream using our Vegan Foundation Brush, beginning at the centre of the face and working out towards the hairline in sweeping and buffing motions until your desired coverage is achieved.
Dry Skin:
- Ensure skin is exfoliated and well hydrated prior to application
- Apply LAMAV's Bio-Active Primer for a smooth base and additional hydration
- Apply LAMAV's BB cream with the option to mix with your daily moisturiser for additional hydration. Apply using our Vegan Foundation Brush, beginning at the centre of the face and working out towards the hairline in sweeping and buffing motions until your desired coverage is achieved.
Oily Skin:
- Ensure skin is exfoliated and hydrated prior to application
- Apply LAMAV's BB cream using our Vegan Foundation Brush, beginning at the centre of the face and working out towards the hairline in sweeping and buffing motions until your desired coverage is achieved.
- Apply LAMAV's Mineral Foundation Powder or Mattifying Powder for additional staying power and all-day oil control.
2. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BB CREAM AND A CC CREAM
BB creams are “beauty balms” designed to hydrate and correct blemishes while providing hydration and sun protection.
CC creams are designed for colour correction and often used to correct redness, uneven skin tone and dark circles prior to makeup application, allowing you to use less foundation while still achieving a flawless finish. The consistency of a CC creams can vary, but often have mattifying options too, so are great for correcting blemish prone skin and redness prior to applying makeup.
3. HOW DOES A BB CREAM WORK?
Most BB creams are formulated with antioxidant rich bio-actives to protect the skin from environmental stressors, along with natural mineral pigments that even your complexion while providing a small amount of SPF to protect your skin from UV damage and signs of premature ageing. Most formulations will also contain hydrating ingredients such as nourishing oils or hyaluronic acid to create an all-in-one product that simultaneously moisturises, protects the skin and provides a natural amount of makeup coverage for a healthy, glowing complexion.
Haven’t yet tried our BB Crème? Discover its beauty-boosting benefits today and reveal complexion perfection...
