NBR: BB cream recommendations?

wtfisup · February 2014

I've used and loved Dr. Jartt's Detox BB Cream, but at $40 a bottle, I'd like to find a cheaper option. Maybe closer to $20 or less. Does anyone have any less expensive brands they've tried and loved?

For reference, I have very dry, very light skin. So moisturizing and friendly with pale tones is important.

otter1103 · February 2014

I really liked the Garnier (sp?) one. Got it for about $15

emandjp · February 2014

Smashbox Camera Ready BB cream, it's $19.50 at Sephora and I LOVE it!!!

wtfisup · February 2014

@emandjp, how would you describe the finish of that one?

theamandapanda · February 2014

I like Garnier too. I'm super pale & super dry. I put it on over my cetaphil. Good luck!

emandjp · February 2014

wtfisup said:
@emandjp, how would you describe the finish of that one?

It's light but has great coverage! Not oily at all but doesn't have a powdery finish. Does that make sense?

BMaidPlanner · February 2014

I use this one from Tarte. I think we have very similar coloring and I use the second shade up, the first often plays against us, greys us out. It's $34. Not a huge drop from what you're already spending, I know, but it does last me a really long time because you use so little of it at a time.

katiebartton · February 2014

BMaidPlanner said:
I use this one from Tarte. I think we have very similar coloring and I use the second shade up, the first often plays against us, greys us out. It's $34. Not a huge drop from what you're already spending, I know, but it does last me a really long time because you use so little of it at a time.

I like tarte too!! I downgraded to just a neutrogena tinted lotion enchancer though

vixey · February 2014

emandjp said:

Smashbox Camera Ready BB cream, it's $19.50 at Sephora and I LOVE it!!!

I second this! I sometimes wear it by itself, but usually I have it on under powder (Bare Minerals). I have oily skin, and I still have a matte finish at the end of the day. It's awesome.

LadyMacaron · February 2014

I'll be the odd man out and say Garnier was the worst one I have tried

It's very very orange, and goopy/thick. The best ones I have used are the NAKED beauty balm, Laura Mercier's, and for a drugstore brand I like the Olay one because it's very light and frothy, and feels very moisturizing and the No.7 brand at Target. And actually the Too Faced BB cream at Walmart is pretty good.

I'm a make up/skin care whore. I really think it depends on what type of skin you have and what your complexion is.

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