2012 is clearly the year
for BB Creams - aka Blemish Balms -
in the UK, however the multi-tasking beauty product has been a hit in Asia for
a while. Several beauty brands have launched BB Creams in the last few weeks and each differ slightly in what
they offer.
Clinique promises to soothe, hydrate and conceal with its Age Defence BB Cream, but how does it
work? Iron oxides and silica pigments provide coverage for fine lines and
wrinkles, while vitamin E and a combination of chemical sunscreens provide
SPF30 and protect skin from the environment, and caffeine soothes and
stimulates.
To live up to its promise
of hydration, Clinique has created a hydration complex comprising of trehalose,
carboxylic acid both of which retain moisture, and sodium hyarulonate which is
one of the best natural moisturising components. Together all three ingredients
help hydrate and moisturise skin throughout the day, picking up where your day cream left off.
While Clinique’s
BB Cream doesn’t quite live up to hype, it does provide a relatively good amount
of coverage, especially if you use it as a primer
and mix it with your foundation.
On its own the pink shade can
wipe out natural colour and leave you with a blank canvas, making foundation
and blusher or bronzer essential. If you are looking for a
moisturising primer that will
conceal stubborn blemishes however, this could definitely be a beauty buy for you.
Clinique’s Age Defense BB Cream is £25 from
Clinique.co.uk.
Rating: 6/10 – The beauty
product didn’t quite live up to its promises, however it’s a mixed review
as if you did use it as a primer it would certainly excel. It just depends what
you want from Clinique’s BB Cream.
