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The craze hits North America
The words “BB cream” are on everyone’s lips, and soon they’ll be invading beauty counters and skincare aisles across the country. An emerging trend on this side of the Pacific, Korean and Japanese women have been turning to this “miracle product” to get their skin looking flawless for years. And now it’s Canadian women’s turn to get their fix! BB cream history 101 Blemish balm (now known as “BB cream”) was first invented by Dr. Christine Schrammek-Druiso in Germany in the 1960s for patients having undergone skin peeling treatment. But it’s only decades later, in the 2000s, that BB cream became popular in Asia after celebs started giving it credit for their flawless skin. Star multi-tasker But what exactly is BB cream? It’s basically one product that combines a handful of different ones that are probably already part of your daily beauty routine. Think moisturizer, primer, foundation, concealer and maybe even some SPF, all rolled into one very potent tube. However, not all BB creams are formulated the same: factors like ingredients, shades, opaqueness, and the presence or not of SPF, can vary. .jpg) Asia vs. North AmericaBecause of cultural and physiological differences between Asian and North American women, the BB creams we’ll be seeing on the market here are not likely to be exactly the same as the ones that are all the rage in Korea and Japan. For example, while Asian women may seek products that will make their skin whiter, on this side of the globe, we’re more about getting a healthy, natural-looking glow. Thus, the BB creams we’ll be seeing here are likely to be inspired by the craze, but adapted to the North American market. On the radar… Big name brands like M•A•C and Clinique have already launched BB creams, but they are still not available in Canada. For now, just a couple have started popping up locally: boscia B.B. Cream SPF 27 PA ++ and Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector B.B. Cream, for example. Canuck brand Marcelle will also be launching theirs in early 2012. We tried: Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector B.B. Cream ($19.99 in pharmacies), a skin brightening, moisturizing, blemish-erasing super elixir that gave us just enough coverage. Had you ever heard of BB cream? Will you be trying it? Let us know in the comments section below! |
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Aathma
January 31, 2012 at 2:43 amI was so tempted to buy this yesterday at Canadian Superstore. However, I have been reading few negative reviews about the Garnier BB cream. I will probably be trying it in couple of weeks I guess. -
lizzybk
January 31, 2012 at 3:40 amI am definitely going to try this It sounds too good to be true.......we'll see -
Diani
January 31, 2012 at 9:02 amWhy not! I'll give it a try. I'll even do a TV commercial for it. -
Pauline
January 31, 2012 at 1:16 pmI ordered BB cream on line from COSME-DE.COM and it arrived from Korea in about a week. My friend and I have been using it for a week and definitely see a difference. So far we are liking it and will order it again. We are ages 53 and 61.-
Dansk
January 31, 2012 at 1:40 pm@ Pauline. It was good to hear from someone who is using it. It is for the face ? hands ? Body ?-
Pauline
February 1, 2012 at 9:41 amWe just use it on the face. We have the Korean cream so it seems to have healing properties. I'm not sure if that is the case with the Garnier cream -
amoon
March 14, 2012 at 1:34 amWhat brand did you order? I wanted to order the real bb cream from asia (korea), and wanted your input of what you tried since there are so many brands.
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kita
January 31, 2012 at 2:58 pmSince a gentleman at my office building specializes in Asian high-end products, especially BB cream, I have had the chance to try out a sample. It brends in strangely, because of the whitening properties on my olive skin with a yellow base. But unlike the Clinique which I have also tried, it doesn't cake or peel with foundation due to the SPF properties. I have not tried the Garnier, but am looking forward to try it to see how it will work for my adult acne marks(I'm in my mid to late 20's). -
I think I will give it a try. My 14 year old has heard of BB Cream but this is the first I've read about it. I'll let you know what my results are after the first week or so.
Great site by the way!!!! -
Kat
February 1, 2012 at 12:33 pmI'm certainly interested. I suffer from rosacea and control it through diet however i still get breakout occasionally. I wonder if it would work for me... -
BKane
February 15, 2012 at 11:17 amI think I will wait until the Clinique or MAC product becomes available. However I did watch a story on the news about this up and coming a couple of weeks ago and I am excited for it's arrival! -
Cathy
March 5, 2012 at 5:57 pmI've been using the Marcelle cream in Light to Medium for the past week. So far, I quite like it. It offers some light coverage and I use Marcelle Matte finish makeup to conceal more where needed. I like that it does not have SPF as many SPF's make me break out. I use my own sunscreen (Skinceutical SPF 50) under the Marcelle BB cream. -
Nikkie
April 27, 2012 at 9:34 amI have been using the Garnier for several week, and I really like it, coverage is good ( I only need to add a little bid of foundation and concealer). I do not have a severe acne problem, but the occasinal pimples here and there and i've found it has helped.I also found my skin to be smoother and more even and hydrated. I would say thought, don't expect miracles if you have alot of acne. -
Patricia
July 7, 2012 at 12:44 pmI love the Garnier BB cream! My skin looks and feels great! I look flawless and younger, but with a natural look
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