Current Foundation Routine

In the past month I have completely changed my foundation routine. I used to only wear a liquid foundation by clinique. But now after discovering BB creams I much prefer to use that.

I use Rimmels Wake Me Up concealer under my eyes and on any blemishes or if I just feel like I need any extra coverage that morning. I then use Maybelline's BB Cream on my tea zone area.

I then use my new favourite product the Laura Mercier mineral powder. I use my real techniques buffing brush to apply it. It stops the BB Cream making my skin look oily and gives a nice natural finish to the look. It is not cakey or drying at all!

I always apply blusher on my cheeks as I am a ghost without it! I like Benefit blushers and body shop also do nice pinky toned ones. I then apply Benefits hight beam above the blush for more definition and along the bridge of my nose.

I now feel like I can finally use BB Cream and get actual coverage and use it on a daily basis.

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream

I love this new BB cream hype. I was never that keen on tinted moisturisers as I have very pale skin so they often made me look like I've just smothered fake tan on my face. But I love the concept of not having to wear heavy foundation and BB creams are a perfect replacement.

I have read lots of reviews on Maybelline's BB cream so decided to purchase it from Superdrug for £7.99 and try it out. I am not going to lie at first I wasn't that keen on it. The tube it comes in, is quite pretty but messy. I bought the light shade but it just disappeared on my skin giving little coverage.

However over the past week I have managed to make the product work for me. It does give a nice glowy and natural 'no make-up, make-up' look. Plus having a SPF of 30 so it protects my skin and keeps it hydrated as well. I do use a little amount of Smashbox tinted moisturiser with the cream to give a slight colour to it and if I feel I need more coverage that day.

I tried 17 BB Blemish Balm back in April for when I went on holiday to Florida. In the heat I didn't want thick melting foundation so tried this out and loved it. It gave a glowy dewy look and had a slight tint to it as well as a SPF of 15. I think I may prefer my 17 BB balm to Maybelline's version but I also hear good things about Garnier's BB cream.

Despite the hype I believe BB Creams/balms are an acquired taste. I like the glowy/dewy skin look and rarely use powder. So I love the BB creams as they are perfect for the glowy look. But those who prefer the matte powdered products might not like the BB products as much.....