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There’s no denying that BB Creams have changed the way (and paved the way) for more products that is both a makeup and skincare product.
BB Creams (short for “Blemish Balm”) came into the beauty industry after a plastic surgeon concocted it for a patient who just underwent plastic surgery: the idea behind is that it’s not only a makeup product to make your skin look great, but also a skincare item so it helps heal the skin.
Are BB Creams bad for your skin? Do BB Creams make you break out, and are BB creams especially bad for those with acne-prone skin?
There has been many stories from where it really originated – some say Germany, some say Korea – but the fact is that they are here, and they are a very big deal in cosmetics these days, so it’s no surprise that I’ve been asked time and time again about BB creams and your skin. Many of you also mentioned that you heard it was “very bad” for your skin, and honestly… I think it must be the foundation companies who started that rumour, ha!
So, Are BB Creams bad for your skin?
Here’s the thing: BB creams, as much as I love them, in my opinion are just glorified foundations with a little bit of extra skin benefits. I really didn’t think they needed a new name for this product (and don’t get me started on CC creams and now DD creams!).
So if you’re wondering if BB creams will be bad for your acne prone skin, the answer is yes and no. If your skin tends to break out from foundation, then yes, your skin would probably not like BB creams – but I think it’s more your skin type that is the problem (or a certain ingredient) rather than BB creams as a whole. If your skin is prone to blemishes and your pores get clogged up easily (and therefore gets pimples), then any type of makeup product that is “heavy” on your pores will make you break out. If that’s the case, look for BB Creams that are oil-free and made for acne prone skin.
If you tend to not break out from foundation, then no, I don’t think BB creams will be a problem for you. I’ve had no problems with any BB creams so far – some made me look oilier, and some were so thick it was like my pores couldn’t breathe; so but so far, I haven’t had any breakouts from BB creams (let’s hope this luck continues!). If you tend to break out from only certain foundations… then your search for a suitable BB cream will be like most makeup products: a testing game. You just gotta try and see what works for you.
I hope this answered some questions. Basically, just treat BB creams like you would regular foundations. That being said; I do think BB Creams are better than foundations; just because they have added ingredients and they usually always have a high SPF, which, as I wrote in Sunscreen Myths & Facts is really important.
P.S. Stay tuned for a post on my favorite BB Creams to recommend to you.