my passion diaries: يوليو 2012

Benefit Box O’ Powders are the stuff of legend. Whether you’re a Hoola, Dandelion, or Bella Bomba fan, there’s a complexion-enhancing brightener, bronzer, or blusher for everyone. Starting this month, you can slick on a coordinating lip gloss to complement your well-adorned cheeks. The San Francisco-based beauty brand has just released its new Ultra Plush Glosses, six super-silky, sheer lip savers that mirror the palette of its popular, individual powders. Sugarbomb is a shimmering pinky nude, Dallas is a dusty rose, Hoola is a sparkling golden nude, Dandelion is a soft pearlescent pink, Coralista is a transparent orange-red, and Bella Bomba is a see-through watermelon. Now all they need to do is add a corresponding nail lacquer line to the mix and the illusive Benefit triple threat will become a reality. A girl can dream…

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So what does BB Cream stand for?
Technically, it stands for Blemish Balm or Blemish Base but that doesn't mean it's a spot cream. It's more of a multi-function cream that has coverage and skincare properties.

What will it do?
This wonder cream is meant to be all-singing and all-dancing. It will give you a good base for makeup like a primer, even out complexion like a tinted moisturiser, cover minor imperfections and redness like a concealer, hydrate your skin like your day cream, brighten and perk-up a dull complexion and some will even protect with SPF. Some also promise healing, soothing and anti-ageing properties.

How do I choose one right for me?
Treat it like skincare and find one for your skin type. Do you have dry skin? Oily skin? Problem skin? Do you have ageing concerns? Or do you just want a healthy glow? Check you like the smell (it is often perfumed) and make sure it blends into your skin well. Try before you buy and see how it feels on your skin for the day - in the same way as you would try a foundation on your skin before buying.

How do I use it?
The magic of the BB Cream means you can wear it alone without foundation and you should get a light, natural finish coverage to give you a health glow and cover uneven skin tone. Use it when you don't fancy wearing full foundation or if you want to brighten and perk-up your skin between work and a night out.