SPRING BEAUTY: BB YOUR BASE
Step aside heavy foundations, spring is here and we’re welcoming BB creams with opening arms. Here are some of our favourites…
MAC PREP + PRIME BB CREAM
Adding a slight tint to the skin, this BB cream can be used as a primer underneath foundation or worn alone for a natural look. Plus, its SPF35 will protect your skin from harsh UV rays.
YSL TOP SECRETS ALL IN ONE BB CREAM
Give your complexion a gorgeous dewy finish with this multi-tasker from YSL. Reducing imperfections, this tints the skin and creates a radiant finish – ideal for a spring day. The medium shade is one of our hero buys.
£39.50 www.boots.com
BOBBI BROWN BRIGHTENING BB CREAM
We love a multi-tasker and this Bobbi Brown number is well worth the purchase. Super hydrating, it evens the skin tone and diminishes dullness, as well as preventing wrinkles.
£29.50 www.bobbibrown.co.uk
BENEFIT BIG EASY BB CREAM
This liquid-to-powder formula is ideal for light coverage and creating a “no make-up” make-up look. Evening skintones and covering imperfections, you’ll be left with a flawless face.
£28.50 www.boots.com
DIOR DIORSKIN NUDE BB CREAM
Enhance your skin with this product that combines both skincare and make-up together. Easy-to-blend, it works to conceal imperfections and add a rosy glow to the face. Plus over time, it works to make skin more radiant.
£25.95 www.allbeauty.com
GUERLAIN LINGERIE DE PEAU BB CREAM
We love this BB cream from Guerlain, which is our go-to-product when we want to create a natural-looking base. Correcting and concealing your complexion, it adds radiance to your face and keeps skin hydrated all day long.
£35.50 www.harrods.com
DIOR HYDRA LIFE BB CREAM
Adapting to most skin tones, this provides 24-hour hydration and a flawless finish to your face. Better still, its illuminating formula will make your complexion seriously radiant.
ESTEE LAUDER DAYWEAR B.B. ANTI-OXIDANT BEAUTY BENEFIT CRÈME
Providing protection and a flawless complexion, this oil-free product instantly evens the skin tone and adds a dewy finish. Meanwhile, its anti-oxidant formula will keep skin healthy and revived.
DECLÉOR HYDRA FLORAL MULTI-PROTECTION BB CREAM 24HR MOISTURE ACTIVATOR
Combining foundation and moisturiser, this wonder cream keeps skin hydrated and flawless-looking all day long. Refining your complexion and correcting blemishes, your face will look fresh and radiant.
£26.15 www.feelunique.com
CLARINS BB SKIN PERFECTING CREAM SPF25
Another fab multi-tasker is this little beauty from Clarins. In one single step, it evens your skin tone, protects against UV rays and revitalises complexions. The result? Dreamy, flawless skin!
Kathryn Lewsey