BB Creams are tinted moisturisers with active ingredients as well as SPF. "They are designed for women who are 'on-the-go' with little time and want a multi-tasking product that will provide some benefits as well as light coverage (rather than make-up)," says dermatologist Dr Jeanette Graf.
Depending on the BB Cream you use, the product can work as a moisturiser, serum, toner, primer, concealer, foundation, eye cream and/or highlighter. Not only are they time-savers, but they're money-savers too.
As BB Creams continue to hit shelves at a rapid pace, here shorten your search by rounding up a few must-have products.
Mac Prep + Prime BB Cream SPF 35![MAC (© MAC) MAC (© MAC)](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_sMxm13oIk7onBgzLNnFBOsAu6dsGKuvHzBQas4rWx40ohayEyC99Iz8LFqyt0N1Ft3IaCSqi4VdK57L_g-4Q2bMRJSCbsNGL27DWfZW5FNqV7OzTlAOT8Xa_qcY381IhtckZs=s0-d)
MAC
Lightly tinted in a nearly sheer beige tone to work on an array of complexions, it creamily re-texturises the skin and then goes on to excel at being a face primer with high everyday SPF35 (£21,
maccosmetics.co.uk).
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30![Clinique (© Clinique) Clinique (© Clinique)](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_swQojKogmoJupUVk1bETXP0QVUQKOcstaPZUAhRPJ36Kn3QmZqNNZHt-j2zWodOzoiH-vLZC63bBMOQZjlNjrbJvEPepy01ugCweyF0tCApYy-ahzc7YDR2np0ybIQS5rqF-M=s0-d)
Clinique
This cream hydrates and soothes skin, even creating a dewy complexion. The line includes two shades - one for skin with pink undertones and another for golden undertones (£25,
clinique.co.uk)
Garnier BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector![Garnier (© Garnier) Garnier (© Garnier)](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_tBntLW1TPdqeHM7v6CJf0niPElVKhoIyA6W_5-KOleK1veFfJgMXxMwmQWSNF15SB4gvOTle25kgFqr5bTR-J7vjAgF3sM4goxvKlVFux6xDwUeHhMWLo8OKoNb6hfAXkE=s0-d)
Garnier
Available in two shades - light/medium and medium/deep - this new SPF 15 BB cream has a soft and creamy texture that evens out skin tone, boosts luminosity and hydrates for a full 24 hours (£7.99,
garnier.co.uk)