Between deadlines, doom scrolling, and city pollution, sleep and skincare often take a backseat. But all of this catches up faster than you think, and it takes a toll on your appearance. Most of us haven’t been getting the 8 hours of sleep everyone recommends, and this shows up right where we don’t want it to: under our eyes, around our nose, across our face. Don’t worry though, you’re not alone! Dark circles, dull skin, and uneven patches are common — especially if you’re sleeping less, stressed more, or constantly in front of a screen.
So what’s the solution to all of these problems? A simple, underrated product: BB cream.
What is a BB Cream?
BB stands for Beauty Balm or Blemish Balm. Don’t let the name throw you off, it’s not makeup, just an all-in-one skincare product. It combines the benefits of moisturizer, sunscreen, light coverage, and skincare ingredients designed for anti-ageing or skin treatment, similar to serums.
It does not mask your face or feel heavy like a foundation. BB cream is a lighter, more natural-looking product. It’s designed to be undetectable and easy to apply with your fingers.
Makes You Look Energized and Fresh
BB cream helps target skin concerns such as dark circles, pimples, acne scars, uneven skin, and any other pigmentation or blemishes. The product smooths them over without making you look like you’re wearing anything. So if you don’t want to look sleepy or dull after a sleepless night, BB cream is your best bet.
How To Use a BB Cream
Like any other face cream, it’s best to apply it after cleaning your face with a face wash or in the shower. You need just a small amount of the cream for your whole face; don’t apply a large amount, or else it might not look natural.
Dab onto areas that need it, primarily under the eyes, around the nose, forehead, and cheeks. Blend it gently with your fingers and you’re good to go!
If you want a more effective product for pesky dark circles, and acne scars, you could pair the BB cream with a concealer (a more traditional makeup product) and use it on the areas that are most affected.
The next time you have an important meeting that you’ve stayed up all night for or need to go to a party, pick up a BB cream and test it out. You’ll soon make it a part of your daily morning routine and feel better than ever. You don’t need 10 products and a long skincare routine, just one would be able to tackle the issue.
