To make it more stable it can be - and should be - combined with other sunscreen agents to give stable and broad-spectrum protection (the new generation sunscreen agent, Tinosorb S is a particularly good one for that). Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). I find that many of them tend to be very sheer, acting more like a primer than as a base, but this one really changed my mind.

Also, works well to fill in fine lines and wrinkles and give skin a plump look (of course that is only temporary, but still, it's nice). When it comes to BB and CC creams I've always been one of these girls that have never understood the hype or buzz surrounding them. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable).But according to a comparative study done in 1995, citric acid has less skin improving magic properties than glycolic or lactic acid. Even if we’re talking about BB or CC Creams are always tend to consider them tinted moisturizers or foundations when it comes to Western brands because Oriental ones are considerably different in concept, formula etc. Sleek is a thicker cream texture and Cargo is quite liquid until massaged in, when it becomes creamy (see above). Once inside the skin, it hydrates, but not from the outside - putting pure water on the skin (hello long baths! It blends without being streaky, and it’s easy to apply, drying down to a semi-matte finish without settling into lines.

All very good, except I also have to add that the coverage is quite impressive, and it has a consistency more similar to that of a liquid foundation than a regular CC Cream. A handy helper ingredient that comes in a white powder form and works as an anti-caking and oil-absorbing agent. A 100% natural and plant-derived moisturizer that mimics the natural carbohydrate fraction found in the upper layer of the skin. It only protects against UVB and not UVA rays (the 320-400 nm range) – so always choose products that contain other sunscreens too. Whilst I love that fresh faced dewy look, I find that using a little bit of powder to set it, just creates a lovely natural looking finish.

Methyl Trimethicone is a very light, volatile silicone (it evaporates from the skin rather than absorbs into it) that's similar to super commonly used Cyclopentasiloxane but it dries even faster when applied to the skin. An inorganic (as in no carbon in its molecule) pigment that can range in shade from blue (most common) to violet, pink or even green. Here’s the swatch to show you how similar or different the Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream is to other Bourjois foundations. STEP 1: Colour correct your complexion Apply Bourjois' 123 Perfect Colour Correcting cream onto the centre of your face and blend outwards towards the jawline. I hadn’t heard of this product before but the claims drew me in and after trying the tester on the back of my hand, I was sold.

They comes in different names, BB creams, CC dreams, DD creams, and I have been loving using the first two. For working mom with kids, or just a lazy morning, or if you’re like me who actually waits for my skincare to sink in… a multi-tasking cream is a God’s blessing. Apply Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream onto the center of your face and blend outwards towards the jawline.Clinique wasn't on my radar at all (haven't tried any of their foundations in about 10 years or so), so thanks for the tip! However looking for an ethical replacement for my favourite light/medium base needed to be done soon because I’m almost out of that stuff. I bought the shade ivory and it’s quite w good match for me, I am 103 in maybelline matte and poreless and 1n in L’Oreal true match, so if you’re paler than that I do not think the colour would work for you.