Q&A for How to Apply BB Cream

BB cream is pretty much like a tinted moisturizer. It's perfect for when you want to even out your skin tone and cover blemishes without putting on a lot of makeup and feeling super made up.

It depends on the look you're going for. A flat brush will apply more product to your face. If you're looking for medium to full coverage, use a soft brush. If you want a softer, diffuse look, go with a fluffy airbrush.

Yes, you can use BB cream, but you might want to use a concealer instead. BB cream is more likely to slide on your eyelids than a concealer, and it's a little too creamy for use on the eyelids.

Yes! BB cream is lighter (as in not as heavy) than foundation and thus better for younger people/teens.

It really depends on which brand you are using. As with most foundations, bb creams can have light to full coverage. I've found that bb cream is a great alternative to foundation since it doesn't worsen acne but still provides coverage. My favorite brand is Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream, it covers my acne spots really well and eliminates redness. If you have a lot of acne I've found that western brand bb creams tend to be heavier, however, they can also be cakey. Another solution for a full coverage look is a BB cream cushion compact which can be layered more easily than a full liquid bb cream.

It is more for evening out your skin tone; not covering imperfections. If you would like to cover the redness, try using a CC cream.

Absolutely! That's why you can apply it with your fingers. Foundation provides greater coverage but it can be "harder" to blend.

Use sunscreen under the cream.

It depends on how much you use and how often. If you use a dime-sized amount for your whole face every day, two 50 ml tubes will last about one month. But if you are just trying to conceal blemishes, 30 ml is good (it can last for up to two months if you use it every day).

Use your regular face wash twice. The first time removes makeup, the second time cleanses your skin. This method is called "double-cleansing."

Anything is okay for oily skin as long as it is oil free. There are generally two or more types of BB cream in each brand, one for younger oily skin and one for more less sensitive calm skin. Obviously for you, go for the one for oily young skin. You might also prefer brands that are all natural, meaning the ones that do not have anything in them that can make your skin flare up or react, etc.

That is fine. If you have the budget, try a volumizer. t helps to thin out BB cream and gives your skin a glowing look.

If you have dark circles or any spots on your skin, then you will need to also apply concealer.

No, unless your skin is very sensitive.

Only if you want to; it's optional depending on the look you want. (All of them would go over the BB cream though.)

It depends on the individual BB cream. Part of the definition of a BB cream is that it is a light foundation, so it may look like one, though some will look more natural than others. Read reviews before buying and make sure you pick one that matches your skin tone.

Yes.

It depends on the type of BB cream you have. If you want to use BB cream as a face cream, make sure it is a moisturizer.

Because BB cream is a mix of foundation, moisturizer, and sometimes other things. So the foundation component is diluted by the other components.

You can use a primer if you feel comfortable with it. if you are doing lots of moving around, or want the BB cream to last on your face for a long period of time, then you could use primer. It is not necessary though and you should be aware that it acts as a tinted moisturizer.

Please do not do this, as it will clog your pores and can result in pimples and acne across your face. Try using it during the day underneath the rest of your makeup as a base.

Use you fingers.

No, it is perfectly fine as most BB creams contain SPF to help with sunburn.

You can do it either way. It is up to you. Most people do BB cream first to even out the skin tone and then brighten with concealer, but either way is fine.

The BB creams are not meant to be used on the hands as a moisturizer. Buy a matte finish BB cream, and if you want to moisturizer your hands, use hand lotion.

It's not 'important', it's just a quick and easy option to combine a few skincare steps into one, along with a bit of makeup. If you'd rather use different products, that's fine.

It's not waterproof, but because it is light, it won't make streaks down your face like a heavier foundation could.

Yes.

Use a beauty sponge instead of a brush, as the bb cream will clump up a brush.

For oily skin types use powder foundation. Once you have applied it spray a setting spray.