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How many days does it take before the cream expires?

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You can keep it for a month if you don't refrigerate it, but it will last about twice longer if you keep it cool.

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Would it last all day?

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This depends on the quality and amount of liquid foundation. If the foundation works very well and if you use a fair amount of it, the BB cream should last all day. The addition of other products will work against the foundation; the sunscreen will lighten the color and the moisturizer will make matte foundation look dewy. Fortunately, the amount of each product that you need to use is merely a suggestion. Experiment to find what works best for you.

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Can I use powder foundation?

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Yes, you can. It will most likely have the same effect as using loose face powder.

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How can I make concealer at home?

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Scoop the desired amount of petroleum jelly into a clean container. Add enough pressed powder to successfully pigment the petroleum jelly. Thoroughly mix the ingredients. Gently apply the concealer to the spot you want to cover. This is not as effective as store-bought concealers, but should work if you're in a hurry.

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Can I use it all over my face?

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It really depends on your skin tone. If you have a shade that matches your tone, then go for it.

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Is it possible to make BB cream with moisturizer and a setting powder that matches my skin tone? I wanted this to be lighter than foundation, so using foundation in this kind of defeats the point.

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If you use a larger quantity of moisturizer than foundation, it should be a lot lighter than the foundation. And yes, you could use a setting powder that matches your skin tone.

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How could I make foundation with BB Cream

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Foundation is already in BB cream, so you get the same physical effect.

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Can I use spray sunscreen instead of lotion?

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Spray sunscreen will most likely not work as well as lotion. Lotion can be bought from supermarkets or drug stores.

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Can I use liquid concealer instead of foundation?

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Yes, as long as you have a good skin match.

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What are the benefits of BB cream without foundation? I'm hoping to create an unpigmented version at home.

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BB cream is just foundation with SPF/lotion in it. It is supposed to be a natural-looking and moisturizing foundation.

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