BB Creams: Separating the Hype from Reality

A few years ago a brilliant cosmetic company introduced a primer for acneic skin; a product that aided in healing and concealing blemished skin and a makeup primer all in one. The concept was so well received that companies began incorporating that same multi-purpose, single product combination into what we now know as BB cream: Beauty Balm or Blemish Balm. No longer for acne prone skin alone, BB creams are popping up everywhere touting every good and perfect promise for the most clear and glowing complexion imaginable. Drugstore brands to prestige cosmetic giants are assembling to create the latest and greatest in this newly named makeup category.

What Are BB Creams?

Like many cosmetic products, BB creams first gained recognition in Europe and Asia in 2005 and have since gained in notoriety. BB creams are all-in-one moisturizing, priming and sun protection products. Many have anti-oxidants for which the claim may be made to be anti-aging. Who doesn’t want that? Others offer glycerin type bases that make the creams dreamy underneath makeup. And almost all contain a tinted coloring to help cover blemishes and imperfections.

At Colorado Plastic Surgery Center, we believe in the best for our patients when it comes to skincare and makeup. We only offer products that have been through rigorous testing and clinical trials before we select an item for you, our patient.

Jane Iredale Skincare Makeup has joined the campaign to introduce a one-of-a-kind skincare/primer/SPF beauty necessity. Debuting this month is Glow Time Full Coverage mineral cream makeup with an SPF rating of 25. Here are some of the key benefits and features that separate Jane Iredale BB cream from many mainstream BB creams:

• Broad Spectrum SPF 25
• Grapefruit Extract tightens pores
• Apple Extract is a skin smoothing exfoliant
• Bitter Orange Extract conditions the skin
• Sunflower Extract is a moisturizing vitamin E
• Iron Oxides are natural earth minerals that provide color w/o FD&C dyes
• Titanium Dioxide gives excellent anti-inflammatory mineral UV protection
• Non-Comedogenic, hypoallergenic, sensitivity tested, clinically tested, dermatologist tested

The below image shows the seamless coverage power of the Jane Iredale BB cream.

If you are interested in learning more about BB creams or would like to try this revolutionary new skincare product, contact us to schedule a skincare consultation with our licensed medical aesthetician.