To begin, let’s answer the question, what is a BB Cream?

BB Cream or Beauty Balm cream as it is also commonly known, originated in Asia as an answer to uneven skin tone concerns. It slowly filtered its way into the Western market and many brands now have one in their portfolio of products. BB Creams offer lightweight coverage and leave the skin looking dewy and fresh, not caked in make-up. Unfortunately only a few deliver groundbreaking results thatpromise to prime, perfect, hydrate and protect the skin from everyday aggressors like the sun and pollution.

One such brand that has pioneered the BB Cream market globally is Smashbox Cosmetics.
Their Camera Ready BB Cream SPF35 has a cult following and is, as Smashbox Cosmetics Pro-Lead Make-Up Artist Lori Taylor puts it, “the bomb.com.”

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PRIME: Worn alone or under a foundation, the Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream SPF35 creates a smooth canvas.
PERFECT: Available in 8 shades, the lightweight tinted formula evens out skin tone, leaving it looking flawless.
HYDRATE: Skins moisture is improved in as little as four weeks.
PROTECT: A built-in SPF of 35 ensures your skin is guarded against harmful UVA/UVB rays.
CONTROL OIL: Shine is minimised without leaving skin looking chalky.

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• If you have dry skin, still moisturise it before applying your BB cream.

• If you have oily/combination skin then you can use BB cream on its own.

• Don’t use too much, all you need is a pea-sized amount, apply to the centre of your face and blend out and up.
There’s no need to layer on the product.

• The Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream SPF35 looks great on its own for quick, camera-ready skin, but you can also pair it with your foundation for even more coverage.

The longer you use the Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream SPF35 the more improvement you’ll see in your skin, as it’s packed with anti-ageing peptides that assist in decreasing the appearance of fines lines and protect the skin from harmful rays.

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