Hey guys!
So, I missed last week’s installment of my ‘de-clutter series’ because my house was basically ripped apart by a cleaning crew (furnace issues, soot everywhere, couldn’t function or get to anything for weeks), but now that things are getting back to normal, I can finally get back on schedule. I’ll post another one on Friday for you!
So today, I’ve decided to declutter my BB and CC creams! Last summer, I was on a BB/CC cream kick; I wanted to try them all, find the best, so on and so forth. Naturally, I acquired a rather large number of them, and since they’re either old, or expired, or I just plain don’t use them, it’s time to get rid of some.
So let’s get started!
MY BB/CC CREAM COLLECTION
That’s definitely a lot. Too much. Let’s see what I’m getting rid of, what I’m keeping, and why!
LEFT TO RIGHT :
Physician’s Formula Argan Wear Ultra-Nourishing Argan Oil BB Cream in Light & Light/Medium – This was tough because I really love the formula, though some people complained about the scent (it didn’t bother me) but what drove me nuts is the limited shade selection. The light is more like a medium, and the light medium is more of a tan shade; oh, how I wish PF would cater more to the ‘pale faced club’!
Flower Beauty BB Cream in BB2 – Again, not an issue with the formula, but the shade; the formula itself has great coverage, stays in place, and keeps me matte, but I got the second lightest shade and it’s very yellow, and then oxidized to an unflattering pumpkin hue….no bueno, yo.
L’oreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream in Fair – Again, it’s a shade issue for me. This one turned pink on my fair but warm skin. Can’t do it. Just can’t.
Revlon PhotoReady BB Cream in Medium – I picked this up in the summer for a few different reasons; I heard it was a great dupe for the Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream (which I never got to try), and because I needed something with decent coverage and staying power to match my darker summer skin. This stayed really tacky though, which combined with heat and humidity was a total turn-off for me.
TOP ROW :
Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream in Light/Medium Sheer Tint – I also have this in ‘Light Sheer Tint’ (not pictured), and I’m keeping that as well. It contains salicylic acid, keeps me matte, has really good coverage for a BB, and I just love it.
Maybelline Dream BB Cream in Light Sheer Tint – This is the original formula, prior to the release of the ‘Dream Pure’ one, and it’s great for my drier days; you know, when I want the lightweight coverage and hydration, but don’t want to be bother with a full face of heavy, suffocating foundation. It works.
Pond’s Luminous Finish BB+ Cream – I actually think this one may be discontinued. I found a bunch on clearance, and bought as many as I could! Good coverage, neutral in tone, and so many skin benefits, including lightening of dark spots (buh-bye old acne scarring!).
Aveeno Positively Radiant CC Cream in Fair/Light – This one offers sheer to light coverage, buildable (which I appreciate) to a light/medium, and leaves a beautiful finish on the skin. It’s also very comfortable to wear; a lot of BB creams can feel heavy despite their claims of being lightweight, and this one (and the next) are super light!
Aveeno Clear Complexion BB Cream in Fair/Light – While I never used it exclusively enough to attest to it’s claims of a ‘clear complexion’, and to my knowledge it doesn’t contain anything like salicylic acid, but again, like it’s cousin mentioned above, it’s lightweight and really comfortable with decent coverage. Aveeno is known for it’s skin benefits, and since I’m not getting any younger (insert sad face here), perhaps it’s time to focus on products that incorporate more skin care ingredients.
BOTTOM ROW :
Rimmel BB Cream Matte – I actually really like these, though the shades are a little deceiving, the ‘darker one’ seemingly lighter than the ‘lighter one’. But they have a great formula that keeps me matte without clinging to dry patches or settling into my pores and lines.
NYC Smooth Skin BB Creme Bronzed Radiance in Light – I love this for cream bronzing, or when my face doesn’t quite match the rest of my body. Believe it or not, for such an inexpensive product (I didn’t expect much in the way of performance or lasting power) this stuff stays on really well, doesn’t streak or get patchy, and if I remember correctly, the last time I used it, it stained my neck so it looked like a light coat of sunless tanner! I really do quite enjoy this stuff! I have the shade ‘Medium’ as well, but I keep that with my bronzers because it is darker.
TOSS TOTAL : 5
KEEP TOTAL : 8
Ok, so usually when I do this, I end up getting rid of more products than I keep. But hey, there’s a first for everything!
Now I’ll be going through my ‘keep’ pile, and re-trying everything to see what I’ll toss from there!
Have you guys ever done a makeup de-clutter? What kind of things did you toss or keep? Have you tried any of these BB or CC creams? Leave me a comment and let me know!
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