Summer is here, and with that, I press pause on heavier makeup. The season calls for light, buildable coverage and multi-tasking products with SPF protection, so what better than a BB cream? BB cream, short for beauty balm or blemish balm, is the perfect summer skin-care staple for light makeup days. It provides enough coverage to help you feel good in your skin without feeling like you’re caked in makeup.
The Best BB Creams
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This product is such a consistent bestseller for the brand it’s currently sold out on their site, but don’t worry, Ulta and Sephora have it in stock (for now). It’s the perfect replacement for foundation in the summertime with SPF, light coverage and moisturizing benefits—it’s just the right thing for warm days on the go.
BUY ON ULTA - $42
BUY ON SEPHORA - $42
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This BB gel cream was a viral hit when it first launched, and it still hits now. The formula imparts a light, buildable coverage and a burst of active skin care to promote a smooth, hydrated complexion. With 24 shades, it’s one of the biggest selections of BB creams on the market.
BUY ON KOSAS - $38
BUY ON REVOLVE - $38
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Dr. Jart+ is first and foremost a skin-care brand, so this BB cream is packed with good ingredients while still helping to conceal skin. Over 95 percent of users said their skin was more even, smoother, brighter and felt more moisturized after use.
BUY ON AMAZON - $48
BUY ON SEPHORA - $48
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A celebrity facialist clued me into this blemish balm when I had a friend’s wedding coming up, timed with a breakout. She gave me a trial size, and I was immediately obsessed with the natural-looking coverage. I also felt good knowing the formula had anti-inflammatory, soothing and regenerating benefits, so I wasn’t torturing my pimples all night with bad cover-up.
BUY NOW - $90
