If you haven’t tried the craze that sort of caught on last year, BB creams are kind of the all-in-one beauty breakthrough: an anti-aging, skin perfecting, sun-blocking daily cream. The problem is not all BB creams are equal, and a lot of the ones I’ve tried have been somewhat chalky and not always flattering with its mattifying properties. This one I came across recently though has stood out to me in more than a few ways: Dr. LeWinn by Kinerase Instant Perfecting B.B. Cream (only $16 at Wal-Mart).

It has a built-in primer, moisturizer and SPF improve skin over time. Like all BB creams, it has a light translucent tint to it (just one shade so I’m wondering how it fares on skin tones other than medium), but blends in really well.

It also doesn’t have a chalky, streaky application which is what made this really stand out to me compared to other similar creams. It contains soothing glycerin and antioxidant powerhouse kinetin (which is actually Kinerase’s signature claim to fame), and of course, sun blocking octinoxate and zinc oxide. If you’re shopping around, try this one and let me know what you think!

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How many of you have heard of BB cream? A show of hands? Well, the story goes that BB creams (which stands for “Beauty Balm” in this case, though some say it also stands for “Blemish Blam”) were originally used in Germany by derms to help laser surgery patients protect and sooth highly sensitive skin while providing light coverage. Fast forward, and it’s all the buzz among Korean celebs, who found it as an all-in-one product and their most coveted beauty secret. Not for long though — when the cat was out the bag, it spread like fire to women across Korea. Today, its popularity has spread across Asia, Europe, and Australia. Yes, sadly, we’re kinda the last to know.

But the good news is, Garnier has brought their own BB cream to the masses here with their new BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector.

The cream promises to even out skin tone, brighten complexion, renew radiance, deliver 24 hour hydration, and protection with its SPF 15. It’s also packed with Vitamin C — a powerful antioxidant and it comes in two shades (light/medium, and medium/dark) to provide a light coverage. It’s similar to a tinted moisturizer but it has more skin-perfecting and brightening benefits. I was sent one in medium/dark to review and have been using it as a quick pick-me-up before I apply my makeup and was impressed that it really added a fresh sheen to my skin without looking cakey (and it smells so good!). But don’t expect it to be as heavy duty as a concealer or foundation — it will minimize the appearance of dark spots but not totally cover them. That’s why it’s a good idea to layer on with a little color if you need it. Hence, it comes in only two shades and not multiple…it’s only meant for light coverage in that sense since it’s more for the skin’s benefit than anything.

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