Clarins BB Skin Perfecting Cream SPF 25 - Test

Hi again!

Just a quick picture review of Clarins BB Cream tester sample.

Official product description:

BB Skin Perfecting Cream evens skin tone, revitalises and protects - resulting in beautiful skin with a perfect complexion in one simple step. Efficient skin care and beauty expertise have been combined by the Clarins Laboratories in this 3-in-1 product.

A quick and easy to use product for immediate beauty results.
Applied with the fingers, this smooth 3-in-1 complexion cream is naturally absorbed to produce a perfect result without appearing made up. Imperfections disappear and dull, tired skin is revitalised, while also providing sunscreen protection for the face.

Winner of Best Evening BB Cream
Woman Beauty Awards 2014.

Unfortunately this sample only contains 3 shades: 01 light, 02 medium, 03 dark, in general sale there also is shade 00 - fair, which for my light complexion would be most suitable. 

Price £30.00 for 45 ml

A bit expensive comparing to other good BB creams - like Garnier's BB (£6-7) or amazing All-in-One BB Cream from The Body Shop £12.

http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/whats-hot/best-sellers/all-in-one-bb-cream.aspx?gclid=Cj0KEQjw-dSgBRDb0oOl9MzxqMEBEiQAkHqy-dDaE3ZdeG3zyXxewiLlzwuV_ug1Yk_UoEkGgA7W6oEaAlqU8P8HAQ

I applied the lightest shade I got which is 01 - light, which to be honest is quite dark and warm in tone.

Below compared to Claring Everlasting Foundation in 110 Honey which I use when I'm slightly tanned, at the moment it is also too dark.

Top - Clarins Everlasting Foundation in 110 Honey
Bottom - Clarins BB Cream in 01 - Light

Very light formula as in BB creams, easy to apply, I used Miracle Complexion Sponge by Real Techniques for this application.

It gives smooth, light finish, makes complexion look even and healthy. However if you do have small blemished to cover, I would stick to a foundation as BB's light coverage might not be enough, I also wouldn't use it along with heavier concealer products.

I really recommend this type of product if you want effortless, healthy and glowing look when your skin is in tip top condition.

Next time I would definitely go for the lightest shade possible - 00 just to see how it would work for me. 

Here is how the finished BB application looked like after adding mattifying powder and bronzer ...

I like the fact that it has SPF 25 when other BBs come with SPF 15 which might not be enough. However I think this product is a little bit too expensive for what you get - 45 ml.

Till next time xxX