Is BB our new saviour?

Image courtesy of Garnier and No7

There has been lots of buzz lately surrounding the new 'it' skincare tonic to promise more radiant, blemish free, 18 year old ( we wish!) stress free skin.

As one of Asia's biggest beauty sensations, B.B. cream—short for "blemish balm" or "beauty balm"—is truly an all-in-one skincare wonder.

Their lightweight, multitasking formulas provide SPF sunscreen protection and work to moisturize, conceal, and treat skin in just one simple step. The silky, tinted lotions effortlessly blend with your natural tone, minimize the need for concealer and foundation, camouflage lines and imperfections, and serve as a skin-perfecting primer. With just one swipe, skin is left looking smooth, glowing, and natural. Surely too good to be true?


Now, I am a sucker for anything that promises maximum results for, lets face it, minimum effort...aren't we all? Therefore, we have decided to put these claims to the test; I have recently started using the Garnier version, whilst Laura has been swayed by the No7 marketing. Now don't worry we won't scare you with the before and after mug shots- but we will let you know in a couple of weeks whether or not this latest trend is quite possibly the next best thing in skincare. Early indications are showing positive...