How to Apply BB Cream

BB Cream is a popular all-in-one cosmetic product, often used as a moisturizer, primer, and light foundation. However, if you’ve never used it before, you might easily make the mistake of applying too much cream on your face. Follow the tips below for perfect BB cream application.

Understand the properties of each BB cream type. Each BB cream variant has unique features and provides different results. Be sure to consider the specific qualities of the product you are interested in before purchasing.

• Common features include:
  • Moisturizing
  • Skin brightening
  • UV protection
  • Primer for the skin
  • Even skin tone correction
  • Light-reflecting properties for radiant skin
  • Anti-aging ingredients
  • Vitamins for skin health
• It’s also a good idea to research the brand behind the BB cream. Only buy products from reputable companies.

Read reviews about BB cream. No matter how reputable the cosmetic company is or how appealing the BB cream's advertisements may be, each product will have different effects on each individual. Reading reviews will help you determine whether the product is of good quality and suitable for you.

• Pay attention to reviews about skin tone, skin type, and skin conditions to see how relevant those reviews are to your personal needs.

Choose the best BB cream for your skin type. Different skin types have different cosmetic needs. For the best experience, choose a product specifically designed for oily, normal, or dry skin, depending on your skin type.

• If you have oily skin, consider using a matte BB cream. Look for products with natural plant extracts as oily skin tends to be sensitive, and plant-based BB creams can reduce the risk of irritation.
• If you have normal skin, opt for a moisturizing BB cream that gives your skin a smoother appearance. You might also want to try a cream with whitening properties if you wish to even out your skin tone.
• If you have dry skin, look for a BB cream with a liquid formula rather than a thick one, as thick creams might make your skin drier. It’s also a good idea to choose a BB cream with moisturizing ingredients.

Choose the most suitable shade. BB creams typically offer a limited range of colors, but most have a few shades to choose from. The shade closest to your skin tone is usually the best option.

• When comparing shades, check the BB cream’s color against both your face and neck skin. Avoid comparing it to your hand as the skin color on your hands can differ from your face's color.

Try a sample if possible. Try a sample and apply it during the day. Check how the cream appears in natural light and under artificial lighting.

• Lighting can affect how the cream looks. The lighting in cosmetic stores may not give you an accurate idea of how the cream will appear on your skin outdoors. Therefore, it’s best to apply the cream and assess it in various lighting conditions before making a decision.

Know when and why to use your fingers to apply cream. Most people prefer using their fingers to apply BB cream, as it seems like the simplest method.

• BB cream is best applied with fingers because the warmth from your hands helps to melt the cream, making application easier.
• However, using your fingers to apply BB cream might not achieve the same smooth effect as using a brush or sponge.

Squeeze a small amount of cream onto the back of your hand. Dispense about 2 cm of cream, or the size of a coin, onto the back of your hand.

• This step isn’t strictly necessary but will help you apply the cream more evenly across your face.

Apply cream to five points on your face: forehead, nose, both cheeks, and chin. Use your middle finger to take the BB cream from the back of your hand. Dab the cream onto your face in five points: one on the center of your forehead, one on the tip of your nose, one on each cheek, and one on your chin.

• Use an equal amount of cream for each dab.
• Avoid applying the cream in long streaks or large patches. It's better to use small amounts of cream and apply a thin layer to avoid a heavy look.

Tap the cream into your face. Use your index finger and middle fingers to gently tap the cream into your skin. Apply the BB cream in a circular motion, but instead of keeping your fingers in constant contact with your face, gently tap up and down.

• This technique applies light pressure, blending the cream without causing irritation.
• Start at the forehead, moving from the center to the sides. Move to the nose and chin, finishing on the cheeks.

You can also blend the cream gently from the inside out. If you prefer not to tap the cream, you can use your index and middle fingers to gently spread the cream. Blend each dab in a motion from the center of your face outward.

• As before, start at the forehead, then move to the nose and chin, and finish at the cheeks.

Gently tap the cream around your eyes. Apply the cream with light and even pressure, whether you use your fingers or a brush to blend it.

• Gently tapping the skin around your eyes will help you avoid creating streaks or smudges when applying cream to this delicate area.

Apply additional cream to cover blemishes. Wait a few minutes for the cream to dry, then, if there are areas that need more coverage, dab a thin layer of BB cream onto those spots.

• Keep in mind that BB cream will never provide a flawless finish, as its primary function is to even out skin tone rather than to conceal imperfections.

Understand when and why to use a sponge for application. Using a sponge is the best choice for those with oily skin.

• If you have oily skin, applying BB cream with your fingers may cause your face to become even greasier.
• A makeup brush applies less pressure, so if you have oily skin, you may find it difficult to spread the BB cream evenly with a brush.

Spray a facial mist onto your makeup sponge. Lightly spritz a moisturizing facial mist onto the makeup sponge before applying BB cream.

• Using a makeup sponge can absorb moisture from your skin, so spraying the sponge with facial mist will help prevent this.
• Applying the mist before using the sponge will also help you blend the cream more evenly, allowing it to stay on your face rather than being absorbed by the sponge.

Lấy một lượng kem nhỏ lên mu bàn tay. Bóp ra mu bàn tay một lượng kem có đường kính khoảng 2 cm, hoặc bằng kích cỡ đồng xu.

• Việc này thật ra không thật cần thiết nhưng sẽ giúp bạn vỗ kem lên mặt đều hơn.

Chấm kem lên năm vị trí trên khuôn mặt là trán, mũi, hai má và cằm. Dùng đầu ngón giữa để lấy kem BB trên mu bàn tay. Chấm kem ở đầu ngón tay lên mặt. Chỉ chấm tại các vùng: một ở giữa trán, một ở đầu mũi, một ở má trái, một ở má phải và một ở cằm.

• Mặc dù sẽ tán kem BB bằng mút trang điểm, ban đầu bạn vẫn nên dùng ngón tay chấm kem lên da để kiểm soát lượng kem tốt hơn.
• Chấm kem BB với lượng bằng nhau.
• Không bôi kem thành từng vệt dài hay mảng lớn. Bạn nên dùng lượng nhỏ kem, thoa lớp mỏng để tránh cho da mặt trông nặng nề.

Tán mịn kem BB lên da bằng mút trang điểm. Đánh kem một cách chắc chắn, đều tay theo hướng từ trong ra để kem thẩm thấu vào da.

• Đánh kem với lực vừa đủ để làn da bạn vẫn có khả năng đàn hồi.
• Bắt đầu từ trán và đánh từ giữa trán sang hai bên. Tập trung vào phần mũi và cằm, sau đó kết thúc bằng việc tán kem trên hai má theo chiều từ trong ra.

Giảm lực xung quanh vùng mắt. Vùng da quanh mắt nhạy cảm hơn các vùng da khác, vì vậy lực tác động mạnh có thể gây tổn thương cho làn da. Hãy tán kem BB bằng cách vỗ nhẹ lên vùng da này.

• Bạn cũng có thể sử dụng ngón tay hay mút trang điểm cho công đoạn này. Nếu bạn cảm thấy không thể kiểm soát tốt lực và phạm vi đánh kem, hãy chuyển sang dùng ngón tay.
• Việc vỗ nhẹ nhàng quanh vùng mắt sẽ giúp bạn tránh được việc xuất hiện những vệt lem khi đánh kem quanh vùng da này.

This method is especially suitable for dry skin and works best with liquid BB creams.

• Be cautious not to use this technique with thicker creams.
• If you have dry skin, applying the cream with your fingers may irritate your already sensitive skin, further drying it out.
• Additionally, using a makeup sponge can apply too much pressure, stripping away the little moisture left in the skin.

Take a small amount of cream onto the back of your hand. Squeeze a dollop of cream about 2 cm in diameter, or roughly the size of a coin, onto the back of your hand.

• This step is not strictly necessary but can help you apply the cream more evenly on your face.
• For this technique, use the palm of your hand instead of the back. The palm generates more heat, which helps warm and loosen the cream more effectively, making it easier to apply, especially for thicker creams.

Dot the cream on five areas of your face: forehead, nose, both cheeks, and chin. Use your middle finger to scoop the BB cream from the back of your hand. Dab the cream onto your face in five spots: one in the center of your forehead, one on the tip of your nose, one on each cheek, and one on your chin.

• Although you'll blend the BB cream with a makeup brush, start by using your fingers to apply the cream so you can better control the amount.
• Ensure the dots of cream are of equal size.
• Avoid applying the cream in long streaks or large patches. Instead, use small amounts of cream and apply in thin layers to avoid a heavy look.

Blend the BB cream into your skin with a brush. Apply the cream firmly and evenly, starting from the center and moving outward to help it absorb into your skin.

• The pressure applied with a brush is generally lighter than using your fingers or a makeup sponge. Therefore, there's no need to worry about being too gentle.
• Start blending from the middle of your forehead, moving outward and up. Blend the cream downward across the nose and out toward the sides of the chin. Continue blending on the cheeks until you've covered the remaining areas.

Apply cream around the eyes. The skin around your eyes is more sensitive than the rest of your face, so applying too much pressure can harm this delicate area. Gently tap the BB cream onto the skin.

• You can use either your fingers or a brush for this step. Brushes generally have a lighter touch, which makes them ideal for the sensitive skin around the eyes.
• Gently tapping the cream around the eyes will help you avoid streaks in this particularly sensitive area of your face.

• If you plan to use BB cream as a primer and apply foundation over it, remember to use a small amount of foundation if you don't want a heavy makeup look.

• BB Cream
• Mirror
• Makeup Sponge
• Moisturizing Setting Spray
• Makeup Brush