What it is:An oil-free, skin-perfecting "Blemish Balm" that creates a flawless finish as it moisturizes and nourishes the skin. What it is formulated to do: - Oil-free botanical formula to promote skin elasticity and reduce the look of fine lines- Features SPF 27 sun protection- Comes in one universal lustrous shade B.B. Cream is the ultimate multifunctional treatment. The gentle botanical formula creates a lustrous, flawless finish as it hydrates, firms, and soothes the skin. It helps to diminish the appearance of pores, fine lines, and uneven skintone while providing long-wearing, natural coverage that conceals imperfections. The self-adjusting shade warms to complement most skintones for sheer, flawless coverage. Designed to repair damage and protect skin from future damage without irritation, it's packed with antioxidants and physical sunscreens that provide broad-spectrum sun protection rated to SPF 27 and PA++. The PA system is a grade of UVA protection that provides superior defense against the rays that cause collagen damage and photo-aging of the skin. What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Phthalates What else you need to know:Beauty Balms or B.B. Creams were originally developed as a perfect post-procedure cream used to treat, hydrate, prime, protect, and camouflage the skin. Great for all skin types including those with sensitive skin, these versatile “five-in-one” formulas are designed to do it all: treat with high levels of active skin care ingredients; moisturize and smooth dehydrated skin; prime and perfect skin’s surface; camouflage and color correct the skintone; and protect skin from the sun with SPF. They can be used as a last step for their skincare benefits or used on their own as an instant beautifier. Abyssine, a naturally derived survival molecule, shields and soothes skin. Hydroxyprolisilane promotes skin elasticity and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Beta-Glucan provides essential moisture and protects against environmental damage.

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Questions & Answers for Boscia B.B. Cream SPF 27 PA++

Question

does this cream take the place of boscia sheer tinted moisturizer?

i bought the above cream(medium) in the past and love it, if this BB cream does not replace it, what does

asked 1 year ago

donnamarymac

(westhampton, NY)

on B.B. Cream SPF 27 PA++

2 answers

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answer 1

This product is very similar to tinted foundation. I thought the coverage was very light compared to my normal foundation and I had to use concealer to hide any blemishes.

answered 5 months, 2 weeks ago

mdmachlin

(Tampa, FL)

answer 2

Yes - Boscia replaced the tinted moisturizer with the BB Cream. I loved the moisturizer and find the BB Cream to be similar...just a bit thicker, but same coverage really.

I called Boscia when they discontinued the moisturizer and they sent me a ton of samples until the BB cream came out...they may still do that....

answered 8 months ago

ashlee01

(Indianapolis, IN)

Question

Does it photograph well?

I've heard that BB creams can give your face a ghostly gray-white cast in pictures because of the flash bouncing off of it. Does this product do that?

asked 1 year, 10 months ago

cespence

(Indianapolis, IN)

on B.B. Cream SPF 27 PA++

8 answers

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answer 1

I think a lot comes down to your actual skintone and how well this one-shade-fits-all shade goes with your skin. I personally didn't have any issues in the way it photographed and I use photography studio lights, which will without a doubt show off any white cast that may happen from a product. I've attached my before & after photo using this BB Cream.

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answered 1 year, 5 months ago

valentinephoto

(Front Royal, VA)

answer 2

I brougth home a sample and really like the way it looks on but it did give me a greyish look in some pictures when flash was used. I have an olive skin color with lots of yellow undertones so i would not suggest taking too many pictures that require flash.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

irela1977

(Lincoln, NE)

answer 3

I wore this to a wedding so I was definitely photographed all night. I set this with a mineral powder, apply blush and a liquid highlighter like benefit high beam. With all that product on top I had zero issues with flash effects.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

slim517

(Philadelphia, PA)

answer 4

There's no white cast when i photograph with this, but it's not a photogenic product. Although it looks amazing in real life. I don't even need to put on eye makeup because my skin looks so bright and even that i can skip out on applying eye makeup.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

curios

(VA)

answer 5

This stuff does not photograph well. Does give you a ghost look.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

ad31

(Irvine, CA)

answer 6

I used it on my recent trip to Hawaii...lots of photos and they looked great in full sun, at night, and indoor.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

dulcinea25

(Marinez, CA)

answer 7

I wouldn't say that it photographs super well, because I haven't tried to test it out so to say, but you definitely will not get the same grey cast as you would if you were to wear other BB creams such as Missha and skin79. The cream is actually an olive tone rather than a gray tone, and it doesn't really oxidize either.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

happyberry

answer 8

Well, any product you use with SPF in it will reflect the sun... it's not just this product in particular. I use this on a daily basis and I didn't find it to wash me out in photos and videos.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

caitysworld

(Boston, Massachusetts)

Question

For Fair Skin??

Hi. I saw a few reviews saying this was a darker color. I have very fair skin. Will I be able to use this? I really want to try it. Thanks.

asked 1 year, 4 months ago

ld88

(Huntsville, AL)

on B.B. Cream SPF 27 PA++

8 answers

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answer 1

This is not good for really fair skin gals like us. I am a NW20 and this was dark on me, like 2 or 3 shades darker than my natural skin color. You can try it, but I'm not sure about it. Mine was a sample and wore it for two days.

answered 1 month, 1 week ago

Keishla7

(Moca, PR)

answer 2

I am NC20-NC25 and it matches my skin really well. I received a sample and first swatched it on my hand and was disappointed because it appeared so dark, however I was amazed how well it blended in and matched afterward...it's odd and almost chameleon like, so I decided to apply it to my face to see what happened. Sure enough, it matched. I think your best bet would to maybe go to Sephora and try it out and ask for a sample to take home because I could see how this may not work for someone with a really fair complexion. I never trust colors when initially applied at the store because in natural light they look completely different...I've had a lot of bad experiences lol.

answered 9 months ago

barook84

(St. Louis, MO)

answer 3

I'd try it at the store if you have one near you. If you're SUPER pale, it might be too dark, but I'm light-skinned, and it's perfect.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

foodieville

(Atlanta, GA)

answer 4

I have fair skin as well, but I find that this product seems to "match" my color. I would recommend trying to get a sample of the product first, just in case. that is what I did.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

mongbum

(Jefferson City, MO)

answer 5

I have really fair skin too (blonde hair and blue eyes) I mix this product with a little bit of moisturizer and or primer and a little bit goes a long way- it never looks too dark. I follow this up with a mineral powder BE or smashbox. I have found that when i use this product with out mixing it it was a little dark but if mixed no problem at all.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

maggiewood

(Long Island, NY)

answer 6

Hello There,
I would stay away from this one if you have fair skin. I wear shade 130 in MUFE HD foundation (medium -beige) and this BB cream is ALMOST too dark on me. I think it'll look absolutely perfect in the summer, but for you I think it'll be too dark.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

mara806

(Montgomery, Tx)

answer 7

Hi, yes it was too dark on my NC15 skin. It is supposed to self-adjust but only seemed to get darker as my day went on.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

trixiefaux

(Los Angeles, CA)

answer 8

It's supposed to self-adjust to your skin. I'm a light-med and it fits me perfectly when I initially put it on. IDK if it oxidizes much since this is my first time trying it. I read a review on this and she was fair skinned and she said it went on okay but later oxidized to a darker color. HTH!!

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

yme87

Question

Can this be sub'd for a moisturizer?

The description says this provides moisture. My skin is somewhat oily, but I need to use a lightweight moisturizer daily. Does this provide enought moisture to replace my moisturizer or do I need to apply moisturizer underneath this?

asked 1 year, 10 months ago

curiousbuyer516

on B.B. Cream SPF 27 PA++

8 answers

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answer 1

I have normal to dry skin -- and I find I do need a moisturizer with this product.

answered 1 month ago

raiyaa

answer 2

No, please don't. This is advertise as a makeup product/ skincare. Although it states that it has a lot of benefits, but its never good to substitute a makeup product as part of daily skincare regimen. Buy a separate moisturizer with no color in it that's meant to be a moisturizer. I prefer using this when you go out, but it needs to be remove just as if it's foundation. Everyday.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

curios

(VA)

answer 3

I have combo/oily/sensitive skin and I've been using this on my face as both moisturizer and foundation, and it's been working wonderfully. Just don't forget to use an SPF moisturizer on your neck and chest to protect that delicate skin!

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

beeelicious

(Houston, TX)

answer 4

Unless you have oily skin, I wouldn't recommend using it in place of a moisturizer.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

cutemako

(Hoboken, New Jersey)

answer 5

I would moisturizer on before hand just in case because my skin does become dry.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

ad31

(Irvine, CA)

answer 6

Absolutely. My skin felt plenty moisturized all day without using an additional moisturizer. One suggestion I may have is to use a primer underneath--Boscia's got a good one!

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

allynch88

answer 7

I'd definitely recommend wearing a moisturizer, no matter what BB cream you use. The point of BB creams is not to cake it on your face, but to only use a little to even out your skin tone, really. But you can opt to use a moisturizer that is lighter than your normal moisturizer, because the BB cream does have some moisturizing benefits. It just won't be too effective in comparison to wearing moisturizer underneath.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

happyberry

answer 8

I have oily skin as well,but definately need an oil-free moisurizer first.This BB cream is difficult to blend and cakes up and feels very dry going in.I find that a little moisurizer helps blending much easier.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

lucy1515

(massachusetts)

Question

Use with primer?

I am not sure how to use this with other products. Currently I cleanse my face at night, then apply my serum. In the am I use toner, then bb cream, then my foundation. It last all day, but if I want to add primer (love the Smashbox LuminIzing Primer) what order do I apply? BB cream then primer?

asked 1 year, 8 months ago

edensmom25

(NC)

on B.B. Cream SPF 27 PA++

8 answers

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answer 1

Using a primer is optional with this and it sure doesnt hurt - I sometimes use with a primer since the one I use has healthy skin stuff in it (like vit c and more sunscreen), and gives my skin a tad more moisture so that my bb cream goes on a lot smoother.

SO I guess it depends on your primer - since I know there are ones that are beneficial - that give oil control and/or are anti-aging.

answered 1 month ago

raiyaa

answer 2

dont use with primer! apply serum, moisturizer wait a few moments and finally apply the bb cream.

answered 3 months, 1 week ago

124434

answer 3

You should use this as your last skin care step, you can use a primer underneath.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

charbelbkuri

answer 4

I use Korres Quercetin and Oak AntiAging Primer before the BB cream and it works well.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

volgirl

(Andersonville, TN)

answer 5

I know a couple of you are really getting on my case about using anything else with the BB cream. The problem is that, while I love the BB cream, all of them are so very light in color. They don't make any for darker skintones, so unless I want to look washed-out all day, I have to use a foundation, or bronzer over the BB cream.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

edensmom25

(NC)

answer 6

The point of a BB cream is that its a moisturizer, foundation, concealer, primer all in one. So it doesn't make sense to use a BB cream and put foundation over it. And if you even put a primer under the BB cream, then foundation over it, what's the point of the BB cream? Why are you using it?

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

commscholar

(Albuquerque)

answer 7

I would treat the BB cream like a normal foundation and apply the primer first-- even though the formula is supposed to be better for your skin than other products, you want to prevent it from getting into your pores and causing breakouts or other problems.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

courtnee12

(Douglasville, GA)

answer 8

Wow you use a lot of junk on your face. Um... this is supposed to be a tinted moisturizer... can't you just use this and then some powder?

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

jamietlf

(Lawrence, KS)

Question

Staying power/Waterproof?

My days are pretty long (from 8am to 3pm) and especially in the summer, the heat gets pretty unbearable! How long does this product stay-put for, and is this product water/sweat-proof?!

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

Anonymous

(toronto, on)

on B.B. Cream SPF 27 PA++

7 answers

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answer 1

So I guess this won't stay fresh when I work 30 hours at the hospital? I haven't found anything that does.... Any suggestions?

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

cwyk

(Toronto)

answer 2

I live on the equator on a tropical island, this has amazing staying power, I do carry a sheer powder with me and around lunch I powder my forehead again, but it wears very well, even through sweat.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

zodiacrose

(Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory)

answer 3

My workday is from 7:30 to 3:30 and it lasts, even during an outdoor summer lunch break! Do gently pat any sweaty areas softly with a paper towel and it'll look fine.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

lolosmama

(Philadelphia, PA)

answer 4

I am an active person and form my experience this product stay put the whole entire day. When i sweat this product doesn't become runny like a regular foundation so i think its sweat/water proof. If you swim the whole entire day though I'm sure you'll eventually wash it off. I also use this when I go to Indonesia and its very humid over there; the product stays :))

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

fayming

(Rancho Cucamonga, CA)

answer 5

BOTH! I have found that is lasts for those hours and then some! With humidity and a little sweating it also lasts and lasts!

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

kirstie

(Baltimore, MD)

answer 6

Try the Cover FX Prep & Prime...it's longer lasting, better coverage and your makeup stays really nice all day, especially if you are using the Cover FX line. I love it.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

kim645

(Gettysburg, PA)

answer 7

hey...i found this product was not sweat proof. I work outside with animals a lot and it would be good for about the first 3 hours but after that, i needed to swipe over some powder to blot the oil. Hope this works for you.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

melfromoz

(Scottsbluff, NE)

Question

This is a bit too dark for fair skin - will there will a fair skin version?

asked 1 year, 9 months ago

Anonymous

on B.B. Cream SPF 27 PA++

7 answers

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answer 1

Yes, Boscia makes a "Light" version for paler skin tones. It's on Boscia's website, don't know if it's on Sephora's (although, I did see Boscia's "Bronze" for darker skin tones, but it's only available online).

answered 1 month, 2 weeks ago

sfcasun

(San Francisco, CA)

answer 2

I have very fair skin and it goes on and looks natural. It is not too dark for my skin. You don't need very much. My guess is you are applying it way too heavily. Use just a little and rub it in (blend it) it will look very natural.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

krealtor

(Woodstock, GA)

answer 3

I have fair skin and it works just fine. Just requires more blending - the cream blends down to all skin types.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

misslemontart

(Portland,Maine)

answer 4

Try Clinique BB cream in shade 01, for fair skin with pink undertones.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

snugglepurr

(Mason, OH)

answer 5

This product looks very dark when you squeeze it out of the tube - put I have porcelain skin, verty fair, and when I smooth it over my whole face it blends in very nicely. Don't be intimidated by the color of the product in concentration - get a sample at a sephora store and try it all over your face. I think you'll be surprised.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

hanabatake

(San Diego, CA)

answer 6

I don't know, this one is supposed to be neutral enough for all skin types, and I noticed that it is easy to get too much. Maybe you could try to use it more sparingly and see if that helps minimize the color. I think it will cover as well, and of course it will last longer.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

benb

(Tyler, TX)

answer 7

I have very fair skin, and even though it looks dark coming out of the tube, once I apply it and spread it in, it is not too dark.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

hilarye

(Seattle, WA)

Question

Is it good for acne prone skin?

does it help acne, makes it worst or neither?

asked 1 year, 9 months ago

missblushes

(orlando,fl)

on B.B. Cream SPF 27 PA++

7 answers

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answer 1

I have horrible sensitive acne prone skin. Anything new that I try will break me out in less than two days and the Boscia BB cream did not cause me to break out at all! I was so happy! This also helped control my oil throughout the day. It evens out my skin tone amd hides my pores. I highly recommend this to any one that is acne prone.

answered 7 months ago

unikdizajn

answer 2

I felt like it was more of a moisturizer and didn't clog up my pores. I actually felt like my skin was better after using it.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

justk

(West Dundee, IL)

answer 3

I don't usually break out, and it gave me two icky breakouts in my chin, and I know its from it cause its the only thing i changed in my skin/ makeup routine.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

sumsum919

(New York, NY)

answer 4

I have very oily/acne prone skin and after the second time using this, it broke me out. I've found that I really like the way this product looks so to prevent the breakouts I use a primer underneath this product, and I use the bb cream at most every other day. Since I started using primer underneath the bb cream and stopped using it everyday it has not broken me out. Hope that helps!

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

gapeach22

(Atl, GA)

answer 5

I have oily (in my T-zone) adult acne prone skin, and it didn't help my skin, nor make it worse. Have to use blotting papers several times a day.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

danielle1981

(Grand Terrace, CA)

answer 6

It will not clear acne, it is going to give you a natural coverage. It has willowherb in it, which is an anti-irritant ingredient so it is gentle on skin. I personally have very sensitive skin & this has been the only skincare line that does not break me out.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

nicmarie22

(NJ)

answer 7

no not good for oily skin. It made me breakout.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

Anonymous

(Sunnyvale)

Question

is this concealor?

I am looking to change my makeup brand... I need good coverage for concealor & foundation. I currently use bare mineral yet im not happy with it.. at the end of day it's gone.

asked 1 year, 8 months ago

1calimom

(morgan hill ca)

on B.B. Cream SPF 27 PA++

7 answers

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answer 1

No, this is not a concealer and probably wouldn't give you the coverage you need if you've come from using BE.

I don't know if you've ever tried her products, but Mally Beauty has two great concealers that I love. I also love one from It Cosmetics. If just shopping at Sephora, I would recommend MUFE's Full Cover Concealer -- just be careful with shade selection, as it dries darker.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

valentinephoto

(Front Royal, VA)

answer 2

No it's not a concealer it's used before makeup

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

missjessica915

(Akron oh)

answer 3

B.B. Cream is not a concealer but it somehow blends into your skin and does cover or blend or something so that the places I want to cover don't show. I like it better than any make-up I've ever used and to be honest, I've probably spent a fortune on make up over the years. I've tried several of the mineral make up powders, I like this much better. My other favorites have been Shiseido lifting Foundation, La Mer treatment fluid foundation, glo-minerals sheer tint base and the Clinic base for toning down red. I like B.B. Cream better than any of these.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

soapgirl

(Austin, Texas)

answer 4

Doesn't work like a concealer, but it greatly minimizes the need for one, which is great so you don't need as much makeup!

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

misskris10

answer 5

It Evens out skin tone but you need to use a CONCEALER in case you need it.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

charbelbkuri

answer 6

No, its not a concealer. At all. Given your needs, I wouldn't try the BB creams. Less coverage than a foundation.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

commscholar

(Albuquerque)

answer 7

I've been using this bb cream for a few months now and I love it! It isn't a concealer, but it does provide more coverage than any other tinted moisturizer/foundation I've ever used. It covers small spots, and dark circles under my eyes very well, for larger spots I still use a concealer, but only a little!

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

aim9

(Yakima, WA)

Question

Clinique vs Boscia BB Cream?

I am considering trying BB cream for the first time and I am debating between Boscia and Clinique brands. Which one works better has anyone tried both?

asked 1 year, 4 months ago

ashe

(Syracuse,NY)

on B.B. Cream SPF 27 PA++

7 answers

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answer 1

i much much prefer clinique bb cream in texture, application and it matches my skin tone better. it gives a dewy foundation free look. i wore it over tarantino nude primer today with great results.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

leafyseadragon

(portland, or)

answer 2

I just posted a review on thsi because I bought both. I LOVE the new BB creams and so I tried two. The Clinque and the Boscia. They both have good SPF. The Boscia one seems bigger and comes with more product. However, I have always been a clinique girl and most of my face products are clinique. The Clinique comes in two colors and the #2 is a perfect match for me. I think that the Clinique one has more coverage and the Boscia one is a bit sheerer. Also, Clinique is a slighly better match for my skin tone but they both blend nicely and work! I honestly think that you cant go wrong with either. If I had to choose, I personally prefer the clinique because I just love clinique products and the color for my skin is a bit better. However, the Boscia one is a bigger bottle. They both work great and feel great. I love that they are an all in one product! I also tried the Garnier one- which is a waste of money. The color was not good- it had a shimmer to it or something and the smell drove me crazy...

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

legallylori

answer 3

I've used both and significantly prefer Boscia.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

jordanaanne

(Miami, FL)

answer 4

I just converted from Clinique to Philosophy skincare and from Clinique to Smashbox cosmetics, but I added this in also. It is tinted, and it does have a slight shimmer to it, but I can tell that my skin loves this, as it drinks it up immediately after putting it on. This is the first product that I could actually use alone without anything else. By far my new favorite product. You can wear it alone or under foundation. It's PERFECT! I would definitely recommend giving it a try.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

flaxenteacup

(Amory, Mississippi)

answer 5

Go with Clinique. I tried the Boscia and it was awful. It oxidizes and it's dark.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

eli33

answer 6

I got a sample of both, the Clinique and Boscia BB creams. I also went back and forth between the two and had trouble deciding too. I used the #2 shade from the Clinique brand. I liked them both fairly equally. I was trying to go for the more natural looking product. The Clinique BB felt a bit thicker on my skin but it also gave better coverage. It looked and felt more matte on my skin (combination). The Boscia BB was more sheer but matched my skin shade better than the Clinique BB. The only thing I didn't like about the Boscia one is the glittery look. It's not as bad as people have described though. I plan on getting the Boscia BB since it sutis my skin better.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

cakesy

(San Diego, CA)

answer 7

I'd go with the Boscia. They use natural sunscreen ingredients.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

leslie100

(Massapequa, NY)

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