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• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Choosing the Right BB Cream
• Method 2 of 4: Apply BB Cream with your fingers
• Method 3 of 4: Apply BB Cream with a Sponge
• Method 4 of 4: Apply BB Cream with a Brush
• Tips
• What do you need

BB Cream is a popular all-in-one cosmetic that often acts as a moisturizer, makeup base and lightweight foundation. If you have never used it before, you may be applying too much. If you want to learn how to apply BB Cream correctly, read on.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Choosing the Right BB Cream

1. 1 Check out the properties of BB creams. While BB cream has many properties and offers a range of effects, they are all different. Make sure you pick the right cream before purchasing.
   • Possible qualities:
     • moisturizing;
     • whitening of the skin;
     • UV protection;
     • preparation of the skin for makeup;
     • giving the skin a shade;
     • reflection of light to make the skin look more radiant;
     • anti-aging effect;
     • saturation of the skin with vitamins.
   • Also check the manufacturer's information. Buy BB Cream only from reputable companies.
2. 2 Read the BB Cream reviews. It doesn't matter how good a cosmetics company's reputation is or what the advertising promises, each species will interact with the skin differently. Reading reviews will help you understand what quality this product is and whether it is right for you.
   • Pay attention to reviews that mention skin tone, type and condition, so you can estimate how the result will be similar to yours.
3. 3 Choose a BB cream for your skin type. When it comes to cosmetics, every skin type has its own needs. For more effective use of cosmetics, choose a product for oily, normal or dry skin, depending on what kind of skin you have.
   • If you have oily skin, consider a BB cream with a matte finish. Lean towards those that contain natural extracts. This skin type is very sensitive and the BB cream with natural extracts is unlikely to cause an allergic reaction.
   • If you have normal skin, choose a moisturizing BB cream that will make your skin smoother. You can also find a whitener if you need to even out your skin tone.
   • If you have dry skin, look for a watery BB cream instead of a heavy cream, as thick cream can cause dryness. You also need to pay attention to moisturizing products.
4. 4 Choose a tone that is closest to your natural color. BB creams do not have so many shades in the palette, but there will still be plenty to choose from. The shade that most closely matches your natural skin tone will work best for you.
   • When comparing multiple tones, compare the BB cream tone to the complexion of your face or neck. Do not compare with the color of the wrist, as the skin on the hands may be a slightly different shade than the skin on the face.
5. 5 Take a probe if possible. Take a probe and use it throughout the day. See how it looks in natural and artificial light.
   • Lighting can greatly affect how a cream looks. The light in a makeup store can give the wrong picture of how the cream looks on your skin as soon as you go outside. Therefore, it is best to test the cream under different lighting conditions before purchasing it.

Method 2 of 4: Apply BB Cream with your fingers

1. 1 Know when and how to use your fingers. Most people apply the BB cream with their fingers, as this seems to be the easiest method.
   • The balsamic BB cream should be applied by hand as it melts from the heat of the skin and is easier to apply this way.
   • However, when applying the BB cream with your fingers, it is not as smooth as a sponge or brush.
2. 2 Apply a small amount to the back of your hand. Squeeze out a pea about 2 cm in diameter, or about the size of a dime.
   • Strictly speaking, this is not that important. It just makes it easier to distribute the cream into equal portions.
3. 3 Apply five dots to the forehead, nose, both cheeks and chin. Dip the tip of your middle finger into the pool of BB Cream on the back of your hand. Use your fingertip to rub the cream into your face. Apply it pointwise: one on the center of the forehead, one on the tip of the nose, one on the left cheek, one on the right, and one on the chin.
   • The points of the BB cream should be approximately the same size.
   • Do not apply cream in streaks or large strokes. Apply the cream in a thin layer so it doesn't look too thick.
4. 4 Work the cream into the skin. Use your index and middle fingers to gently hammer the cream into the skin. Rub the BB Cream into your skin in a circular motion, but instead of pressing your fingers on the skin, pat it down.
   • Under such a slight pressure, the cream is evenly distributed over the skin without irritating it.
   • Start at the forehead and work towards the middle of the cheek. Then go to the nose and chin and finish with the cheeks.
5. 5 You can also blend it outward. If you don't like the previous technique, you can apply the cream by applying light pressure with your index and middle fingers. Blend each portion of the cream in stripes extending from the center of the face.
   • As before, start at the forehead before moving on to the nose and chin. Finish with your cheeks.
6. 6 Drive the cream gently under the eyes. Apply the cream even more carefully in the eye area, regardless of whether you hammer in or blend the cream in strips.
   • By gently driving the cream around the eye area, you will prevent the appearance of clear boundaries that may appear if you move your strokes in this area, which is especially sensitive.
7. 7 Apply an extra coat to hide imperfections. Wait a few minutes before the cream "shrinks". After it has dried, if more cream needs to be applied to some areas, add another thin layer of BB cream.
   • Remember - you can never achieve the perfect look with BB cream, as it will even out the tone rather than hide imperfections.

Method 3 of 4: Apply BB Cream with a Sponge

1. 1 Know when and why to use a sponge. Sponge application is most suitable for people with oily skin.
   • If you have oily skin, applying BB Cream with your fingers can only add extra shine to your skin.
   • The brush is more delicate, so if you have oily skin you may have trouble applying the tone evenly.
2. 2 Apply thermal water or facial spray to the sponge. Lightly dampen the makeup sponge with thermal water before using the BB cream.
   • When using a sponge, the skin loses some of its moisture, so thermal water or a facial spray can help you avoid this.
   • Also, moisturizing the sponge before applying the cream will help you apply the cream smoother and will also allow you to apply more of it.
3. 3 Apply a small amount of cream to the back of your hand. Squeeze out a small pea about 2 cm in diameter or about the size of a dime.
   • Strictly speaking, this is not that important. However, it will be easier to apply the cream by distributing it into equal portions beforehand.
4. 4 Apply five dots to the forehead, nose, both cheeks and chin. Dip the tip of your middle finger into the pool of BB Cream on the back of your hand. Use your fingertip to rub the cream into your face. Apply it pointwise: one on the center of the forehead, one on the tip of the nose, one on the left cheek, one on the right, and one on the chin.
   • Despite using a makeup sponge, you still have to hammer in the first layer with your fingers to better control the amount of cream.
   • The points of the BB cream should be the same size.
   • Do not apply cream in streaks or large strokes. Apply the cream in a thin layer so it doesn't look too thick.
5. 5 Spread BB Cream all over the skin using a sponge. Rub BB Cream into the skin with crisp, even strokes from the center of the face.
   • Apply enough pressure to make your skin bounce or vibrate slightly.
   • Start at the forehead and work through the sides towards the center. After that, go to the nose and chin. Finish application by rubbing cream into cheeks using smears
6. 6 Reduce pressure around the eyes. The area around is more sensitive, so more pressure can harm your skin. Use a patting motion to blend the BB Cream into this area.
   • For this step, you can use a sponge or fingers. If you feel that you cannot control the application with a sponge enough, try applying with your fingers.
   • By gently driving the cream around the eye area, you will prevent the appearance of clear boundaries that may appear if you move your strokes in this area, which is especially sensitive.

Method 4 of 4: Apply BB Cream with a Brush

1. 1 Know when and how to use your makeup brush. This method is best if you have dry skin or if the BB cream you are using is liquid in texture.
   • This method is not recommended for thick creams or in balm form.
   • If you have dry skin, finger application can cause skin irritation and even more dryness.
   • In addition, if too much pressure is applied while using the sponge, the skin can lose what little moisture it contains.
2. 2 Apply some cream to the palm of your hand. Squeeze a pea of ​​cream about 2 cm in diameter, or about the size of a dime, into the center of your palm.
   • Strictly speaking, this is not that important.However, it will be easier to apply the cream by distributing it into equal portions beforehand.
   • Use the palm of your hand, not the back of your hand, in this method. The palm is warmer, so it warms up and looses the cream much more effectively than the back of the hand. This makes the cream easier to distribute, especially if it resembles a balm in consistency.
3. 3 Apply five dots to the forehead, nose, both cheeks and chin. Dip the tip of your middle finger into the pool of BB Cream in the palm of your hand. Use your fingertip to rub the cream into your face. Apply it pointwise: one on the center of the forehead, one on the tip of the nose, one on the left cheek, one on the right, and one on the chin.
   • Despite using a makeup sponge, you still have to hammer in the first layer with your fingers to better control the amount of cream.
   • The points of the BB cream should be the same size.
   • Do not apply cream in streaks or large strokes. Apply the cream in a thin layer so it doesn't look too thick.
4. 4 Spread BB Cream all over the skin using a brush. Rub BB Cream into the skin with crisp, even strokes directed from the center of the face.
   • Brush movements provide a softer and more delicate effect than using a sponge or your own fingers. So you don't have to be afraid to push a little harder.
   • Start at the forehead. Start at the center of your forehead and work your way down across the sides. Apply the cream up and down on your nose and side to side on your cheeks. Blend the cream on your cheeks in all directions until you reach the border with other areas.
5. 5 Work the area around the eyes. The area around is more sensitive, so that more pressure can damage the skin. Use a patting motion to blend the BB Cream into this area.
   • At this point, you can use your fingers or a brush. In general, it is more difficult to apply pressure to the skin with a brush, so this method is ideal for the skin around the eyes.
   • By gently driving the cream around the eye area, you will prevent the appearance of clear boundaries that may appear if you move your strokes in this area, which is especially sensitive.

Tips

• If you want to use BB cream as a base and apply makeup on top of it, don't use too much foundation. Otherwise, you may end up with too dense coverage and a mask effect on your face.
• BB cream works well for teenagers because it is lighter in color than the base. And to use it with a foundation, apply BB cream on top of it, and then it will act as a concealer.

What do you need

• BB cream
• Mirror
• Makeup sponge
• Moisturizing spray or thermal water
• Makeup Brush