While BB cream is highly effective, it should never be applied to an unprepared face. Before using BB cream, ensure your face is thoroughly cleansed. Residual oils, dust, and impurities can clog pores and trigger breakouts if skincare products are applied without proper cleansing. After cleansing, always follow with basic skincare steps.Applying BB cream directly without prep can make it difficult to blend evenly. Without a protective layer from skincare, BB cream may irritate the skin. Moisturizer is essential. For a smoother makeup finish, apply a primer after moisturizer. Once ready, you can apply the BB cream!
When applying BB cream
Don't apply BB cream like you would lotion—pat it on instead of rubbing.Take small amounts of BB cream multiple times with your fingers, dotting it onto your forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin. Gently pat it in until even coverage is achieved, ensuring all edges and corners are covered. If coverage feels insufficient, repeat the process. Finally, lightly pat the entire face a few more times, keeping pressure light.Some people find their BB cream wears off quickly due to oiliness. This is where an oil-control loose powder or setting powder comes in handy. Use a powder puff to apply a small amount of loose powder or setting powder in multiple light layers, patting gently to blend evenly. After applying loose powder or setting powder, your makeup should last at least half a day. Reapply after that time if needed.
After Using BB Cream
BB cream is considered makeup, so regular cleansers won't remove it completely—makeup removal is essential. Leaving BB cream residue on your skin can clog pores, leading to blackheads, whiteheads, acne, and enlarged pores.You can choose standard makeup removers like cleansing oil, cleansing milk, or cleansing water. If you find regular removers too harsh, opt for a BB cream-specific remover. After cleansing, the essential basic skincare routine follows: toner - serum - moisturizer.