Recently, I started selling Mary Kay. Don’t worry, I am not going to make this blog be about Mary Kay. It is still my personal blog but products have always had a home here. A while ago I tried a BB Cream which at first I thought was the best product EVER. I still think that product is awesome but after a while I found that the Garnier BB Cream was not giving me enough moisture. In that post, I said I would still like to use this product but I would be looking around for other brands and that is exactly what I did.

BB Cream has evolved so much since I started using it. The new generation BB cream is now called CC Cream. It still has all the same qualities, but with emphasis on concealing and correcting. Mary Kay has their own version of this product and I love it so much. It is great for everyday low coverage use. However, not every one is a convert so I would like to give you some more information about not just the Mary Kay CC cream but these types of creams in general.

Foundation vs Concealer vs Moisturizer:

BB and CC creams are closer to tinted moisturizers than they are to foundations. A lot of people do not like the fact it is not full coverage and that it doesn’t conceal every single bump. The point is, with continuous use and over time, these products diminish blemishes, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and most importantly give your skin moisture–all without clogging your pores. Sure it may not cover a scab completely but it will help that scab be less visible with daily use. I wrote in my last post about my acne scars or scabs being purple for sometimes weeks until they heal over. This product has helped reduce the visible by days if not weeks on some of my scabs. For under eyes, I think this product works awesome as a concealer but for darker scars and spots it wont cover them completely, just reduce their visibility over time.

Miracle Product?:

No product is a miracle product. Does this product still contain chemicals? Yes–most make up that has age defying benefits does. Will this product cause some people to break out? Yes–because everyone’s skin is different. Some people are more sensitive and some people have allergies. Will it match everyone’s skin tone? No–I have met some people where the light is too light and the dark is too dark. But the great thing is, there are several brands and other products that can help to do the same thing.

Best way to apply?:

For CC Cream I would recommend apply the product straight with your fingers, like you would with a moisturizer. You can always use a brush or a sponge but with your hands you can work it in without streaking or settling on top of your skin. It will also give your skin a more natural finish. There are several ways to apply but the direction I chose to go in is to start at the T-Zone and go out and down in a circular motion. If you have peach fuzz or hair on your face, make sure you rub the product in thoroughly because it will clump on the peach fuzz when it dries. If you are having trouble rubbing in the CC Cream you can always mix it with a little moisturizer and it will blend easier.

Primer?:

CC Cream can act like a primer. If you are a primer wearer or you are planning to wear eyeshadow or other types of make-up, I would suggest you continue to wear it. For those just looking for the foundation and the concealing aspects I would say you are fine without a primer.

For any more questions, you can ask in the comments. If you want to buy the Mary Kay CC Cream, you can visit this link.