Ms Bubu and Her Girlyness: Nivea

March Empties

Aesop 16:30:00

I'm proud of myself this month! It started out not too bad, but then around mid-month I decided to sprint and finish a little more that the last few months. And I finished 16 things! Yay!

White Barn Watermelon Lemonade: I bought this one last Spring, but it seems to be back this year. I like how it smells when it is not ligthed, but when it burns, after a while, it's not as good. I think the wax was very poor quality on this one, for this reason, but also because it is really sooty. Is it me or BBW candles are not what they used to be?

BBW Bourbon Butterscotch: Another BBW candle. This one was not too bad, but it is really sweet! I think maybe the smaller candles are better now? Not sure, it seems to be hit and miss at BBW!

Butter London Ruby Murray Moisture Matte Lipstick: This was a creamy matte. A deep red, I would be tempted to try the other colours though.

So Me Body Hair Removal Cream: I got this for about 2euros when I was in Paris and it is the best hair removal cream I've tried.

Klorane Dry Shampoo with Nettle Extract: I really like Klorane Dry Shampoos. Well, the regular version at least. It was the first time I tried the one for oily hair, but I was not impressed. Will stick to the original version next time.

Nivea invisible for Black & White: Not all Nivea deodorants were created equals. For the most parts, they're good though. This one is too, and it has a fresh scent. Again, I bought this one in France, and I think we don't have them in sprays here. I'm not a fan of sprays, not good for the environments, but then I didn't want a roll-on one.

Aesop Purifying Cream Cleanser: This product is good, but the smell is so awful! I think it smelled like tequila or some alcohol like that, but I'm not sure. When I smell the sachet now, it only smells like clay and lavender, because of course alcohol tends to evaporates quickly so the smell is gone.

Marcelle Eye Makeup Remover Cloths: I forgot I had those! I'm not a wipe girl, so this was pushed at the back of the cupboard. They are ok, the siez is just perfect for the eyes. But I rather remove my eye makeup with The Body Shop Cleansing Oil.

What about the product you finished recently? Anything to pass? Or. better still, so good ones?

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Takes a Little Time Sometimes...

beauty 16:30:00

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My BBs

BB Cream 22:18:00

BB Creams are not all the rage as the were where they were new to the Western World. Anyway, they still are a great basic, notably when you want an effortless look on a lazy day or when your skin doesn't need too much coverage.

Today I thought I would show you my BB stash, and as you will notice, I purchased them at different times of the year, as their shades vary. Nonetheless, as BB Creams usually comes in 2-3 offerings, I tend to buy the medium shade or the medium/dark one.

For some reason my BB Creas were all bought in Europe, maybe it was because for the long time we didn't have too many choices here in North America except the famous Garnier one. I have tried the original Garnier BB Cream in the past and was not impressed. I haven't tried the one for Oil/Combination skin, but I might prefer it to the original, since I thought this one was too heavy and was just sitting on my skin.

Left to Right: No7, Dr Jart+, Skinfood Good Afternoon, Boots Botanics, Nivea Visage

No7 Beautiful Skin BB Cream Normal/Oily: It is the only one that I've got targets oily skin. Which is a good thing for me, as I have oily skin. BB Cream, being treatments, are good when we want a light coverage.But the consistency might not be light, as it packs a few things, such as SPF, anti-wrinkles, etc. This one is not too heavy, so I can use it in the Summer. This one has a SPF of 15, and 5 stars UVA protection. £13.50 for 40ml.

Dr Jart+ Premium BB Beauty Balm SPF40: This is the one I've been using recently as it is the one that suits my carnation at the moment. It is decently lightweight, covers well but doesn't stay long. I have a sample size, and I like it, but I don't see myself buying the $47 full size.

Skinfood Good Afternoon Honey Black Tea BB SPF20 PA+: This is the only Korean BB Cream that I have at the moment. Unlike most of the Korean BBs, this one doesn't have that grey undertone, but it's still quite light, even thought it is consider medium. I guess it's a cultural difference. Also, it smells heavily of red tea, as opposed to black tea (it even says red tea somewhere on the box). It is a nice scent, but they were quite generous on the fragrance and might not suit those with sensitive skin.

Boots Botanics BB Cream Radiant Youth SPF30: I quite like this BB cream, but I also forget about it! I guess it's due to where I store it, I should really rotate the stash more. This one, though British is like the Korean BBs; its has a gray undertone. The only thing I don't like about it is that the hole of the tube is tiny, and doesn't push enough of the product out for a face cream (it would be ok for an eye product, if that makes sense). It seems that this product is discontinued, as I don't see it on Boots.com.

Nivea Q10 Plus Anti-Wrinkles SPF15: This is a typical Nivea product with a typical fresh Nivea scent. I quite like the scent, but then again if you are sensitive to them, it might be too much. It is one of my darkest BB cream. Unfortunately, it si quite too heavy to wear in the Summer, but I can make it work in the Fall, after having tanned.

As the Summer will progress, maybe I will have to mix a few of those BBs in order to create a customised shade. That is BB for you, it has a smaller shade choices!

What is your favourite BB cream? Have you figured out your Summer skincare products yet?

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