Xoxo, Nikki

Hi everyone! Welcome to my second review in our brand new makeup review series! I was so excited when I came across this new BB cream from Maybelline in my drugstore. I did a little research and discovered this BB cream actually came out a while ago in other countries, but it just came out in America. So for those of you who aren’t in America, this may not be exactly “new” to you. This BB cream in particular is formulated for people with acne, which I found a little strange considering this beauty balm has a luminous finish. A luminous finish isn’t the best for acne as it actually brings attention to it (yikes!) And believe me, if you have acne you’re going to want to have more coverage than what this balm provides. I also hate the fact that this formula contains 2% salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is a drying agent used to fight acne, but it really should only be formulated into spot treatments, not in a product that is applied all over your face in my opinion. When salicylic acid is applied to your face repeatedly it will no doubt dry your skin out. Even if you have oily or combo skin. If you’re still interested in the product, I recommend using it as a primer under a foundation so you are provided with more coverage. The price of this product is about $9.99, which is the average price for a drugstore foundation. Xoxo, Nikki