Grade: A+

Pros: 

• Lightweight
• Absorbs fast
• Great coverage
• SPF
• Long lasting
• Inexpensive
• Can be found at local drugstore

Cons:

• Only comes in two shades: light/medium and medium/deep
• Adds a little shine to forehead

Review:

I love Garnier’s BB cream. I received a sample in the mail a couple days after I received my Dr. Jart+ BB cream and was skeptical that the drugstore brand would be able to keep up with the great results of the luxury brand. But Garnier’s beauty balm is top notch!

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Beauty Balm is foundation, moisturizer, concealer and SPF wrapped all into one lightweight cream!

Grade: A-

Pros: 

• Lightweight
• SPF 25
• Blends easily
• No smell
• Perfect for low maintenance days

Cons:

• Expensive
• Cannot be found at local drugstores
• Reapplication is necessary for day-long wear

I recently received a sample of Dr. Jart’s Water Infused Beauty Balm through my Birchbox subscription. Having never used a Beauty Balm (aka BB Cream) before, I was really skeptical. I personally didn’t think it would do anything special for me. Boy was I wrong!

This morning I needed to get out the door in a hurry and I was out of foundation (crap crap crap, I knew I forgot something at the store yesterday!). I saw my sample of Dr. Jart’s sitting there and remembered it is slightly tinted, so I applied a bit and voila!

I am now a believer.

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