BB creams -- which stand for "beauty" or "blemish creams" -- have taken makeup aisles by a storm over the past two years. First developed in Germany, they gained popularity in Asia before hitting the American market in 2011. What makes BB creams so appealing? With SPF, priming abilities, coverage, antioxidants and more, this one product can, in principle, takes the place of several items that you use in your daily regimen.
It's only fitting that a product so wonderful for your face be created for your body -- and that's exactly what Urban Decay's Naked Skin Body Beauty Balm does. The product helps improve your skin's texture in the long run while instantly improving it as well!
"Why use an ordinary body lotion when NAKED Skin Body Balm gives you added benefits?" says Wende Zomnir, Executive Creative Director of Urban Decay, to Latin Times. "It’s like a beauty balm for your whole bod! Our formula tightens, blurs flaws and hydrates. Because, let’s face it, we ALL want to look better Naked, including me! Even the workout fiends I know want firmer skin; I work out religiously, but I still have lumpy skin above my knees. I couldn’t find a body balm that I liked, so I decided to develop one. This formula is the perfect addition to our NAKED Skin line."
Name: Urban Decay Naked Skin Body Beauty Balm
Price: $32
Where To Buy: UrbanDecay.com; Sephora; Ulta
Claims: According to Urban Decay, the body beauty balm is for your whole body and will instantly tighten and moisturize your skin while blurring the flaws. What's more, the formulation is sheer, illuminating and nongreasy.
"It contains light-diffusing spheres that make your skin look amazing, and the sheer, illuminating formula works on every skin tone, from pale to deep dark," adds Zomnir. "It’s also lightweight and nongreasy -- because there’s nothing worse than putting on a body balm and feeling like a greasy mess afterward. And Naked Skin Body Balm is loaded with high-performance ingredients, like Matrixyl 3000, a powerful anti-wrinkle peptide."
Verdict: If you've ever worn a dress and been self conscious about discoloration on your arms and legs, or simply want to tighten your skin, then this product is for you. Almost instantly, the body beauty balm creates an airbrush effect on your skin. The non-streaking easy application makes it a time-efficient addition to your daily schedule for those who are always on the run. Added perk: It smells great. And if you're concerned about the color, it is sheer enough to blend well with a wide array of skin tones from light to dark!
How To Use It: Apply the product to your bare skin as you would apply a beauty balm to your face. If you're wearing it with a special outfit, then focus on areas exposed.
Application Tips: The brand recommends applying this product after your moisturizer for added hydration.
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