As I wandered around the store, I came across the Yves Saint Laurent section. I've become a big fan of YSL's products over the past couple of years and am never without my Touche Eclat luminizing pen. I have yet to find an American BB cream that is as good as the Asian BB creams, and when I saw the Top Secrets All-in-One BB Cream, I was skeptical.
According to YSL, this all-in-one BB cream will hydrate, conceal, correct, protect and prime. It promises to prime the skin to conceal imperfections with non-stop hydration for all complexions. It is available in 3 shades (clear, medium and dark) and has an SPF of 25.
I've been using Skin 79's Hot Pink Super Plus BB cream for a couple years now but I hate having to order it from sellers on ebay (you never know if you are going to end up with a fake). I've previously used Chanel's Vitalumiere moisturizing foundation, which I love for evening out the skin tone, but I am constantly looking for a lighter coverage that I can put on quickly to go run errands.
I gave the YSL all-in-one BB cream a sample at the Sephora store and was VERY pleased so picked up a tube. By the way, it's not cheap by any means ($50 Canadian as compared to $35 for the Skin 79).
I used this cream over the next few days and I was pleasantly surprised that it not only gives a similar radiance as Vitalumiere, but it's a lighter consistency and yet provides the same benefits as a foundation. So much in fact that I no longer have to use a foundation - and that I consider a score. The color blends well and is fantastic for discoloration and acne. I haven't noticed the color correction yet, but it's too soon to tell yet.
Overall I'm really happy with this product. It has enough coverage were I wouldn't need foundation over it. It's a little pricey but TOTALLY worth it. I like to use this, then YSL's Touche Eclat under my eyes, and follow up with a dusting of the .Laura Geller Balance n' Brighten baked powder to give it a matte finish. I get so many compliments!!
If you're worried about the price, I say go for it - you won't be sorry!!
