If the thought of slathering heavy foundation onto your face during the summer has you breaking into a cold sweat, consider trying its lightweight counterpart—the BB cream. Luckily for you, the newest beauty balms come packed with an array of complexion boosting benefits. Just massage Dior’s Hydra Life BB Creme (US $60;AED/SAR 220) into your skin to instantly smooth your dermis and hide blemishes. The Clarins BB Skin Perfecting Cream SPF 25 (US $42; AED/SAR 154) is complexion clearing, but sheer enough to reveal your natural glow. In other words, it creates the perfect canvas for mastering the no makeup makeup taking over beauty routines everywhere. Those who suffer from breakouts can reach for La Roche-Posay’s Effaclar BB Blur (US $30; AED/SAR 110). The hybrid product absorbs oil throughout the day for a flawless, matte finish. Below, shop five of the best BB creams to get you through the summer.
Dior
Hydra Life BB Creme
US $60; AED/SAR 220
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Clarins
BB Skin Perfecting Cream SPF 25
US $42; AED/SAR 154
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La Roche-Posay
Effaclar BB Blur
US $30; AED/SAR 110
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Estée Lauder
DayWear BB Anti-Oxidant Beauty Benefit Creme SPF 35
US $40; AED/SAR 147
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Maybelline
Dream Fresh BB 8-In-1 Beauty Balm Skin Perfector
US $9; AED/SAR 33
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