Style + Beauty - Page 370
I scream, you scream, we all scream for B.B. creams. These useful emulsions have been the talk of the town lately, but what exactly are they?
Originally created in the 1960s to protect and conceal skin post-surgery, beauty or blemish balms, or "B.B. creams," grew to become one of the top-selling cosmetic products in Asia before making their mark in the U.S.
So what do they do? A better question to ask is, "What DON'T they do?" B.B. creams are the ultimate skin multi-tasker.
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B.B. creams are meant to replace serums, moisturizers, primers, foundations and sunblocks with an all-in-one treatment that nourishes and protects skin. Consider them a hybrid of tinted moisturizer and foundation that improves your skin with prolonged use.
How do you know which B.B. cream is right for you? First decide what benefit you would like to get from this type of product, whether it be anti-aging to hiding fine lines. From there, the options are endless! Here are just a few brands that left us hooked:
Believe it or not, we're cruising toward that time of year when it's legitimately cold out — so cold, in fact, that our go-to street-style look will soon be just a cute coat-and-scarf combo.
And while picking a great coat is important, sometimes we want a little something extra going on up top — at least until it’s so frigid that the only option is a big, warm hat.
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To perk up our winter ‘dos, we’re all about adding a little flair to our hair, whether it be in the form of bejeweled bobbies, a gilded headband, or a gorgeous, could-be-an-heirloom clip. Bonus? A smart hair accessory can keep static-y, flyaway-prone winter locks in check. Click through to discover the beautiful baubles that'll make your tresses even more special.
