For those of you who are unfamiliar with VICHY, it is a French brand (part of L’Oreal group) that pride themselves on high protective sunscreen products and a brand that is designed for sensitive skin (or skin that has just undergone plastic surgery). They are very popular around Europe, America and Asia; due to the SPF30 restriction in Australia we are unable to have them on counters (what a bummer!).
Previously, Tine recommended their BB cream and raved about it, so I pleaded with Tina to get it for me in her recent trip to Asia. It was definitely worth the pleading as it turn out; the BB cream is my current favourite!
Perfect if you have sensitive skin and have always wanted to try BB cream but is not too sure if your sensitive skin can try it. Personally, I don’t have sensitive skin but this one still works just as well for me.
Aera Mineral BB SPF20 combines mineral ingredients and thermal spa water (free from alcohol, colourant, paraben) to:
- allows skin to breathe
- instantly unify skin tone including redness to correct the look of blemish and wrinkles
- contains both UVA and UVB protection
- keeps skin hydrated without emphasizing my flaking dry bits or smudging by noon time
I find this BB cream appears to have a hint of white cast (not grey) upon application but after couple of hours of wear it looks perfectly fine. Most of the foundation that I wear oxidizes on my skin and makes me look tan and yellow! What I like about this is that once it oxidizes, it still gives me the fair complexion finish that I love and doesn’t make my skin white/grey looking either.
While I am not sure how many shades they are available, my gut feeling is telling me there’s only one shade, I definitely recommend this BB cream to fair skin ladies. This will definitely not go with a tan body or bronzer lovers!
For more information about Vichy, click here.
