Bobbi Brown BB Cream SPF 35 ~ Review

Okay so this is one of my not-so-few unplanned beauty product buys. No reviews, I don't even remember swatching this. I was just at the Bobbi Brown counter then found myself reaching for this baby. "Ooh, Bobbi's got a bb cream! Well, since it's Bobbi Brown, it's worth giving a try." was what I thought. Little did I know that this was going to be one of my few successful impulse purchases.

According to Bobbi Brown:

Moisturize, perfect and protect - instantly and over time. Now it's easier than ever to get great skin with Bobbi Brown's new BB Cream SPF 35. Inspired by a skincare/makeup hybrid that's a cult favorite in Asia, this formula combines moisturizer, treatment, Broad Spectrum SPF and a lightweight foundation in one. Plus, it's now available in nine skin tone correct shades carefully formulated by Bobbi herself. Consider it your skin's new best friend.

According to some beauty blogs, this is the best bb cream for a "matte" finish. Now I'm even more glad I didn't read reviews before getting this. To me this actually leaves a dewy, natural finish. (Which was what I wanted a bb cream to give me.) It gives the skin a healthy glow. This is may be nowhere near matte, but it does help control my oilies! Did I mention it was oil-free,? A certain plus plus plus! for an oily skinned gal like me. It has the potential to accentuate dry patches though, so make sure you're properly moisturized before application.

I was given the shade Fair, which I thought was a little light on my NC25-30 skintone.

Well blended

This gives a sheer to light coverage, despite its thick consistency. Initially I thought it only evened out my skintone, but I noticed that the look gets better as the day goes by. Neat!

Wear time, surprisingly for its coverage, is quite long. I can leave the house at 10 am, return by 8 pm, and STILL see it on my face. Some point at mid day, I have to retouch the blemish areas and blot my nose though. Anyway, it's good for about 6++ hours.

The best part of this bb is that it doesn't aggravate my sensitive, acne-prone skin, which is always my deciding factor for a beauty/skincare product.

Review Summary: Bobbi Brown BB Creme SPF 35

Pros:
Oil-free
Great texture, non-drying
Controls oil
Doesn't cause breakouts

Cons:
Coverage is a little too light for acne/acne scars

Overall:
4/5

Would I repurchase? If I don't find another bb cream with just slightly better coverage, yes.
Would I recommend this? Yes