BB Cream.. Primer? | Rimmel London

BB Cream helps my skin so much on days when i don't need much coverage at all. I don't really like leaving my face completely nude, but also don't feel the need to go all out when I'm having a lazy day. I picked up the Rimmel London beauty balm a few months ago, because of the amount of moisture it's meant to give. I can honestly say I noticed it immediately and for a while, it was all I would use. 

Given my skin tone, I had to get their lightest possible shade. The cream is extremely thin and *ahem* creamy. Originally, I used to apply the product using my hands, but soon found out it doesn't take very well to my skin by doing it that way. The best way I've found to evenly apply the BB cream is to use my blending sponge as it helps to give a better coverage. I have noticed that the product becomes darker after drying though, so the blender sometimes gives you a false sense of security by thinking you can apply a bit more. 

I've read a lot of posts surrounding this BB Cream, as it seems to be a product that you either love or hate. As a BB cream, I think it's pretty thin. I also find it hard to agree with all of the results you're meant to achieve by using the product. Like I said, I do believe it helps to moisturize my skin, as well as it making a brilliant base/primer. However, for me, the cream didn't give an amazing cover to my skin and turned matte way too fast for my liking. I found it hard to apply to my skin as it would dry fast and leave orange patches on my face. There is no way I could use this product by itself. 

Read about the Rimmel London Lasting Finish Primer here.

As a BB cream, I wouldn't recommend, however, as a tinted primer, I think you're on to a winner!