When 'BB' Claims Went Too Far

When BB Creams launched in the UK, there was justifyably a big buzz in the beauty industry about this new concept. Although well established in Asian markets, the BB Cream (or Beauty Balm Cream) claimed to offer multiple benefits in one formula - it works not only as a foundation and moisturiser, but as a concealer, highlighter, primer and brightening treatment. I love a good BB Cream, using my Dr Jart formula on days when I just don't have the patience (or need) to spend a significant amount of time preparing my face. However, as with anything in the beauty industry, as BB became the buzz word there started to be all kinds of BB products popping up and making nonsense claims. BB lipgloss, BB foot cream, BB nail varnish... And now a BB Powder from GOSH adding to the mixing pot. Is this when BB claims went too far?


By it's nature, a BB product needs to be a liquid balm formula in order to help create a beautiful glow on skin. Although the GOSH BB Powder is a very lovely powder indeeed, it does anger me the fact that they're jumping on a rather flimsy bandwagon and hoping consumers are not well informed enough to really notice. Like the mineral makeup trend before it, the BB buzz seems to shift product no matter what's actually inside. This BB Powder is extremely finely ground, providing an exceptionally light finish on the skin that's perfect for powder-phobes who would do anything to avoid a matte cakey look. However, it won't provide you with the skincare benefits of a BB Cream, nor does it contain any radiance-enhancing properties. Putting a 'BB' label on the packaging simply doesn't take it to the next level of performance. Are consumers gullable enough to buy something just because it's the hot new trend? Has GOSH taken this too far? I'd love to know your thoughts.


The GOSH BB Powder is available in Superdrug for £8.99 (and it is actually rather good!) Image may be NSFW.
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