Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream

I recently received a sample of the Maybelline BB Cream thanks to Scotcampus.
I am a huge fan of the Garnier BB Cream and have previously blogged about it HERE, so i was a bit nervous about trying this one, which is why i opted to receive a sample rather than spending £7.99 from Boots.
However after trying this out a few days ago i genuinely like it. I would even go as far as saying i prefer it to the Garnier one.
I feel that it has more of a pink tone to it, while the Garnier one has a more of a yellowish tone. (i apologise if i keep comparing the two).


The Maybelline BB Cream is very light and gives a light coverage, very similar to a tinted moisturiser. It also has a SPF 30 which is perfect to use in the summer of if you are going away as it is light you wont feel cakey in the hot weather.

There are 4 Shades to choose from - Light, Universal Glow, Medium and Dark. Personally i think there is a colour that will blend into and suit all skin tones.

When applied to the skin it blends in really well and gives me a dewy finish. It almost hides the dark eye circles and definitely covers up my freckles. The consistency is quite thin, similar to a moisturising cream which is really good as it doesn't sit on your face and feel thick.

I really do like this product and as I'm going away in September i may have to buy the full size version for during the day.

Garnier BB Cream

I have been using this little beauty so much lately. 

Its the Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector - Blemish Balm Cream.

It comes in a tube very much similar to a hand cream or some foundation bottles, with a flip cap. 

You get 50ml in a bottle which currently retails at £7.49 from Boots. At the moment it is on offer, the 'normal' retail prices is around £10.00

I have the lightest shade available. I think there are only 2 shades, Light and Medium. 

I have tried the medium out and that is far too dark for my skin tone and would say it is more of a dark shade than a medium shade. 

When i first tried it out, i had no idea what i was doing with it. I didn't know if it was a moisturising cream, a face primer, foundation or a tinted moisturiser. 

After using it for around 4 months i have found that it is very versatile. I tend to use it as a face primer, but it is very wearable on its own. It has a very light consistency that is buildable to give a light coverage similar to a tinted moisturiser.

When first applied it is has a very thick consistency that feels quite silky. 

Once you rub it into you skin it turns into a light liquid and almost leaves a dewy finish to the skin. 

After a few seconds of leaving it to set i can no longer feel it on my skin, but it is definitely visible. 

My skin is no longer red, and the dark patches under my eyes aren't as obvious. It definitely does its job.

Most of the time i just leave it at that and add a little blusher or setting powder over the top. On the days i wear foundation, i can easily apply it over. 

I would recommend this product to anyone, even if they are looking for a face primer.