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BB Creams are tinted moisturisers with active ingredients as well as SPF. "They are designed for women who are 'on-the-go' with little time and want a multi-tasking product that will provide some benefits as well as light coverage (rather than make-up)," says dermatologist Dr Jeanette Graf.

Depending on the BB Cream you use, the product can work as a moisturiser, serum, toner, primer, concealer, foundation, eye cream and/or highlighter. Not only are they time-savers, but they're money-savers too.

As BB Creams continue to hit shelves at a rapid pace, here shorten your search by rounding up a few must-have products.


Mac Prep + Prime BB Cream SPF 35
Lightly tinted in a nearly sheer beige tone to work on an array of complexions, it creamily re-texturises the skin and then goes on to excel at being a face primer with high everyday SPF35 (£21, maccosmetics.co.uk).





Clinique Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30
This cream hydrates and soothes skin, even creating a dewy complexion. The line includes two shades - one for skin with pink undertones and another for golden undertones (£25, clinique.co.uk)




Garnier BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector
Available in two shades - light/medium and medium/deep - this new SPF 15 BB cream has a soft and creamy texture that evens out skin tone, boosts luminosity and hydrates for a full 24 hours (£7.99, garnier.co.uk)