To BB or not to BB - what works for you?

Protective Tinted Moisturisers

I need your help.  I'd love to find a product that:

1. moisturises my skin
2. provides light coverage to even out my skin tone
3. has some sun protection for when I go about my day

There are many names for this product - BB Cream, CC Cream, Beauty Balm, Skin Perfector to name a few.  Although I'm still fond of calling it what it is - a protective tinted moisturiser.

Since 2011, pretty much every major skincare company has launched their version, so you would think finding the right product for me is not too hard a challenge.  But here's what I do find:

• BB Creams - feel more like a foundation and are lacking in hydration.
  
• Tinted Moisturisers - are mostly light in colour so I look 'made up' rather than a healthy summer glow.
• If it has SPF 30+ - it spreads quite thick and feels more like a sunscreen.

The end result is my 'magic, 'skin perfecting', 'beautifying', 'all in one', (insert name) cream becomes barely a '2 in 1'.  I'm either putting a moisturiser or sunscreen on underneath or dusting mineral makeup over the top.

So I've decided to develop my own.  My brief is straightforward: moisturise, light coverage, some sun protection.  I don't want to look like I'm wearing makeup or feel like I have thick sunscreen on.  If I'm planning on going in the sun, I'll use full protection sunscreen.

Your Feedback

But what about you?  This is where I'd love your feedback as it will become part of my research in developing a Drift Escentuals version.

Have you found such a product that works for you?  Is so, please post the name and any other comments below.  Better yet, complete the quick poll and share with those you know.

Prize Incentive

As an added incentive, all comments will go in the draw to receive a free Drift Facial valued at $100.  Entries close 5pm Sunday 26th October.  Winner will be announced Monday 27th October 2014.

Good luck!  Nicole @ Drift x