I'll never forget the first time i heard about BB creams. I'm a beauty junkie by nature, so of course I immediately fell for all the hype. A tinted moisturizer that does it all from providing natural-looking coverage to evening out your complexion and even fading manchas? Sounds like a beauty miracle to me! I couldn't wait to try one, that is until I discovered that most of these so-called "magical" formulas only come in like two or three shades. Um, so what about us brown-skinned Latinas?
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Sorry, but a BB cream that only comes in two, three or even five shades isn't going to cut it for me. I have a naturally caramel-ish, tan complexion complete with yellow undertones that doesn't exactly fall under medium, medium/deep or deep. And how are these limited shades supposed to work for chicas that are even darker than me?
Well, I have some good news. I searched high and low before I was able to find a BB cream that actually matched my skin tone. Finally a formula that wasn't so light it made me look ashy or so dark you'd think I painted my face with liquid bronzer. Here are some of the best BB creams for Latinas with tan skin tones or darker!
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Smashbox
I love Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream SPF 35 ($39). It comes in 10 different shades, which is a lot compared to the two to three color options most brands offer these days. It moisturizes, primes and even controls oil–perfect for women with acne-prone skin!
Maybelline
Okay, so the Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream ($8) only comes in five colors, but the formula is SO sheer it blends into almost any complexion, giving you a flawless finish. My best friend is as dark as Lupita Nyong'o and the Deep shade gives her a perfect match!
Bobbi Brown
I highly recommend Bobbi Brown BB Cream SPF 35 ($44) for any woman with medium or dark skin. The all-in-one tinted moisturizer comes in a range of shades and gives you such a natural-looking matte finish. This one is a must-have–trust me!
Cover FX
Got manchas? Try Cover FX BB Gel Mattifying Anti-Blemish Treatment ($45). It covers while also minimizing the appearance of pores and fading dark spots. Tell me that doesn't sound awesome!
IMAN
IMAN Skin Tone Evener BB Creme SPF 15 ($20) is specifically for women with darker skin tones. It comes in a rage of medium to deep, semi-sheer shades that cover, hydrate and even out your complexion. Finally, right?
