Is liquid foundation a BB cream? When is liquid foundation used?

Liquid foundation is an indispensable step in makeup. For sisters who don’t know much about makeup, they may think that liquid foundation is BB cream. So is liquid foundation BB cream?

Liquid foundation is not BB cream. Liquid foundation and BB cream are two different makeup products, with different concealing power, texture and moisturizing effect. Liquid foundation is lighter, easier to apply and looks natural. BB cream is thicker than liquid foundation and does not look as natural as liquid foundation, but has better concealing power than liquid foundation.

Before using liquid foundation, you should keep your skin hydrated to prevent makeup from floating and uneven application due to dry skin. Therefore, you should use skin care products before using liquid foundation, and the order is: water, eye cream, essence, lotion and face cream.

Commonly used raw materials include oily raw materials such as vaseline, liquid paraffin, lanolin and its derivatives, vegetable oil, silicone oil, etc., water-based raw materials and surfactants such as ethanol, glycerin, propylene glycol, as well as powder raw materials such as talcum powder, titanium dioxide, metal soap, pigments, dyes, etc. The type and characteristics of powder raw materials, and the dispersion of powder in the matrix to form a uniform system directly affect its cosmetic properties such as covering and coloring.

It forms a smooth covering layer on the surface to cover or conceal some facial blemishes, such as freckles, acne, scars, etc., adjusts skin texture, color and luster, and plays a role in even skin tone, making the skin tone look natural and appropriate. It also has a smooth feeling and is easy to apply, evenly distributed, and has a natural appearance.