Rimmel Radiance BB Cream Beauty Balm Review & Swatches
Rimmel Radiance BB Cream Beauty Balm is one of two new BB Creams that are launching with the Rimmel Spring 2015 Collection.
Rimmel released their original BB Cream Beauty Balm in the US back in Spring 2013. I liked it but didn’t love it however, I feel like they did a great job with the reformulation of Radiance BB Cream Beauty Balm!
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Rimmel Radiance BB Cream Beauty Balm is actually one of two new formula as there is also a Matte BB Cream Beauty Balm available for Spring 2015 as well! This is 1 oz BB Cream size that will set you back around $6 at Harmons drugstore.
It is marketed as a 9 in 1 formula that primes, smooths, conceals, minimizes pores, moisturizes, brightens, provides natural coverage, and awakens tired skin. Apparently it has a Vitamin C Complex which awakens tired skin as well as an SPF 20 to protect.
The original formula had an SPF 25 and had considerably less pigmented than the new Radiance formula. I actually like the Radiance formula a lot more than the original. Sure, it’s slightly over marketed with the 9 in 1 formula but it’s still a very easy to wear, lightweight BB Cream that provides sheer, natural coverage.
Rimmel Radiance BB Cream Beauty Balm Swatches (Light and Medium)
Rimmel Radiance BB Cream Beauty Balm Swatches (Light and Medium)
I think the formula us a lot less sheerer than the original formula but it’s still quite sheer none the less. It has a creamy gel-like texture that absorbs easily and leaves skin soft and hydrated. The finish isn’t dewy nor is it satin but has a lightly hydrating not shiny or greasy set. It blends out very easily and has a very nice amount moisture so the formula absorbs easily without clinging to drier areas. I was worried about the “Radiance” portion of the formula as I thought it would be glow-y or luminous which isn’t a finish I like in my BB Creams. Thankfully it isn’t! The formula is brightening and eases dullness very nicely but isn’t luminous or sparkly. The coverage is just enough to even out skin tone, ease dullness, conceal minor redness, and perfect already good skin. Drier skin should be very pleased with this formula as you get the benefits of a lightly hydrating formula as well as one that will ease any dullness your dryness creates.
The original formula definitely showed signs of being more of a tinted moisturizer but the Rimmel Radiance BB Cream Beauty Balm definitely has more coverage and a nicer finish. If you like your foundation more natural and lighter you should get on well with this little BB Cream!
And the best part? If the Radiance formula isn’t for you, the new Matte version will be. So two great new BB Creams to choose from this Spring!
Rimmel Radiance BB Cream Beauty Balm is available now at Harmons and should launch at mass drugstores in January.
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