Smashbox Camera Ready BB Water

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I’ve been secretly testing this new base from Smashbox Cosmetics and I must say it gets a huge thumbs up from me! I was first intrigued by the “BB Water” title and the fact that its oil-free. It has a dropper/pipet applicator which can be a little messy but the upside is you can control how much product you dispense. Now I immediately thought this would be like those new gel foundation formulas which dry to a very powdery finish (which I hate) but it was the complete opposite. I would describe the finish as semi-matte without being cakey or drying. It’s a light to medium coverage depending on how many layers you apply and never feels heavy on the skin. Since we’re just getting into Autumn I’m in between Light Medium and Medium, in a few more weeks I’m sure I’ll be Light Medium (I’m a M.A.C NC35 for reference). I personally never have issues with foundation lasting but I’d say you can get away with an 8hr wear, you might need to powder though! So overall good stuff, worth adding to your stash if you’re looking for something light and a bit more coverage than the average tinted moisturizer.

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  • Stephanie Zheng

    HAHAHA I spy the marble tile!!

    • Lol told ya!!!!!! 😘

  • Kelsey Dadmun

    I’ve wanted to try this but was afraid it would dry down to that powdery finish, but it sounds lovely! I don’t like heavy coverage bases, so this sounds right up my alley 🙂

    Kelsey | beautybykelsey.com

  • Fire Flies

    This looks so interesting and lovely! I love BB creams, but find they’re a bit thick, and love this thin texture! I’ve never tried anything from Smashbox, I might give this a look!

    http://fireflies3.blogspot.co.uk/

  • coffeeslag

    Haha came here just to say that I LOVE the marble in your photo. I’ve been searching for a nice marble tray but they’re sooo expensive OMG.

    COFFEESLAG What’s In My Bag

    • This is a slab of marble from Home Depot! 4 bucks!!!!!

  • Hannah Bowman

    This sounds like a really awesome product! I’ve never had anything like that before! x

    http://poundingyounghearts.blogspot.com.au/

  • jenna cantillion

    I love Smashbox Products. This sounds so good!

    Jenna | Beauty And The Style – Makeup Revolution Giveaway

  • Rachel

    Disappointed to hear it’s semi-matte – I would have thought with the name ‘BB Water’ it would be a dewy, hydrating finish.

    Rachel | http://www.currentlyrachel.com

  • Lea

    Hi really beautiful blog! I just wanted to let you know that the Smashbox bb water is identical with the new Mac Studio Waterweight spf 30 foundation, but MACs is $9 cheaper. Mac and Smashbox are both owned by Estee Lauder

  • Holly

    Loving the marble tile background gal. Twinsies.
    I’m sorry I said twinsies.
    But I’m not really.

    <3