In case you didn’t know, the weather in the UK at the moment is beautiful! And by beautiful, I mean it is unbearably hot. But I won’t complain... it’s so rare that we get any sun at all so I’ll just write this review before I melt!
Initially I was going to do a ‘Summer Savours’ kind of post,
but I’ve been using one product in particular that deserves a whole post to
itself. I don’t know about anyone else, but I find wearing foundation in this kind of
heat torture! While I love having a good level of coverage on my face, it’s not the best thing for your skin during the summer months and it can be really
uncomfortable.
Recently I have been using L'occitane Sublime Beauty Cream
with SPF30, which is basically L'occitane’s version of the BB cream. I have
always loved L’occitane because their products are so different and I find the
staff so lovely and genuinely helpful. After trying and loving the Angelica
range, I was prompted to buy this because I have been after something a little
bit lighter than foundation for quite a while.
The packaging, as ever with L’occitane, is beautiful! The
box is has a clean and simplistic appearance with clear information and instruction.
The idea behind the Sublime Beauty Cream is quite similar to most other BB
cream’s on the market. It combines all the benefits of a moisturiser with sun
protection and a hint of colour to leave your skin looking plump and healthy
but still protected.
The product comes in a small, light tube that is easy to
squeeze out for quick application. The first thing I noticed is the quality of
the product. The consistency isn’t too runny or creamy and it sinks perfectly
into the skin with little effort. The second thing I love is the smell! It has
a lovely floral summery scent but isn’t too over perfumed and it doesn’t cling
to your skin.
At £25 for 40ml, a little goes a long way with this one and while I
have had some blending issues, this
is mainly down to my Casper skin tone. Having said that, a wider selection of
colours would be nice but is nothing a little working in can’t solve. Over the
past week I have been wearing this in the baking hot sun while doing to some
pretty lengthy walking and it has sat so nicely on my skin all day. If I do get a bit
hot it doesn’t feel like my face is going to slip off and at the same time I
know my skin is protected!
Overall, I’m so happy with this BB cream and I definitely think
it scores 9/10!
What BB creams have you been using?
Erin xx
Oooh, seems like a lovely product and definitely something I'd love to try! Right now I'm using the Yves Rocher BB and it's nice as well. :) x
ReplyDeleteOh fantastic! I will give it a look! Xx
ReplyDeleteSounds great, I love BB creams! :)
ReplyDeletesophie-said.blogspot.co.uk
Aww, I'm glad you think so Sophie! I'm learning to love them.. slowly but surely! =) xx
Deletethis is one of my FAVORITE beauty brands. i use their face moisturizers -- i really feel like they're the best out there. haven't tried the bb cream yet, in fact, i didn't even know l'occitane had one! thanks for sharing, now i will have to get some when i stock up on moisturizer:) following you now, hopefully you can take a look at my new style blog when you get the chance.
ReplyDeleteGinger @ Chic by Night
chicbynight.blogspot.com
I certainly will =).
DeleteI think it's fairly new out so is definately worth a look when you next go in! =). Thank you for the lovely comment,
Erin, xx