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Monday May 20th, 2013

‘BB’ Craze Hits Hair Creams, Fancy Teas
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‘BB’ Craze Hits Hair Creams, Fancy Teas

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If you thought BB, CC, and DD face creams were confusing, wait until you try to sort through the next generation of so-called “alphabet” products.

According to a recent article in WWD, BB cream sales alone (not counting CC creams) reached $36 million in 2012, up from $2 million in the prior year. That’s 1,800% growth. Last week alone I got samples for three new BB creams, two CC’s, and even one BBB cream. So with the skyrocketing popularity of BB creams (and its other ABC relatives), it’s not that surprising that companies are trying to expand the category beyond skin.

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Thursday April 25th, 2013

The Difference Between BB, CC and DD Creams
Learn Your Beauty ABC's

The Difference Between BB, CC and DD Creams

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If you’ve set foot in Sephora, a drugstore or anywhere near a cosmetics counter lately, chances are you’ve been bombarded by a bewildering array of flesh colored fluids. The alphabet formulations–like BB cream, CC cream, and soon DD creams–have joined tinted moisturizers and standard foundation on the shelves as potential skin-perfecting options. But what do they all (supposedly) do? What’s the difference between them? And most importantly: Which should you use?

We break it down for you.

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Sunday April 21st, 2013

Vogue Netherlands in Blackface, Beyoncé’s Many Nipple Outfits, and the Gap Look Book Impresses
Week In Review

Vogue Netherlands in Blackface, Beyoncé’s Many Nipple Outfits, and the Gap Look Book Impresses

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Fashion Just Won’t Quit Blackface: Really, Vogue Netherlands? In 2013 we should not still be seeing blackface in our magazines.

The BB Cream Blind Test: We hold a blind BB cream testing session to find the “cream” of the BB crop. Check out our top three faves.

Beyoncé Takes Center Stage With Nipple Costumes: Fake nipples seem to be a recurring theme on Beyoncé’s Mrs. Carter Show World Tour. The singer opened her tour last Tuesday in a blinged-out nipple dress by The Blonds, and wore another gold-nippled bodysuit by Ralph & Russo Couture only two days after.

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Thursday April 18th, 2013

Monday February 6th, 2012

BB Creams Are the Hottest New Product to Hit the Beauty Aisle–Here’s What They Can Do For You
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BB Creams Are the Hottest New Product to Hit the Beauty Aisle–Here’s What They Can Do For You

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There’s a (pseudo) new kid on the beauty block here in the US, and from the looks of it, BB creams—otherwise known as Beauty Balm, Beauty Benefit, Blemish Base, Beblesh Balm, or Blemish Balm–are quickly becoming the crème de la crème of the cosmeceuticals (skin care + makeup) industry.

BB creams can be traced back to 1950s Germany, when Dr. Christine Schrammek created a salve to aid skin healing in post-peel and laser surgery patients, while also masking splotchy, inflamed redness and shielding sensitive skin from the sun. Fast forward 50+ years, when BB creams exploded in popularity in Asia, Japan, and Europe–thanks to drop-dead gorgeous Korean actresses like Song Hye Kyo singing its praises–and suddenly everyone is clamoring to introduce their own to the US market.

Why?

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Published at 5:00 PM