This is a BB cream that provides light coverage - lighter than a foundation. I really like the NYX brand, and I was actually looking for a makeup primer when I came across this. As I am very pale, the shade I chose is BBCR01.
Although a BB cream, it claims to function as a primer as well. I have tried wearing it both on its own, and under foundation. As a BB cream it is quite sheer, but it has a nice texture and it goes on smoothly and evenly. It feels soft and hydrating, although I have not noticed it brightening my skin like it claims to.
As a primer it seems to work okay. I could not tell if it helped my foundation to stay in place longer, but it did provide an extra layer of coverage underneath my foundation.
On its own it is long-wearing and lasts all day. I have never noticed it to wear off unless I have actually rubbed my face.
Altogether a great product if you are looking for a BB cream to wear over the summer months.
I was after a light formula BB Cream to wear over summer, something with SPF coverage but also a light feel and long wear.
This product is alright and I would say worth the price (I paid about $12). The packaging is simple in a soft tube with classic NYX styled design in the label. It is a good size and is still lasting me even though I brought it a few months ago and have been using it basically every day.
It applies well and feels like velvet on your skin, once it has settled on my skin it has a very light coverage, but still noticeably evens out my skin tone. One issue I have found, and this is probably because I didn't choose the right shade, is that it has quite a pinky undertone, whereas my skin is yellow based so I usually have to bronze up with powder so I don't look too mismatched. It wears ok by itself but what I have found great is applying it under my foundation as a primer/moisturiser/sunscreen. If you are someone who gets burnt easily I would recommend something with a higher SPF as this is only SPF15, but for me it works great in protecting but also nourishing my skin.
I would use this again and am happy with it but would be open to trying other BB Creams to compare. Worth trying out for yourself.