22 March 2016

Beauty: La Roche-Posay Effaclar BB Blur


When I seen that Escentual had the La Roche-Posay Effaclar BB Blur  on offer for just under £13, I thought I would give it whirl. I have read a number of positive reviews, seen a lot of hype about it on Twitter - so was intrigued to see what it was like. I really like La Roche-Posay as a brand, and their Cicoplast Repair Balm is a product I just couldn't be without.

la roche-posay bb blur review






La Roche-Posay claim that this BB Blur Cream Mousse, blurs fine lines, pores and blemishes. It is specifically tailored for oily skin, (didn't know this until I purchased), and it has a velvet finish. The product is a whipped mousse type texture that looks very dark on first sight when squeezed out of the tube, but when applied to my skin - it is actually the perfect colour match. 

This product only has two shades in the range,  and this one is the fair/light shade. 
I like certain things about this product, and dislike certain elements - I am a little on the fence.

I like that it does reduce the appearance of fine lines and blemishes. 
It is easy and quick to apply, is a good colour match, purse friendly - has good coverage, (light to medium) and it's lasting time is pretty okay.

Now what I don't like, it looks a little flat on the skin. My skin looks dull, like very dull. I suppose as I don't have oily skin - this may be the reason. It is mattifying it a step too far. It just doesn't look right, that is until I pile on a load of Nars Light Reflecting Setting Powder, then it looks a LOT better. The dullness subsides, but after around 5-6 hours, it starts to feel, well a little greasy, like i just want to wash it all off. 
My skin is as dry as a bone - so I don't know how this occurs - as it states the product absorbs oil all day? 

I reach for this when I only intend on wearing make-up for a couple of hours. Running the shops, a trip to town, lazy Sunday morning trip to the park - yeah you catch my drift. I could not wear this all day - for me it's a purse friendly option that I use (with lots of reflecting setting powder) when I don't want to use my high-end foundations. 

I don't have oily skin though, and this product is specifically targeted for oily skin. 
So my review is a little skewered, considering my skin is dry as dust. But my all time favourite foundation ever is Estee Lauder Doublewear, and that is specifically targeted for oily skin, so I guess it is save to say - I never really take notice of skin types on foundation? Maybe I should start?

I would love to hear if you do have oily skin, and have tried this? 

What are your thoughts?




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6 comments

  1. Nope, I stayed away from this because of the mixed reviews and like you, I have dry skin so I stay away from anything mattifying.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. I never read any mixed reviews hence the impulse buy haha. xx

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  2. I've been wondering about this product, but have had difficulties with BB creams in the past not being light enough for me. I think I'll be steering clear even if the colour turns out to be ideal though, as I have dry, eczema prone skin that needs all the glow factor it can get! Xx

    Tania | When Tania Talks

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    1. Yes it so wouldn,t suit your skin, i am so all over the glow. xx

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  3. I have oily skin so I might give it a try , I love cicaplast too, it's great

    http://estefaniareviews.blogspot.mx

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    1. Yes I think it maybe would be so different if you have oily skin. xx

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