REVIEW: Maybelline BB Stick In Fawn

I Am So Not Giving Away Anything...

There are days when I wake up in the morning and nothing that I do looks good on me! Either my skin just doesn't feel fresh or my hair wont listen to me or my eye liner gets applied crooked... The possibilities are endless and they happen to me on a very regular basis! Raise hands if you have the same issues too!

I did start out wearing my MAC Face and Body foundation to office on the days I was feeling really low and all but it was proving out be a bit too expensive for me :/ Then came Maybelline BB stick to the rescue!

Now the Maybelline BB Stick has got to be the most innovative, most ingenious and the most surprising launches of 2013. As far as I know we didn't even realise that Maybelline was launching this in India and suddenly, one fine day WHAM! we get to see the beauty blog-o-sphere abuzz with views, previews and reviews... This was an avant-garde launch and till now nobody seems to be complaining.

Initially I was pretty skeptical about trying it out especially after how the previous Maybelline Clear Glow BB Cream fared but after reading pretty positive reviews about it on other blogs (yes I read all the reviews on most of the blogs!), I was pretty primed to try it out! Then I got sent a sample and well then there was no looking back...

I have been trying out this BB Stick since the past 4 days now and have been wearing it regularly to office. And yup! I have already formed my opinion about it. Read on...

What I Really Like About The Maybelline BB Stick

What I really really like about the product is that it actually evens out the complexion. It hides (yes hides) blemishes, covers redness and dark patches and makes your skin look flawless! My skin looked so smooth and so healthy that I just kept staring at myself in the mirror whenever and wherever I got a chance to do so :P 

Also, I have been reading that it is really good for oily skin. So when I first put it on I was prety skeptical about how it would perform on my extremely dry skin. But I was in for a really pleasant surprise when I realised that wearing it on a nice thick moisturiser, keeps it in place and doesn't make my skin feel dry. Basically, I guess it depends on what you wear under the BB that is important. Be informed that it isn't really mosturising (like the Garnier BB Cream) and hence if you have dry skin, you will need to moisturise before applying it.

Then of course it has SPF 21, which I guess is really good but then the downside is it doesn't photograph well where there is Flash. I have tried it and it makes me look terrible :( 

It is pretty easy to apply and doesn't really need extra special skills. Just dab it on, blend it with your fingers and you are ready with flawless skin.

What I Don't Like About The Maybelline BB Stick

One con of the product is that it doesn't seem to be meant for long hours. I mean it was perfect for upto 6 hours and then my skin started feeling stretchy. I guess it could be due to the continuous AC exposure and then again this could be an issue only with dry skin :(

It comes in only 2 shades, Radiance & Fawn. I was sent fawn by the company and even though it is a little darker for my complexion, it is still suiting me well... Thus I feel I maybe somewhere in between Radiance and Fawn. This brings me to the next con, which is less number of shades... I doubt if only 2 shades would suffice for the Indian market...

Final Verdict On The Maybelline BB Stick

But I LOVE the product for one reason and one reason only! The coverage! I have a lot of pigmentation on my neck (since I was a kid). I never really bothered about it cause it never hampered me in any way. But this product, this wonderfully innovative product covers up my pigmentation in a blink of an eye! It is so awesome! 

Images Of The Maybelline BB Stick:

Swatches:

LOTD (Before & After):

Oooohhhss And Aaaahhhsss!!!

1. It actually evens out the complexion.

2. It hides blemishes and covers redness quite effectively.

3. Since it comes in a stick form, it's perfect for travelling.

4. Doesn't break me out or cause any kind of reactions.

5. Very very easy on the pocket.

6. Very easy to apply.

7. Doesn't make my skin feel dry.

8. Contains SPF 21.
9. Brilliant coverage!

Ouches!!!

1. Doesn't photograph well with flash.

2. Has only 2 shades to choose from
3. Starts to feel a little stretchy after about 6 hours of wear on dry skin

Price Of Maybelline BB Stick:

It costs INR 250/-

Repurchase?

I have a feeling that I will buy it again and yup I'll try Radiance next time ;)

Recommendation:

If you are the kind of person who wears makeup regularly but would hates the heaviness that most foundations give you, then this product is for you. It leaves you with a matte, evened out skin that looks smooth and clear. I would highly recommend you all to try it if you can match one of the two shades.

Overall Rating:

8/10

 P.S. Product sent by PR for consideration. However, my review is honest and is in no way biased.