Be My BB-FF

Although the new BB cream phenomenon has been gathering pace over the last couple of years, I haven’t been compelled enough to try…until now.  

Clinique’s new BB cream sounded too compelling to pass up. With a SPF protection of 30 (fantastic) this ‘beauty balm’ does instantly perfect the skin.

The original ‘BB craze’ started in Asia and soon became a cult favourite. Asian women wanted a one-stop-shop-beauty-balm that would moisturise, cover imperfections, and also prime the skin to create a fantastic base for all makeup. And it does all of the above.

Why would you ever wear tinted moisturiser again now that BB is available on your doorstep? For a yummy mummy in the making this is a godsend as well as for anyone who doesn't have time to fuss on makeup. 

Clinique Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30, £25.00

Ice Cream Colour Scheme

There is something about being in a hot country that makes you feel extra fruity. You want lighter meals and you want to wear more colour. That’s how I feel in Barcelona. I feel inspired by the foreign pick’n’mix. I am wearing Leighton Denny’s Inside Scoop (a vanillary-mint-green) on my hands and then Lolly Pop (a delicious watermelon pink) on my feet. From the latest Gelato Collection no less.

Then, I am of course looking after my skin. Hot weather, humidity, beach plays havoc with my dry piel (that’s skin in Spanish). Darphin’s Hydraskin Serum is light yet brilliantly moisturising. Plus, it fits perfectly with my ice-cream colour scheme. I don’t really fancy anything thick and heavy in the heat. My suitcase is quite enough.

Fruits, ice creams and cold coconuts on the menu for the rest of the trip

Darphin’s Hydraskin Serum, £41 
Leighton Denny Nail Colours, £11 each