While it only became a hot trend in the mainstream beauty sphere within the past few years, BB cream – which stands for blemish balm, blemish base or beauty balm – has been around since the 1960s, when it was designed by German dermatologist Dr Christine Schrammeck to protect and heal her patients who had undergone skin peels and treatments.

BB creams have been a favourite in the Asian market for many years because most of the foundations designed for Western skin are far too thick and heavy for what most women require. Nowadays, BB cream has caught on all over the world, because it provides sufficient coverage for mild to moderate blemishes. It also has other functions – it acts as a good base for makeup, provides moisture and keeps the skin hydrated throughout the day, and offers the skin a level of SPF protection from harmful rays.  BB creams range in price from purse-friendly purchases to relatively expensive buys. Here are ten of the best ones:

Budget (up to €15)

Garnier BB Cream

Immediately firms, evens and brightens skin for a younger, healthier look.

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L’Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier

Hydrating, correcting, evening out the skintone and perfecting for a flawless finish.

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E.L.F BB Cream Spf 20

Fine lines are minimised with this BB cream, while a natural tint of colour helps enhance your healthy complexion.

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Mid-Range (up to €30)

Vichy Idealia BB Cream

Enriched with kombucha and light-reflecting pigments, this beauty balm formula helps skin radiate a healthy glow.

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Kiehl's Actively Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream

Lightweight coverage that can be built up as you go.

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Urban Decay Naked Skin Bronzing Beauty Balm

This beauty balm comes in a medium bronze shade for a subtle, warm glow that will make you look sunkissed all year round.

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High-End (€30+)

Clinique Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30

This BB cream has plenty of antioxidants to prevent harmful toxins from attacking the skin, plus enough coverage to banish imperfections.

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Shisheido Perfect Hydrating BB Cream

With an SPF protection level of 35, the Skin Cancer Foundation also recommends this product as an effective broad spectrum sunscreen.

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Yves Saint Laurent Top Secrets All-In-One BB Cream Skintone Perfector

YSL’s Top Secrets all-in-one BB Cream Skintone Perfector promises to hydrate, conceal, correct, protect and prime, all in one tube.

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Estée Lauder DayWear BB Anti-Oxidant Beauty Benefit Creme SPF 35

This lightweight balm provides oil-free hydration and helps to control excess surface oil.

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