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L'Oreal Youth Code BB Cream Illuminator SPF 15
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- Easy to apply (117)
- Lightweight (100)
- Natural looking (99)
- Blends well (96)
- Smooth (89)
Cons
- Doesn't stay on (15)
- Heavy (14)
- Poor coverage (11)
- Doesn't work (7)
- Causes breakouts (5)
Best Uses
- Everyday (102)
- All skin types (52)
- Sensitive skin (35)
- Travel (30)
- Going out (27)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Natural style (84), Classic style (42), Trendy style (10)
- Skin Tone:
- Fair (73), Medium (65)
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Pros
- Blends Well
- Easy To Apply
- Easy To Take-off
- Good Pigmentation
- Lightweight
- Natural Looking
- Smooth
Cons
- Doesn't Stay On
Best Uses
- Everyday
- Sensitive Skin
Comments about L'Oreal Youth Code BB Cream Illuminator SPF 15:
love this bb cream. i apply it everyday with my finger tips along with some eyeliner and it totally makes my skin look flawless. i have acne prone skin and some acne scars along my upper cheeks. this cream covers it really well. my only issue is it doesn't last long. i usually have to apply a second layer later in the day.
- Skin Tone:
- Medium
Comments about L'Oreal Youth Code BB Cream Illuminator SPF 15:
didnt like this product did not rub in very well and left streaks. and the skin tone isnt very good it made me look like i had jaundice rather than a normal tan tone i looked yellow. tube is annoying as well.
Pros
- Blends Well
- Easy To Apply
- Good Pigmentation
- Lightweight
- Long Lasting
- Natural Looking
- Noncomedogenic
- Smooth
Cons
Best Uses
- All Skin Types
- Everyday
- Going Out
- Sensitive Skin
- Travel
Comments about L'Oreal Youth Code BB Cream Illuminator SPF 15:
I have several makeups and tinted moisturizers in various price ranges, so I'm always on the lookout for a product that makes my skin look great and is a good price - this is the best so far, I am very happy. I did buy the medium color first and had to take it back (VERY dark) and get the light. Buy it, you will love it. I sometimes mix it with sunscreen if I'm going to be outdoors.
- Skin Tone:
- Medium
Pros
Cons
- Causes Breakouts
- Clumpy
- Difficult to Apply
- Doesn't Stay On
- Heavy
- Ineffective
- Irritates Skin
- Oily~
- Poor Coverage
Best Uses
- Not for oily skin
Comments about L'Oreal Youth Code BB Cream Illuminator SPF 15:
This product is sooooo expensive with no worth what so ever!
Once I applied it, my face felt irratated. The BB cream SEPERATED on my face.
IT DID NOT TEND THE DISCOLERATION ON MY FACE! It actually covered evverything BUT THAT!
TERRIBLE ! HORRIBLE! NIGHTMARE!!!
AND IT CAUSED ME TO GET RED SCRATCHY LUMPS ON MY FACE!
My skin type: Oily nose, oily cheeks, dry chin and dry forehead.
I applied it to my face without anything else on and with my finger tips ITS A NO NO GIRLS!!!
- Skin Tone:
- Medium
Pros
- Blends Well
- Easy To Apply
- Good Pigmentation
- Natural Looking
- Smooth
Cons
- Doesn't Stay On
Best Uses
- All Skin Types
Comments about L'Oreal Youth Code BB Cream Illuminator SPF 15:
I ordered this just yesterday & its here already. < 3 Ulta. :) I just tryed this for the first time & didnt know what to expect. It looks fabulous on me! Im puerto rican light-med & it was the perfect compliment to my skin shade. My face is dewy, feels alive & I look 5 yrs younger already with no other makeup. Im so happy I bought this & it is my new favorite product.
- Skin Tone:
- Medium
Pros
- Good Pigmentation
- Natural Looking
Cons
- Heavy
- Irritates Skin
Best Uses
Comments about L'Oreal Youth Code BB Cream Illuminator SPF 15:
But then after two weeks... My skin (normally normal to oily) became very very dry and flaky. Then basically everything I put on it burned. It got so bad, and I'm still dealing with this, that the only thing to heal the red blotchy spots and crazy flaking is slathering on Aquaphor. I think it's the sunscreen. Sensitive skin beware.
- Skin Tone:
- Fair
Pros
- Blends Well
- Smooth
Cons
- Color Is Not Truly Medium
- Doesn't Stay On
- Heavy
- Spf Could Be Higher
Best Uses
Comments about L'Oreal Youth Code BB Cream Illuminator SPF 15:
This BB is a disappointment. I expected better from L'Oreal, especially since they own Garnier and Maybelline. Maybelline BB is superior colorwise and SPF-wise (is there such an expression?).I love L'Oreal's Youth Code line of skincare products so purchased the BB thinking that it would be an extension suitable to use in place of foundation for day to day use when foundation is not necessary. However, the Youth Code BB is only SPF 15, which means that I cannot use this as a tinted moisturizer unless I use sunblock first. If I use it over the Youth Code SPF 30 moisturizer, I now have two layers of product doing the same thing, moisturizing, so I may as well apply foundation instead of the BB. If I use the BB in place of foundation, the color is not truly Medium, it is darker on me. I switched to Light and that was too dark or too brownish and left a somewhat greasy feel and shine to my skin. It doesn't "Illuminate" just shines! It also is EASILY transferred from the skin once applied and rubs off with the slightest touch onto a phone or glasses, etc., even if very thinly applied or dabbed onto skin. At SPF 15 it is only so-so at preventing sunburn unless it is winter and one is only going to be in the sun minimally. L'Oreal's Magic BB is really wonderful but has NO SPF so must be layered over or under another product. For the money Maybelline BB is the better deal and less problematic-it just doesn't last long when properly applied to the skin. So, in my experience Youth Code BB is a skipable product and not worth the money nor the time to apply and not worth the possible skin damage unless SPF 15 is all that's wanted.
- Skin Tone:
- Medium
Comments about L'Oreal Youth Code BB Cream Illuminator SPF 15:
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!! I just purchased this and was a bit skeptical because my face has acne and acne scars and nothing has truly made my face look radiant. I was pleasantly surprised at how in just one application my face looked radiant. I really like the creamy texture and how it smooths right on as well as the pleasant scent. I may be premature in my review since today is the first day I tried it but I was so impressed with the product that I just had to share. It promises to get even better in a week. Can't wait. I did use a bit of my bare minerals foundation powder after letting the bb cream absorb fully and it looked great. Also, at first I thought it was a bit "oily" but once it absorbs it's great! Just love it. Happy I spent the money on it.
Comments about L'Oreal Youth Code BB Cream Illuminator SPF 15:
It really covers well. But I wish it was in a jar. sometimes too much come ot of the tube and it is wsted because it only takes a little to cover you face.
Pros
- Blends Well
- Easy To Apply
- Good Pigmentation
- Lightweight
- Long Lasting
- Natural Looking
- Noncomedogenic
- Smooth
Cons
Best Uses
- All Skin Types
- Everyday
- Travel
Comments about L'Oreal Youth Code BB Cream Illuminator SPF 15:
I love this product! I use it alone and under my regular makeup!
- Skin Tone:
- Medium
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