Dior Addict High Impact Weightless #333 Nude

In white light

In yellow light

 Pros:

• Comes in a dazzling range of shades
• This shade is 'Nude' #333 well as the name describes is a nude with a hint of pink to it.
• Its very creamy and glides on
• Extremely luxurious and inviting packaging
• Very moisturizing
• Has 25% less wax compared to a regular lipstick and has gel in it
• Is very high shine
• Staying powder is good, (its not a long lasting lipstick), so you might have to touch up once

Cons:

• Its $30 a pop so tad bit on the more expensive side.

Its definitely one of those items that are worth splurging on

MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF42 PA+++

Price: $29.99

Shades: 5

Benefits:

• For all skin type even for acne skin type 
• It can be used as a makeup base or foundation.
• Containing substances for Soothing the skin (Na-complex)
• naturally covering the irregularities on the skin
• Botanical ingredients keep skin moist and silky
• Helps to soften skin texture
• Prolonged used of product may help to improve overall texture of skin & fade acne scars
• Winkle care 
• UV Proof(SPF 42 PA+++)
• excellently concealer.

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Hot Pink Super Plus Beblesh Balm

Price: $28

Shades: 1

Benefits

• 10-in-1 One Step Solution,
• Whitening + Wrinkle Improvement + Sebum Control + Moisturizing + UV Protection.
• Applies to skin very thin with hold to provide clear and natural tone.
• Keeps clean oil-less skin by controlling sebum
• Added protection prevents UV A and UV B at the same time with SPF 25 PA++

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Omorovicza Complexion Perfector BB SPF 20

Price: $125

Shades: 1

Benefits

• All in one 
• moisturizer
• foundation
• sunscreen
• concealer
• anti aging cream

Without:

- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan

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Stila Stay all day 10 in 1 HD Beauty Balm

Price: $38

Shades: 1

Benefits:

• reduces redness and skin irritation
• reduces pores
• oil control
• blemish control
• seamless coverage

Doesn't contain:

- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs

What is it?

A luxurious, priming, all-in-one beauty balm that visibly improves the look and feel of skin and creates an impeccable canvas for flawless makeup application.

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Estee Lauder DayWear BB Cream with SPF 35

Prices: $38

Shades: 2

Benefits:

• Instant, even-toned, healthy look
• Powerful protection
• high performance
• oil free hydration
• for all skin-types

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Bobbi Brown BB Cream SPF 35

Prices: $42

Shades: 5

Availability: exclusively at nordstrom

Benefits:

• moisturises
• treatment
• SPF
• lightweight foundation

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Mac Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF 35

Price: $35

Shades: 1

Benefits:

• Re-texturizes skin
• excellent primer
• SPF 35

It comes across more as a primer than a BB Cream.

Though Mac is coming out with a compact BB Cream soon.

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Clinque Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30

Price:  $37

Shades: 3 very fair to medium

Bestseller in France

Benefits:

• SPF Protection
• Anti-oxidants for prevention
• Primes
• Banishes imperfection
• good coverage

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Dr Jarts Premium BB SFP 45 PA+++

Price: $39

Shades: 1

Benefits

• moisturizer, 
• sunscreen
• treatment serum, 
• this all-in-one product also includes advanced brightening properties

Doesn't contain:

- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan

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Boscia B.B. Cream SPF 27 PA++

Prices: $38

Shades: 1

Benefits:

• Repair Damage
• Protects from future damage
• Packed with antioxidants
• Broad-spectrum sunscreens

Doesn't contain:

- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan

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Dior Hydra Life BB Cream SPF 30 – PA +++

Price: $56

Shades: 1

Benefits:

• Moisturise
• Protects with SPF 35
• Broad spectrum
• complexion enhancing
• even toning properties

Other information:

• Three Plant Extracts: This complex, derived from the Dior Gardens, provides triple rejuvenating action including greater hydration, plumpness, and protection from free radicals.
• Jisten from Uzbekistan: Optimizes surface and in-depth water circulation.
• Black Rose from France: Boosts the skin's defenses against free radicals.
• Centella from Madagascar: Stimulates the production of collagen.
• Pigments and Correcting Powders: Even out and correct skin imperfections.
• UVA and UVB Filters: Provide broad spectrum sun protection. 

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Too Faced Tinted BB SPF 20

Price: $32

Shades: 4

Benefits

• Tints
• primes
• nourishes
• prevents and protects skin
• oil free hydration
• healthier skin long term
• anti-aging, multi-mineral complex that promotes cell health
• SPF 20 

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Smashbox Camera Ready SPF 35

Price: $39

Available Shade : 5 shades from Fair to Dark

It is 5-in-1

Benefits:

• moistures
• primes
• perfects
• controls oil 
• protects for flawless skin
• Spf 35

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BB Cream Reference Guide

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I am sure you have heard about the BB Cream - Beauty Balm, Blemish Balm. Its the big thing these days. Its the miracle solution we have all been waiting for a few steps in your beauty routine to give you one instead. They claim to have multitude of benefits, 4,5 some claim even 10.

BB Cream is nothing new and has been used in Asia for a long time. Originally formulated in Germany by dermatologist Dr. Christine Schrammek in the 1950s, the cream was initially used to protect skin after laser procedures and surgery, while also providing light coverage. It was introducted in Korea and Japan in 80s and BB cream has been named "the secret of Korean actresses" and has been heavily endorsed by Korean celebrities, rising to fame in Asia as the result. Finally, in the last year or so it has come to Europe and US to the masses, with a different formulation.

But there is a whole plethora of them out there. How do you choose? I sure has hell don't know how to. So I have done some research and here is a link to BB Creams that are available in the market these days. This just provides you with what is available and what they have to say for themselves. I haven't tested any of these yet. Hopefully soon.

Mother's Index, America you can do better.

USA ranks 4^th in the list of most developed nations after Norway, Australia and Netherlands. However its ranking for best place for Mothers/Women/Children doesn't quite list as high.

Yes, the greatest nation in the world is ranked No. 25 best place for Mother's and No. 19 for Women in general and for Children its no. 31. Really! You’d think at least in terms of a good place for kids America would be higher up in the ranking, but out of the 47 developed countries, it ranks 31 for kids.

And again as per the report, it’s the only Developed Country which has the minimum maternity leave benefits of 12 weeks and 0 pay. Yes the only country where you don’t get paid when on maternity leave. That means, as soon as you have recovered enough to return to work you do, as you have to make ends meets, if not returning to work before full recovery. 

Also the lifetime risk of maternal death is 1 in 2100, which 4^th highest (out of the developed countries) after Albania (1700), Russia Federation (1900) and Republic of Moldova (2000).

Also per another study, USA has fairly high rates of preterm births (10-15 births every 100 live births). Could this have do with the treatment of pregnant women in general? Having to work up to the day you deliver so you can use those 12 weeks with the baby rather than give yourself a much deserve break during the pregnancy? I am just speculating, but I have a feeling that this may be related.

Source:http://www.savethechildren.org/atf/cf/%7B9def2ebe-10ae-432c-9bd0-df91d2eba74a%7D/BORNTOOSOON-WALLCHART-APRIL2012.PDF

The full list of Mother's Index as per Save the Children details how they came up with these numbers and what this ranking is based on. So don't shoot the messenger I am just pointing out what they have researched.

I am a little shocked to see these numbers. Surely this is something that really needs to be addressed and improved. These newborns/children are the future of the Nation, they deserve better. And this Nation can do better to provide them a healthier and better tomorrow.