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Dr. Jart+ Renewalist BB Beauty Balm

What it is:A multi-action facial cream with powerful brightening and antiaging properties. What it is formulated to do:- Patented platol white-c complex brightens dull skin while exotic oils work to sooth dryness and boost natural collagen - Features SPF 40 sun protection - Comes in one universal shade Perfect and protect skin instantly with this all-in-one multifunctional Beauty Balm. Renewalist BB's natural-looking coverage evens skintone and minimizes the appearance of imperfections. Patented platol white-c complex brightens dull skin for a lustrous, youthful glow, while nutrient-rich exotic oils soothe dryness. The niacinamide strengthens skin's moisture barrier, helping to support natural collagen levels. Lightweight with sunscreen protection for an ideal base makeup application, this antiaging balm is sure to leave your skin refreshed. What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates - Phthalates What else you need to know:Beauty Balms or B.B. Creams were originally developed as a perfect post-procedure cream used to treat, hydrate, prime, protect, and camouflage the skin. Great for all skin types including those with sensitive skin, these versatile “five-in-one” formulas are designed to do it all: treat with high levels of active skin care ingredients; moisturize and smooth dehydrated skin; prime and perfect skin’s surface; camouflage and color correct the skintone; and protect skin from the sun with SPF. They can be used as a last step for their skincare benefits or used on their own as an instant beautifier.
Average Rating:
3.702 out of 5
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47 reviews
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Review 1 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
lipgloss723
Location:Gastonia, NC
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
OK
-05.16.13
This product was a little too pink for my fair, neutral skin and didn't dry to a matte finish. Just beware if you are the same as me.
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Review 2 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
lanie27
Location:Boston, MA
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
LOVE this product
-05.01.13
This is the first BB from this brand I had bought. I love the coverage it gives! I think it gives a heavier coverage than some of the other BB creams from this brand. I have super fair skin and this is the only thing that doesn't make me look orangy or off-color. I can't say enough great things about this product!
-1point
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Review 3 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
aussieamber
Location:New York, NY
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Love at first sight
-04.27.13
Quick Take: thick, smooth
This is my first BB, so I can't compare. BUT I can tell you that I am very picky about my face products. I have fair skin that is prone to breakouts and beginning to age. This product is thicker than a tinted moisturizer, so use sparingly. It gives excellent coverage and so far no breakouts. I even forget to wash at night and still no break outs. My skin has greatly improved, and the color works really well too. Overall, I am incredibly with this product.
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Review 4 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
figtwig
Location:Minneapolis, MN
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
SO Drying
-04.24.13
Quick Take: drying, pale
I bought this because reviews were high. I'm 34, with average to dry skin. I put this on, and it was like I'd applied a tightening mask. While it made my skin look more even, it also dried it out and made it look flaky, and made my pores more noticeable than before. I'll give it one more try, but I was really unhappy with the results, and even had a friend at work comment on it (in a negative way).
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
cshel325
Location:New York, NY
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Love this stuff!
-03.24.13
After I realized the tinted moisturizer I have been using from Laura Mercier wasn't doing much for my skin I tried over 12 different BB creams before concluding that this is my BB! This BB matches my complexion and evens out my tone including the red undertones I have in my cheeks. I have a fair complexion and this brought out the best in my skin. Other BB's seemed to make me orange or yellow, this one gives my natural tone, only better!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
steppingstone
Location:Drummonds, TN
Age:over 54
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Never Be Without
-03.17.13
Quick Take: a keeper!
A great product. Great for coverage of broken capallaries and dark spots and evens out skin tone prior to application of makeup. Could definetly be used without makeup for a lighter coverage and it would still even out your skin tone. However this is the first BB cream I've used. Would like to hear from anyone who has used this and compared it's quality to other BB products.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
aure
Location:Las Vegas, NV
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Perfect colour, great coverage!
-03.17.13
Quick Take: long wearing, good coverage, great for fair skin, flawless finish
I have very fair skin with pink undertones (MUFE 110, UD 0.5 foundation colours) and this BB cream is the perfect colour for me. I was a bit surprised at how thick and rich it was when I first applied it. The coverage was great. I didn't have to use any concealer, I just dabbed a bit more of the BB cream over the parts that needed a bit more coverage, set it with a bit of translucent powder, and my face looked flawless.
The very first time I wore this BB cream a complete stranger stopped me to tell me how nice my skin looked! The first time I wore it I'd used a fairly heavy moisturizer and I was a bit dewy. I've since switched to using a lighter one in my morning routine and that's fixed that up. I always use a setting spray with my makeup and it stays on my face all day. One of my favourite things about this BB is the 40 spf that's built in without the suncreen smell.
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
pam222
Location:Boston, MA
Age:45-54
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
non irritating, lite coverage
-03.08.13
only used a few times so far, nice finish with non-
chemical sunscreen. Yay!
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Review 9 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
sarahthequeen05
Location:Atlanta, GA
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Awesome!
-03.02.13
I have very fair skin with pink undertones and this BB is the perfect shade for me. It gives just the right amount of coverage, while still making my skin look dewy. It takes a drop half the size of a pea to cover my whole face. I love it, and will definitely be buying more when I run out.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
yana28
Location:Fort Lee, NJ
Age:25-34
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
If your face has any color STAY AWAY
-02.25.13
Had to return. I am light to medium complexion and even a little made me white as a mime!
-1point
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Review 11 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
selena9
Location:nyc
Age:35-44
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Not that great
-02.23.13
It's my first bb cream and dr. jart+ had great reviews so i thought i would give this a try. my skin is combination - sometimes dry, sometimes oily/breaks out. this cream is thick with a good amount of coverage but doesn't blend so well if you're trying to just use a small amount. use more and you look like you have pancake makeup - it creases and dries out the skin and doesn't look good. i'm not sold on bb creams after trying this despite all the rave reviews. maybe next time i'm better off just buying a drug store brand.
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
NolaProud
Location:New Orleans, LA
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Not for Me
-02.22.13
I found this product to be rather thick, caky & oily. I bought this particular BB Cream because of the high SPF. The color was too pale for my skin and I did not care for the overall feeling. This cream may work for someone who wants full coverage. Unfortunately, this had to be returned.
0points
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Review 13 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
too2blue
Location:Philadelphia, PA
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
It's okay
-02.20.13
It was grey for a very long time. Took hours to adjust (way longer than Korean brand bbcreams). NOT suitable for dry skin people.
+1point
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Review 14 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
123MDC
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great Product for fair / pale dry skin
-02.17.13
This product is great. It is hard for me to find products light enough for my skin tone and this one is a great light beige tone. I have dry skin so I use a primer before I use this product. It has great coverage and doesn't cause me to break out so that's another plus. I would recommend for VERY light neutral/beige toned skin.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
pat8808
Location:11209
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Dry skin
-02.06.13
Quick Take: dr jart
This product made my skin look flaky.. Do not buy if you have dry skin.
-1point
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Review 16 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
HoSh
Location:New York, NY
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Oh yes!!
-02.03.13
Quick Take: awesome, blends well, brightening, hides redness, conceals well
This BB cream was so freakin' perfect for me. Barely showed pores and made my skin look flawless. I highly recommend this for my fellow Asian sisters out there. It can probably rival the Misha BB cream. This one takes a little bit of work to blend into the skin but other than that, perfect.
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
maxmj6
Location:Seattle, WA
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
DO NOT PURCHASE!!
-01.30.13
Quick Take: horrible
This is by far the worst product I have ever purchased from Sephora. It does not absorb into my skin and "pills-up" like cheap sunscreen. In addition, it makes my skin look really shiny and greasy, even right after washing my face. And, even though I have fair skin, this still looked made me look chalky and extra pale. I originally had purchased this to wear on vacation due to the high SPF but it's getting returned ASAP--do not waste your money on this product!!!
+1point
3out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
rustysunshine
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
For fair skin
-01.29.13
I am a redhead with fair skin and pink undertones. I have oily/combo skin and this bb cream is wonderful. The shade is perfect for me (most of dr jarts creams are) however this is a very moisturizing version. I wear it on special occasions or when I'm going to be outside during the cold winter days. I haven't had any problems washing it off. I use a makeup remover cleanser before I use my Clarisonic though. I'm giving it 4 stars because its smaller then the other jarts bb creams but still around the same price.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
Kyrana
Location:Central Missouri
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Getting returned
-01.25.13
I was hoping the other negative reviews were flukes, but unfortunately I had many of the same issues. The cream does not absorb into my skin - it stays on top, and "rices" for lack of a better term. I can rub little nodules of it off until I cleanse it away with my Clairsonic. The little that does absorb gives me a chalky, pale complexion.
Not a fan.
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Review 20 for Renewalist BB Beauty Balm
asian32
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Color is too fair.
-01.15.13
My skin color is the exact match of Laura Mercier's Nude Tinted Moisturizer. I was looking forward to switching to a Bb cream because of the higher SPF. However, this BB cream is too fair for my skin. I thought I had fair, pale skin, but not pale enough. :( I love the texture and consistency though.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
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