Product Spotlight: Kosas BB Burst Tinted Gel Cream
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THE HYPE
Among those who favour the ‘no-make-up make-up’ look, the Kosas BB Burst has been extremely popular. Dubbed by the brand as a ‘fresh take on tinted moisturiser’, the formula has impressed beauty editors with its skin-quenching feel and natural-looking finish.
But what sets it apart from the rest of the skin tint category? The ingredient list is built around hydration – think of it as a light wash of colour, designed to simultaneously support your skin barrier and lock in moisture.
THE FORMULA
Bridging the gap between skincare and make-up, the consistency of BB Burst is more fluid-like than you might expect from other skin tints, described by Kosas as a ‘gel cream’. It floods the skin with moisture and creates a healthy-looking sheen – ideal for chilled weekends or warmer weather. Brimming with skincare benefits, it contains copper peptides for a plumped, bouncy effect, and sodium PCA to help create that feeling of all-day hydration.
The 24 shades are categorised by undertone, so it’s easy to find your perfect match. Despite being marketed as a low-coverage base, it’s surprisingly buildable, and can be layered in the areas that you feel need a little extra attention. Thanks to its silicone-free formula (and the fact that it contains zero SPF) it layers seamlessly under concealer and other make-up without pilling.
THE BEST WAY TO USE IT
First, allow your skincare to absorb fully. Squeeze a couple of pumps onto the back of your hand and smooth the product over your face with your fingers, as you would with moisturiser. Build it up in the areas where the tone is more uneven, following up with liquid concealer where necessary.
“Kosas has always been about the dreamiest, healthiest skin,” says Sheena Zadeh-Daly, the brand’s founder. “BB Burst is the perfect base if you like your make-up to look like your own skin, only smoother, healthier and more vibrant. It’s quick to apply, and the peptide-powered formula delivers a burst of hydration so it’s comfortable to wear all day long.”
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THE REVIEWS
“I’m 50 years old and my skin has started to show its age. Most make-up just sits on the top of my skin and separates. This melts into my skin, giving me a natural glow while also hiding my fine lines.”
“After trying several foundations which each caused my eczema to flare up, a friend suggested this. I was very apprehensive given my track record, but this is a game-changer. The perfect amount of coverage with a lightweight feel and texture. Will be buying again!”
“This is a little more watery than you might expect from a gel texture, but one pump covers the whole face. It’s lightweight, but covers everything and has a beautiful, blurring effect. Seriously, it’s like a Snapchat filter that stays all day. I’ve swapped from my long-time favourite and have been choosing it over my more expensive foundations.”
“This product left my skin feeling so hydrated and absolutely glowing. It really wears like skincare, not make-up. I find it works best applied with my fingers rather than a brush or a sponge and if you build it up in certain areas, you actually don’t need concealer. I have combination skin and my skin loves this.”
*Reviews Taken From Kosas.com
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