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Miss BB  and Miss Claudia Iroquois tested Couvrance range from Avene.

Compact fondation cream

Miss BB tested compact foundation cream color moka

Skin type : mixed

Weather: winter and summer

This cream has a good coverage and perfectly camouflages blemishes .

Summer skin stays matte despite the hot weather and provides excellent sun protection in addition to a sunblock.

Claudia Iroquois tested foundation color Siena

Skin Type: mixed and sensitive tasks with buttons and allergens.

The transition winter / spring gives her spots.

Advice:  add Avene spring water on the sponge, this will slides better during application.

SPF30 is a good protection, you need a minimum protection SPF15 when you have stain on the skin.

Texture: light, pleasant

Efficacy: good coverage on the skin, not as covering  MAC foundation but much lighter,   natural and matting.

This cream is the only foundation that Claudia Iroquois can use on her skin allergy-prone.

This foundation can be used in summer or winter, on sensitive skin, acne prone, combination and oily.

The only negative is the lack of very dark colors.

Couvrance mozaic powder

For which skin type? Combination to oily

After applying the powder, the skin is illuminated with a golden effect. Plus: you can select colors, it can be used as eyeshadow or blush and can be used on all skin tones.

Couvrance eyebrow corrector pencil

The pencil is extremely convenient,  it  redraw perfectly the eyebrows.

Its color matches the color of Miss BB eyebrows . The effect is very natural.

Couvrance duo lip

The Lipstick moisturizes but not as much as a lip balm.

It is easy to apply, the pencil draws perfectly the lip.

But the color does not suit all skin tones, Miss BB board for the lighter skin tones.

Have you tried a product from couvrance range? What do you think about them?

Miss BB

MIss BB has conducted research to help you choose your foundation.

Here are the brands and range of foundation for black skin as your skin type:

SKIN TYPE	BRAND	PRODUCT
OILY	MAC	pressed powder studio fix powder studio tech powder powder mineralize foundation loose (very covery for skin with scars and spots) studio sculpt foundation (natural effect) studio fix fluid (very covering)
	BareMinerals	Matte foundation (natural effect)
	Make Up For Ever	HD foundation Mat velvet (the most suitable) Face & Body powder HD
COMBINATION	MAC	select SPF foundation studio sculpt foundation
	BareMinerals	Matte foundation (natural effect)
	Make Up For Ever	HD foundation Mat velvet (the most suitable) Face & Body Poudre HD
NORMAL	MAC	studio fix select SPF foundation studio sculpt foundation
	BareMinerals	Fond de teint Matte (very natural)
DRY	MAC	mineralize skinfinish mineralize satinfinish foundation studio sculpt foundation
SENSITIVE	MAC	mineralize skinfinish mineralize satinfinish foundation studio sculpt foundation
	BareMinerals	Matte foundation (natural effect)
	Couvrance	Crème de teint compact (the most suitable)
DEHYDRATED	Make Up For Ever	Fond de teint fluide tenseur

What foundation are you using?

Miss BB

Black skins are more resilient to sun but  must be protected.

And yes, black women can also get sunburn.

The sun is not safe because it can cause hyperpigmentation of black skin.

What type of sunscreen should I use?

Choose a light cream with a minimum SPF20 protection.

For skin with spots, use a minimum SPF 30 protection.

Sunscreens should be avoided too thick that leave white marks on the face.

How often use sunscreen?

Apply sunscreen frequently, about every two hours, especially after sweating, swimming or toweling.

After peeling: wait at least three weeks before leaving on holiday or being exposed to strong sunlight and use a good sunscreen.

If you follow a treatment against acne, avoid exposure to sunlight.

FOR THE FACE

For oily and combination skin use a light cream or a fluid without fragrance or alcohol.

Hydrance optimale UV light SPF20

For normal and combination skins, this fluid leaves the skin light and matified, it both protects and moisturizes the skin against  UVB and UVA rays.

High protection cleanance solaire SPF30

For blemish-prone skins, cleanance solaire has  Avène thermal spring water soothing and anti-irritant effects.

Water resistent, without paraben, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic,it protects the skin against UVA  and UVB rays rays while matifying the skin.

Fluide Protecteur Face Kibio SPF 30

Water resistant, it protects the skin against UVA and UVB rays.

Lightly tinted, its formula neutralizes the “white skin” of mineral suncream.

Like all Kibio solar range, this fluid is made up by tamaru oil with regenerating and soothing effects which give a protection against the sun.

Couvrance compact foundation cream*SPF30

For sensitive dark skin, this cream,this cream correct severe flaws with a high camouflage power.Its texture leave the skin matte.

FOR THE BODY

Choose a light and moisturizing cream fragrance and alcohol free.

High protection cream Avène SPF30

Water resistent, this cream protects and moisturizes sensitive and dry skins.

Fluide protecteur body SPF20 Kibio

Protective fluid, not oily, to use after applying moisturizing cream.

AFTER SUN CARE

After sun repair care Avène

Hypoallergenic et non-comedogenic, this after sun moisturizes, calms heating sensations and restores sensitive skins after exposure to the sun.

Apply to the face and body after a day inthe sun or after the shower.

After sun soothing and moisturizing milky cream Kibio

This milky cream sooth and moisturize face and body.

A HEAT WAVE?

Spray thermal spring water

Well known for its soothing and anti-irritant effects, this spray provide a sensation of relief, comfort and well-being under hot weather.

Ideal for face and body, you can also use it for scalp.

Trick: to fix makeup Apply powder on the face, then spray it. Dry your skin with a tissue and apply powder again.

Test results on the return of Miss BB sunny vacation.

*More explanation in next post.