Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream

As you most likely know, I am a member of the product testing website, Influenster. You fill out surveys and review products from pet care to food, to health and beauty. Every so often, they select a group of people based on your interests to receive VoxBoxes....a custom box with full size samples of products for you to test, share, and review, and no cost. I was selected to receive the SunKissed VoxBox that had a very nice selection of products. Included in this was Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream in Fair to Light.

I was pleased to receive this product to test as it was something I was considering purchasing prior to my receiving the Sun VoxBox.

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According to Olay.com, this BB Cream has 6 main benefits:
• Refreshes skin instantly
• Brightens for a radiant glow• Evens tone with a splash of sheer color• Hydrates for 24 hours• Smoothes for softer feeling skin• Protects against UV damage with SPF 15

I am definitely not an expert with skincare and makeup, I only started experimenting with it in the past year; however I have been intrigued by the promises of a BB Cream and the simplicity of application.


I applied this BB Cream with my fingers and blended it in. I was hoping for a bit more coverage, and I found it a bit greasy. My skin is combination, lately dry in the T-zone and oily everywhere else. This products felt good on my dry areas, but a bit heavy elsewhere on my face. I was hoping for a bit more coverage, but from my research, American market BB Creams are rather sheer compared to the Asian originals. After the product was on my skin for a few minutes, I did notice a better coverage than upon application. It has been comfortable to wear, I don't feel it on my skin unless I actually touch my face. I was out shopping in the heat and humidity and feel the product lasted well. The smell of the product is pleasant, and not very strong, which is nice. I don't like heavily scented products as I have sensitive skin.

If you need light coverage and dry to normal skin, I would recommend this product. If your skin is oily, I would recommend finding a different BB Cream.

You can find out more information and purchase at: www.olayfresheffects.com and http://www.amazon.com/