The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2023 - Issue 33

bitebeauty F ollowing its tradition of creating natural, botanical products while respecting the environment, Monat is brilliant at developing skincare, hair products and wellbeing rituals catering for different needs and di- versity. They have done it again with a multitasked BB cream that ticks all the boxes. The new BB Cream SPF 30™ (the BB stands for Beauty Balm or Blemish Balm) is one of the best I’ve tried for various reasons. Its broad spectrum of sun protection is SPF 30, making the cream the ideal protection from the sun and free radicals. Grape Seed Oil, rich in vitamin E and Zinc, helps to protect the skin’s immune system, preventing fine lines and damages caused by pollution. The unique BB cream formula delivers 12-hour skin enhancement, a radiant complexion and 24-hour hydration. I love the lightweight, soft, easy-to-blend texture of the cream. It's designed to act as a primer to even out the com- plexion and imperfections while giving a natural daily cover- age with flawless results. I particularly like the rich texture and its pigmentation. It is nice to mix and match the light-to-dark complexions as desired. To find your perfect colour match, test a small amount of the BB cream along the edge of your jawline and blend it into your neck, as this prevents jarring discrepancies and results in the ideal hue. Once you’ve chosen the correct shade, the application is straightforward: use daily on clean skin, apply a small amount to the face and blend it like a moisturiser. I love to use my fin- gertips, but a foundation brush or sponge will work equally well. The BB creammay look a bit dark initially, but it will blend nicely with your skin tone. One layer is enough for a natural, glowing look, and it can be layered for a fuller finish but will still look natural without caking or greasy, oily patches. Using this product will result in beautiful, even and radiant skin, and most of all, well-protected and fully hydrated. When used daily, it’s a very effective way to prevent damage to the skin. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends Monat BB Cream to reduce sunburns and the potential risk of skin cancer. It's avail- able in nine shades: light in Porcelain, Vanilla and Cashmere, medium in Nude, Sand, and Toasted Almond and dark in Car- amel, Cappuccino and Cedar. Exfoliating Peel Pads is an ideal routine for a bright and flawless look for more even, healthy-looking skin. The single-use sa- chets, infused with Glycolic Acid, Amino Acids and Witch Ha- zel, remove dead cells deeply from the skin. At the same time, Cucumber Water releases freshness and hydration back into the skin. The results are a beautiful, glowing complexion, cleansed and fresh, leaving the skin genuinely bright and crispy clean. The best application, for me, is to use the Exfoliating Peel after my cleansing routine in the evenings to allow better absorption of moisturisers or serums deep in the skin layers. Due to its exfoliating peeling action, if you’re using it in the morning, it’s advisable to apply an intense SPF, and this is why the BB Cream comes in handy with its SPF 30. I love the idea of the single sachets pads; they are very convenient for travelling abroad without the need to carry small dosage bottles, reducing unnecessary space. I also find them very efficient, and one sa- chet, twice or three times per month, is enough to keep my skin perfectly exfoliated, cleansed and bright. I loved my Monat skin routine, giving me healthier, glowing skin. This brand’s products are perfect for the summer, but I know I will be using the BB Cream and Peel Pads all year round because I love how good my skin looks and feel. https://monatglobal.com/uk/