Day 1 Clinique Age Defense BB Cream
Cost '1,900 for 40 ml
Verdict Clinique’s BB Cream has the added benefit of age defence, with sea weed and caffeine extracts, which one can test over a period of time. However, in a day, soon after application, it reduced our pore size giving an overall smooth finish, while covering most of our blemishes. It didn’t feel oily (despite our combined skin type) and with its SPF 30 and UVA and UVB protection, you get your money’s worth. Available in three shades.

Day 2 Estee Lauder CyberWhite
Cost '1,950 for 30 ml
Verdict With its CyberWhite property, Estée’s BB cream might find favour with fairness cream-loving Indians. But it comes in one shade, to suit fair-skinned. After application, its even smoothening effect is as good as Clinique’s, but you will need more product to cover blemishes. It evened out skin tone and did not feel heavy after extra application on stubborn blemishes. With SPF 35 and PA+++, it’s great for daily use, if you hate make up and blemishes.