With skincare, it’s always in and out of fashion. It’s glass skin today and snail mucin tomorrow! But two multi-tasking treatments that have been on the trend list for a while now are BB Glow and GG Glow. Everyone’s talking about them, but what are they? And better yet, should you be getting them done?
Let’s break it down for you—what they are, how they work their magic, and what you can hope for if you do give them a go!
BB Glow: What’s the Buzz?
BB Glow is a semi-permanent makeup treatment that gives your skin the appearance of a silk blanket and glows—literally as if you were wearing a layer of light foundation, but with not even so much as putting on a fleck of make-up!
How Does It Work?
You are given your own BB serum (with skin-friendly ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, peptides, and vitamins) that is applied to your skin by a microneedling action. The treatment causes microscopic pores, which the serum seeps deeper through, to provide longer-lasting effects. The serum also contains a color pigment that is mixed with your skin tone, making your face brighter and evenly colored.
What Happens During the Treatment?
✔️ Your skin is pre-cleansed and pre-conditioned.
✔️ The BB serum is infused using a microneedling device.
✔️ A soothing mask is placed on top to calm any redness.
✔️ Moisturiser and SPF are applied last to seal and lock it all in.
What Can You Expect After BB Glow?
Brighter, more even-toned complexion immediately
Dewy, silky finish (light makeup base-like)
Lightened dark spots and pimples
Healthy-looking, hydrated complexion
The results aren’t permanent, though—about 3-6 months. If you enjoy the effect, you’ll have to continue getting follow-up treatments to sustain it!
GG Glow: What’s Different?
GG Glow is quite similar to BB Glow, but it’s primarily applied on the space below your eyes. It’s done to fix dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines, and gives the skin beneath your eyes a fresher, younger look.
How Does GG Glow Work?
Not a colored serum, GG Glow is a mix of growth factors, peptides, and vitamins that put collagen production in hyperdrive and light up the skin around the eyes. The serum diffuses into the skin, and it gets to work after a while.
What to Expect During the Treatment?
✔️ A gentle wash of the skin around the eyes.
✔️ The special GG Glow serum is applied.
✔️ It is massaged in.
✔️ Hydrating mask for extra moisture.
What Happens After GG Glow
Fewer dark circles and puffiness
Smooth wrinkles and fine lines
Smoothened-looking, moist eyes
Glowing-looking, radiant skin
GG Glow lasts longer than BB Glow—typically 6-12 months depending on lifestyle and skin type.
Are There Any Side Effects?
Both these treatments are safe in the hands of an experienced practitioner but, as with all skin treatments, do have a possibility of slight side effects, which are:
Temporary stinging, swelling, or reddening (which will in the majority of situations have dissipated within a day or two)
Sporadically, an allergic reaction
Extremely infrequently, infection or scarring (used improperly)
Which is why it’s double, double, extra important to have these treatments performed by good professionals who know their work!
So, To Get BB Glow or GG Glow?
Want a glow-up on the go with silky smooth, even skin? BB Glow is your best bet.
Dark circles, puffy eyes, or lines? GG Glow is your tea.
Still unsure? Chill! A quick consultation with a skincare professional will determine what can be done for you. Skincare is not all about trends—discovering what works for you!
