Get to know your BB and CC creams!
What on earth are BB and CC creams I hear you ask? They certainly didn’t exist when I worked in cosmetics! These multi-tasking creams are part of a new generation of creams known as alphabet creams. Starts at 60 Style breaks down the key differences between these smart creams and shares some of our favourites!
What is a BB cream?
These creams were originally created to use after a cosmetic surgery procedure. The BB originally stood for blemish balm but is now better known as a beauty balm. BB creams are a bit like an upgraded version of a tinted moisturiser providing sheer coverage but with added skincare benefits.
Depending on the brand benefits can include:
- SPF protection
- Evens out skin tone
- Smoothes the skin
- Covers imperfections
- Anti-ageing
- Boosts hydration
- Brightening
- Skin lightening
- Moisturising
- Light reflecting
Best for
Ladies who want to keep things simple – this cream is like your perfect day cream with all of the benefits of skincare and beauty rolled into one easy step.
What is a CC cream?
This was developed as a variation of the BB cream and is actually a colour correcting cream. A CC cream is designed to disguise any redness, blotchiness and sallowness with light diffusing particles. It is actually lighter than a BB cream and is best worn under your foundation.
Depending on the brand benefits can include:
- SPF protection
- Colour correcting
- Evens out skin tone
- Blurs imperfections
- anti-ageing
- Moisturising
- Brightening
- Packed with vitamin C & E
Best for
Ladies who want to correct skin colour and achieve a more even-toned, healthy glowing skin.
Our verdict
Ladies – these creams are not going to replace your foundation! I would recommend to wear these under your foundation to look your best! Any cream that makes you look your best gets the thumbs up from us!
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