BB & CC Creams

As you're choosing the best CC or BB cream, think about the look you want to achieve. For dewy, barely-there makeup, a BB cream might be the right choice. To conceal redness and achieve a flawless look, try a color-correcting CC cream. 

In many cases, the choice of BB cream vs CC cream comes down to your skin type. If you have oily skin or if you deal with breakouts on a regular basis, a CC cream can help reduce shine. Dry skin often benefits from a moisturizing BB cream.

The primary difference between BB and CC cream lies in the concentration of color pigments. BB cream is typically designed to moisturize your face while providing a sheer level of coverage to help cover blemishes. CC cream is made with a higher level of color pigments, giving you more coverage. Both creams offer more coverage than a tinted moisturizer but less than foundation.

BB stands for “Blemish Balm” or “Beauty Balm”. This makeup product will hydrate your skin while giving you a tint of color. The formulation of a BB cream is lighter than a foundation and is used to even out your skin tone. There are many benefits to using a BB cream as they contain many ingredients including SPF, antioxidants, and more depending on the formula you choose. You can use a BB cream in place of a moisturizer to get a little bit more coverage. You can even chose to use your BB cream as a primer under your foundation. If you have dry skin, a BB cream would be a great option for you as its focus is more on hydrating the skin rather than coverage. The best drugstore BB cream can be found at CVS. The NYX and Maybelline BB cream are the most popular.

The C’s in CC cream stand for “Color Correction”. With that, they are best for people with hyperpigmentation, age spots, or skin redness. CC creams give a bit more coverage – due to its color correcting properties. They are lighter than a foundation but still give a good amount of coverage. CC creams target short term issues like concealing blemishes rather than bettering your skin in the long run. To apply a CC cream, you simply use a makeup sponge to bounce the product into the skin. If you have oily skin, a CC cream would be great for you due to it not having an oily formulation.

BB creams, or beauty balms, offer subtle coverage and a smooth look for your skin. This makeup product goes with your skin tone to provide a smooth surface and mild coverage for blemishes or other imperfections. To apply BB cream, start by choosing the formula that's right for you. There are BB creams for oily skin, color correcting, and moisturizing. Look for BB creams that have ingredients that will help to improve the look of your skin without causing irritation. You can use this makeup in place of foundation by applying it to your face with a sponge or brush. Place a few dollops onto your face, then use a moistened beauty sponge to blend it out for even coverage. Burt's Bees BB Cream with SPF 15 contains sunscreen to add another layer of protection.

In terms of texture and consistency, CC creams often feel lighter. In comparison to BB creams, which are typically thick, CC creams are usually airy. 

BB and CC creams help your skin look its best. Some BB creams are made to blur imperfections, while others feature skin-brightening ingredients. CC cream creates a matte finish and may also help counteract discoloration.

Brands often add extra ingredients to BB and CC creams. To protect your skin, look for creams with sunscreen. Some options contain nourishing vitamins and minerals; anti-aging creams are made to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, lines or age spots.

Yes, CVS sells a variety of BB Creams and CC Creams in stores and online.

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