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It’s a tinted moisturiser that works as a sunscreen, foundation and moisturiser. The CC in CC cream stands for ‘colour correcting’. CC cream focuses on targeting discoloured areas of your skin, evening out dark spots and red patches. Many use CC cream as an alternative to foundation, as it’s lighter and less likely to clog your pores.
CC cream can be used on its own or combined with concealer to cover up extra prominent blemishes.
If you’re planning on staying in the sun for a longer period of time it’s always a good idea to apply additional face sunscreen before you apply your CC cream.
BB stands for ‘blemish balm’ or ‘beauty balm’ and is very similar to CC cream. The main difference is that it provides a bit heavier coverage than CC cream and it doesn’t address colour variations in your complexion to the same degree.
The wide range of CC creams offers many different benefits. Some focus on oily skin, others are infused with minerals, healthy acids and anti-aging serums. Depending on what result you’re looking for, different CC creams will do the trick. We tested a range of CC creams to find the ultimate one, have a read if you’d like a helping hand in finding the best one for your skin.
When travelling: When you want to pack lightly CC cream is great because of its multiple properties.
When letting your skin breathe: Foundation is known to clog pores and cause spots. Using CC cream gives your skin a break while still providing coverage.
When you’re in a hurry: There’s no need for primer, moisturiser or powder when using CC cream. This is perfect if you’re running late, in a rush or just don’t feel like spending ages on your face.