The Hype About CC Creams and BB Creams

The beauty industry has created tons of products that vow to make your skin flawless. In case you are new to makeup shopping, the long list of products can be quite confusing. Two of the most recent products to hit the market are the CC cream and the BB cream and they seem to be all the rave so read on to find out why, and what’s the difference between them.

Although these products are named after an acronym with only two letters, they can actually do a lot for your skin. Here’s what you need to know about these creams:

BB Creams Blemish Balm Cream

BB creams took the Asian market by storm and spread throughout the west quickly after. BB cream stands for “Blemish Balm cream” and is suitable for any skin type. It varies in coverage, ranging from matte finish to dewy effect.

BB creams are a lot lighter than foundations. They allow your skin to breathe more without compromising coverage. It has sun protection as well as anti- skin aging benefits. This product can be used for both men and women.

Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions BB Cream SPF 40

If you have naturally oily skin or have many blemishes, this BB cream is the right product for you. It has a matte effect that can last for 12 hours. It also has sun protection and it is available in medium to light medium shade.

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Christian Dior DiorSnow UV Shield BB Creme White reveal UV protection SPF 50 - PA+++

This BB cream is lightweight in texture and has a great smell, as well. Despite being light, this product has an amazing finish on your skin. It also has SPF 50 to protect your skin against the harmful rays of the sun.


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CC Creams Color Correcting Creams

CC creams, on the other hand, are certain times called as “Color Correcting Creams” because of their ability to give your skin instant protection while improving your skin tone. Technically, CC creams are lighter than the BB Creams. They are also fast absorbing.

Erborian High Definition Radiance Face CC Cream Skin Perfector SPF25 Sunscreen

This CC cream works great if you have fair skin. It protects and nourishes your skin while hiding away those unwanted dark spots and blemishes. Since it is in HD, this product will make you look instantly flawless.



Knowing a lot of product is not totally a bad idea. Since you have several choices, you won’t be having a hard time finding one that fits your skin best.


Have you tried any BB or CC creams? Let us know in the comments below.

SK-II CC Cream: The Art of Glowing Nude Makeup

Spring time means it’s time to wear those floral print dresses and let your bare face shines. However, we were not all blessed with perfect skin, and wearing heavy foundation is a no-no in the humid weather.

CC cream is the perfect choice during this time of the year.

What’s the difference between BB cream and CC cream?




Although BB cream and CC cream have been in the market for quite some time, many people still ask the question – what’s the difference?

To briefly explain it, BB cream stands for Blemish Balm, it is initially designed to protect and nourish traumatized skin. Later, cosmetic companies improved the formula and turned it into a makeup product. One common problem of BB cream is that the color is too grayish and unnatural, but recent products have improved a lot on this area.

CC cream stands for Color Control Cream, and it is an upgraded version of BB cream. It also boosts nourishing and color-correcting function, while strengthening nourishment benefits such as whitening, moisturizing and anti-allergy. The texture of CC cream is more lightweight and hydrating than BB cream, and has a more natural concealing effect.

SK-II Auractivator CC Cream SPF50+ / PA++++


A CC cream that has drawn much attention recently, this product combines skin-nourishing and makeup benefits in one tube: whitening, moisturizing, brightening, concealing and UV protection. Not only does it conceal blemishes and spots perfectly, it also diffuses light on your face evenly to create a flawless, glowing complexion. This cc cream also has a high UV protection and active whitening ingredients, making it a comprehensive skin-protecting makeup product.

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5 major benefits:

Brightening: 40% of whitening ingredients from SK-II’s best-selling Cellumination Aura Essence, boosts skin’s inner luminosity. After trying for 4 weeks, skin illuminates with radiance.

Moisturizing: The light, hydrating formulation glides easily onto the skin.

Glowing: Iridescent micro pearl pigments instantly improve skin’s surface glow.

Coverage: The natural tint conceals spots and imperfections for a flawless finish.

Protection: SPF 50+ PA++++ protects skin against future damage from harmful UVA and UVB rays.

With nourishing, beautifying effects and a lightweight texture, SK-II Auractivator CC Cream SPF50+ / PA++++ is your must-have makeup up this spring and summer!