Recently
had someone ask about the difference between BB & CC cream and it got me
into research mode.
Tinted
moisturizers used to be the rage, light coverage as well as helping hydrate
skin. However they cannot compare to a
decent BB/CC/DD cream that does that and a whole lot more… I knew that BB creams were super popular in
Asia and found themselves here. Initially
for those who used the imports for the US versions to be lacking.
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BB (Beauty Balm)
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CC(Color Corrector)
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DD (Daily Defense)
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Light Foundation/Blemish Correction
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Light Coverage/ Blemish Correction
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Buildable Coverage
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SPF/Still Should Sunscreen Beforehand
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SPF/Vitamins
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SPF
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Oil Control/Blurs Lines
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Less Redness/Sallow Look/Spot Corrector
(Much Lighter Than Bb Cream)
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Less Redness/Sallow Look/ Spot
Corrector
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Primer
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Lighter Feel Then BB Cream
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Lighter Feel Then BB Cream
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Hydrates Skin
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Minimizes Pores
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Anti-Aging Benefits/Diminish Lines
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Less Wrinkle Depth
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Hides Marks From Old Breakouts &
Fixes Them Over Time
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Brightens/Firms
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Fixes Skin Texture
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Oil Control/Blurs Lines
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Redefines
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Firms
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Primer
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Primes
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Hydrates Skin/Firms
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Hydrates
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Less Wrinkle Depth
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Matte Skin
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Fixes Skin Texture
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Lightweight
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Really
some like to use this when they want a natural look, others like to use it as a
preface before using foundation.
For me
I’ve tried a few and they all have their pros and cons. I will say I like them because they do even
out skin tone, and make it easier with or without adding foundation. Typically out of the shower I SPF & moisturize
the face then when I’m ready to apply makeup all I need is my primer and CC
cream. I wouldn’t say there’s a lot of
difference between the BB/CC/DD debate or more about what brand does what. Also it depends on skin. Some find Garnier to be too oily. I don’t, and in fact has a better foundation cover
then some others.
I will
say there are several brands I still want to try because I’ve heard some
amazing things about. Especially Revlon,
L’Oreal, and Mary Kay are looking good especially within a limited budget. Smashbox is my personal fave right now, with
Garnier right behind.
