BB's & CC's

BB creams have been around for a few years now. I wrote a post about them about 2 years ago right when they came on to the US market. BB creams were in the Asian market around 1985 and made their way to the US around 2012. But now, there are CC creams! Like we didn't have enough decisions! So I am here to break it down for you.


BB creams=
Stands for beauty balm, blemish balm, blemish base
Originated by a dermatologist for post-procedure creams
Hydrates dehydrated skin
Primes the skin to give a smooth canvas to wear alone or as a great prep for makeup
Acts as a concealer to hide imperfections
Treats the skin with anti-aging ingredients
Has SPF so it will protect your skin from the sun

CC creams=
Stands for color correct, color care
Created and developed in Korea to correct discoloration
Hydrates the skin
Primes the skin for makeup
Has SPF to protect from the sun
Gives them skin a flawless finish
Evens the skin tone to color correct


I've noticed that I really love the luminosity from BB creams. But, BB creams also break me out like crazy!!! I hate that because I really did love the results from BB creams and I liked the results so much I have tried about 8 different ones but they just don't work with my skin. I have so many people that use them and love them! I just tend to break out very easy and primers have never worked for me so no surprise BB creams didn't work out in my favor. But Ike I said, I absolutely loved the glow that BB creams gave me. I was also really surprised at how much coverage there was in BB creams. If you have no sensitivity towards primers I would highly suggest you try them out. You will love the results! I also love that there are anti-aging ingredients in them.

CC creams have a lighter texture and coverage than BB creams. I have tried a few CC creams and I was super hesitant because of the breakouts I got when I tried the BB creams but so far, so good! I have found that the luminosity that I love from BB creams is not as noticeable with the CC creams. But, I will say on the days that I don't want to wear a full on foundation, the CC creams have come in handy.

All in all, I suggest you go out to a makeup counter and go try a sample of a CC cream and a BB cream and see what you think! I have tried the Garnier, Bobbi Brown, Too Faced, Smashbox and a few other BB creams and honestly I love them all. I've only tried two CC creams, Clinique & Almay and I love both! So go check them out, and try some for yourself!



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