BB CREAM, CC CREAM & DD CREAM: WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES

BB Cream, CC Cream, and DD Cream: What are the differences? 

by Katrina Orzillo (Guest Author - FIT Advertising) & Dr. Shamil 

source: https://www.liveabout.com & https://40plusstyle.com

The Evolution of Foundation into New Age Creams

The cosmetic market has continued to expand drastically, offering many different variations of products to meet different consumer needs. Regarding skin, it started with just foundation which is meant to provide full coverage to perfect the skin. The foundation market has evolved very much with many different options for dry skin, oily skin, lighter coverage, full coverage, etc. Tinted moisturizer was also introduced for consumers who were looking for a quick, easy, and natural option. However, it wasn’t until about 2012 that BB cream was introduced to the Western world, originating in Japanese and South Korea starting 1985. BB cream stands for blemish balm or beauty balm, which is like tinted moisturizer but with many more benefits for the skin, causing companies to rule out tinted moisturizers. This BB cream trend eventually flourished, leading to the introductions of CC cream, known for color correcting, and DD cream, the “Dynamic Do-All” or daily defense cream. All these different categories of face makeup have all been crafted to serve different consumers with different needs. However, it is very important to know what these different products are made for and what YOU need when searching for makeup in general, but especially in this category that has so many different options.

BB Cream

Beauty Balms/ Blemish Balms contain a unique mixture of foundation, moisturizer, sunblock, and primer. BB cream is lighter than a foundation, but thicker than a tinted moisturizer, also including more benefits than a tinted moisturizer. They can make the skin appear smoother, while evening out the skin tone, correcting blemishes, and protecting the skin from the sun. Also, this product usually contains antioxidants that help protect the skin against free radicals that damage the skin’s DNA and speed up anti-aging. BB cream is not just makeup, it also comes with many different skincare benefits that can vary among different brands. When it comes to BB creams, it is very important to read the labels and be aware of all the benefits that the product has to offer before making your choice.

CC Cream

Color Correcting cream has an even lighter feeling than BB cream, focusing mainly on treatment-oriented makeup. This product is meant to even out blotchy red skin with hyperpigmentation, including ingredients such as lycopene to soothe redness and vitamin C to encourage radiance. CC cream can function as a primer underneath foundation that includes anti-aging and hydrating properties and evens out the skin tone. Like BB cream, they contain high SPF protection and can be worn alone for a very natural look, but with the added benefits of balancing uneven skin tones.

DD Cream 

"Dynamic Do-All" cream is very newly introduced to the market, including the same texture as BB cream and offering the same color correcting elements as CC cream. However, DD creams are mainly targeted towards mature women, providing medium coverage with a lightweight feeling, and various skincare benefits. These products main appeals include combatting fine lines and wrinkles, as well as protecting the skin from pollution for healthy glowing skin.

Making the Best Choice

Overall, the cosmetic market is always coming out with new products that are specifically suited for various unique needs. It’s very important to be aware of all the purposes of different products when shopping, since there are so many options. However, once you start searching, you will most likely realize that there is a product out there that is targeted directly to your own specific needs. If you are looking for a foundation-like product that feels more lightweight but comes with a variety of different benefits for your skin, you can begin to explore the world of BB creams. Just make sure to really investigate all the benefits that each product has to offer, even if it takes a little bit of research!


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