It may surprise you to hear that there actually is a difference between the two similar sounding products. CC cream fits more in the skincare family than the cosmetic family, unlike BB cream. With the main focus of the product on priming, nourishing and providing color correction to your skin, CC cream is the older, wiser and less flashy (color coverage wise) version of BB cream.
UK based skincare brand Nip + Fab creator, Maria Hatzistefanis, tells us that she created her CC cream "as an answer to many peoples' complaints about BB creams," stating that "they are often too oily, too heavy." Creating a lighter formula that corrects skin rather than just covering it up, brands like Clinique will be introducing their own CC cream this spring that will focus on brighter skin with the use of light diffusing optic technology. If you have redness, uneven skin tone, or acne prone skin, CC cream will be a welcome addition to your routine.
Curious if CC will work for your skin? Explore CC creams available for purchase now by clicking through the images above.