The top BB and CC creams to use when you don't feel like a full face of makeup
No makeup makeup? We got you
Not all days call for a full face of makeup. Sometimes we want just a hint of coverage, a luminous glow, and some added skin care benefits. And that's where skin-perfecting BB creams and CC creams come in. Not quite as sheer as tinted moisturisers, and not as full coverage as foundations, the skin care-meets-makeup hybrids are the perfect options for minimalists, low-key days or weekends, or even those hot summer days that call for not much makeup at all. But what's the difference between the two? Well, technically BB stands for beauty balm (though it may also be referred to as a blemish balm), and it's basically an all-in-one product that combines skin care benefits (usually including sun protection) with a bit of coverage. A CC cream stands for colour correcting, so it offers a bit more coverage than a BB cream to even out skin tone.
Within each category there are hundreds of different options to suit every skin type and concern, so it can be confusing to pick one that'll work for you. But don't worry, we've done the hard work and found the best BB creams and CC creams, as rated by Beauty Crew members, as well as some of Australia's best-sellers and cult favourites. If you're looking for a new addition to your beauty kit, this list is an excellent start.
