This multifunctional BB cream and CC cream combining the various benefits of all-in-one skincare, foundation, primer, and sun protection uses Micro Capsule Technology to smoothly transition the cream's initial colour to blend in with your skin tone. Not to be confused with BB cream, also known as beauty balm, CC cream is all about color correcting, hence why it tends to have more coverage than the former. " CC cream specifically targets areas that are more problematic, such as redness or discoloration,'' explains celebrity makeup artist Nydia Figueroa. Here's why: CLE CCC Cream, which is infused with SPF 50 protection, is designed to color correct skin while adding light, natural-looking coverage. That said, a pea-sized dollop of the multi-functional primer-meets-foundation balm goes a long way — and it's buildable, so you can tailor it to your exact preference. No matter how much you layer on, though, you'll never be left with a cakey-looking complexion. Instead, you can expect a radiant, flawless-looking visage that will earn you compliments (and questions about what on earth you're wearing). (Truly, I've been asked so many times.) Generally speaking, a little BB cream goes a long way. The size of your tube, so long as it's in the 1-ounce realm, doesn't make that big of a difference. The instances in which it does, however, are when you're looking for the best budget and splurge options. After all, if you can find a larger tube of a high-quality formula for less, it makes it that much more worthwhile.

Note: This finish lends itself beautifully to both additional glow and additional oil control—top off with a highlighter for areas that you want an enhanced gleam to the skin, or blot with powder for areas that you want to keep a little more matte for the day. Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclomethicone, Butylene Glycol, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Bis-Ethylhexylocyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ceresin, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Iron Oxides (CI77492), Diisostearyl Malate, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Synthetic Wax, Sorbitan Olivate, Mica (CI 77019), Silica, Vegetable Oil, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Chlorphenesin, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyester-1, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Dimethicone, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Propylene Carbonate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Natto Gum, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol Now, before trying this product, I'd heard of a CC cream, but what was a CCC cream? The three C's stand for "Color Control and Change" cream, with the idea being that the cream will provide more coverage than a typical BB or CC cream, and that the cream's initially neutral color will transition to blend in evenly with your skin tone. The cream is available in 10 shades, ranging from light to deep, and it's also paraben-free, phthalate-free, gluten-free, cruelty free, and vegan. For a flawless, doll-like complexion that combats shine, apply product directly to skin and work into the skin with your favourite buffing brush. Top off with a powder and/or matte setting spray for a beautiful soft-focus skin effect. kDa version: apart from moisturizing, this sizemight also help the skin to repair itself by increasing its self-defense. It is also claimed to boost the wound healing process and is especially helpful for sensitive skin types (acne, rosacea, inflammation-related skin diseases).Healthy Skin | Add in superfoods to your skin’s diet for a boost of nutrients Nattō Gum contains Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, protecting and repairing your skin; and Vitamin K2, which helps to visibly prevent fine lines. Blueberry Fruit Extract contains Vitamin A, encouraging healthy skin cell production; Vitamin C, for collagen production; and antioxidants for reducing signs of aging. Niacinamide improves the skin’s elasticity and increases the production of ceramides and fatty acids, two vital factors in your skin’s epidermal barrier. Get all the benefits of a CC cream in a TSA-friendly cushion compact. If you haven’t used this type of applicator before, it’s ideal for building thin layers that never cake look cakey. Offering medium coverage and a naturally glowy finish, Amorepacific’s Color Control cushion compact an easy favorite. Bamboo sap and green tea extract help brighten and protect skin from environmental aggressors. Alyssa Kaplan is an experienced writer in the beauty industry and a product tester specializing in cosmetics. She has tested dozens of CC creams and complexion products—including several on this list. Alyssa has been a commerce writer at Byrdie since 2022, where she covers all things beauty. Bring out your skin’s inner glow all day - every day! ✨ For anyone looking to minimize your skincare and makeup routines into one step, the CCC Cream (“Color Control & Change” Cream) acts as a moisturizer, primer, sunscreen, and foundation rolled into one convenient tube. But the magic doesn’t stop there. This skincare-makeup hybrid has micro color capsule technology that bursts and perfectly blends into your skin for a seamless and natural skin-like finish. And since this single product is an all-in-one, getting ready will be a breeze!

It's a new generation sunscreen agent that was specifically designed for high SPF and good UVA protectionand based on a 2007 study that compared 18 sunscreen agents available in the EU it really had the best SPF protection(they used the highest concentration allowed by EU regulations from each 18 sunscreens and Trinosorb S gave an SPF 20 all by itself). What We Don't Love: The medium and deep shades could use some work — they skew light and cool-toned. Let’s start with the easy stuff. The main components are fragrant molecules, including super common linalool (1-19%), benzyl benzoate (2-10%) and several others adding up to a max amount of 37.6% of EU sensitizers. The most expensive Extra grade is the most fragrant (has more benzyl acetate and cresyl methyl ether) and is used in high-end perfumes, while the First and Second grades are less fragrant, and used mainly in cosmetics.Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, aka Tinosorb A2B, the newest addition to the Tinosorb family that protects strongly in an in-between wavelength that most other filters miss Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ceresin, Diisostearyl Malate, Sodium Chloride, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Synthetic Wax, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sorbitan Olivate, Mica (CI 77019), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Chlorphenesin, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Polyester-1, Propylene Carbonate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Vegetable Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Disodium EDTA, Natto Gum, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thume) Flower/Leaf Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Water, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Alcohol, Primula Veris Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol Dubbed a CCC, or “Color Control & Change,” Cream, this formula from Cle Cosmetics essentially gives you buildable coverage and a lightweight, satiny finish. Great for combination skin (or any skin type), it blends in seamlessly to provide coverage that’s dewy and moisturizing while still retaining a non-greasy feel. Reviewers are obsessed with the flawless-looking results and smooth feel.

Continue to blend until the pigment adjusts to your skin tone. For extra coverage, build the color by adding another pea-sized amount of CCC Cream to the skin after the first layer sets in. Ingredients Continue to blend with your fingertips until the capsules release their pigment and the color adjusts to your skin tone. If extra coverage is preferred, build upon the color by adding another pea-sized amount of CCC Cream to skin after the first layer has set in. CCC stands for Colour Control & Change and the CCC cream is a lightweight all-in-one primer, foundation that contains SPF 50 PA+++. Combining the properties of a BB cream (makeup formulated with skincare benefits) and a CC cream (colour correcting cream), the CCC cream is similar to a tinted BB and CC cream but with more substantial coverage. This all in one product will be your go-to product for a fuss free makeup routine amidst your busy schedule. Da version: this is the size that is claimed to be able to absorb into the skin and plump up wrinkles, so it is used mainly as an "anti-aging ingredient"

So, what makes the CLE Cosmetics CCC Cream so special, you might ask?

Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclomethicone, Butylene Glycol, Isoamyl P-methoxycinnamate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetyl Peg/ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ceresin, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Sodium Chloride, Mica (Ci 77019), Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Synthetic Wax, Sorbitan Olivate, Silica, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Polyester-1, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Chlorphenesin, Dipropylene Glycol, Vegetable Oil, Dimethicone, Propylene Carbonate, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Adenosine, Disodium Edta, Natto Gum, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/stem Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol. Finish : Delivers a lightweight & satiny MSBB (My skin but better) finish but can be adapted to achieve a matte, satin, or dewy “glass skin” finish

A CC cream provides more coverage and color corrects, making it a better option if you’re looking to cover specific areas, explains Figueroa. BB creams, on the other hand, provide more sheer coverage and an overall more radiant look to the skin, she says. Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isoamyl P-methoxycinnamate, Cetyl Peg/ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Mica (Ci 77019), Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ceresin, Diisostearyl Malate, Sodium Chloride, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Polyester-1, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Synthetic Wax, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sorbitan Olivate, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Vegetable Oil, Chlorphenesin, Dipropylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Propylene Carbonate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dimethicone, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Adenosine, Disodium Edta, Natto Gum, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/stem Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol.Dispense a pea-sized amount of CCC cream to cleanse & prepped skin. Using your fingertips, blend from the center of your face outward. Take time to blend the cream to your skin since the warmth from your fingers will help bring out the pigment. Water, Cyclomethicone, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isoamyl P-methoxycinnamate, Cetyl Peg/ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Mica (Ci 77019), Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl