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What Is the Difference Between BB, CC, and Tinted Moisturisers?

Shopping for foundation used to be simple, didn’t it? You’d choose a foundation in your shade (or maybe not exactly your right shade!) with a setting powder laid over the top and you’d then wear said routine without much more thought for many years to come. However, in recent years skin has grown in popularity, as social media and selfies have, like you wouldn’t believe and customers are now *obsessed* with their complexion and routines. The level of choice available on the market is overwhelming at times – maybe there are just too many choices! There are tinted sunscreens, BB, CC, liquid, cushion, spray, stick, pressed powder and loose powder foundations to decide from and that isn’t even taking into consideration the ever-growing shade ranges that brands now kindly offer us. But, it doesn’t need to be confusing... let us simplify things so that you can work out exactly what you need for your next shopping spree.

Tinted Moisturiser

 

Tinted moisturisers are the lightest bases of them all. It does what it says on the bottle- it is a moisturiser with a tint! So, not only do you get a hint of colour but you also benefit from some much needed extra moisture and hydration into your skin. It is the perfect choice for those of us that want absolutely minimal coverage but still want *something* on their skin. Applying it couldn’t be simpler because you use it just like you would a moisturiser. Use it in place of your usual moisturiser or if you are on the drier side, you can apply it on top of your usual moisturiser! We really enjoy using Hydropeptide Tinted Moisturiser spf30 hich easily adjusts to your skin tone but also gives so much more leaving the skin GLOWING!

BB Cream

Jane Iredale Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream SPF25 Write a reviewJane Iredale Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream SPF25

BB Creams are a step up from a tinted moisturiser usually offering sheer to medium coverage depending on the product and generally have a dewy finish. Sometimes, they are referred to as blemish balms and these bb creams help to treat and cover blemish-prone skin types but more often than not, they are known as beauty balms. They are like a multi-vitamin for your complexion offering a cocktail of goodness including sunscreen, hydration, and a tint. Jane Iredale Glow Time BB Cream SPF 25 is our favourite for its all-natural minerals which adapt to your skin tone leaving the complexion brighter.

CC Cream

CLINICCARE Dermo Corrective CC Cream SPF 50++CLINICCARE Dermo Corrective CC Cream SPF 50++

Just like BB Creams, CC Creams similarly help to tackle a variety of skin care concerns. However, the key difference between the two products is that CC Creams colour-correct the complexion making them the perfect antidote for skin prone to redness and discolouration such as suffers of rosacea, pigmentation, acne, and sensitivity or those merely wishing for a more uniform, but natural, base. CLINICCARE Derma Corrective CC Cream SPF 50++ fits the bill perfectly being suitable for sensitive skins whilst also providing an additional lifting and tightening effect.

 

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Andrea Patel Dermatology Nurse Practitioner & Director Author
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