There are always a lot of trends and crazes going on every season in the beauty world. This summer is no different. Two products everyone is talking about these days are BB Cream vs CC Cream, and which one truly is the better product. With any face product, it’s important to remember that you want to find the product that’s best for your skin… no matter what the craze or trend is.

So, let’s get this information session started!

BB Creams, which stands for beauty balm, became huge in Asia for several years. The U.S. beauty market started taking notice and jumped on the bandwagon and for the last couple of years, BB creams have been taking the beauty industry here by storm. While some trends cool down, this one doesn’t look to be slowing down any time soon.

Knowing the difference

BB creams are typically lighter than your regular foundation, but they’ll be a tiny bit heavier than a regular tinted moisturizer. A BB cream will give you a decent amount of coverage, but with it also includes the extra benefits that skin care offers, such as SPF and anti-oxidants. Some BB creams contain more than others, so it’s good to always read the ingredients list to learn more about the product.

With a CC cream, the big difference is the CC, which stands for complexion corrector. A CC cream offers anti-aging benefits while working hard at addressing skin issues like redness, discoloration, or a sallow complexion.

A BB cream is a great starter product for teenagers who aren’t looking for a full-coverage foundation, but still want something that’s just a smidge lighter than a CC cream.

BB and CC creams work a little differently, and one really isn’t any better than the other. It will always come down to what you’re looking for in a product. This is why research and getting samples is important. Test them out and see which one you prefer.

Now, here comes your next big decision… which brand will you go with? Happy shopping!