How does BB cream differ from CC cream?

It’s been a long time ago when the main content of female cosmetics bags were foundation, blush, mascara and lipstick. The modern beauty industry offers a wide range of products, especially for creating a base for makeup. The time of foundation was gone forever.

Appearing 6 years ago in the cosmetics market, the BB product literally conquered the beautiful half at first sight. The CC tool, which appeared relatively recently, is already loved by women and makeup artists in many countries.

What is the secret of the popularity of these products and BB-cream is different from CC-cream? Let's try to understand this article.

The BB Cream first appeared in Korea instantly won the love of professional makeup artists. Then the product was launched into mass production and soon won the love of the West. Beauty balm is perfect for creating a natural makeup in the style of nude. Its lighter texture, unlike the foundation cream, will appeal to owners of oily skin - the product mattes perfectly. Women with dry skin will also like the product - BB-balm moisturizes the skin well.

Modern BB-products have a fairly high sun protection factor, therefore, they also perform a protective function against the negative effects of the environment.

The basis of the product, as a rule, is titanium dioxide or zinc, which dries small wounds and also protects from the sun. Various plant extracts and vitamins help to solve the problem of skin deficiencies, such as redness, allergic or hormonal eruptions, oily skin or, on the contrary, dry skin. Coloring pigments give the tool the desired tone, thanks to which the product perfectly adapts to the natural skin tone. Silicone components provide a good coating ability.

BB-cream is applied to dry cleansed skin. A small amount of the product should be distributed with fingertips by patting movements along the massage lines of the face and neck. Wait a few minutes until the product is completely dry and equal in color with a natural tint. Sites with more pronounced pigmentation or scars can be reapplied a little more money.

The product can be used as a standalone tool, or as a base for makeup. Top can be powdered T-zone.

At the moment, almost any cosmetic brand has in its lineup BB-cream. The best places in the ranking, of course, are products of Korean manufacturers, such as Tony Moly, Missha. Beauty balms of these brands are rich in caring plant components that have a healing and wound-healing effect. Extracts of pearl and diamond powder with BB-cream TM Missha will make your face shine.

Well-established American brand Clinique. BB-product of this brand will especially appeal to girls with pale skin. Having a high protection factor of 40, the product will protect it from the scorching sun.

Such a product as BB is produced mainly in four basic colors. Do not be afraid of this - the tool uniquely adapts to the natural color.The only thing is to choose pigments that are close to your color. For example, a dark shade means hardly suitable in the winter season, it is better to postpone it for tanned skin.

For the dry type, it is better to choose a product of a watery consistency. For additional moisturizing, you can use a nourishing cream for BB. BB-product, too thick in consistency, can dry out the skin.

For the fat or combined type it is better to choose a product with a matte effect.

To create an evening look, it is advisable to use a beauty balm with reflective particles, this will give your look charm and charm.

CC cream is essentially an improved formula for BB agents. It got its name “color corrector” due to a particularly light texture that can organically adapt to the skin tone. Makeup looks even more natural due to perfectly spaced color accents created by the texture of the SS-tools.

SS-product mattes the skin perfectly, hides flaws. The composition of the product, enriched with useful ingredients, nourishes the cells, moisturizes, and fills with vitamins.

CC-product mainly differs from BB-cream by the presence of a greater number of useful components. Among which:

Extract of green tea and white tea - perfectly fights with pigmentation, enriches cells with antioxidants;

Vitamin E deeply nourishes;

Sea water serves as an antibacterial component, while nourishing the cells;

Macadamia nut oil provides care for aged skin.

MOP-tool must be applied to cleansed skin with an even thin layer. For owners of a fat or combined type, it is better to use a color corrector as a basis for foundation or to powder the T-zone from above. If you have a dry type, then mix a small amount of the product with your favorite moisturizer and apply it to your face with fingertips.

Wash off the SS-tool need a special cleansing emulsion.

Among the color correctors of professional cosmetic brands should be noted brand M.A.C. the color corrector of this brand has a protection factor of 30. A specially designed complex of moisturizing components fills the cells with moisture. Perfectly cares for the face, while creating a smooth coating without a mask effect.

CC cream from Lay ideal for aged skin. Its unique anti-aging complex of prolonged action actively fights the signs of aging. The tool is good for skin care, visually reduces visible wrinkles and age spots. The product gives the skin an even tone and fills it with radiance from the inside.

Product from french brand L'occitane creates an unsurpassed velvety coating. Peony extract in its composition gives the skin a natural beauty. The product is irreplaceable on vacation, the high sun protection factor will keep the face young and attractive. Flickering particles means giving the face a natural glow.

Among affordable for the price of SS-products should pay attention to the brand cream Vivienne sabo. Wheat germ extracts and hyaluronic acid in its composition perfectly care for the face. The cream has a good covering ability and is able to mask even dark pigment spots.

The main difference between these two products is as follows.

Due to the fact that the composition of the SS-tool includes less silicone components, its texture is lighter, which allows you to make the makeup more natural. On the skin, the BB-agent has the appearance of a cream, and the CC-product is a light powder.

If your skin has a number of significant defects, such as scars, scars, traces of post-acne, it is better to use the BB-agent - its covering ability is much higher.

Numerous consumer reviews indicate that by its resistance SS-cream exceeds BB-balm.Moreover, the color corrector is perfect for owners of the fat type - the absence of fat in its composition will better preserve the matte skin for the whole day.

If you have problem skin that requires additional care, it is better to give preference to BB cream. It not only performs a decorative function, but also helps to solve many problems.

CC-product will make the skin more hydrated. Its vitamins help fight the first signs of aging. The complexion looks noticeably lighter and more rested.

At the same time, CC-cream can not be applied to the area around the eyes, unlike his opponent.

Both products perfectly matte the skin of the face, moisturize, fill with nutrients. And the CC-product and BB-tool can be used both independently and as a help to the primer, proofreader, concealer.

The peculiarity of applying both means is that they must be applied with fingers. The product is warm from the heat of the hands and better applied.

Both products require a special rinsing procedure using hydrophilic oil. Silicone compounds present in creams may accumulate and clog pores. Hydrophilic oil can thoroughly cleanse the pores of any impurities.

Everyone chooses a product that fits perfectly with the characteristics of their skin. Wanting to get a more dense coating, it is better to give preference to BB-balm. For a light, natural make-up, CC-cream is suitable (for owners of skin without problems).

The optimal solution as a tonal remedy for mature skin will be the choice in favor of the SS-funds with anti-aging caring complex.

For a beach holiday, use a light color corrector with a high sun protection factor - make-up will last and last all day.

To disguise dark circles under the eyes, BB-balm is perfect.

Video on how to properly use BB and CC creams: