Must Have Monday: BB and CC Creams
Welcome to our new weekly feature, Must Have Monday. We are sharing our top ten products of certain categories, starting with essential makeup items. After fifteen years of reviewing and trialling makeup, we are going to share our favourite products with you. This week we share our top 10 CC and BB creams!
IT Cosmetics CC+Cream Full-Coverage Foundation SPF 50 ($84)
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream is widely considered a top-tier “holy grail” product, often cited as a best-selling, full-coverage, anti-aging formula with SPF 50+. It acts as a foundation, serum, and sunscreen, providing a dewy, hydrating finish that hides imperfections.
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing BB-Gel ($40)
A very clever BB-gel with Transforming Tint Release Technology delivers 8-hour oil-free hydration and a sheer wash of colour that first appears as a grey hue, then transforms to naturally perfect and unify skin tone.
Embryolisse BB Cream ($50)
A lightweight illuminating BB Cream suitable for all skin types. Enriched with hyaluronic acid to plump, firm, and hydrate, and Vitamin E and fruit acids to help protect skin from daily aggressors. Its mineral pearl complex blurs imperfections and illuminates the complexion, leaving skin smooth, radiant, and velvety-matte. The formula features self-adjusting pigments for a universal shade.
Natio Tinted Moisturiser SPF 20 ($20.95)
This clever 3-in-1 formula combines the benefits of a facial moisturiser with a hint of natural-looking colour and SPF 20 sun protection (so technically a BB cream).
Providing light-to-medium coverage and a sheer satin finish, the lightweight formula applies smoothly to deliver a healthy-looking, glowing, and protected complexion. Available in 4 shades to suit most skin tones: Neutral (which I use), Sand, Honey, and Beige. Made in Australia.
Bioderma Sensibio AR BB Cream ($44.99)
Conceal the appearance of redness whilst tackling the underlying causes with Bioderma Sensibio AR BB Cream. This moisturiser and makeup base supports sensitive and reactive skin. Sensibio AR BB Cream minimises and covers the appearance of redness and flare-ups whilst protecting skin from environmental aggressors. This multi-purpose BB cream has a soothing and gentle formula, which is perfect for neutralising sensitive and reactive skin. Containing a blend of calming, moisturising, and protective agents, this radiant BB cream leaves skin looking smoother and softer.
La Roche-Posay Uvidea XL BB Cream ($36.99)
La Roche-Posay Uvidea BB Cream SPF50+ is a sun care BB Cream that instantly covers imperfections while preventing hyperpigmentation. It is a preventing cream with corrective care against UVB, UVA, long-UV, and pollution. Light and hydrating, it easily melts into skin for a soft-touch finish. The formula is non-oily, has long-lasting wear and contains La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water. Available in 3 shades.
Clarins BB Skin Detox ($55.00)
In a single step, ultra-fine and lightweight BB Skin Detox Fluid SPF 25 minimises imperfections, hydrates and revives your skin’s beauty and balance. Detoxifying your skin restores its balance, leaving it incredibly beautiful. This new skin-perfecting and moisturising fluid combines a breathable texture with two powerful balancing plant extracts: acerola seed extract which boosts cell respiration and, meadowsweet extract which helps maintain balanced skin flora.
MECCA MAX Off Duty BB Cream With SPF 15 ($22)
With a fresh feel and a sheer, dewy finish, this lightweight, low-coverage tint melts into the skin in seconds for glowy, barely-there coverage that won’t let you down. Best applied with your hands (read: fool-proof), you can bet we’ve put our BB to the test– creating a perfect base for cream blushes, balmy highlighters, or nothing at all!
BREEZEBALM BB Cream (39.95)
Breeze Balm’s BB cream, officially known as the Pomegranate Daily Glow BB Cream, is a lightweight, fruit-powered beauty balm designed to hydrate the skin while providing light-to-medium buildable coverage. It features SPF 20 protection and is formulated with clean, vegan ingredients.
DB BB Creme ($21.99)
Get everything you need in one skin-loving formula. Designer Brands BB Creme – Blemish Balm is a five-in-one skincare & makeup solution, offering natural coverage and a satiny finish. Moisturise, Protect, Perfect, Correct & Brighten. Enriched with active ingredients that protect the skin from the signs of ageing, Designer Brands BB Creme contains anti-oxidants, including VItamin C and Vitamin E, and natural superfood Green Tea Extract that helps to brighten your skin. Q10 and Peptide Infusion help to diminish the signs of ageing and keep the skin looking even and smooth, while aloe vera soothes and hydrates naturally.
What is your favourite BB/CC cream?
