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The Difference Between BB, CC, and DD Creams - Part 3 of 4


CC CREAMS:

The difference between BB and CC creams are subtle. CC generally stands for “color correcting” and the products are meant to address issues like redness or sallowness (usually with light-diffusing particles), where BB creams are like lighter foundation with a few skin care benefits thrown in. CC creams are a variation on the BB cream to separate their products from the glut of options out there. CC creams generally provide more coverage than BB creams but not always, and are pitched as being formulas that can cover flaws as well as provide skin benefits, but they don’t always do that. CC creams are more of a whipped, light, fluffy feel and finish, kind of a new and improved BB cream.

Where BB and CC creams get most confusing is the benefits and coverage, which vary greatly between different brands. You would have to be diligent in reading the ingredients and most importantly, trying them out to figure which is best for your of what you want to do. Truth, is a great liquid or cream foundation should provide the same color correction and many foundations have skin beneficial ingredients, too!

DD CREAMS:

DD creams are the latest hybrid to skincare and makeup products to hit the market, and there aren’t a lot of them out there…yet! DD stands for “Daily Defense” or “Dynamic Do-All”, depending on which company is selling the product. DD creams are a hybrid of BB and CC creams, and are supposed to provide more coverage than BB creams, but with more anti-aging benefits than CC creams. So far there is only one company in the US that is selling DD Creams, though there are companies in the UK that are also using this meaningless acronym.

Come back next week for Part 4, where we cover Foundations and the last of the cheat sheet.
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