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BB Cream : What is BB Cream

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Blog / BB Cream : What is BB Cream

BB Cream : What is BB Cream

BB Cream

BB Cream, short for “Blemish Balm” or “Beauty Balm,” is a multi-functional skincare and makeup hybrid that combines moisturization, sun protection, light coverage, and skin benefits in one product. Originally developed by dermatologists in Germany during the 1960s to help patients heal and conceal post-procedure redness, BB Cream gained global popularity when Korean beauty brands adapted and refined the formula in the early 2000s.

Today, BB creams are praised as all-in-one beauty solutions, offering hydration, coverage, and protection while improving skin health over time.

Key Features and Benefits

  1. Multifunctional Formula: BB creams typically combine the properties of a moisturiser, primer, foundation, and sunscreen, saving time without compromising results.
  2. Skin-Enhancing Ingredients: Many formulas include antioxidants (like vitamins C and E), hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and peptides that brighten and smooth the skin.
  3. Sun Protection: Most BB creams contain SPF 15–50, shielding the skin from harmful UV rays and premature aging.
  4. Natural Coverage: Provides sheer to medium coverage, blurring imperfections while maintaining a natural finish.
  5. Suitable for All Skin Types: Variants exist for dry, oily, sensitive, and mature skin, with oil-free or mattifying versions for combination skin.

How It Differs from Tinted Moisturizer and CC Cream

  • Tinted Moisturizer: Focuses primarily on hydration and a natural glow, with minimal skin-correcting properties.
  • BB Cream: Adds SPF, skincare ingredients, and more pigment, offering both treatment and light coverage.
  • CC Cream (Color Correcting): Formulated to neutralize redness, dullness, or sallowness, providing more coverage and color balance.

Citations

  1. Jaliman, D. (2023). The Benefits of BB Creams and How to Use Them. Allure Magazine.
  2. Shah, D., & Maibach, H. (2021). Cosmetics and the Skin: Foundations and Moisturizers. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 20(7), 2319–2326.
  3. American Academy of Dermatology. (2023). Guide to Multifunctional Skincare Products. Retrieved from (Reference)
  4. Vogue Beauty Editors. (2022). BB, CC, and Tinted Moisturizers – What’s the Difference? Vogue Beauty.
  5. Kim, J., & Park, S. (2019). K-Beauty Innovation: The Rise of BB and CC Creams. Journal of Cosmetic Science, 70(4), 215–225.
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