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Existing somewhere between a moisturizer and foundation is a BB cream. The beauty or blemish balm (BB) aims to “moisturize, protect, and correct” the skin, according to Sung-Jae Jung, MD, founder of BB pioneer Dr. Jart+, to minimize the need for the other products in your beauty routine. Not to be mistaken for its sister, CC creams—which stand for “color correcting”—BB creams are infused with antioxidants, brightening agents, acids, and broad-spectrum SPF to treat the skin while giving it a fresh, even glow.
With summer fast approaching, high temperatures and full-face beat usually spell disaster. But a lightweight, breathable BB cream won’t steer you wrong. Ahead, the 20 best BB creams that make your skin look like skin, but better.
Advertisement – Continue Reading Below For A Makeup and Skincare Hybrid ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Acid Tinted Moisturizer ColourPop ulta.com $14.00 SHOP NOW
Formulated with hyaluronic acid and coconut water, Coloupop’s tinted moisturizer combines makeup and skincare to give your skin some much-needed TLC all day long.
For An Instagram-Ready Finish Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Laura Mercier sephora.com $47.00 SHOP NOW
Laura Mercier took its original tinted moisturizer and revamped it with a new formula and a wider shade range. With added skincare ingredients like macadamia and kukui seed oils, this skin tint provides an instant natural finish—no Paris IG filter necessary.
For A Mrs. Bieber-Approved Product Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 BareMinerals ulta.com $33.00 SHOP NOW
BareMinerals’ Complexion Rescue offers a weightless veil of coverage and hydrates even the driest skin. Plus, it’s Hailey Bieber’s desert island must-have for broad-spectrum SPF.
For A Glow Perfecting Skin Tint Glossier glossier.com $26.00 SHOP NOW
Described as a “sheer skin enhancer,” Glossier’s cult-favorite skin tint makes your skin look like skin, but better. It won’t blur dark spots and blemishes but it will give your skin an even tone and a sunkissed glow.
For All-In-One Coverage CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ IT Cosmetics itcosmetics.com $20.00 SHOP NOW
If your makeup routine includes five or more products, It Cosmetics’ CC+ cream is the all-in-one product you need to cut your routine in half. Its buildable coverage covers up impurities without leaving a cakey feeling and collagen, antioxidants, peptides, and more work together to create a youthful finish.
For An Easy Blend BB Cream SPF 20 ELF ulta.com $6.00 SHOP NOW
Infused with cucumber, jojoba, aloe, and vitamin E, your skin will feel hydrated and healthy for days on end. The lightly tinted cream also blends super easily for a natural finish.
For Hydration Black Label Detox BB Beauty Balm Dr. Jart+ sephora.com $36.00 SHOP NOW
A beauty balm that can do it all. The formula works to even skin tone and contains botanical actives that calm red or irritated skin. Arbutin also works to eradicate dark spots, leaving your skin bright and fresh.
For Matte Skin Acne Solutions BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Clinique sephora.com $39.50 SHOP NOW
If you're looking for a bit more coverage, this BB cream is made for you. The non-greasy texture takes care of shine all day to create a matte finish that doesn't look too dry.
For A Shine Fighter Effaclar BB Blur La Roche-Posay laroche-posay.us $29.99 SHOP NOW
Meet the perfect BB cream for oily skin. The mousse works to minimize the appearance of large pores and blemishes and also fights humidity.
For A Bit of Dewiness BB Cushion Hydra Radiance SPF 50 Laneige sephora.com $49.00 SHOP NOW
The Laneige BB Cushion feels light but also provides great coverage. The cushion also has a bit of shimmer and brightens the overall appearance of skin.
For Botox in a Jar BB Cream SPF 35 Bobbi Brown nordstrom.com $48.00 SHOP NOW
It's all about balance with this BB cream. Water-attracting molecules work to boost hydration while light-reflective pearls brighten and even the skin. Plus, argireline peptide, nicknamed "botox in a jar," works to minimize the appearance of wrinkles.
For A Good Deal Makeup Dream Fresh BB Cream Maybelline amazon.com $8.99 $3.99 (56% off) SHOP NOW
Here's the ultimate drugstore steal. The water-gel formula goes on smooth, providing hydration in an instant. The product also is free from oils so you won't be shiny all day.
For The 'Gram Super BB InstaReady BB Cream Physicians Formula ulta.com $14.99 SHOP NOW
Like the name promises, this BB cream will have you Instagram ready in a pinch. The blendable and buildable coverage will also cover imperfections and provide flawless skin like a “pretty” filter.
For 24 Hour Coverage 'DayWear' Anti-Oxidant BB Creme Broad Spectrum SPF 35 Este Lauder nordstrom.com $43.00 SHOP NOW
The antioxidant formula is designed to treat it all. Hyaluronic acid provides a burst of hydration and the oil-free product won't clog your pores so you'll feel refreshed and moisturized, no matter how long you plan to wear it.
For The K-Beauty Lover Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 MISSHA amazon.com $8.50 SHOP NOW
K-beauty for the win. The best-selling BB cream provides a good amount of coverage without leaving your face feeling cakey.
For A Green Beauty Fix BB Cream with SPF 15 Burt's Bees amazon.com $7.89 SHOP NOW
Burt's Bees BB cream has the perfect balance of a hydrating lotion and concealer-like coverage. The added Noni extract provides a burst of antioxidants.
For A Foundation-Like Finish BB Cream SPF 35 Smashbox Camera Ready sephora.com $21.00 SHOP NOW
A little goes a long way with this BB cream. It works to hydrate the skin while concealing blemishes with buildable coverage.
For Sensitive Types BB Cream Broad Spectrum Spf 30 DERMADoctor amazon.com $40.00 SHOP NOW
The non-drying and non-comedogenic formula won't clog your pores, making it ideal for the most sensitive skin types. The BB cream also adapts to different skin tones so you'll never have to worry about color matching.
For Dry and Dull Skin Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint Neutrogena amazon.com $15.02 $9.99 (33% off) SHOP NOW
Skin feeling kind of bleh? Key ingredients hyaluronic and glycerin work to hydrate and plump your skin to add a fresh glow.
For A Vegan Option Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Tarte ulta.com $36.00 SHOP NOW
The Amazonian clay base is ideal for oily skin types because it works overtime to cleanse pores and rid them of dirt and debris. The BB cream is also a great vegan option that's packed with vitamins A, C, and E that moisturize and brighten skin.
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