BB cream
Lightweight tinted coverage
BB cream is a tinted skincare product that combines moisturizer, sunscreen, and light foundation in one formula.
The BB stands for "blemish balm" or "beauty balm." Originally developed in Germany for post-procedure skin and popularized in South Korea, BB creams offer lighter coverage than foundation while providing skin benefits: I switched to BB cream for a more natural look.
Underlying support structure
- concealerCosmetic for hiding flaws
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- tinted moisturizerPigmented lotion for face
- blendingCombining into uniformity
buildable · sheer · evening out · natural finish · smoothing
Ultraviolet defense measure
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
- UVALong-wave ultraviolet
- UVBMedium-wave ultraviolet light
- broad-spectrumEffective across many varieties
zinc oxide · titanium dioxide · UV filter · mineral · reef-safe
Given subtle coloration
- beigePale sandy brown
- ivoryTusk-derived material
- nudeUnclothed state
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
medium · deep · fair · tan · natural · porcelain · sand · caramel
Bodily fluid replenishment
- moisturizingAdding water to skin
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- vitamin EFat-soluble antioxidant nutrient
vitamin C · hyaluronic acid · collagen · peptides · aloe · soothing · anti-aging · brightening
Terminal phalanx pads
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- dabbingLight, repeated pressing
- pattingLight repeated touching
stippling · setting · powder · tube · pump · squeeze · travel-friendly · on-the-go
From the Deutschland region
- CC creamTinted skincare-makeup hybrid
- innovationCreating something original
foundation
Underlying support structure
- concealerCosmetic for hiding flaws
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- tinted moisturizerPigmented lotion for face
blending · buildable · sheer · evening out · natural finish · smoothing
SPF
Ultraviolet defense measure
broad-spectrum · zinc oxide · titanium dioxide · UV filter · mineral · reef-safe
tinted
Given subtle coloration
light · medium · deep · fair · tan · natural · porcelain · sand · caramel · color matching
hydration
Bodily fluid replenishment
- moisturizingAdding water to skin
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
vitamin E · vitamin C · hyaluronic acid · collagen · peptides · aloe · soothing · anti-aging · brightening · skin barrier
fingertips
Terminal phalanx pads
patting · stippling · setting · powder · tube · pump · squeeze · travel-friendly · on-the-go · everyday
German origin
From the Deutschland region
- CC creamTinted skincare-makeup hybrid
- innovationCreating something original
- beauty productslipstick, mascara, blush, concealer, eyeliner
- creamsheavy cream, whipping cream, double cream, clotted cream, fresh cream
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- K-Beautysheet mask, essence, double cleanse, snail mucin, glass skin
- blemish removalacne treatment, spot treatment, exfoliation, chemical peel, retinoids