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The Next Big Skin Care Trend: CC Creams

This is the trend that's about to dethrone the BB cream. Here's what you need to know about the new CC creams

by Dawn Davis

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Texture When we road-tested BB creams in the Total Beauty office, some of my fellow editors really didn't like the texture. They thought they were too silicone-like and oily. Well, they're thrilled about CC creams, which have a softer, almost mousse-like consistency. "Unlike BB creams, CC creams have a lighter texture," says Rachel Kum, co-founder of Rachel K Cosmetics in Hong Kong. "This results in a formula that's extremely easy to blend."

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Good to hear about "CC" creams. I've had difficulty finding a "BB" cream with a shade and a texture which worked for me. I finally gave up . . .

by GigiSD Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 06:39PM Report as inappropriate

thanks for all this info cause i din't know about cc creams ,i wonder if garnier BB cream is good or not

by Ross1113 Friday, March 15, 2013 at 11:57AM Report as inappropriate

No matter how hard I try, I can't love BB creams. Either the texture is effective and the color is bad, or vice versa. CC creams? Open to experimentation here . . .

by GigiSD Friday, March 8, 2013 at 05:51PM Report as inappropriate

I love my Olay

by Alana_Danes Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 04:29AM Report as inappropriate

I use physicians formula color correcting mineral powder and a toner over the top like Better Botanicals Juniper Toner to make the power lay flat like a cream. A non-toxic alternative that won't clog your pores or make your bare skin look worse.

by Clearskindiva Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 12:27PM Report as inappropriate

This was an informative post! I'm excited to try the CC creams but find it frustrating you can't get "free samples" anywhere, it seems. Since you're paying a good amount for the product, you would think the beauty and skin companies would be generous with samples.

by dawnrager Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 08:49PM Report as inappropriate

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with those of us who are intimidated by the sheer number of beauty products available to us.

by bksc Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12:22AM Report as inappropriate

First time hearing about this. I would love to try this. My face can get really red, so I would love the color correcting and coverage.

by hopela Monday, January 14, 2013 at 09:32PM Report as inappropriate

i love bb creams im not too sure that cc cream will be all that great for me, they seem like they will clog my pores. I like that bb creams are lighter but ill give it a try anyways! ill probably be going for the olay cc cream

by rayshaviolet Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 03:24PM Report as inappropriate

not to fond of bb creams anyway!

by Mommy_of_Ethan Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 12:46PM Report as inappropriate