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There are not many girls who consider their complexion flawless. For them, CC-cream was created – it can easily, in a matter of minutes, help change the situation for the better.
What is “CC cream”
In terms of characteristics and functions, CC cream is similar to its closest relative BB cream, which also successfully combines toning, care, and protection. In addition, many modern foundations also have the ability to care for the skin and contain SPF. However, foundation, CC cream, and BB cream have several important differences.
“Technically, foundation, BB cream and CC cream differ in the amount and properties of pigments, as well as the amount and effect of the caring components of the formula.”
The main thing in the foundation is pigments and a wide palette that allows you to choose a shade as close to natural as possible, and caring components are a nice bonus. As a rule, the foundation covers imperfections well, creates an even tone, the texture varies from fairly dense to airy (fluid).
Find out which foundation is right for you.
CC cream contains even less pigment and does not create a dense coverage, like BB cream or even more foundation. Its task is to even out the tone of the face with the help of caring, protective components and light toning.
Shades can be both flesh, that is, close to the natural skin color, and colored: green, purple, pink – in accordance with the laws of the color wheel, they provide the same color correction (color correction). Plus, the formula is often saturated with reflective particles.
CC cream corrects skin tone with color pigments
As a result, the CC-cream perfectly refreshes the complexion, gives the skin radiance, evens out areas with redness, and camouflages dullness. Color correction is his forte. It usually has a lighter, more pliable texture than a BB cream.
What is CC cream for?
As we have already found out, CC-cream is a master of all trades: it cares, protects, improves complexion, successfully combining the functions of care and decorative cosmetics. Why and who needs it? It is worth paying attention to those who are concerned:
dull complexion;
uneven skin tone (redness, uneven pigmentation);
yellowish or gray skin tone.
Also, CC-cream will become a must-have for fans of the “no-make-up” effect and “all-in-one” cosmetics.
Review of the best CC creams for the face
In our review, we have collected CC creams that Healthy-Food considers the best and, in order to avoid accusations of subjectivity, backed up our opinion with user reviews.
Tonal color-correcting CC-cream “CC C’est Magic”, universal shade, L’Oréal Paris
It has a moisturizing and softening effect thanks to fig extract and panthenol, and its corrective properties can be directed to combat redness.
Day corrective cream Rosaliac CC Creme, SPF 30, La Roche-Posay
This CC face cream is for skin prone to redness, both temporary and permanent. His shade is natural, although, as some users note, it can be dark for “snow whites”. However, everything is individual. Ambophenol (an extract from the tamburissa plant) is used as an active caring ingredient in the formula, which helps to reduce the intensity of redness.
Top Secrets CC Cream Color Corrector, SPF 35, YSL
It is presented in three shades, which means it can correct the most typical problems that prevent the skin of the face from looking radiant, bright and fresh.
Pink – to solve the problem of a dull “tired” complexion and a grayish skin tone.
Apricot – makes dark spots less noticeable, filling the skin with a glow.
Lavender – gives radiance to the skin with a yellowish tint, and also makes the pores less visible.
Primer UV Master Primer, Giorgio Armani Beauty
A primer with obvious abilities to correct the complexion and give it a slight glow. Protects the skin from the sun, and also gives a long-lasting moisturizing effect due to the glycerin in the composition. Shades – three: beige, pink and mauve.
How to choose a CC cream
CC cream is considered a universal product that suits all skin types. There are no special CC creams for oily, combination, dry, normal skin. This product has a very light texture and is generally non-comedogenic so should not be an issue. It’s just that some products have a pronounced moisturizing effect, while others have a matting effect.
The former are suitable for dry skin with a tendency to peel. Their formula includes:
glycerol;
hyaluronic acid;
panthenol;
vitamin E.
For a matte effect, components are added to the formula that can absorb excess sebum and hold back oily sheen:
derivatives of salicylic acid;
mineral particles;
zinc.
Due to the ability of CC cream pigments to adapt to the natural skin tone, the shade is selected depending on the problem that needs to be corrected:
green pigment camouflages redness well;
purple – masks pigmentation;
pink neutralizes the gray complexion;
neutral beige adds shine and evens out the tone.
Features of using CC cream
CC cream can be used on its own or combined with other tonal or tinting agents.
Independently
as part of day care – applied to the face after washing and toning.
as part of makeup – applied over day cream. From above you can walk with a brush with powder.
As a make-up base
Apply to a clean and moisturized face, wait a minute for the product to “subside”, spread the usual foundation on top.
«Start from the sides of the nose, then move along the cheekbones and cheeks to the angle of the lower jaw and to the neck, at the end, apply the CC cream on the temples and forehead, spreading evenly over the surface of the skin.
The thickest coverage can be obtained with a brush, and the lightest with fingers.