Why Are BB & CC Creams The Ultimate Summer Must-Have

Between wearing the wrong shade of foundation and not taking your foundation off, we think that makeup melting off your face is definitely the worst. That iconic summer glow seems like a far-fetched dream when you’re hit by harsh, sweltering sun rays. But what if we tell you that you don’t need foundation to get that flawless, glow-y base? The magical solution is here, make up multitaskers par excellence with added skincare benefits... BB and CC creams! These genius formulations combine the benefits of a foundation, primer, sunscreen, moisturiser and possibly, everything else that you would want in your favourite beauty product. Our picks for the best BB cream for summer and the best cc cream for summer are Lakme CC and Ponds BB creams, which boast of every possible summer-friendly skin ingredient your complexion could possibly crave. Moreover, they come in a range of shades that complement every Indian skin tone. Scroll down to find your perfect match.

Best BB & CC Creams for Summer

1. Ponds BB+ Cream with SPF 30 PA++

When a BB+ skin formula gives you high coverage and added sun protection, you don’t have much room left for improvement. The Ponds BB+ Cream Instant Spot Coverage combines six ingredients, including two powerful bio-actives, Vitamin B3 and Hexyl Resorcinol, that will leave you with luminous skin. This clinically proven cream definitely delivers the flawless results it promises. After all, it reduces spots, tightens pores and gives you a radiant glow. Apply it after your regular day cream and get set to take on the world.

2. Lakmē 9 To 5 CC Airy Mousse

How to make a regular CC cream more summer-friendly? Just add vitamin E to it (of course!). You’ll believe us once you get your hands on the Lakmē 9 to 5 CC Mousse. The cooling cream fights blemishes and protects your skin from dullness and dryness. Available in two stellar shades, Honey and Bronze, the cream blends in seamlessly with all Indian skin tones. Of course, with SPF 30, the colour corrector even shields your skin from the sun. Take a small amount, dot it all over your face and dab it evenly to get the desired results. Are you adding this to your cart already? We wouldn’t wonder why.

3. Lakmē Complexion Care Face CC Cream

We love ourselves a good CC cream. Especially on hot summer days, when you want the look of a foundation without its heavy texture. Thank God for the Lakmē Complexion Care Face CC Cream, which is our perfect summer pick-me-up. The all-in-one cream will moisturise your face, even out your skin tone and even sun-protect thanks to the infusion of SPF 30. To top it off, it’s one of the few CC creams that comes in four unique shades – Beige, Honey, Bronze and Almond. Needless to say, the cream is a wonder beauty tool for all skin tones. Once you have this nourishing cream on, your skin will shine – in a good way – all through the day.

4. Lakmē CC Tinted Serum with 2% Hyaluronic Acid

Hybrid beauty has my heart, this serum-infused CC cream has an undeniable hydration to it. The Lakmē CC Tinted Serum is made of 2% hyaluronic acid with a hint of foundation and sun filters for that unparalleled glow and even skin tone. With the potency of a serum and the coverage of the foundation, this CC cream is perfect for the summer. With shades such as latte, creme, dulce, and naturella, this product is the perfect base formulation.

Parting Thoughts

If you are looking for lightweight formulations for the summer, look for products that focus on hydration and coverage. From Ponds to Lakmē, there are many brands that create hybrid beauty products, such as BB and CC creams, that help make your skin look even-toned without the greasiness of foundations and concealers.

FAQs

1. What is a BB cream?

   A BB cream, aka a beauty balm or a blemish balm, is a hybrid product that combines the benefits of a skincare product, such as a serum or moisturiser and the coverage of a makeup product, such as a foundation, that creates an even skin.

2. Can I use rice water on my face every day?

   Yes, you can use rice water on your face every day. If you don’t want to apply rice water directly you can use rice water-infused products, such as a cleanser, toner, serum, moisturiser, and sunscreen in your daily skincare routine.

3. What is a CC cream?

   A CC cream, aka a colour correcting or a complexion correcting cream, is also a hybrid beauty product that aims at reducing the imperfections on your skin, such as redness, hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and uneven skin tone. Sometimes a CC cream will be infused with a serum, moisturiser, or sunscreen to even out the complexion of your skin.

4. What is better, BB cream or CC cream?

   A BB cream acts as a tinted moisturiser, while a CC cream corrects the uneven complexion of your skin. So, if you have mature skin with too many imperfections, you can use a CC cream; if you are just looking for a smooth texture, opt for a BB cream.