With our growing obsession with skin health over cakey, full-coverage makeup, CC (Colour Correcting) creams have gained popularity among beauty enthusiasts over the past few years. Specifically formulated to help with issues like redness, dullness and uneven skin tone, they typically have a lighter texture than BB (Blemish Balm) creams and foundations; and provide a sheer coverage. While CC creams may not fully conceal prominent blemishes or dark spots, some buildable formulas can achieve that, too. So, to make your hunt for the right one easier, we round up a few of our favourite picks that go beyond the obvious and offer added benefits.
Tira’s guide to the best CC creams
1. Faces Canada Ultime Pro Sun Defense SPF 50 CC Cream Luxe
Formulation: This CC cream is enriched with SPF 50, which provides broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays.
Why this: The Faces Canada Ultime Pro Sun Defense SPF 50 CC Cream Luxe is ideal for days when you’re running late. The application of this cream is smooth; and it offers even coverage. Moreover, with its high SPF, it acts as a protective barrier against pollution too.
Suitability: Individuals with normal to dry skin may find it suitable.
2. Juice Beauty Stem Cellular CC Cream
Formulation: This CC cream is backed by the richness of aloe vera gel, coconut oil and grape juice. While the latter acts as an antioxidant, the former two promote hydration and nourishment.
Why this: With a focus on anti-ageing and overall skin health, along with colour-correcting properties, it relies on natural and organic ingredients.
Suitability: The Sun Kissed Glow shade may be suitable for medium to tan skin tones. It may work best for individuals with normal to dry skin, especially those looking to blur fine lines.
3. Re’equil Sun CC Cream SPF 50 PA++++
Formulation: A CC cream with SPF 50 and PA++++ rating indicates high sun protection and defence against the UV rays. Besides, the formulation is non-comedogenic and includes lightweight ingredients that are suitable for everyday use.
Why This: It offers optimum sun protection while also serving to be a colour corrector.
Suitability: It works well with oily and acne-prone skin, due to its non-comedogenic formula.
4. Lakme 9To5 Complexion Care Cc Cream
Formulation: This cult-favourite pick offers light to medium coverage, while providing hydration and sun protection. Its ingredients, like vitamin E or hyaluronic acid, offer added skincare benefits.
Why this: This CC cream is suitable for everyday wear, especially for workplace where you require a longer-lasting effect. Helps that it also gives a natural-looking coverage.
Suitability: It works well for individuals who have normal to dry skin and are looking for a light coverage and sun protection.
5. Thank You, Farmer, Be Beautiful Luminous CC Cream SPF 30 PA++
Formulation: The Thank You, Farmer CC cream has a sun protection factor of 30 and offers a natural, radiant finish. It boasts hydrating ingredients like ceramides and glycerin that keep skin moisturised.
Why this: It’s known for its luminous finish. It also provides a natural coverage while nourishing the skin.
Suitability: Ideal for individuals with normal to dry skin, this CC cream gives a dewy finish.
