Makeup Artists Say CC Cream Is 'the Holy Grail of Coverage'

Everyone dreams of having porcelain skin, but in reality, this is no easy task. Fortunately, there are several options that can help conceal imperfections and give you a bright, even complexion. Sometimes, even the sheerest foundation can feel too heavy or look unnatural, and while a tinted moisturizer is daily day moisturizer plus pigment to even skin tone, “it’s the lightest option for those who want a very sheer coverage and moisturizer in one,” says Lauren Serra, Lead Trainer and Senior Makeup Artist at Blushington in NYC.The main purpose of tinted moisturizer is to hydrate your skin, while BB and CC creams actually target skin issues to perfect your skin while smoothing out imperfections with a bit more pigmentation than your average tinted moisturizer. Here's everything you need to know about the differences between BB and CC creams, including how to apply them, benefits, and what each is used for.What is BB cream?The “BB” stands for beauty balm or blemish balm. Taking a cream fo...