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Walking through the makeup aisle in a store or browsing makeup products online can be a pretty daunting task. As an askderm product specialist, one of the most common makeup questions we get it is, what is the real difference between a BB and CC cream? Let’s get straight to the facts.  What is a BB cream? A BB (a.k.a. beauty balm) cream is a tinted moisturizer that does much more than act as a foundation. It also provides your skin with much needed benefits such as anti-aging effects, sun protection, and hydration for dry skin. But my favorite part is the coverage that a BB cream provides. I tend to have small breakouts every now and then that I want to cover up. With a BB cream, I can apply it to my face to give me full-coverage without the heavy foundation feeling. The key benefits to using a BB cream are: It’s a lighter, tinted foundation Great for all skin types Includes SPF to help fight the sun’s harmful rays Some BB creams I suggest using are: VICHY Laboratories ProEVEN Mineral BB Cream La Roche-Posay Effaclar BB Blur Rodial BB Venom Skin Tint Brandt Signature BB Cream With Flexitone LifeCell BB Cream Hydrating Anti-Oxidant Beauty Balm SPF 30 What is a CC cream? A CC (a.k.a. color correcting) cream works to restore your skin’s natural tone, especially for those who suffer from redness or any other color related issues. Not only is it an effective moisturizer, it also has a higher SPF for all you beach goers. And we all know that with added sun protection also comes anti-aging properties. A CC cream has a thicker consistency than a BB cream, which allows it to treat wrinkles and fine line The key benefits to using a CC cream are: It works to even the skins tone and correct complexion Has powerful anti-aging properties Keeps your skin hydrated while treating Some CC creams I suggest using are: Nip and Fab CC Cream SPF La Roche-Posay Rosaliac CC Crème Broad Spectrum SPF 30 La Bella Donna CC Cream Phytomer CC Crème - Skin Perfecting Cream Brandt CC Glow with Signature Ruby Crystal What should you use? If you’re looking for a light, tinted moisturizer to act as a foundation, than a BB cream is right for you. But, if your looking for a moisturizer to either correct color related issues or to help fight aging, add a CC cream to your daily skincare routine. Whether you decide to get a BB or CC cream, you will be treating your skin like never before. Give yourself a noticeably flawless look that everyone will stop and stare at.  

I don’t know where I have been or what I have been doing to miss out on this little jar of amazing for so long, but I wish I was paying more attention when Clark’s Botanicals decided to make their Smoothing Marine Cream because my skincare routine could’ve been million times better a long time ago if I had. Now if you are like me and you didn’t know about this product, it is time to educate yourself, and this blog will be your guide. Although it’s pretty simple, get this wonderful product in your life, ASAP! Clark’s Botanicals has one of the coolest stories behind its creation. The man behind Clark’s Botanicals was severely injured in an accident that left him unable to walk and he couldn’t even sweat (which is important for skin health). Since he couldn’t easily take care of his skin, it started to clog and break out. Instead of accepting it and giving up on having healthy skin and feeling good about the way his skin looked, he consulted his father and together they made Clark’s Botanicals. The ingredient that sets this line apart, Jasmine Absolute Oil, can be found in every Clark's Botanicals products. Jasmine Absolute oil is extracted from the jasmine flower. It is great for skin because it is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. All Clark's products are focused on balancing out whatever is going on with the skin, and making it better with the best ingredients.  This product soothes the skin all day as well as at night. I apply it during the morning and also at night. This product canceled out any redness from hormones, stress, and acne and left behind the beautiful color of my skin. Now aside from soothing, it also gently and effectively exfoliates and smooths the skin. I know, it sounds weird saying it soothes and exfoliates, but it does and it leaves behind the most baby soft skin and even reduces the appearance of fine lines with its mixture of glycolic acid, algae, and yeast. This formula is so gentle you can use it on your entire face without worrying about any adverse side effects including the delicate eye area. This cream glides smoothly and softly over the skin when you apply it, it soaks right in and doesn’t leave behind any sticky feeling or oily feeling. I have never had foundation glide onto unprimed skin so beautifully and last so long when applying it on top of the Marine Cream. I love the smell of this product, it smells like a botanical garden. The scent is light and pleasant. It is just a great product all around, top to bottom. Seriously, I feel bad for my pre- Smoothing Marine Cream  - skin because it was missing out BIG time. This product does everything it says it will and leaves amazing, beautiful results for you to enjoy. Treat yourself and your skin to a great product with ingredients that are good for you that provides results that will keep you coming back for more!     Blog Written by askderm's Beauty Blogger Sydney Nichole is a self-proclaimed beauty nerd.  She stays on top of the latest makeup, hair, and beauty trends. She is an active contributor to our youtube channel with how-to-videos and talking about beauty products.