BB and CC Creams

Effortless Coverage with BB & CC Cream

BB and CC creams are hybrid complexion products that combine light coverage with added skincare benefits, making them a versatile alternative to traditional foundation. They are often used for a more natural, skin-like finish, while layering easily over your existing skincare routine. At ARC, this category includes options from brands like Erborian, Fenty Skin, Chanel, and IT Cosmetics, each offering different levels of coverage and finish.

BB vs CC — Which One's Right for You

BB creams typically provide sheer to light coverage with a focus on creating a more even, natural-looking complexion. They are often chosen for everyday wear when you want a low-effort, polished finish. CC creams tend to offer more coverage, colour correction and are designed to help visibly even out tone, particularly redness or dullness.

Erborian is known for its hybrid formulas, with Super BB offering more coverage while still maintaining a skin-like finish. Skin Hero, while often grouped into this space, is actually a non-tinted complexion perfector that works to smooth and blur rather than cover. Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Huez Tinted Moisturizer combines sheer coverage with hydration and mineral SPF, making it a practical option for daytime wear.

Combining Skincare Benefits with Light Coverage

The appeal of BB and CC creams lies in their ease of use. They can streamline your routine by combining multiple steps into one product, while still allowing flexibility depending on how much coverage you want.

Products like IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte SPF 40 are known for delivering fuller coverage within this category, while still including skincare-focused ingredients. Chanel Le Lift Crème-Huile leans more toward radiance and skin finish, offering a subtle glow rather than traditional coverage. These formulas can be worn on their own or layered with concealer or powder where needed, depending on your routine.