Lets start with the basics " what is a tinted moisturizer?", well it is a produce that gives you a bit of color with the added benefit of a facial moisturizer. The colors are usually sheer enough that you don't have that caked on look like you get with foundation. They also come in a few color combinations ranging from very light to dark tan.
The benefits to these tinted moisturizers are very simple:
1) Time saver - you never have to do the waiting game like you do if you moisturize before foundation
2) Sun protection- foundations do not protect from the sun they actually tend to just dry out the skin. The tinted moisturizers all come with varying SPF.
3) Younger looking skin over time- these creams all now have some form of anti aging, and wrinkle reducing complex and over a few weeks of use you'll notice a difference in your skin.
4) Moisture protection- gives added moisture so your skin doesn't feel dried out by the end of the day
5) Natural look- goes on lighter than the foundation so you don't get that caked on mask look.
6) Packed with Vitamins- each has their own combination of vitamins and anti oxidants to keep your face feeling young and fresh
7) Great for Summer and FLORIDA- light enough that you won't have a "melt down" doing the hot summer months or everyday use in South Florida
8) Easy coverage and application- again its lighter than foundation so you don't have to worry to much about the blending and streaking issues.
So now lets get into the Alphabet cream tinted moisturizers.....
BB is for....
BB cream stands for blemish balm, blemish base, beblesh balm.
They were first developed in Germany by a dermatologist who wanted a single cream that would protect skin and provide coverage after laser treatments.
The all-in-one formulation became a sensation in South Korea and then spread throughout Asia.BB creams started hitting U.S. store shelves in the spring of 2011. Today, almost every major beauty company has a BB cream, from drugstore brands that cost under $10 to high-end department-store lines that may be as costly as $100 or more, as well as lines that are only sold at spas or in doctors' offices.
Many BB creams offer effective sun protection, with broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, the American Academy of Dermatology's recommendation for daily use. What's more, BB creams generally contain zinc oxide or titanium oxide, physical sunblocks that have some built-in water-resistant properties.
When it comes to skin treatment, you can find BB creams that contain:
- Anti-aging components, including peptides and antioxidants such as vitamins A, E, and C
- Moisturizing workhorses like hyaluronic acid and glycerin
- Ingredients such as licorice and arbutin that help even out skin tone
- Light-reflecting mica to give skin a luminous finish
- Silicone-based ingredients, such as dimethicone, that help smooth the skin, acting much like a foundation primer does
CC is for.....
CC cream, also known as Color Control cream, or Color Correcting cream, is a refined Blemish Balm cream or Beauty Balm.
Unlike BB creams and foundations where coverage is buildable, CC Creams usually remain sheer and natural looking no matter how many layers are applied. Some tend to work better as primers rather than a replacement for foundation. The benefits of CC cream is said to include high SPF rating to ensure protection from damaging UVA and UVB rays. CC creams also treats and covers uneven skin tones more effectively and blends with skin tone better than BB creams that sometimes appear too light on certain skin tones. A lighter texture than that of BB cream also allows for smoother application with a less oily finish, while remaining extremely nourishing to the skin.
DD is for......
DD can stand for a "Dynamic Do-All," "Dermatologically Defining," and "Daily Defense," depending on which brand you turn to.
While BB creams added primer, antioxidant protection, and SPF to standard tinted moisturizers and CC creams added color-correcting ingredients into the mix, DD creams now offer all those benefits plus even more ant aging benefits to help smooth skin and reduce fine lines.
Additional benefits include the following: self-adjusting coverage; antiaging; hydrating; defending; evening skintone; minimizing pores; blemish soothing; reducing redness; firming; brightening; priming; enhancing vibrancy; refining; mattifying; and nourishing.
So still confused or did my research help you just enough? Well if your still in the fence the best thing is to give them a try and see what one fits your needs best. I personally use BB Cream by Peter Thomas Roth
Mineral complex – includes Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Zinc and Lysine which help reenergize skin Sunscreen
SPF 30 – Broad-Spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen protection Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14 – helps improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles
2 Shades - An immediate light, sheer, luminous tint with line blurring diamond powder perfects all skin tones and can be blended into all skins for a natural-looking, flattering, skin-enhancing complexion evening booster.
Squalane – help provide superior moisturization in skin
Vitamin E and Goji Berry – Anti-oxidants helps protect against free radical attack
Oil-free Paraben free
For me I have seen my skin begin to look smoother and also since using this product people have told me my skin looks good too.
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