Beauty Balm, Colour Corrector or Daily Defence Cream? We’ve all heard of them, there is a lot of hype surrounding them but what exactly is the difference between these three cult beauty buys and most importantly, which one will be best for your skin? Well read on as we bring you the inside scoop on these skincare/makeup hybrids and reveal why you need at least one of them in your life!

We’ve already told you all about the infamous BB, the multi-tasking wonder cream which triples as your primer, foundation and SPF in one. But how exactly do they differ from your CC and DD?

CC Cream

Offering more coverage than a BB Cream but in a light/sheer formula, CC Creams, also known as colour correctors, serve multiple purposes including disguising sallowness and imperfections such as dark spots and redness.

Who’s it for?

Ideal for anyone, but if you’re acne-prone, have dull skin, dark spots or suffer from facial redness CC Cream is the one for you.

We love

The Phytomer Skin Perfecting CC Cream SPF20 is a game changer! It’s a lightweight, colour correcting cream with broad spectrum sun protection that combines the performance of a professional moisturiser with makeup to effectively nourish skin, smooth pores and fine lines while concealing imperfections!

The ultra-natural finish truly enhances and brightens the complexion while the skin nourishing formula relieves dryness and soothes inflammation.

From the first application, skin flaws are softened, the complexion is even and the skin is literally enhanced. Within one month, skin is naturally even, bright and perfectly hydrated. Also this outstanding CC Cream comes in two shades – light for those with a lighter skin tone, and medium-deep for tanned, olive and dark skin tones

DD Cream

DD or Daily Defence Cream, is also known as your “double duty” cream. A mix of both BB and CC, DD Creams basically include the skincare benefits of a BB Cream and the coverage benefits of a CC, with the primary focus being on anti-ageing.

Designed to prime, perfect and protect both instantly and over time, these creams are your do it all cream! They will balance your complexion as well as protect even the most sensitive of skin types for healthy skin that glows.

Who’s it for

If you are looking for a tinted cream that’ll reduce the appearance of wrinkles, then DD should be your go-to.

We love

Pevonia’s YouthRenew Tinted Cream SPF 30. Lightweight, age-defying, hydrating, pore refining and brightening, it really is the ultimate 5-in-1 DD cream!

It delivers instant radiance to the skin while it’s subtle natural tint visibly reduces the appearance of enlarged pores for a flawless complexion. The added benefits of Collagen, Vitamin C and Green Olive Extracts repair fine line and wrinkles.

In a nutshell

BB Creams provide the coverage of a tinted foundation (although buildable) with the hydrating and anti-ageing properties of a moisturiser, and the added bonus of SPF.

CC Creams have the ability to even out skin tone as well as neutralise redness and sallowness, with the added benefits of skin brightening and hydration.

Alongside the BB’s skincare benefits and CC’s colour correcting, DD Creams have the added benefit of combatting fine lines and wrinkles over time. Think of them as the protector, their ingredients focus on defending skin from environmental aggressors like pollution resulting in glowing, healthier skin.