During the summer months, we need to switch up our face bases and opt for lighterweight options. If we don’t pores can become clogged when we sweat, which means breakouts, dehydration and severe dullness. We have selected our edit of the best CC creams, BB creams and tinted moisturisers on the market depending on what you and your skin need.
BB, CC creams and tinted moisturisers: What’s the difference?
- BB cream – Known as a “beauty balm”, BB creams are all-rounders for evening out the skin tone without feeling heavy like a traditional foundation.
- CC cream – Otherwise known as “colour correcting cream”, CC’s are great if you have pigmentation, redness or discolouration in the skin as they help to combat it.
- Tinted moisturiser – Hydrating and lightweight, these don’t tend to target any specific areas, but give an all-round healthy-looking and natural complexion.
Which are the best CC creams, BB creams and tinted moisturisers?
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Buy now with Lookfantastic UK By Terry Cellularose CC Serum
Buy now with free deliveryIf you’re looking for a lightweight CC cream that evens out your complexion, you will love the By Terry Cellularose CC Serum.
It combines innovative light-reflecting technology with white rose stem cells and Vitamin E to minimise the appearance of imperfections and leave the skin glowing, healthy and hydrated. Either wear alone or under your favourite face base for a more flawless finish.
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Buy now with Lookfantastic UK Lumene Invisible Illumination Instant Glow Beauty Serum
Buy now with free deliveryLumene’s Invisible Illumination Instant Glow Beauty Serum is perfect if you’re looking for a CC cream that boasts a range of healthy skin benefits.
Packed with antioxidant-rich ingredients like Arctic cloudberry seed extract, it also contains Arctic spring water to hydrate the skin and pearlescent pigments to provide a light and natural radiance.
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Buy now with Lookfantastic UK Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream
Buy now with free deliveryPerfect if you have dry or dehydrated skin, Clinique’s Moisture Surge CC Cream also has an SPF of 30, making it great for the summer months when UV damage potential is at its highest.
Utilising “Smart Colour Correcting Technology”, the cream helps to even out uneven skin tone and pigmentation, all while giving the skin a boost of much needed moisture during the warmer months.
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Buy now with Lookfantastic UK Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme Global Anti Ageing CC Creme
Buy now with free deliveryConcerned about ageing and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles? You’ll want to invest in the Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme Global Anti Ageing CC Creme as your summer face base.
Using unique “IntuiGen” technology, the CC cream helps to reduce the appearance of ageing such as pigmentation, sallowness, sagging and fine lines. It’s a sheer and universally flattering shade, but if you find it too light or dark, then simply add to your moisturiser or bronzer.
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Buy now with Lookfantastic UK Stila Stay All Day 10-in-1 Illuminating Beauty Balm
Buy now with free deliveryIf you suffer from blemishes, excess oil or any redness in the skin, you will love Stila’s Stay All Day 10-in-1 Illuminating Beauty Balm.
Made with with natural emollients to nourish and condition the skin, the Beauty Balm helps to increase collagen production and antioxidant activity for a healthy and revitalised complexion. It’s also oil-free, making it perfect for anyone with a combination skin type.
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Buy now with Lookfantastic UK Chantecaille Just Skin Anti Smog Tinted Moisturiser
Buy now with free deliveryOne of the world’s most coveted beauty buys, the Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturiser is expensive, but oh so worth its hefty price tag.
Made with a blend of nourishing ingredients like sodium hyaluronate, and antioxidant rich extracts such as thyme and butterfly bush, it leaves the skin flawless, perfected and protected. With foundation-like buildable coverage, it covers blemishes and pigmentation to reveal an even complexion.
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Buy now with Lookfantastic UK Bobbi Brown Nude Finish Tinted Moisturiser
Buy now with free deliveryIf you love a very lightweight face base in summer, you will adore Bobbi Brown’s Nude Finish Tinted Moisturiser.
Designed especially for normal to dry skin types, the formula melts into the skin and forms a protective hydrating veil to plump-up, perfect and keep the complexion moisturised and looking healthy. It also has an SPF of 15, perfect for use during the summer months.
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Buy now with Lookfantastic UK NARS Velvet Matte Skin Tint
Buy now with free deliveryIf you suffer from oily and shiny skin during the warmer weather, you will love the NARS Velvet Matte Skin Tint thanks to its oil-absorbing properties.
Made with a unique “Velvet Illusion Complex” and transparent blurring powders, the tinted moisturiser mattifies the skin and evens it out for a perfected and flawless finish. It’s also enriched with Vitamins C and E to shield the skin against environmental aggressors and keep it hydrated without excess shine.
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Buy now with Lookfantastic UK Skin79 Oriental Gold Plus BB Cream
Buy now with free deliveryHailing straight from Korean skincare technology, the Skin79 Oriental Gold Plus BB Cream helps to even out skin tone and improve the look and feel of pigmented complexions.
Enriched with oriental tea, gold and caviar, the BB cream helps to soothe and lift tired skin to brighten and perfect. Plus, it also has an SPF of 30, which is perfect for use during the summer months.
