BB Creams: Everything You Need To Know

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Updated Aug 12, 2013 @ 2:44 pm
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BB Creams: Everything You Need To Know

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BB Creams: What You Need To Know

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BB creams are having a serious moment! The multi-tasking products have a lightweight feel, but create a flawless canvas. But what makes a BB cream different from tinted moisturizers? The answer lies in the formula, which is laced with powerful antioxidants, combats issues like acne and aging, and improves your skin with each use. Plus, the "smart" pigments blend seamlessly to match every tone. We put together a comprehensive list of our favorite BB Creams on the market. Click through to see them all!

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Boscia B.B. Cream SPF 27

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It's the B.B. Cream that launched a thousand flawless finishes. The first of its kind to be released to the U.S. market, this wonder product ($38; sephora.com) comes in one color-morphing shade that minimizes pore size.

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Clinique Age Defense BB Cream

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The tiniest amount evens out imperfections and minimizes the use for concealer ($37; clinique.com).

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Stila Stay-All-Day HD

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Peptide and bamboo microspheres fill in fine lines on contact and help diminish them over time ($38; sephora.com).

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AMOREPACIFIC Tinted Treatment

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A hydrating green tea and bamboo sap formula ($70; nordstrom.com) that stimulates skin's natural hyaluronic acid and collagen production.

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Maybelline Dream Fresh

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We love the way the smooth formula ($7; target.com) melts into skin, and the even finish it creates.

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Smashbox Camera Ready

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Optical pearl pigments impart a lit-from-within glow, and the lightweight formula won't clog your pores ($39; sephora.com).

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Garnier Skin Renew Perfector

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Thanks to this fresh-scented balm ($13; garnierusa.com), our skin looks natural and bare-only better.

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Too Faced Tinted Beauty Balm

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A blendable mineral-infused tint ($32; sephora.com) that strengthens skin's elasticity and imparts a dewy finish.

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MAC Prep + Prime

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Wear this sheer cream ($30; maccosmetics.com) alone for a natural finish, or layered under foundation for longer-lasting coverage.

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L'Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier

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Four transforming shades work seamlessly with every tone, making harsh, uneven lines a thing of the past ($8; target.com).

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Dr. Jart Water Fuse Beauty Balm

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Consider this a tall glass of H2O for parched skin. Formulated with 50% water, this hydrating cream ($34; sephora.com) is ideal for dry complexions, and creates a refreshing cooling sensation on contact.

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Estee Lauder Day Wear BB Creme

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Thanks to potent antioxidants, this free radical-fighting superhero battles damaging elements before they take effect on your skin ($38; esteelauder.com).

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Dior Hydra Life

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Infused with plant extracts from the Dior gardens, this black rose blend ($56; dior.com) aids a youthful complexion and protects skin from free radicals.

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Sulwhasoo Snowise

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This high-tech cream ($60; sulwhasoo.com) transforms UV rays to reflect pink, giving once-dull skin a matte, radiant glow.

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3LAB Perfect BB

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Mariska Hargitay is a fan of this vitamin-rich mixture ($95; 3lab.com). We love the roll-on sponge that snaps into the tube for precision perfect application.

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Dr. Brandt Flexitone

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The chameleon-like formula ($39; sephora.com) comes in one customizable shade that blends to match fair and deep skintones alike.

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