These alphabet cream evolution first gained popularity in South Korea, and over the last decade have gained grown in popularity in Australia.

But what do all those letters stand for, and what benefits do these “alphabet creams” have on our skin?

BB Creams

BB cream, short for “blemish balm” or “beauty balm,” offers a multi-tasking beauty solution, combining skincare and makeup benefits like light coverage, hydration, and often SPF protection, a type of all-in-one product for daytime.

BB Cream benefits:

• Light coverage & natural finish: 

BB creams provide a sheer to light coverage, allowing your skin to breathe while evening out skin tone and minimizing imperfections for a natural, radiant look.

• Hydration & skincare benefits:

Many BB creams contain moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, along with antioxidants and vitamins, which can help to hydrate, brighten, and improve skin texture.

• SPF protection:

Some BB creams include SPF, offering sun protection and helping to prevent premature aging.

• Simplified routine:
BB cream can simplify your beauty routine by combining the functions of moisturiser, primer, foundation, and sunscreen into one product.

• Anti-aging

BB creams often contain anti-aging ingredients such as green tea and marine collagen.

• Suitable for all skin types.

CC CREAMS:

CC cream, short for “colour correcting” or “complexion correcting,” offers benefits like colour correction, hydration, and sun protection, all in one lightweight, natural-looking formula.

CC Cream benefits:

• Colour Correction:

CC creams are designed to neutralize skin imperfections like redness, dullness, and uneven skin tone using colour theory, with certain pigments neutralising specific colour issues.

• Skincare Benefits:

Many CC creams contain skincare ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and antioxidants, offering hydration and potentially anti-aging benefits.

• Sun Protection:
Many CC creams include broad-spectrum SPF to protect against harmful UVA and UVB rays.

• Lightweight Coverage:

CC creams provide a medium-to-full coverage that feels lightweight on the skin, offering a natural, “no makeup” look.

• Versatile:

They can be used in place of foundation or as a primer, and their coverage can be built up for a more customized look.

DD CREAMS:

DD cream, short for “daily defence” or “dynamic do-all,” is a hybrid product that combines skincare and makeup benefits, offering hydration, sun protection, colour correction, and anti-aging properties, often with medium to full coverage.

Benefits of DD creams:

Skincare benefits:

• Hydration: DD creams are formulated to provide moisture to the skin.

• Sun protection: many DD creams contain SPF to shield the skin from harmful UV rays.

• Anti-aging: they often include ingredients like antioxidants, peptides, and vitamins to combat signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles.

• Colour correction: DD creams can help to even out skin tone and address redness or sallowness.

Makeup benefits:

• Coverage: DD creams typically offer medium to full coverage, depending on the product.

• Flawless finish: they can help to create a smooth, even-looking complexion.

• All-in-one product: DD creams can be used as a moisturiser, primer, and tinted foundation, simplifying your skincare and makeup routine.

Other benefits:

• Protection from environmental factors: DD creams can help to protect the skin from pollution and other environmental stressors.

• Lightweight texture: many DD creams have a lightweight, breathable formula that feels comfortable on the skin.

• Suitable for all skin types: DD creams are often formulated to be suitable for various skin types, including sensitive skin.

So no matter the skin type there is an alphabet cream formulation to help address skin imperfections.