And now they're rapidly becoming obsolete. New "color control" or CC creams have hit the shelves, and these all-in-one miracle formulas are doing even more than BB creams. Not only do they provide excellent coverage (for those of us who prefer tinted moisturizer to full-face foundation, CC creams are an excellent replacement for a complex multi-product morning ritual), they also work to reverse damage to skin cells, correcting everything from wrinkles to dark spots. Over time, well-designed CC creams will reduce signs of aging and nourish your skin, making it naturally more even-toned and brighter!
Olay CC Cream comes in three shades: Fair-to-Light, Light-to-Medium, and Medium-to-Deep. It can be found in common drugstores and is probably the best bargain at $17.59.
Clinique's Moisture Surge CC Cream is the best bang for your buck. At $35, you get to choose from nine different shades (three of which are the top-selling blends from Asia, where CC creams are already a well-established product) and you get the brightening, hydrating, and protecting power of a company with years of expertise in color-correction for skin. The only downside- it hasn't been released yet!
Smashbox's Camera Ready CC Cream comes in five different shades and emphasizes dark spot correction, something that the previous two CC creams don't particularly focus on. $42 at Sephora.com.
Peter Thomas Roth's CC Cream is another fantastic choice. It comes in three shades and is formulated with an Amazon superfruit called camu camu, supposedly a vitamin C powerhouse. This one probably does the most for your skin over the long-term, fighting free radical damage and nourishing it to undo multiple signs of aging. $48 at Sephora.com.
Chanel's CC Cream is the best, but at $80 it won't come cheap. Formulated with soothing cornflower water, it evens out skintone and does wonders for skin imperfections with extended use. It also has SPF 30 and has a lightweight, airy texture.
