If you weren’t born with flawlessly radiant skin (we can’t all be Steph Claire Smith, unfortunately), CC creams can help you fake it without looking fake.
The ‘no-makeup’ makeup trend isn’t going anywhere soon, and the key to this look is finding makeup that makes it look like you’re not wearing any.
We’ve rounded up 10 of our favourite glow-enhancing CC creams for a lit from within finish.
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IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream‘s skin care benefits and lumionous finish have made it a beauty editor staple.
Infused with hydrolysed collagen, peptides, niacin, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants and vitamins, it delivers hydration while smoothing imperfections.
MUD CC Cream
MUD CC Cream has been called a dupe for a certain cult-favourite (hint: go one slide back).
At only $8, this CC Cream blurs and brightens, while the formula offers all-day hydration that leaves your skin looking visibly smoother.
Lancome City Miracle CC Cream
Lancome City Miracle CC Cream combines skin care and makeup in this hydrating hybrid.
Mineral pigments melt into the skin which gives it a natural glow, while a combination of active ingredients safeguard the skin against everyday aggressors.
Dermalogica Sheer Cover Sheer Tint SPF20
Dermalogica Sheer Cover Sheer Tint SPF20 delivers moisture deep into the skin with it’s hyaluronic acid-enriched formula, and pearl powder leaves the skin with a luminous finish.
Natio Tinted Moisturiser SPF 50+
Natio Tinted Moisturiser SPF 50+ hydrates skin while protecting it against sun exposure. The formula contains vitamin E and aloe vera to keep skin soft and even out skin tone.
Aveeno Positively Radiant Tinted Moisturiser
Aveeno Positively Radiant Tinted Moisturiser isn’t technically a CC Cream, but it blurs imperfections and corrects skin tone, so it’s similar in all the right ways.
Containing light-reflecting minerals, this tinted moisturiser leaves your skin looking bright and radiant.
L’Oreal Paris Nude Magique Anti-Dullness CC Cream
L’Oreal Paris Nude Magique Anti-Dullness CC Cream is perfect for after a big night, as it corrects tired and dull-looking skin.
The coverage blends seamlessly with the skin, leaving it looking healthy, even and radiant.
juice BEAUTY Stem Cellular CC Cream
juice BEAUTY Stem Cellular CC Cream (mecca.com.au, $60) works for all skin types, but espescially for those showing the first signs of ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles.
The formula is rich in antioxidants, aloe vera and coconut oil to sooth and hydrate, offering a glowing finish.
BY TERRY Cellularose CC Cream
BY TERRY Cellularose CC Cream (mecca.com.au, $128) delivers skincare and makeup benefits to the skin instantly upon application.
The formula is lightweight and non-oily, blurring flaws and giving natural, radiant coverage.
bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream
bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream (mecca.com.au, $49) is a vegan, oil-free tint that hydrates and corrects skin tone with buildable coverage that’s healthy and dewy.
I'm a huge fan of CC creams, but I've never come across the Aveeno one- keen to try!
I usually prefer mineral powder foundations, but in summer I often wear IZ tinted sunscreen.
CC, BB Tinted moisturizer… these example seem to say they're the same
I have a couple of BB creams love them both but never tried a CC cream so might try one of these.
Glad to see Natio Tinted Moisturiser in there I use it and its a fab product.
Majority of my skincare and makeup is Natio – the highly priced products arent always the best – not sure why it doesnt get more publicity on here – see another member has made similar comment.
Cc creams are really cool – I do love the ones I've tried and how natural they are and how they make the skin look better. Maybe they should be called CCC creams (and extra c for 'cool')!