Happy Friday! Today I have a new beauty comparison post to share with all of you. I often get questions about what the difference between BB and CC cream is, and now that Julep has released the first ever DD cream, I thought it would be fun to see how they compare. While these creams will vary from brand to brand, the ones I am reviewing are ones that I have used several times before, and are widely available to purchase. First I will give a general overview of each product, and then I’ll show them side by side.
BB Cream = Beauty Balm
Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream
This BB cream is a “skin perfecting tinted moisturizer with sunscreen” that offers six skincare benefits in one step. It smells just like sunscreen, which I happen to like very much (though I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea). I find that this cream is very lightweight, and helps to control the oily skin I get in the summertime. It provides light coverage, so it may not be good if you prefer a thicker foundation. I find the only drawback for me is that this BB cream only has SPF 15, so it needs to be reapplied quite frequently throughout the day if it is your main sunscreen for the face.
Buy Olay Fresh Effects for $12.99: Olay Fresh Effects | Amazon | Drugstores
CC Cream = Color Correcting
Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Repair CC Cream
This CC cream is “the ultimate color correcting 12 in 1 multi-tasker” with SPF 30. Juice Beauty is certified organic, and is a great option if you are looking for natural beauty products. My feelings on this CC cream are mixed. On the one hand, it makes my skin look flawless when I wear it, and it it lasts all day looking great. The downside is, I cannot stand the smell, and it also is not blendable with other makeup. If you are looking to use this as a foundation substitute with a full face of makeup, I would not suggest it. However, if you are looking for simply natural and beautiful skin, I think you would love this cream.
Buy Juice Beauty CC Cream for $39.00: Juice Beauty | Amazon | Birchbox
DD Cream = Dynamic Do-all
Julep DD Creme
Julep came out with the first DD cream a few months ago. It is designed to diminish skin damage and give the skin a dewy finish. It also has SPF 25 to help with sun protection. This cream definitely stands out from the others — it has golden undertones to give the skin a bronzed, sunkissed look. The benefits of this product is that it is extremely blendable, and can truly be worn as a foundation. I really like this DD creme for the summer months. I love that it is odor free, and transforms the skin to a perfect canvas. While I am not a fan of the dewy look, this is the perfect solution for those that do.
Buy Julep DD Creme for $36: Julep | Amazon
Side-by-Side Swatches
From left to right: Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream in Fair to Light, Juicy Beauty CC Cream in Natural Glow, and Julep DD Creme in Light. It is very clear that the Julep DD Creme is the most golden and bronzed of the bunch!
Each cream has a similar texture, but the Julep DD Creme is definitely the most liquidy, and the Juice Beauty CC Cream is the thickest.
After each cream has been blended, I can only see that the Julep DD Creme has left a golden look to my skin. Both the Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream and the Juice Beauty CC Cream have completely blended into my skin for a light and beautiful coverage.
The Final Verdict
When it comes down to which cream I prefer and would recommend to all of you, it has to be the Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream! It has a stunning finish, it smells great, and it is super affordable. It is definitely the product that I have been reaching for all summer long, and I’m sure it will be perfect during the colder months when I just want to have light coverage. While Juice Beauty and Julep have great products as well, I think BB cream is the original and the best. Let me know which product you love the most, BB, CC, or DD, and what brand is your favorite.
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Great post! I needed it.
I’m glad it was helpful!
I like CC Creams the best! I received a sample of Supergoop’s CC Cream in a Birchbox and I love it 😉
Cool! I’ve never heard of that brand before.
I love the Olay BB cream. I also am a huge fan of the scent! :0)
Glad you like it, too!
Great post! I love my Almay CC cream! Have you tried it?
Thanks! I haven’t tried it yet, but I’ve seen the TV commercials! I’ll keep that one in mind.
I’m really intrigued by the Olay BB cream — perhaps I will finally have to break down and buy some 🙂
I’ve tried a couple of BB creams, but I am not one for light coverage. Lol.. It’s either makeup, or no makeup. But I am interested in trying this olay one.
I know what you mean! If you try one out let me know what you think!
I prefer CC creams for my skin, but BB creams are definitely a close second!
Seems like CC creams are most popular among my commenters! I must give other brands a try.
I’m not sure that there is enough sunscreen in these creams, even thought they are rated SPF. I find that they are rubbed too thin over the skin for there to truly be effective coverage. That being said, I definitely enjoy my BB cream layered over my sunscreen! 🙂
Yeah, I wouldn’t suggest using one of these in place of your sunscreen unless you are reapplying it throughout the day!
I love BB creams. I prefer the BB cream over them all, in fact I use a Covergirl one which has become a favorite of mine even more so then any primer I have. Thanks for the review!
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Thank you! I will keep the Covergirl BB cream in mind for the future as well.
Great comparisons!
Thank you!
Help! The BB cream is now discontinued and was my absolute favorite product ever! Any recommendations on one like it?
I do not have any BB cream recommendations at this time. Sorry about that!
Alright! Thanks for the reply 🙂