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They also have long-term skincare benefits, and the claim is that over time you will see fewer wrinkles and improved skin brightness.
Sounds good, right? The thing is, CC creams are only sold in Asia right now---Chanel released a double-C cream that beauty bloggers worldwide have been drooling over (no word yet on a US launch date)---so you'll have to wait until Olay launches the first one stateside this October, or head to ebay where you can buy direct from CC cream enthusiasts, for about $35 per tube.
So, the question on every beauty junkie's mind: Are CC creams really any different from BB creams—or is it all just marketing-speak and another acronym to get you to Commit Cash? We talked to formulation experts to get the scoop and the short answer is: Yes, CC creams are different from their BB sisters.
“CC creams are lighter in texture and feel than BB creams,” explains YouBeauty cosmetic chemistry expert Ni'Kita Wilson. “They focus more on actually improving skin tone (thus color correction), but they’re also supposedly more nurturing and suitable for oilier types thanks to the lighter texture.”
Are they worth the wait? The answer is yes for oily types. "CC creams are lighter in feel and texture than BB creams," explains Wilson, the cosmetic chemist. "They focus more on actually improving skintone (thus color correction), but they're also supposedly more nurturing and suitable for oilier types thanks to the lighter texture."