A,B,C's

So you all know how the alphabet song goes but what the heck is up with all of these BB, CC, and DD creams lately? I don't know who coined these double letter nicknames but they sure have stuck around and are increasingly gaining popularity.

First off let's start with some basics. There is such a thing as an AA cream and it simply stands for Anti-Aging. Just about every single skin care brand has one but most don't use the AA on their products because it's not near as popular as the fancy shmancy names they come up with like, Natura Bisse Diamond Extreme. Is anyone else wondering what the heck Diamond Extreme means? Yeah, me too. But it sounds fancy!

Obviously BB is to follow next. This cream is the most popular one out of our double letter friends and the BB in BB cream stands for Beauty Balm OR Blemish Balm. It gained it's popularity in Asia where it was praised for it's amazing multi-function use. BB creams tend to give full coverage while offering skin care in the forms of anti-aging ingredients and SPF. Some also contain a primer function to give skin that buttery smooth finish. With one multitasking product and one application step it gets the job done quick!

Next up, CC cream! CC stands for Color Corrector. It's similar to a BB cream but has less coverage, much like a tinted moisturizer. CC creams normally include SPF and skin brighteners to color correct unwanted pigmentation.

Any guesses what DD cream stands for? Daily Defense. It's not a makeup but a thick cream that hydrates dryer areas on the body. Think elbows, heels, knees and sometimes hands. Some also contain SPF.

Last, up is EE cream. I recently learned that this is a very real thing. It's generally found to describe eye products that contain SNAIL extract. Um, gross. But here's what it stands for, Escargot Eyes.

AA, BB, CC, DD, EE! Now you know all of your skin care creams! Next time won't you sing with me? Or better yet, share your favorite double letter product via Facebook or Instagram! @estheticallypleasing1