Price: B1,300

They said: A multi-tasking product that’s easily incorporated into your busy lifestyle and helps your skin look its best. Enriched with Clinique’s signature Moisture Surge, UVA/UVB sunscreen protection, antioxidants such as Vitamin E, it also features color correction (CC) technology that utilizes light to achieve radiant, glowing and healthy looking skin. Appropriate for all skin types, the formula is oil-free, non-acnegenic, dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested.

We say: While it shares most of the same ingredients as BB cream, CC cream goes one step further with color correcting technology. Not only does it moisturize and protect your skin but it also helps eliminate imperfections for a flawless finish without a thick, cakey feel. The product, then, can be worn alone or under foundation for full coverage. Like most of Clinique’s products, it’s oil-free but it doesn’t control natural oils, so you might need to apply a makeup base first for longer wear. As it’s oil-free, you’re best off rubbing it in point by point. With its average luminizing level, you might also need a makeup base to help brighten your skin or mix your shade (Natural Fair, Natural or Natural Beige) with one of the two luminizing shades (Fresh Pink or Fresh Peach). As for moisturizing and protection, the product leaves you with healthy looking skin for the whole day and remains the same color even after time spent in the sun.          

Verdict: It’s always good to have a multi-purpose product (that actually works) to save time in the morning, instead of having to buy and use a stack of different products. What’s even better is that the cream provides a nice natural look with a light texture that, even when worn with foundation, is not too thick for a day look.