These 12 BB Creams Are Basically Instagram Filters in a Bottle

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.Hearing someone say, “Your makeup looks good,” is great and all, but there’s nothing quite like having someone comment on how amazing your skin looks, even when you secretly have a little something on it. Here at ELLE, we've cracked the code to collecting those compliments like Monopoly money: BB creams. While BB creams were mostly popularized by Korean makeup brands, they’ve been around since the 1960s and are designed to “moisturize, protect, and correct” the skin, says Dr. Sung-Jae Jung, the founder of BB pioneer Dr. Jart+. “BB creams are in the family of complexion-covering products, and their hallmark features generally include some sort of active—whether that’s SPF, antioxidants, peptides, or special hydrating properties,” adds celebrity makeup artist Katey Denno. In other words, BB creams are a moisturizer, foundation, and skin care product all rolled into one. The...