BB creams are multi-functional products as they combine a moisturizer, primer, sunscreen, skin treatment, concealer, and foundation in one product. Typically, they contain the following ingredients:
- Anti-aging components including peptides and antioxidants such as vitamins A, E, and C
- Moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and others
- Skin-Whitening ingredients such as licorice extract, alpha-arbutin, and resveratrol that help even out skin tone
- Light-reflecting mica to give skin a luminous finish
- Silicone-based ingredients, such as dimethicone or cyclomethicone, that help smooth the skin, acting much like a foundation primer does