The 6 Best BB Creams for Skincare and Makeup Benefits in One, According to Cosmo Editors

Why we love it: Dr. Jart's supercharged BB cream rolls skincare benefits, makeup, and mineral-based SPF 40 protection into one convenient formula. It feels slightly cooling upon application and seamlessly blurs out imperfections to even out your skin tone and cover breakouts, leaving skin looking velvety-smooth and soft.

One Cosmo editor says: "I've pretty much sworn off foundation because I hate when it feels too heavy on my face, but this is the closest thing to the coverage of a foundation, without the overly cakey feeling. It's great for my dry and sensitive skin, and covers all my blemishes and dark circles while neutralizing redness—making my skin concealer-optional." —JH

Why we love it: If you've got oily skin but don't want a heavy duty matte foundation, this BB cream from Tarte is your best bet for smooth and even skin. The formula is loaded with diamond powder and plant extracts to blur the complexion. It also keeps shine in check with Amazonian clay to absorb excess oil. Not to mention, it also boasts SPF 30 for extra sun protection—a true multitasker.

One Cosmo editor says: "Almost all BB creams are super dewy and not right for dry skin. But not Tarte's. This is actually the most mattifying bb cream, tinted moisturizer, skin tint—whatever you wanna call it—that I've ever used. It leaves my skin with a cloud-like, soft finish when I blend it with a sponge or brush (a brush just maximizes coverage, in my experience)."—BETH GILLETTE, BEAUTY EDITOR

Why we love it: Laura Mercier's Tinted Moisturizer just earned itself a 2025 Cosmopolitan Acne Award for its ability to blur the skin, without exacerbating breakouts or clogging pores. It's ideal for normal to oily skin types that are looking for medium coverage and skin-boosting ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. It also comes in a dewy finish for those with dry skin types.

One Cosmo editor says: "An oldie but a goodie, this is technically a tinted moisturizer, but it combines foundation, moisturizer, and SPF, so I consider it a BB cream. It's perfect for my oily, acne-prone skin thanks to mattifying and blurring properties, and the level of coverage is just right. It's not cakey or thick, but there's substantial enough of a tint that I don't need anything else." —LAUREN BALSAMO, BEAUTY DIRECTOR

Why we love it: This formula delivers the coverage and color-correcting power of a foundation, but with the skincare perks of a BB cream (or technically, a CC cream). It evens out blemishes, blurs fine lines, and leaves skin looking soft and natural—plus, it comes in both matte and glowy finishes, so you can choose your preferred finish.

One Cosmo editor says: "Okay, so technically this isn’t a BB cream, it’s a CC cream, but it works just as seamlessly, with the added bonus of color correction. I've been relying on this workhorse formula since college, and it's never let me down. It has such an expansive shade range, unlike most bb creams, and layers really nicely onto my dry skin for just the right amount of coverage without being as heavy as a foundation." —JH

Why we love it: Another one that’s not *technically* a BB cream, but has the same skin-smoothing coverage and skincare benefits. This hydrating tint is packed with stress-fighting ingredients like Neurophroline (aka a plant extract that calms the skin), hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and plant antioxidants to help brighten and revive tired skin. It’s non-comedogenic, blends seamlessly, and feels lightweight enough to wear all day.

One Cosmo editor says: "Skin tints and my acne usually don’t go together, but this ultra-sheer formula feels like I’m just putting on a calming serum with a bit of coverage. It evens out my skin tone and adds a pretty glow that doesn’t irritate or break me out.” —BG