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Best CC Creams for Combination Skin

In this post, we will be talking about the best CC creams for combination skin.

There are not much CC creams out there, so the ones we found were the most commonly recommended and suitable for combination skin.

1. It Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte SPF 40

This is a CC cream that is suitable for combination skin that is on the oily side. It is oil-free and gives a matte finish.

RatingPrice
10/10$$-$$$

You can also use it if you have oily/sensitive skin.

Pros:

  • It is a hydrating anti-aging serum and SPF 40 physical sunscreen.
  • Delivers full coverage with a poreless, natural matte finish (won’t crack or crease).
  • It’s also infused with colloidal clay to absorb oil, charcoal to detoxify, and tea tree extract to combat blemishes—plus, an advanced anti-aging serum made of hyaluronic acid, adenosine, hydrolyzed collagen, vitamins, peptides, niacinamide, and antioxidants.
  • Reduces shine and controls oil for up to 12 hours.
  • Instantly improves the look of top skin concerns, including acne scarring and large pores.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: TITANIUM DIOXIDE 7.4%, ZINC OXIDE 6.3%

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, SNAIL SECRETION FILTRATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, STEARIC ACID, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE,SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE, HEXYL LAURATE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, ETHYL HEXANEDIOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, ADENOSINE, CANADIAN COLLOIDAL CLAY, MOROCCAN LAVA CLAY, NIACINAMIDE, CHARCOAL POWDER, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) FRUIT EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, SILK EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED SILK, STEARETH-20, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE, N-HYDROXYSUCCINIMIDE, SODIUM CITRATE, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, CHRYSIN, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7, CITRIC ACID, BIOTIN[MAY CONTAIN] TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDEV282466/1.

2. CLE Cosmetics – CCC Cream SPF 30-50

This CCC Cream has buildable sheer to medium coverage and creates different finishes: matte, satin, or dewy skin. It is more suitable for combination skin that is more on the dry/dehydrated side.

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10/10$$-$$$

Pros:

  • It combines both BB and CC creams.
  • It is available in different shades and moisturizing.
  • Has Micro Capsule Technology to ensure the pigment, essence, and SPF 50 within the cream are released instantaneously providing seamless coverage.
  • It is lightweight and gives a satiny finish.
  • Provides sheer buildable coverage.
  • It is free of all synthetic fragrances, parabens, and phthalates, and is gluten and cruelty-free.

Cons:

  • It is lightly scented using bergamot (furocoumarine-free), orange, & ylang-ylang essential oils.

What ingredients does it contain?

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: TITANIUM DIOXIDE 9.19%, OCTINOXATE 7.00%, OCTISALATE 3.00%

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ISOAMYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, NIACINAMIDE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, CERESIN, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, SYNTHETIC WAX, LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, CI 77492, MICA, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, DIMETHICONE, VEGETABLE OIL, CHLORPHENESIN, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, CI 77491, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) OIL, POLYESTER-1, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, CI 77499, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, ADENOSINE, CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER OIL, MELISSA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT, CHRYSANTHEMUM INDICUM FLOWER EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, DISODIUM EDTA, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, ASPALATHUS LINEARIS LEAF EXTRACT, THYMUS VULGARIS (THYME) FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT, JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) FLOWER WATER, NATTO GUM, SAUSSUREA INVOLUCRATA EXTRACT, VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (BLUEBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, GLYCERIN, VERONICA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, MALVA SYLVESTRIS (MALLOW) EXTRACT, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT, ALCHEMILLA VULGARIS EXTRACT, ALCOHOL, PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACT, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) LEAF EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL.

3. Supergoop! – CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50

This is a tinted CC cream that instantly color corrects, evens the appearance of the skin, and provides broad-spectrum sun protection.

RatingPrice
10/10$$-$$$

Pros:

  • A CC cream that is buildable enough to cover imperfections and lightweight sufficient to deliver instant luminosity, plus it has physical sunscreen for broad spectrum SPF 50 protection.
  • It is made for all skin types, from oily to normal to combination to sensitive. It’s 100% mineral, non-comedogenic, oil-free, and super clean.
  • It is made without D4 and D5 cyclical silicones, Phenoxyethanol, PEGs, talc, or potential skin sensitizers.
  • It contains Apple extract (which helps the skin appear smoother and brighter) and Irish moss/red seaweed extract (which helps reduce the signs of aging).

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 4%, Zinc Oxide 20%

Inactive Ingredients: Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isododecane, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Hydroxyacetophenone, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol.

4. Elf – Camo CC Cream

This is a medium-to-full coverage CC foundation with broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection.

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10/10$$-$$$

This CC cream is suitable for combination skin.

Pros:

  • Provides a medium-to-full coverage foundation with a semi-matte finish.
  • Infused with hydrating and skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and peptides.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water (aqua), dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, butylene glycol, phenyl trimethicone, cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, butyloctyl salicylate, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, cyclohexasiloxane, acrylates/polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate copolymer, hexyl laurate, magnesium sulfate, phenoxyethanol, triethoxycaprylylsilane, disteardimonium hectorite, hydrated silica, aluminum hydroxide, propylene carbonate, dimethicone/methicone copolymer, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium edta, tocopheryl acetate, sodium hyaluronate, niacinamide, panthenol, ascorbyl palmitate, soluble collagen, canola oil, glycerin, daucus carota sativa (carrot) seed oil, carbomer, daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, beta-carotene, polysorbate 20, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, 1,2-hexanediol.

5. Erborian CC cream SPF 25

This is a CC cream that should be suitable for combination skin.

RatingPrice
10/10$$$

Pros:

  • It blurs the appearance of pores and imperfections.
  • It evens out your skin tone and provides light coverage.
  • The cream’s initial white pigments transform to match your skin tone when blended into the skin for a smooth shade match.
  • It contains centella asiatica extract and is formulated with broad-spectrum SPF 25 to help shield your skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays.
  • It is formulated without parabens, sulfates, or phthalates.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate/Octinoxate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate/Octisalate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide.

Inactive Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Cyclomethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Vinyl Dimethicone /Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Mel/Honey Extract, Talc, Dimethicone/ Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trihydroxystearin, Butylene Glycol, Mica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Polyester-1, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methicone, Tocopherol, Parfum/Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Limonene, CI 77492/Iron Oxides, CI 77491/Iron Oxides, CI 77499/Iron Oxides.

6. Dr. Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Color-Correcting Treatment SPF 30

This is a green-to-beige CC cream that is suitable for combination skin that is dry/dehydrated or sensitive.

RatingPrice
10/10$$-$$$

Pros:

  • It soothes skin.
  • It reduces redness and irritation.

Cons:

  • None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Beeswax/Cire D’abeille, Glycerin, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Niacinamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Pan-Thenol, Diglycerin, Iron Oxides, Polyglyceryl-4, Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/ Sebacate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethi- Cone Crosspolymer, Isododecane, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Chromium Oxide Greens, Triethyl Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Strawberry Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Alcohol, Asiaticoside, Aden- Osine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lavender Oil, Boron Nitride, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, 1,2- Hexanediol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Propanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Polysorbate 20, Aniba Rosodora Rosewood Wood Oil, Sodium Glycerophosphate, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Potassium Magnesium Aspartate, Citric Acid, Calcium Gluconate, Madecassoside, Magnesium Gluconate, Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture, Xanthan Gum, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide.

Which of these products would be suitable for me?

We recommend going with It Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte SPF 40 (combination to oily), CLE Cosmetics – CCC Cream SPF 30-50 (combination to dry/dehydrated), or the Supergoop! – CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50 (normal to combination skin to sensitive skin).