Top 10 BB Creams For Darker Skin Tones

WHO IT'S FOR: The gel-cream texture of BareMinerals’ light coverage tinted moisturizer will make dry skin types squeal. Together, hyaluronic acid and plant-derived squalane deliver next-level hydration, and mineral-based sunscreen protects your dewy finish. Bonus points for the oil-free formula—that means it's safe for acne-prone skin too.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: As with a lot of BareMinerals products, this tinted moisturizer is also vegan.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: Loved for its anti-aging benefits, this formula is practically skincare and makeup in one bottle. With an impressive roster of skin-loving ingredients like niacinamide, vitamin C, and glycerin, this foundation will improve your complexion as you wear it.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: Clinically proven to increase the skin's natural hydration with amplifying ingredients like collagen and peptides, this full-coverage CC cream reduces the appearance of wrinkles and enhances your skin's visible elasticity for a youthful, smooth finish.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT: Laura Mercier’s award-winning tinted moisturizer is the longest-lasting option on this list. Its plant seed oil formula provides hydration for up to 24 hours, while silica pigment ensures that the finish is dewy—not greasy.

HELPFUL TIP: For even longer wear, apply this formula on top of a primer.

WHO IT'S FOR: Wish you could turn up the glow without having to use a self tanner? Allow us to introduce you to this brightening skin tint, packed with vitamin C.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: The Radiant Tinted Moisturizer is available in 16 shades, an impressive number if you ask us.

WHO IT'S FOR: For the girl who's all about efficiency, this tinted primer all but ensures you can skip a few steps in your makeup routine. SPF 30 shields your skin from damaging UV rays, and the matte, long-wearing finish smooths the skin's texture and hides enlarged pores.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: This vegan formula contains a triple-B complex to help brighten, smooth, and soften the skin. The best part? It can be used under or instead of foundation for brighter radiance.

WHAT IT DOES: With just a few easy drops, this skin tint blurs and smooths to deliver a flawless, radiant complexion. And since the formula is so lightweight, it layers like a dream over skincare.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: This formula is humidity, sweat, and transfer-resistant. Sign us up.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: The Lip Bar's products are made with Black women in mind, and its BB cream is a prime example. It's ultra-moisturizing thanks to hyaluronic acid, contains SPF 11 for a little protection, and the smooth, easy-to-blend formula is a dream. Even better? The impressive shade range, which consists of a variety of dark hues.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: Did we mention the formula is squeaky clean, too? Not bad for under $20.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT: Given its impressive formula, you'd never know this BB cream rings up under $10. It's hydrating, covers imperfections while remaining lightweight, never looks ashy, and has SPF 30.

USERS SAID: “I really like how radiant my skin looks when I use this. I prefer this BB cream to foundation. It has light coverage, but it covers imperfections without looking too made up.”

WHO IT'S FOR: Formulated with a matte, shine-free finish, this drugstore tinted moisturizer is an ideal solution for oily and acne-prone skin. And because it's buildable, covering bumps and blemishes when you have them is a breeze.

USERS REVIEW: “I am absolutely I'm in love with this product. It's a BB cream that can also act as a medium-to-full coverage foundation. My skin is extremely sensitive, and this makes my complexion feel good and has even improved my skin's texture.” 

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: This BB cream may be the priciest on the list, but the ingredients prove that it's well worth it—we're talking grapefruit extract to minimize pores, wrinkles, and discoloration, apple extract to exfoliate, sunflower seed to moisturize, and aloe leaf juice to soothe the skin.

WHO IT'S FOR: Reviewers with skin problems like acne, rosacea, and sensitivity rave about this BB cream's ability to provide coverage without causing irritation.