September’s transitional weather calls for a base that can multitask — correcting redness, evening tone and protecting skin as it adjusts from summer sun to cooler days. A good CC cream goes further than a BB, blending colour-correcting pigments with skincare actives for a flawless, breathable finish. Here are three CC creams worth switching to this month.
1. IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Natural Matte 32ml (Various Shades)
An oil-free, full-coverage CC cream built for shine control, this one conceals redness, pores and imperfections while keeping skin comfortably matte all day.
- Formula: Charcoal to detoxify, colloidal clay and tea tree extract for a quenching burst of hydration, plus niacinamide and SPF 40 for antioxidant protection.
- Finish: Full coverage with a natural matte finish that controls shine without looking flat.
- Good to know: Comes in a wide shade range and pairs with IT Cosmetics’ shade-matching tool to find your closest match.
2. Erborian CC Crème SPF 30 40ml (Various Shades)
Powered by skincare actives and SPF 30, this Korean beauty favourite blurs, primes and balances the complexion while delivering long-lasting hydration.
- Formula: Rich in hyaluronic acid and centella asiatica, with encapsulated pigments that burst on application for up to 24 hours of hydration.
- Finish: Sheer, tinted coverage with a luminous, natural-looking melt-in finish.
- Good to know: Available in five shades from Porcelain to Rich, and doubles as a primer under makeup.
3. Erborian CC Red Correct (15ml/40ml)
A makeup-skincare hybrid designed specifically to combat redness, this green-toned corrector neutralises rosiness while soothing sensitive, reactive skin.
- Formula: Centella asiatica and panthenol calm and hydrate, with green encapsulated pigments that neutralise redness on contact, plus SPF.
- Finish: Weightless and dewy, with a natural, even-looking finish that layers seamlessly under foundation.
- Good to know: Suitable for all skin types including sensitive and dry, and available in 15ml or 40ml.
From matte shine control to redness-neutralising Korean skincare, these three CC creams give your base the extra correcting power it needs as September settles in.