What is a CC serum, and what does CC stand for?

CC stands for color-correcting. CC color-correcting tinted serum is a next generation complexion product that helps even the appearance of skin tone while providing lightweight buildable coverage with skincare benefits.CC color-correcting tinted serum is powered by encapsulated smart pigments that burst & adapt as you blend. Each shade flexes across a range of skin tones.

What's the difference between a BB cream and a CC cream?

BB creams typically focus on hydration and lightweight coverage, while CC creams are designed to help color-correct, brighten, and even the appearance of skin tone. CC tinted serum combines color-correcting benefits with skincare ingredients and color-adapting technology to create a personalized-looking shade match for a next gen color-correcting product.

What's the difference between CC tinted serum and a tinted moisturizer?

Tinted moisturizers primarily provide hydration with sheer to buildable coverage. CC color-correcting tinted serum delivers skincare benefits & lightweight coverage. Additionally, it provides 24-hr hydration, 16-hr wear & is waterproof. It is also powered by encapsulated smart pigments that burst & adapt as you blend. Each shade flexes across a range of skin tones.

How is CC tinted serum different from foundation?

It is not a foundation or a skin tint. CC color-correcting tinted serum lives in its own category. Unlike traditional foundations that require precise shade matching & often provide fuller coverage, CC tinted serum starts as a neutral base & transforms to your perfect match. Powered by encapsulated pigments, the formula activates as you blend to create a seamless-looking match. The formula provides lightweight coverage with a natural, skin-like finish while feeling more like skincare than makeup.

What does CC tinted serum do for your skin?

CC color-correcting tinted serum helps smooth, even & blur the look of skin while providing 24-hr hydration, 16-hr wear & a natural skin-like finish. This serum is infused with skin loving ingredients like niacinamide to help brighten & minimize the look of pores, caffeine to energize & reduce the look of puffiness & hyaluronic acid to hydrate & plump. It also features smart clay complex™, a blend of clays: rose to even, white to soften, gold to brighten, green to balance & red to nourish.

How does color-changing makeup work?

CC color-correcting tinted serum is powered by encapsulated pigments that burst & adapt as you blend. The smart pigments adjust to complement your unique skin tone for a seamless-looking finish. Each shade flexes across a range of skin tones.

How do I apply CC tinted serum?

Shake well before use. On clean skin, apply a small dot directly onto each cheek. Blend with fingers to activate the pigments & allow the formula to adapt to your skin tone. Allow the formula to sit for 1–2 minutes for the full shade reveal. For additional coverage, apply another layer once the shade has fully transformed.

How much coverage does CC tinted serum provide?

CC tinted serum provides lightweight coverage with a natural skin-like finish. It helps even skin tone while allowing your natural skin to show through. The result is a fresh, healthy-looking finish that won’t look cakey. The best part? A little goes a long way. You don’t need a lot, just 1 dot.

Can I build up CC tinted serum for more coverage?

Yes. Once the shade has fully transformed & adapted to your skin tone, you can easily apply additional layers for more coverage. For extra coverage, pair it with CC undereye corrector or shape tape™ concealer for dark circle & spot concealing or wear under face tape™ foundation for a fuller-coverage look.

Will CC tinted serum look natural on my skin?

Yes. CC color-correcting tinted serum was developed to create a natural, skin like finish.The smart pigments help create a seamless match while the lightweight, serum texture allows skin to look like skin, just smoother, brighter, & more balanced looking.

Is CC tinted serum skincare and makeup in one?

Yes. CC color-correcting tinted serum combines coverage with skincare benefits. The formula delivers 24 hours of hydration while helping improve the appearance of skin concerns like dark circles, redness, blemishes, discoloration & dry skin,

How long does CC tinted serum last?

CC color-correcting tinted serum provides 24 hours of hydration, up to 16 hours of comfortable wear & features a waterproof formula designed to stay looking fresh throughout the day.

CC color-correcting tinted serum: a CC cream & serum hybrid

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Not a foundation. Not a skin tint. A next-gen color-correcting tinted serum!

how to

shake well - on clean skin, swipe a small amount onto each cheek
using your fingers, blend to break & activate encapsulated pigments that will begin to shift & adapt to your skintone
wait 1–2 mins for full shade reveal & layer more as needed for coverage
PRO TIP: Pair with CC undereye corrector + shape tape™ concealer, or layer under foundation for a full coverage finish.

Overall rating: 4.2 / 5 from 25 reviews.

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Just nice

"Nice, doest really cover, so don't expect that. Feels good, no scent or SPF. Wish it could at least have SPF, especially if your going on no makeup days. I would not buy again"

— Ylg (3/5)

Game Changer!

"Wow! I didn't understand how it would work but I'm pleasantly surprised at how great it is! It starts off white but turns to my skin color. The color is perfect for my skin. It evens out my skin tone (and I have a lot of sun spots) and blurs my pores. Usually after several hours my make up starts to melt a bit. Not this! My make up looks pretty good after several hours. I still look fresh! I will definitely be ordering this again!"

— Robyn (5/5)

Kind of Disappointed

"I was so excited to get mine and it was a fail. I am pretty tan so I ordered the tan thinking it would adjust and be a perfect match. I was wrong. I am very orange. It looks beyond terrible. My son started singing the Oompa Loompa song from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory when he saw me. I guess I wasted another $40 on a Tarte product that turned orange. Super frustrating!"

— Jenn F. (2/5)

Orange

"I got light as I’m fair skinned…and it created an orange tint on my face. I like the glow and how it provides better coverage than a bb cream on me, but sadly “light” is not light for me. Instead it is orange."

— Apryl (2/5)

WOW - OH - WOW

"This product is amazing - I have been raving to all my friends. My “amazing skin” and “glow” have been complimented - less product and better look, I’m sold! Not gatekeeping this amazing product!"

— MeganB (5/5)

"Got the color lightest color because im fair skinned and still too dark and turned my face a hue of orange."

— apryl (1/5)

"Amazing product! Blend perfectly to match me sunkissed skintone."

— Katrina (5/5)

"Finally found something that really works on my mature skin!"

— Misty (5/5)

"Really glad I tried this new cc serum lightweight, breathable, and perfect for summer"

— Christina (5/5)

"Love how this applies and looks like my skin but better. The only con is that it does not have SPF."

— Tara (5/5)

Q&A

Is the CC color-correcting tinted serum non-comedogenic?: CC Color-Correcting Tinted Serum is dermatologist tested, but it is not specifically labeled as non-comedogenic. If you have acne-prone or sensitive skin, we recommend reviewing the ingredient list and patch testing before use!
Does the tinted serum have SPF in it?: No, CC Color-Correcting Tinted Serum does not contain SPF!
Would I put my sunscreen on before or after this since it’s adapting to my skin?: We'd recommend applying any skincare or sunscreen before the serum!
Can I apply SPF before to prime for example like Super Goop.: Yes! You can apply your sunscreen before applying the CC color-correcting tinted serum