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: 4.0816326 / 5 from 49 reviews.

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Good color match that lasts

"The product is easy to apply and a little bit goes a long way. The coverage is better than I expected and lasted all day, but it feels a little dry so I have to moisturize well before applying. The light matched my skin tone well and was slightly matte after drying. Unfortunately it doesn’t have sunscreen so I prefer Tarte’s foundcealer (22B) for its texture and spf."

— Sarah (4/5)

Need more shades

"I love the formulation of this CC tinted serum. It’s perfect for my aging skin and it actually lasts all day. It doesn’t dry me out like regular foundations and it doesn’t cling to my dry spots. The only problem is the shade range is not good enough. I got light which is the lightest shade. It’s still too dark and kinda orange. I can kinda make it work with my setting powder but there should be a fair option."

— Jamie (4/5)

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)

"I wasnt sure how i felt about this at first it comes out thick and white. However, i used a small amount and dabbed it onto my suns spots on my face. And it actually covered them all up, blended in with my skin tone and stayed on all day. Looked natural to me!"

— Glitterpopstudio (5/5)

Cool concept but cakes and transfers

"I wanted to love it. It does go on nicely. But it is yellower than expected (medium) and it's crazy how I used very little but and hour later, I wiped my mouth after eating and tons of transfer on napkin. So I took a Kleenex and brushed my cheek just like would happen if you lay on a pillow or hug someone and uh. . . . let's say I don't want that on my pillow. And then 6 hours later, and I gagged (in a bad way) when I looked in the mirror and saw how horrible it settled into my pores. See pic. Maybe it would be good if you put a primer on first -- will try tomorrow. But does that negate the purpose of it? I prefer THANK ME LATER brand blurring primer for face -- and it has 30 SPF."

— Darbi (3/5)

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)

This is the best!!

"I love this! Excellent choice for when you don’t have time for full foundation. Loved this so much I ordered my mom some too! It’s light and moisturizing!"

— Ellie (5/5)

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)

Definitely Impressed

"I was worried that I would not find a shade that worked for me; however, it was very easy and a good compliment to my other Tarte products."

— Kara (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