BB creams are nothing new, but what is BB cream really? According to dermatologist Sung-Jae Jung, MD, founder of BB staple Dr. Jart+, a beauty or blemish balm (BB) “moisturizes, protects, and corrects,” consolidating your skin-perfecting products into one product. Beyond regular foundations and tinted moisturizers, BB creams offer broad-spectrum SPF, antioxidants, and depending upon the formula you choose, other skin-improving ingredients, Jung explains. Click through for the 17 best BB creams.