11 of the best complexion-perfecting BB creams

While we may gripe over the lack of shade options in the world of BB creams, this universal BB gel magically transforms to match your complexion, delivering a sheer wash of colour where you need it. While the ‘Transforming Tint Release Technology’ unifies tone, it also imparts a touch of brightening radiance to combat signs of fatigue and dullness. 

$30 at MYER

Harness the skin-perfecting powers of a full-coverage BB cream and a glow-inducing cream-based illuminator with this 2-in-1 complexion product. Send blemishes, pores, wrinkles and texture packing with a sheer layer of this completely vegan formula, and amp up the glow while you’re at it too. 

$92 at Jane Iredale

Lightweight, flexible and almost undetectable on skin, this Fenty Beauty blurring skin tint is available in a wealth of shades (surprise, surprise), and bridges the gap between your skin care, primer and foundation for streamlined application. Humidity, sweat and transfer-resistant, this sheer tint holds up against even the hottest (or most humid) of summer days for long-wearing, buildable coverage.

$37 at Fenty Beauty

We’re big fans of the industry-approved Face and Body formula, but M.A.C’s new radiant sheer alternative hits that no-makeup makeup sweet spot like no other. We’re talking eight hour waterproof wear, and a non-comedogenic, lightweight, hydrating skin-perfecting sheen. 

$57 at M.A.C Cosmetics

Unwanted redness got you down? This tinted moisturiser is set to tackle the issue post haste while unifying skin tone for a flawless complexion. The lightweight, sheer formula delivers glowy, plump skin, while SPF 15 protects against minimal UV exposure. 

$76 at Bobbi Brown

If the sound of all these radiant-finish options makes you squirm (oily-skinned folks where you at?), then we’d love to introduce you to Laura Mercier’s oil-free formulation. Featuring oil-absorbing powders that minimise shine and leave skin with a soft matte finish, this sheer coverage pick targets uneven tone and a lack of hydration too. Vitamin E moisturises and protects against pollutants, and licorice root soothes irritation (a must for acne-prone skin). 

$74 at MECCA

We can’t talk about sheer coverage options for dry skin without mentioning this award-winner. Offering a super lightweight gel consistency that melts into skin, this tinted moisturiser is formulated with hydrating olive squalane and mineral electrolytes that rebalance moisture levels in the skin too. 

$50 at MECCA

Just like your skin but better, this lightweight tinted moisturiser amps up your natural beauty with a touch of coverage and a healthy sheen of radiance. Light-diffusing pigments minimise the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pores, mineral rich sea water softens, smooths, and brightens skin, while French Polynesian Konesia hydrates and promotes cellular turnover. 

$69 at MECCA

Want a BB-style formula with a bit more coverage? This is the hybrid for you. A light-textured liquid mineral base that provides a natural, everyday cloak of coverage, it looks fresh and polished all day long while still feeling gentle on the skin. It even features a hit of niacinamide to brighten skin as you wear; win!

$76 at Synergie Skin

We love a multitasker and this tinted veil straddles the realm of sunscreen and a skin care-infused moisturiser with ease. Enjoy SPF 50 protection while perfecting your complexion effortlessly thanks to a Kakadu plum-infused formula that brightens skin and protects against environmental aggressors simultaneously. 

$55 at Sephora

We love a bit of coverage but we love having hydrated skin more. This vitamin E, pro-vitamin B5 and aloe vera amplifies hydration levels in the skin for up to 24 hours post-application. Fresh, glowy skin and lightweight sheer coverage is just a bonus really. 

$16.49 at Chemist Warehouse