If there's one thing I'm after in a foundation, it's one that looks effortlessly natural and K-beauty brand, Erborian honestly has the look down. The brand offers a range of bestselling skincare and makeup hybrids, from blemish balms to colour correctors and more.
Fans of Erborian include Kylie Jenner, who used the Erborian CC Red Correct as her base for the 2025 BAFTAs. Alongside that, Molly-Mae Hague also took to Instagram stories, prepping her skin with the same colour corrector before applying the rest of her makeup. The colour correcting cream is currently the top bestseller on Amazon in their CC creams category, with thousands of fans praising the holy-grail for cancelling out unwanted red tones before applying foundation.
My favourite, however? It has to be the Erborian BB Cream With Ginseng. I purchased it last year, and it's become a staple in my makeup bag. I was shocked and pleasantly surprised at the coverage, despite it only being a BB cream. I'm super pale, so I ordered the shade 'clair', and it blended effortlessly with my skin. It made short work of my imperfections, and I rarely need to use concealer.
Another purchase I made recently was the Erborian CC Cream with Centella Asiatica. I tend to keep one in my main beauty bag and the other in an overnight bag in case I want to use it on my travels. It's effortless to apply and can be applied like a cream with your fingers, perfect for using on the go or at short notice. It applies first as a white cream which buffs into the skin to reveal your shade - and it's a product you don't need very much of at all.
It's safe to say Erborian has nailed the cream moisturiser and foundation hybrid, leaving your skin bright, glowy and hydrated all while looking natural. Containing skin-loving ingredients, other fans of my favourite BB cream have called it 'life-changing'.
So, ready to check out some of Erborian's best skin-perfecting creams? Take a look at the best Eborian creams below, with some tried and tested options as well as an A-list favourite.
SHOP: Erborian's bestselling creams
My favourite BB cream
ErborianInfused with Korean ginseng, which Erborian claims is 'as effective as retinol,' this BB cream offers a natural, bouncy and radiant finish without the use of heavy foundations that crease in fine lines. Like a second skin, it isn't orange-toned either, so great for paler skin tones like mine. However, there are also shades doré, caramel and chocolat to choose from, too. For a smooth, "baby-soft" finish, look no further than this lightweight, buildable cream that acts as a lighter form of foundation.
My favourite CC cream
ErborianThis cream applies clear and buffs out with a natural-looking pigment, targeting any imperfections and blemishes. The pigment is revealed on first contact with the skin, adapting to your skin tone for a natural finish. It's lightweight on the skin and is perfect as a priming base or alone if you're going for the no-makeup look. A "your skin but better" effect.
Kylie Jenner's favourite CC cream
ErborianCancelling out unwanted red tones and pigmentation in the skin, Erborian's CC red correct cream utilises colour theory: it applies green to balance redness in the skin. Use this as a primer underneath your foundation for a flawless, even base and reap all of the skin benefits of Centella Asiatica to soothe irritated skin.
ErborianAn alternative to Erborian's much loved BB cream, the Super BB cream comes in a wider range of shades and added ingredients for nourishing your skin. The Super BB cream contains niacinamide to reduce blemishes, fermented ginseng flower to even out the complexion and jojoba seed oil to flood the skin with moisture.
ErborianIn colour theory, purple cancels out yellow tones, so Erborian's CC Dull Correct Cream works to brighten and lift areas that may appear dull. It contains mineral pearls to encourage bright, radiant skin while added licorice and vitamin E work as an antioxidant - and glycerine works to hydrate.
ErborianIf you tend to have dark circles that don't seem to lift even with concealer, try Erborian's highly sought-after CC Eye Cream before applying your makeup. Thousands of reviewers praise this cream's effectiveness and how just a little of the product goes a long way. It's kind to the skin, targeting puffiness around the eyes with soothing ingredients, and has added SPF20 to protect your sensitive eye area while preventing fine lines.
ErborianUse this primer underneath your foundation for an enviably glowy makeup look. This dewy primer adds a subtle pearlescent finish, which one reviewer said was a 'beautiful cream for creating illumination'. Another fan of the product said it made their skin look radiant without looking greasy or shiny. Get the lit-from-within glow at a discounted price in the sale.
ErborianThe Skin Hero from Erborian is currently the cheapest cream on our list, adding subtle sheer coverage for those who generally prefer to go makeup-free. This cream is more of a skincare product with loads of beneficial ingredients, including enzymatic exfoliants that gently remove dead skin cells and refine the skin texture. As far as the effect it has on the skin? Prepare for a visibly brighter, blurred and hydrated base.
FAQs
What is the difference between a BB cream and a CC cream?
BB stands for blemish balm and acts as a tinted moisturiser with a very sheer level of coverage. It helps to make the skin appear brighter, hydrated and smooth. CC stands for 'colour corrector' and helps to neutralise any skin imperfections and discolouring, and it works particularly well for redness.
The biggest difference between BB and CC cream is that CC cream is much better when it comes to colour correction than BB cream is. If you suffer from redness or uneven skin tone on the face, then CC cream would probably suit your skin better. However, if you just want a natural base and a sheer wash of colour without colour correcting properties, a BB cream would be best for you.
Who are Erborian and when were they founded?
Erborian was founded in 2007 by Hojung Lee, a Korean cosmetic scientist, and Katalin Berenyi, a French beauty expert. They're a K-beauty brand currently emphasising skincare and makeup hybrid blends, like BB creams and CC creams, for a more natural-looking base as opposed to heavier foundation products.
Samantha Price is a Senior Commercial Content Writer for Closer. During her time at Bauer, she has worked on writing expertly crafted buying guides on beauty, fashion and lifestyle.