Lakmē 9 to 5 CC Cream

The Lakme 9to5 CC Cream stands for Colour Correcting Cream — a format that provides sheer coverage with skin correcting benefits and SPF 30 sun protection in one lightweight product. The original Indian CC cream that introduced millions of women to the concept of skincare-infused base makeup. It corrects skin tone, provides light coverage, protects from UV, and moisturises simultaneously. Non comedogenic, dermatologically tested. Made in India by Hindustan Unilever. BIS compliant. Lakme created this as the entry point into base makeup for the Indian consumer who wants skincare and coverage in one step.

Available in multiple shades matching Indian warm undertones from fair to deep, each calibrated to correct and even out the specific skin tone it matches. The SPF 30 PA++ provides daily sun protection. Lightweight enough for everyday wear through Indian heat and humidity. Combines four steps in one: moisturise, correct, cover, and protect. Set with the SPF setting compact on top for boosted sun protection and oil control without any extra weight. Paraben free. Cruelty free.

1. Is the Lakme CC Cream a foundation or a moisturiser?

It is a hybrid — light coverage and skin correction of a foundation with the hydration and comfort of a moisturiser, plus SPF 30 sun protection. Lighter than foundation but more functional than moisturiser. For days when the CC cream's sheer coverage is not enough, the luminous buildable foundation is the natural next step up in the Lakme base range.

2. How many shades does the Lakme CC Cream come in for Indian skin?

Shades cover a wide range of Indian warm undertones from fair to deep. Each shade is calibrated to correct the specific skin tone it matches, not just cover it. For a lip shade that pairs naturally with the warm-corrected CC skin tone, the warm tone matte lipstick in a nude or rose shade completes the natural, skin-friendly CC cream look.

3. Can the Lakme CC Cream replace my sunscreen?

SPF 30 PA++ provides adequate daily sun protection for indoor and light outdoor exposure. For extended outdoor exposure, apply dedicated sunscreen underneath first. For midday SPF reapplication without disturbing the CC base, the featherlight setting compact presses over the CC cream for a touch-up that adds powder coverage without disrupting the correcting layer underneath.

4. Is the Lakme CC Cream suitable for oily skin in Indian humidity?

The lightweight formula works on oily skin without adding heaviness. For extra oil control, set with a Lakme compact. The HA matte powder compact is the ideal setting step for oily skin CC cream wearers — it mattifies the surface while the HA keeps the CC cream layer hydrated underneath.

5. How is the Lakme CC Cream different from the Lakme BB Cream or Foundation?

The CC cream focuses on colour correction with light coverage plus SPF. Foundation focuses on full coverage without skincare. BB cream falls between the two. The CC cream is the lightest and most skincare-forward option in the Lakme base range. For those who want to step up from CC to fuller coverage while keeping the skincare benefit, the HA infused matte foundation is the most natural progression — same skincare philosophy, more coverage.