it's a combination of skincare with niacinamide and a little bit of make up with foundation......it has niacinamide to brighten yr skin and glycerin to moisture yr skin......also a little bit of makeup is there in this bb cream.....in my opinion first apply a moisturiser and then apply this cream or it will give a patchy look.....overall an ok cream as it also has sun protection with dpf 15,😊