Korean Dictionary
How to say "BB Cream" in Korean
“BB Cream” in Korean is BB크림 (pronounced "bibi keurim").
BB크림
bibi keurim
Usage & Context
BB크림 (Blemish Balm cream) was invented in Germany but popularized globally through Korean beauty culture. Korean BB크림 offers coverage, moisture, SPF protection, and skincare benefits in one product making it a staple of K-beauty. The success of Korean BB크림 spawned CC cream DD cream and other letter creams.
Example Sentence
BB크림 하나로 수분 보습과 커버를 동시에 할 수 있어요.
With just BB cream you can achieve moisture and coverage simultaneously.
How to use BB크림 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “BB Cream” is BB크림, romanized as bibi keurim.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'bi-bi keu-rim' — 'BB' read as Korean letter names 'bibi', 'keurim' approximates 'cream' with Korean vowel insertions.
More Example Sentences
minimal makeup approach
BB크림 하나면 화장이 끝나요.
One BB cream and my makeup is done.
comparing products
BB크림이 파운데이션보다 자연스러워요.
BB cream is more natural than foundation.
seasonal makeup preference
여름엔 BB크림만 발라요.
In summer I only wear BB cream.
Cultural Context
BB크림 launched K-beauty into global fame in the 2000s, combining coverage, SPF, and skincare in one product. Korean brands like 미샤 (Missha) and 이니스프리 made BB크림 ubiquitous. Though trendier products like 쿠션 파운데이션 (cushion foundation) have overtaken it in Korea, BB크림 remains a staple for quick daily looks. It pioneered a whole 'letter cream' trend (CC크림, DD크림).
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Common Phrases
BB크림 발라요.
I'm applying BB cream.
BB크림 하나 사요.
I'll buy a BB cream.
BB크림이 필요해요.
I need BB cream.
Related Expressions
쿠션 파운데이션
kusyeon paundeisyeon
cushion foundation
CC크림
sissi keurim
CC cream
파운데이션
paundeisyeon
foundation
톤업크림
toneop keurim
tone-up cream
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