Michelle Phan likes Amore Pacific Color Control Cushion Compact, $60, and after looking at its bevy of bells and whistles, like green tea and an antimicrobial, cooling puff application (not to mention SPF 50), it's easy to see why. "It contains a special pressed puff used to soak up the formula through a springy netted surface," she says. "This sponge-on-sponge technique gives you a light application so you can reapply all day without it getting cakey."

3Lab Aqua BB, $100, does the miraculous: It provides heavy-duty coverage and moisture without making you feel like you dipped your face in a vat of coconut oil. The velvety formula sets to a dewy, but not shiny, finish that stays put all day long. It's infused with rosewater, which, in addition to sounding fancy, keeps skin hydrated.

Pur Minerals Air Perfection CC Cushion Compact Foundation, $43, isn't technically a BB cream, but a lightweight, mousse foundation. The application, however, is the same: Dab the sponge onto the compact and then gently pat into skin. Even though it dries to a semi-matte formula, it doesn't draw attention to dry patches thanks to superhydrating Brazilian babassu oil.