IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream

The Your Skin But Better, Hugely Popular CC Cream!
Here is my Review:

What is a CC Cream?

The Majority of CC Creams have 3 things in Common:

• Sunscreen
• Coverage (Foundation)
• Moisturiser 

​CC Creams are meant to “Colour Correct” your skin and this particular one from It Cosmetics will give you a Medium - Full Coverage. It leaves your skin with a naturally radiant glow while blurring any imperfections and cancelling out any discolouration at the same time. It contains SPF 50 and is packed with Skincare Ingredients! Some notable mentions being:

• Hyaluronic Acid which can help alleviate dry skin, boost hydration, plump the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Collagen which is a skin firming protein that supports elasticity for a youthful, smoothing appearance.
• Peptides which help reduce the appearance of wrinkles for the look of firmer skin.
• Niacin which is a B Vitamin that improves skin barrier function and elasticity, promotes a more even skin tone and helps combat the appearance of acne and hyperpigmentation.
• Antioxidants which helps reduce the appearance of visible signs of skin damage and ageing.

What is the Shade Range?

The It Cosmetics CC Cream comes in 12 shades. I was originally matched to shade “Light” in-store however after testing it for a few days I felt it was too dark for me. I then ordered shade “Fair” online and preferred this shade much better. I feel like the shade “Light” in this CC Cream compared to the shade “Light” in other brands Foundations and BB Creams I have is a good bit darker. So I do recommend taking a look at the It Cosmetic shade finder tool on their website to confirm your shade, instead of going for a name similar to something you use from another brand to be safe. I get away with shade “Fair” but I think it would still be a bit too dark if you have a very pale complexion with a neutral undertone, so if you’re in this category I recommend going into store stockists if possible to shade match yourself.

How to Apply?

For me personally, I found I liked the finish best when applied with a sponge or my fingers. I think because it has more of a heavier coverage than I’m used to wearing everyday, that the sponge was a nice way to sheer it out and achieve a more Medium Coverage. If you like wearing Medium to Full Coverage Makeup everyday then you can apply it with a buffing brush which will give you that heavier duty coverage. It Cosmetics actually make some lovely brushes which are perfect for applying this CC Cream, in particular the “Heavenly Luxe Complexion Perfection Brush”

My Experience?

I purchased this in Boots Covent Garden back in January after hearing great reviews. When I returned home I continued using it for a few days before concluding the shade I had wasn’t the best for me. I then stopped using “Light” and ordered “Fair” online. This was a much better fit. I then tested the product for another 2 weeks so that I could write more accurately about my experience. As I mentioned before I didn’t apply this with a brush. I would take a pump, warm it up between my fingers and then place it onto my skin. Once I was happy, I would then start sheering it out with the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. This was the easiest way for me to achieve the coverage that I would prefer to wear for daytime. It does make me feel instantly hydrated and leaves a very natural radiant look on my skin. It wears very well throughout the day and it has never looked cakey or exaggerated the appearance of my skin which would be dry. For me, I powdered slightly over the top and found it did last well. I will say I’m not mad on the scent, I do find it quite perfumed in my opinion however it definitely doesn’t bother other people I know so I think this is more of a personal preference. The scent never irritated my skin or caused any breakouts, I just did find it very noticeable even after application if that makes sense. I will review their Concealers another week which I absolutely adore! They offer insanely good coverage and are one of my favourite products! I’ve honestly repurchased them so many times

My Recommendation?

I feel like this is going to be one of those product that you’ll either Love or Hate. My recommendation would be to try the Travel Sized Mini Bottle before going straight in for the Full, unless you really want to. It’s less than half the price of the full size but still has 12ml of product for you to try and play around with. If you love it, you can buy the Full Sized and can use the Travel Size in your Handbag for on the go for touch ups. If you don’t like it at least you’re only down €15 instead of €39.

How much does it Retail for?

The Full Sized 32ml Bottle retails for €39 or you can buy The Travel Sized 12ml Bottle for €15. It Cosmetics is available to buy from Boots, QVC, Cult Beauty, Brown Thomas, Arnotts and many more…
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