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IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream

18/8/2020

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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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117 Comments
Grace
18/8/2020 11:57:24 am

This is my fav foundation! the coverage is insane

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 12:45:20 pm

Hi Grace, Thanks for reading. Glad to hear you like It too! x

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Grace
23/8/2020 09:23:34 pm

Can you review their skincare, like the eye cream and the confidence bits please?

The Beautified Guide
25/8/2020 09:39:06 pm

Hi Grace, I will try to feature more IT Cosmetics Reviews soon x

Ellie
18/8/2020 11:57:46 am

Didnt even know we had It cosmetics here!! xxx

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 12:45:34 pm

Hi Ellie, Yes! Its great x

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ellie
22/8/2020 03:13:00 pm

Thanks!! xxx

The Beautified Guide
23/8/2020 07:39:18 pm

No problem! x

Sarah Aherne
18/8/2020 12:02:40 pm

Thats the fastest ive ever clicked in one of your mails!! I love this stuff

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 12:45:47 pm

Hi Sarah, thanks for reading x

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Alison Barry
18/8/2020 12:02:45 pm

Can you review the IT Mascara also

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 12:46:08 pm

Hi Alison, Yes I have tried it so will keep it in mind for a future review! x

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Alison Barry
18/8/2020 02:28:29 pm

That would be great thanks

The Beautified Guide
23/8/2020 07:39:33 pm

Thanks Alison x

Julie-Anne
18/8/2020 12:02:50 pm

love this!

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 12:46:21 pm

Me too! x

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Britney Murray
18/8/2020 12:02:55 pm

I agree with what you said, its hard to shade match at first but the website does help a bit. they are a lot darker than some brands in their paler shades. I just about get away with fair like you xxx

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 12:46:40 pm

Fair is a much better match definitely x

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Dani
18/8/2020 12:03:00 pm

Didnt know they had a travel size, that would have been handy for travelling before, the only place I'm travelling lately is to the supermarket and back because of the pandemic lol! But good to know for the future thanks!! xxx

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 12:46:54 pm

Hi Dani, Thanks for reading! x

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Dani
23/8/2020 08:45:53 pm

I ordered the mini afterwards i now have 4 bottles of it in three shades lol xxx

The Beautified Guide
25/8/2020 09:39:36 pm

Hope you like them Dani x

Cara Kenny
18/8/2020 12:03:05 pm

Ya I like this also and their concealer is good too

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 12:47:16 pm

Hi Cara, I love their concealer too! It's super creamy and high in coverage x

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cara kenny
19/8/2020 10:38:07 pm

can I ask how you apply it? sometimes I think its a bit thick but I love the finished result so I just power through

The Beautified Guide
20/8/2020 10:59:34 am

Hi Cara, Be sure to warm the concealer up first between your fingers. I find if you go straight in without this step then it's harder to blend out. I then use a sponge to work it in x

cara kenny
23/8/2020 09:21:38 pm

Makes sense! thanks

The Beautified Guide
25/8/2020 09:39:57 pm

No problem Cara x

Hayley
18/8/2020 12:03:10 pm

So is fair the lightest shade then xx

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 12:47:33 pm

Hi Hayley, yes fair is the lightest shade x

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hayley
19/8/2020 03:02:20 pm

great thanks

The Beautified Guide
23/8/2020 07:39:53 pm

No problem Hayley x

Becky
18/8/2020 12:05:04 pm

The coverage is my favourite part! So full yet still feels light

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 12:47:42 pm

Exactly x

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Lucy O LEary
18/8/2020 12:06:17 pm

Are the IT Brushes any good?

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 12:48:04 pm

Hi Lucy, I haven't tried many but the ones I have are great! x

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lucy o leary
21/8/2020 11:47:33 am

thanks

THE BEAUTIFIED GUIDE
21/8/2020 01:13:34 pm

No problem x

Lucy o leary
18/8/2020 12:07:25 pm

also what sponge do u use please

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 12:48:32 pm

Usually the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge x

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Tara Ryan
18/8/2020 12:09:10 pm

I hated this at the start for some reason, but I love it now! I think when I changed what I applied it with It suited me better also

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 12:48:52 pm

It's all about finding what works best for you definitely! x

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Emma Dunne
18/8/2020 12:09:15 pm

do you need to powder over the top

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 12:49:14 pm

Hi Emma, this would depend on your skin. I usually add a light wash of powder x

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emma dunne
23/8/2020 08:59:35 pm

ok thank u for replying

The Beautified Guide
25/8/2020 09:40:15 pm

No problem Emma x

Ursula
18/8/2020 12:09:20 pm

I dont think ive ever heard of it cosmetics but this sounds really nice I must say

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 12:49:28 pm

They're a great brand! x

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Sally
18/8/2020 12:09:27 pm

Yes!! Please do more from IT Cosmetic, I love the brand so much

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 12:49:48 pm

Hi Sally, I will be sure to keep this in mind! Thanks x

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Danielle Twomey
18/8/2020 12:18:59 pm

Havent tried it with a sponge before good thinking! what one do you advise ppl use with it :)

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 01:27:53 pm

Hi Danielle, I recommend the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge x

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danielle twomey
23/8/2020 09:10:49 pm

thank you :)

The Beautified Guide
25/8/2020 09:41:08 pm

Happy to help Danielle x

Edel O Mahony
18/8/2020 12:19:04 pm

I got this last week in CH Chemists Tralee for anyone down this way! xxx

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 01:28:10 pm

Hi Edel, Thanks for sharing! x

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Amber
18/8/2020 12:19:09 pm

Do boots half moon street stock this in store

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 01:29:11 pm

Hi Amber, I know its available for Click and Collect there but I'm not 100% sure on stock levels in each store. Thanks for Reading! x

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Rebecca Donnelly
18/8/2020 12:19:14 pm

Love this I use it nearly every day

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 01:29:46 pm

Hi Rebecca, Glad to hear you like it too! x

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Cait
18/8/2020 12:19:19 pm

is the double ended brush by them any good

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 01:30:04 pm

Yes, it's fab! x

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Kathleen Boyle
18/8/2020 12:19:24 pm

I had never heard of this! I just ordered the travel size to try out

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 01:30:41 pm

Hi Kathleen, Let me know how you get on with it! x

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Sam Carey
18/8/2020 12:19:29 pm

This took me ages to get used to but now I have it down! I use my fingers to apply and use some translucent powder over the top! I use shade medium I think and its a good match for me. I warm it up for a few seconds before putting it on and like It way better then. it lasts ages and it doesn't oxidise too much on me. I hav the full and the travel which I keep in my bag incase I need a touch up it also looks good when I take my mask off it doesnt wear off to easily

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 01:31:09 pm

Hi Sam, Thanks for sharing! x

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Lisa Martin
18/8/2020 12:19:34 pm

never knew boots did it! handy to know thanks

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 01:31:29 pm

Hi Lisa, Glad to help! x

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Anastasia
18/8/2020 12:19:39 pm

Which concealer from them is good

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 01:31:54 pm

Hi Anastasia, The Bye Bye Under Eye is the one I like x

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Peg
18/8/2020 12:19:44 pm

Fantastic foundation

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 01:32:07 pm

Hi Peg, It's great! x

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Erica
18/8/2020 12:19:49 pm

My pump was broke after the first use and they replaced it for me with no problems so their customer service is really good also

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 01:32:25 pm

Hi Erica, thats great! thanks for sharing your experience x

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erica
23/8/2020 08:50:06 pm

yeah I panicked first but they had no problem I think im more inclined to repurchase now that I know their customer service is good

The Beautified Guide
25/8/2020 09:41:43 pm

I know exactly what you mean! x

Alexandra
18/8/2020 12:21:39 pm

the exact same happened me! light was just way too dark. Fair matches much better

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 01:33:19 pm

Definitely! I think we all just see "Light" and assume it's quite pale. Fair is a much better option for me too x

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Ruth
18/8/2020 12:27:54 pm

I use this to cover my birthmark its superb!

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 01:33:50 pm

Hi Ruth, Thanks for sharing! Glad you like it x

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Sinead COyle
18/8/2020 02:29:17 pm

I use this but I sheer it down with a moisturiser so that its more of a bb cream xx

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 03:13:13 pm

Good idea x

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sinead coyle
23/8/2020 09:20:57 pm

Id love more IT Reviews if you could please. I have good few from them but not loads xx

The Beautified Guide
25/8/2020 09:42:20 pm

Hi Sinead, Thanks for the suggestion x

Ella O Shea
18/8/2020 02:54:31 pm

This was my vote too! thanks

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The Beautified Guide
18/8/2020 03:13:31 pm

You're Welcome Ella, Thanks for voting x

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Juliette
19/8/2020 11:51:45 am

I picked this up today, I remembered what you said about the colours id usually be a medium so when I went it I swatched the medium and it was far too dark. I got shade light its a perfect match xx

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The Beautified Guide
20/8/2020 11:01:29 am

That's great Juliette, Let me know how you get on with it x

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Patricia
20/8/2020 01:10:37 pm

Oh I’ve been using this for years glad to see it featured

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THE BEAUTIFIED GUIDE
21/8/2020 01:14:15 pm

Hi Patricia, thanks for reading! x

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Clodagh Leahy
20/8/2020 08:38:02 pm

Ive ordered Fair, should be here by Tuesday! I'll try using the sponge to apply it I think x

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THE BEAUTIFIED GUIDE
21/8/2020 01:14:37 pm

Hi Clodagh, thats great! Let me know how you get on with it x

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Meghan Leahy
22/8/2020 03:12:29 pm

Fair was too dark for me so i put moisturiser or sunscreen onto the back of my hand and add a pump of cc into it and just use it as a very sheer blam. works perfect for me and the cc cream will last me forever now lol xxx

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The Beautified Guide
23/8/2020 07:40:51 pm

Hi Meghan, Good tip! x

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Cara
23/8/2020 12:36:30 pm

I must try this, its popping up everywhere

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The Beautified Guide
23/8/2020 07:41:04 pm

Hi Cara, its great! x

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Lydia O Neill
23/8/2020 02:53:04 pm

Love this stuff 🥰

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The Beautified Guide
23/8/2020 07:41:22 pm

Me too!! x

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Catherine Buckley
23/8/2020 09:17:30 pm

Do you know what what the new product is pls xx

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Gemma
23/8/2020 09:20:11 pm

I was just about to ask the same question!!!

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The Beautified Guide
23/8/2020 10:20:42 pm

Hi Gemma, if it's the post on their Instagram page it's a new foundation called "Your Skin but Better", Hope this helps! x

Ellie
23/8/2020 09:24:31 pm

Been wondering this too since the instagram teaser!

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The Beautified Guide
23/8/2020 10:21:28 pm

Hi Ellie, the latest post on the UK/Ire Page is a preview of their new Foundation called "Your skin but better". Hope this helps! x

Ellie
23/8/2020 10:46:53 pm

So excited for this!!! Thank you for getting back to us 💗

The Beautified Guide
25/8/2020 09:44:55 pm

Happy to help Ellie x

Sarah Twomey
23/8/2020 09:34:01 pm

I think it looks a bit like an illuminator maybe

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Catherine Buckley
23/8/2020 09:35:36 pm

Oooh I didn't think of that when I saw a pump I assumed foundation! thats a good suggestion

The Beautified Guide
23/8/2020 10:22:10 pm

Hi Sarah, Great guess, very creative! It's a new Foundation called "Your skin but better", hope this helps x

Sarah twomey
23/8/2020 10:40:17 pm

It was worth a shot 😂 Can’t wait to see the foundation!! X

The Beautified Guide
25/8/2020 09:46:30 pm

Me too! It looks good! x

The Beautified Guide
23/8/2020 10:19:54 pm

Hi Catherine, I just had a look to see what you girls mean, is it the Instagram post on the UK/Ire Page that says coming soon? If so, it's a foundation called "Your skin but better". Hope this helps! x

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Catherine Buckley
23/8/2020 10:23:21 pm

Omg!!! no way I need it can you do a post about it like when it releases and details etc. I need to know more but im alreay excited thank you!!!!! xxxxxx

The Beautified Guide
25/8/2020 09:47:16 pm

Hi Catherine, thanks for the suggestion! I will keep that in mind for future reviews! x

Andrea simmons
25/8/2020 02:03:18 pm

Do you need a primer first

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The Beautified Guide
25/8/2020 09:47:49 pm

Hi Andrea, I don't find the need to use a Primer First. I would have dry skin x

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charlotte moran
27/8/2020 07:05:13 pm

Can you recommend a good buffing brush from the drugstore for this pls about the 15 e

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The Beautified Guide
28/8/2020 11:40:33 am

Hi Charlotte, I'd recommend looking at some from Real Techniques x

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