My coworker with beautiful skin recommended I try this, and I’m so happy I did! Especially because of the SPF 50. I was worried when I saw they don’t have cool vs warm shades because I have very warm/golden undertones, and neutral shades always look too pink on me. This doesn’t! I got both shades 30 and 40 to use at my lightest and tannest, and mix in between. I am in my 30s with combination skin now that I use acids and actives, but it still leans oily. I use this with setting power, and the effect is a very natural full coverage that isn’t matte or dewy. Just natural. This is my every day office make up, and both cream and power blush/bronzer products sit nicely on top. I usually have to blot with blotting paper throughout the day, but no issues with pores or ... MoreMy coworker with beautiful skin recommended I try this, and I’m so happy I did! Especially because of the SPF 50. I was worried when I saw they don’t have cool vs warm shades because I have very warm/golden undertones, and neutral shades always look too pink on me. This doesn’t! I got both shades 30 and 40 to use at my lightest and tannest, and mix in between. I am in my 30s with combination skin now that I use acids and actives, but it still leans oily. I use this with setting power, and the effect is a very natural full coverage that isn’t matte or dewy. Just natural. This is my every day office make up, and both cream and power blush/bronzer products sit nicely on top. I usually have to blot with blotting paper throughout the day, but no issues with pores or breakouts. Highly recommend!... Show more
aggie.h
originally posted on influenster.com
AMAZING
This product is awesome! I've been a lover/hater of the IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream for years, but I always abandon it because it takes a lot to make it look skin like on me (even though it looks great after some work)..so I was afraid that this would have the same issue..but it doesn't! This is full coverage, but it's the kind of full coverage that just evens out your skin tone and doesn't obliterate any and all pigmentation at the expense of a skin like finish, it lasts about 9 hours on my combo oily skin before showing serious signs of wear, it blurs my pores a bit, it doesn't oxidize, it doesn't pick up on dry patches too badly, and it doesn't get patchy throughout the day..but the best part is that it has a shade that is albino friendly! I am on the albino ... MoreThis product is awesome! I've been a lover/hater of the IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream for years, but I always abandon it because it takes a lot to make it look skin like on me (even though it looks great after some work)..so I was afraid that this would have the same issue..but it doesn't! This is full coverage, but it's the kind of full coverage that just evens out your skin tone and doesn't obliterate any and all pigmentation at the expense of a skin like finish, it lasts about 9 hours on my combo oily skin before showing serious signs of wear, it blurs my pores a bit, it doesn't oxidize, it doesn't pick up on dry patches too badly, and it doesn't get patchy throughout the day..but the best part is that it has a shade that is albino friendly! I am on the albino spectrum..so finding shades that match me is VERY difficult, but 10N works PERFECTLY for me (and to find an albino friendly shade in a CC cream range is even more impressive because they're very limited.) You also only need a pea sized amount to cover your entire face, neck and ears..so it will definitely last a long time..making it very reasonably priced in my opinion. (The SPF in it also doesn't cause any breakouts for me, which is a plus.)Now for the "negatives"...it does take a bit of work for me to be satisfied with it. I use a damp sponge to apply it, then I use a powder foundation on a fluffy eyeshadow brush to set my oily areas (around the nose, the crease of my chin, under my eyes, center of the forehead,) and then I use setting spray to let it melt into the skin, and it looks best about 3-4 hours after application..but before and after that mark it isn't at it's peak. These are normal steps in a base routine for most people, but I prefer to be able to just slap my foundation on and go and have it look great from the time that I apply it until I remove it (which is why I prefer powder foundation, powder also takes less work to look natural.) It is also NOT transfer proof in any way, shape or form..so beware when wearing a mask or touching your face. It is also not suitable for the under eye area. I am not an under eye concealer girl..I just use my foundation, but this creases so badly that that is impossible..so I have to throw another extra product in there (concealer) for this to work for me, unfortunately. My final complaint is that blending powder products over this is a problem because they disturb the base even if you've set it..so you have to be VERY gentle when blending blush, bronzer, contour etc.All that being said...this product DOES impress me, I do enjoy wearing it multiple times a week, and I get compliments whenever I wear it! Everyone's skin and preferences are different, so you may not have to play with it as much as I do (or you may not mind having to put in that effort,) but despite it's flaws it's still a beautiful product that I enjoy using! Definitely give it a try!... Show more
Belby
originally posted on dermablend.com
As a fair olive undertone girlie w sensitive skin
As a fair olive undertone girlie whth sensitive skin, this product is perfect. It doesnt really have an undertone, with all shades beung neutral, it lets my natural undertone shine through. And having olive undertone but being fair af thats a blessing. It doesnt try to cater to yellow or pink or meet them in the middle, it really kets whatever tone u have be the base n still provide cocerage and even tone. Its buikdable so it can be light coverage during the day or full at night. I dont even use concealer i just add a bit more product where i need more coverage. I also have had senstive skin since i was a teen n this has been my holy grail. When i had acne it didnt bother it ir make it worse but still covered it whether it was pink n buldging or duscolored n ... MoreAs a fair olive undertone girlie whth sensitive skin, this product is perfect. It doesnt really have an undertone, with all shades beung neutral, it lets my natural undertone shine through. And having olive undertone but being fair af thats a blessing. It doesnt try to cater to yellow or pink or meet them in the middle, it really kets whatever tone u have be the base n still provide cocerage and even tone. Its buikdable so it can be light coverage during the day or full at night. I dont even use concealer i just add a bit more product where i need more coverage. I also have had senstive skin since i was a teen n this has been my holy grail. When i had acne it didnt bother it ir make it worse but still covered it whether it was pink n buldging or duscolored n scarred. I also love mixing a bit w my sunscreen or moisturizer n just a dot goes a long way. I love the applicatior its great for hygiene. I can't recommend enough more people shoukd be hsing this... Show more
B
originally posted on ulta.com
Does Not Wear Well
I got the lightest shade. It was a tad light for me, NC10 in Mac Studio Radiance Serum Foundation. Goes on thin and looks really good at first. A couple hours into the day, it looked really bad. Break down around my nose, mouth, and between my eyes. Looked patchy on my forehead. Made my skin look dry all over except on my cheeks by my nose, that looked super oily. I am returning this one. Plus, it smells so bad. Like a chemical mixed with propane. Just awful.... Show more
Tashina M
originally posted on ulta.com
Finally!
This has been the only makeup brand that hasn't caused me to breakout. I have spent literally thousands of dollars trying to find the one foundation that works with my incredibly sensitive, acne prone skin. In addition to the CC cream, I use the matte primer and setting powder. All 3 products has not given me any issues. I get that it's pricey, that part stinks, but it works and to me it is worth the cost, 100% I do recommend a good makeup remover with this product. I use the Garnier micellar water. I know it says you don't need to rinse, but do and follow up with a gentle hydrating cleanser and moisturizer.... Show more
Lindsay
originally posted on ulta.com
Good foundation but needs more shades
I love that it has SPF, I like the consistency and the coverage is very good for my acne and redness. I have oily combination skin so I use it with setting powder and setting spray and it lasts throughout the day. If it's humid it does start to separate and need to be touched up tho. I just wish there were more shade options. I have light asian skin with more neutral-cool rather than yellow undertones. I've tried 30N, 25N, 20N, and 15N and none were THE perfect match. On me, all those shades lean towards yellow and either a little too light or too dark so to compensate I mix shades (which is a hassle and still doesn't come out the perfect match) or add powder foundation over. Wish there was more shades because I love everything else about this foundation.... Show more
ectini
originally posted on dermablend.com
New HG product?
I'm on day 2 of wearing this and have already received multiple compliments on how flawless my makeup and skin looks! I'm always on the lookout for something that provides good coverage but is also light and has skin benefits. This fits the bill completely. It blends effortlessly with a damp beauty blender. The color match is also phenomenal and is near perfect to my skin tone (30N). For reference, I have unproblematic, non-acne prone combination skin. I have dry skin for the most part but tend to get oily in my T-zone at work because I have to wear an N-95 for my full 12-hour shifts. This makeup lasts the full 12 hours and still looks flawless! I also have been using the cool beige loose setting powder over this for the past couple days and it has kept all of the ... MoreI'm on day 2 of wearing this and have already received multiple compliments on how flawless my makeup and skin looks! I'm always on the lookout for something that provides good coverage but is also light and has skin benefits. This fits the bill completely. It blends effortlessly with a damp beauty blender. The color match is also phenomenal and is near perfect to my skin tone (30N). For reference, I have unproblematic, non-acne prone combination skin. I have dry skin for the most part but tend to get oily in my T-zone at work because I have to wear an N-95 for my full 12-hour shifts. This makeup lasts the full 12 hours and still looks flawless! I also have been using the cool beige loose setting powder over this for the past couple days and it has kept all of the oil at bay. Definitely a power duo and completely skin-like/no cake! Definitely a fan and think I have found my HG "foundation".... Show more
Bree
originally posted on ulta.com
Not great at all for the price
I expected this to be a great product since it’s dermablend. I was looking for something between light foundation and heavier longwear foundation with spf and this fit that. However, the Cc cream looks cakey, creases, and pills super easily. It smears and transfers way too easily even with primer, setting spray, and nothing but a fully absorbed moisturizer underneath it. I tried all combinations. It doesn’t seem like you should need to do any of that since it’s more casual makeup. It does color correct and look nice at first for maybe an hour or two. Even with just a small amount on it would spread away from any natural creases on my face like to corners of my nose and around my mouth. It was weird and I’ve never used a product that does that. Additionally, even my ... MoreI expected this to be a great product since it’s dermablend. I was looking for something between light foundation and heavier longwear foundation with spf and this fit that. However, the Cc cream looks cakey, creases, and pills super easily. It smears and transfers way too easily even with primer, setting spray, and nothing but a fully absorbed moisturizer underneath it. I tried all combinations. It doesn’t seem like you should need to do any of that since it’s more casual makeup. It does color correct and look nice at first for maybe an hour or two. Even with just a small amount on it would spread away from any natural creases on my face like to corners of my nose and around my mouth. It was weird and I’ve never used a product that does that. Additionally, even my most effective setting spray didn’t hold it in place. For $40 I would have expected better. I returned it. I could get drugstore Cc cream that works better than this and just wear good sunscreen underneath it.... Show more
Krisjanna
originally posted on macys.com
Not the Dermablend I remember
Dermablend's unique selling point "used to be" that they offered near exact skin tone matching along with sunscreen (for skin health and to prevent skin tone change). They had the best advertisements proving this point - including one impressive ad Dermablend had with a head-to-toe tattooed gentleman getting covered with their make-up. That ad and others were pretty awesome.I am sad to say that is not the case anymore at least where this concealer product is concerned. I know lots of things changed during the last couple years, and I cannot say if that is good/bad necessarily. Hopefully, they are not drifting more into the "make-up counter" make-up where Estee Lauder, Mac, and Chanel and other brands. I really don't know and am not here to judge - just sharing my ... MoreDermablend's unique selling point "used to be" that they offered near exact skin tone matching along with sunscreen (for skin health and to prevent skin tone change). They had the best advertisements proving this point - including one impressive ad Dermablend had with a head-to-toe tattooed gentleman getting covered with their make-up. That ad and others were pretty awesome.I am sad to say that is not the case anymore at least where this concealer product is concerned. I know lots of things changed during the last couple years, and I cannot say if that is good/bad necessarily. Hopefully, they are not drifting more into the "make-up counter" make-up where Estee Lauder, Mac, and Chanel and other brands. I really don't know and am not here to judge - just sharing my experience.After 10+ years as customer, I am no longer because the primary product I used to use, "Smooth Liquid Camo Concealer", was replaced with this "Continuous Correction Cream" and its closest color is still very far from what it was originally. Would've gladly paid 25-50% more for that "Camo" product because it matched so well. Not only is the shade too dark for me, but the make-up "finish" is "shiny" which is something I associate with make-up from the 1970s. So, unless you're a 15 year-old girl trying to get into a nightclub (is that a thing anymore?) and actually want to look older, then this is the makeup for you. Otherwise, if you're an adult willing to pay "adult prices" you might be disappointed with your investment and, like me, want to take advantage of the 30-day return policy if, for nothing else, to prove a point that "if it isn't broken, don't fix it."... Show more
MichelleDermaFanGirl
originally posted on dermablend.com
Would Buy Again
Before this product I was using a BB cream. I was looking for something with a little more coverage that has SPF. I went to the Ulta store and found the perfect color to match my skin tone. When applying this product, I recommend starting with less and slowly adding more so it doesn't look cakey, and also using a beauty blender with foundation brush. First time wearing this CC cream, I blotted my face about 4- and 7- hours in and had minimal product stick to the paper. From what I could tell, Dermablend only had loose powder (I prefer pressed) so I am using BareMinerals BAREPRO pressed powder. These two work very well together for me, leaving a smooth matte finish. This is a great mid-price option and I will buy it again.... Show more
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