As my skin has aged, I have found that my personal needs for skin coverage has changed, as it does with most women. Upon entering the pre-retirement years, I have been gifted with some age spots that require a magic wand for removal, a magic wand that obviously just does not exist. in comes the CC Creams. I love how make-up has morphed so much and that you can now find items to cover up the imperfections of aging. I started a few years back with the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind ($7.90) which worked great at the time. Recently needing a little bit more coverage, I went and ordered the Physicians Formula Super CC ($15) and the Thrive Buildable Blurr CC Cream ($38) and ran my own comparison. Is the upgrade and price really worth it? The Maybelline Instant Age Rewind still works and has a moderate coverage, but the darker age spots will still come through lightly. The Physicians Formula Super CC covers better than the Maybelline product, and wears well for an entire day from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. with little to no creasing which is wonderful. Comparing the Physicians Formula product to the Thrive product, I found that the Physicians Formula covered just as well as the Thrive, if not better. I found that the Thrive product did not last the entire day, as the Physicians Formula product did and the coverage was not as solid as the Physicians Formula Super CC. Also, with the Physicians Formula Super CC, you used very little for a wonderful complexion coverage and blend. The Thrive product needed twice as much for less coverage and given the price difference between the two, that makes the Physicians Formula a winner. None of the 3 products mentioned give a mask appearance and all give a very natural look, if the correct color is chosen. All three are great products and work, but for the aging skin, the Physicians Formula Super CC is the one that I believe does the best, for the price. I also use as a setting powder, a light brushing of CoverGirl Advanced Radiance Age Defying Pressed Powder. I used this on top of the foundation and it created a natural matte finish that lasted. All of this gives a light natural look that makes it look like you are barely wearing any makeup at all. Have fun with it. Read more
I ordered this about seeing it mentioned in a YouTube video, I ordered "light medium" as this usually is right for me. This product is a bit darker than I expected, as I have a tan now it's ok, but will order "light" for the winter. For somebody like me who is overwhelmed with full/medium/light/coverage/foundation/concealer/stick/powder/liquid/etc. products, this is perfect! I only used a little on my face including under eyes and my skin looks great, no more of those reptile-looking old skin. I hope it will last throughout the day. It was easy to apply, I used a silicone sponge, as I'm ordering the product from abroad and don't want to waste any of the precious content. I'm not sure about the moisturizing effect, the first time I used it I used only this but some skin areas were a bit flaky, so now I use a moisturizer first (the BB dupe by Revolution). Read more
Would have given five stars but very dark. I ordered light and the color is more medium. Good coverage but not as moisturizing as I had hoped. Read more
I’ve been using the Physicians Formula Super CC+ Cream and I’m really impressed! It provides full coverage without feeling heavy, and it blends beautifully to even out my skin tone. My skin feels hydrated all day, and I love that it has anti-aging benefits too. The finish looks natural, and it’s gentle enough for sensitive skin. Definitely a staple in my makeup routine! Read more
Shade light/medium is extremely warm toned/orange. Unless you have a warm undertone no way you’re getting away with wearing this shade. I typically wear shade light/medium in many things (I have neutral undertone) and there is no way I can get away with wearing this. I will order the shade light to try, but based off other reviews it also seems to have a pretty warm undertone. I included some pictures with labels and other foundations I have to compare it to. I do like the coverage it provides, it was easy to blend in with my fingers (which is what I’m looking for in a products as I need something quick/easy that takes minimal effort on a daily basis as a Mom of a toddler). It doesn’t feel heavy on my skin, it feels slightly moisturizing, seemed to dry down quickly. Read more
I used to use Neutrogena skin clearing liquid foundation for a couple of years mostly because most foundations clog my pores and cause me to break outbutb so did Neutrogena. I worked with a girl who swear by cc cream and decided to give it a shot. I first started with cover girls brand but ended up having a nasty reaction to it. My face turned beat red and it sting really bad. It both looked and felt like I sunburn over my whole face. So I decided to look for a hypoallergenic product and give it another shot. I came across this product in a kit that came with the powdered foundation (powder is kinda meh in my opinion it gets cakey on top of the lotion)I liked it so much that I ended up ordering this one as a refill for the cc cream when it was all gone. I would say that it is true to its description and balancing out the skintones however it does seem to be a tad darker than it should. But it still looks a lot better and it doesn't get as greasy or cakey as liquid foundation since it's essentially a lotion absorbing into the skin. Best of all it's lasted a lot longer than any other foundation I've ever used. Usually, by the time I get off work most of my make up is worn off but this stuff is still going strong when I get home from work. So the longevity of it is definitely worth it. I've not noticed it being the cause of breakouts either. Read more
I have used this for a long time. Good coverage and not greasy. I'm a fairly white-colored human and could actually use a little "lighter" pigment in the winter months, but it probably makes me look more alive so no complaints. Will continue to purchase. Read more
