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IT CC cream...does anyone use the fair or light shade?

Ellabella — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 04:59:32 GMT

I'm thinking about trying this but don't know if I should get the fair or light. I almost always wear the second lightest shade in any foundation, I have fair skin with neutral-slightly yellow undertones. The light looks really yellow on my screen but the fair looks like it might be too light. Any ideas what shade I should try? Any help would be very appreciated, thanks!

Re: IT CC cream...does anyone use the fair or light shade?

LuluOnBeauty — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 05:03:24 GMT

By any chance do you know your color in MAC or Estee Lauder Double Wear? Those are two really popular foundations and make a good measuring stick for recommending other colors if you know your color in those.

Re: IT CC cream...does anyone use the fair or light shade?

Desi — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 05:31:04 GMT

Ella, when there are about a dozen shades I am usually the 3rd or 4th down. I have both yellow and pink in my skin, but more yellow. I tried both fair and light. I kept fair because light was a tiny bit too dark and peachy. I liked light but if I applied it heavily it was too dark, although neither shade is really dark. HTH

Re: IT CC cream...does anyone use the fair or light shade?

peacefulsoul — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 06:23:29 GMT

""SNAIL SECRETION FILTRATE"" as an ingredient?! I just cannot go there. Does anyone know why this is a necessary ingredient?

Re: IT CC cream...does anyone use the fair or light shade?

Deadeye Daisy — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 21:31:04 GMT

I use two shades; mix fair with medium (2 to 1 ratio). Light has WAY too much yellow.

Re: IT CC cream...does anyone use the fair or light shade?

Jump4joy2 — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 21:37:04 GMT

On 2/21/2014 Deadeye Daisy said:
I use two shades; mix fair with medium (2 to 1 ratio). Light has WAY too much yellow.

Re: IT CC cream...does anyone use the fair or light shade?

Moon Child — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 21:54:38 GMT

I have now used both Fair and Light. Your experience may be similar to mine based upon your description of your complexion. The Fair works well but it makes me a little too pale. Light would work if it was possible to spread it evenly and very thin but I need more coverage. My plan is to proceed as Deadeye has done and mix the 2. But I have not tried it yet as I need to order a new tube of Fair! I would move on and try something that is already toned to my specs but I like the product so much I think it's worth the bother.

Re: IT CC cream...does anyone use the fair or light shade?

virgosun — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 22:08:44 GMT

I am fair with neutral tones and the Light works for me. I find the Fair shades are generally too light and make my skin look chalky. I would rather be just a tad deeper than pasty white.

Re: IT CC cream...does anyone use the fair or light shade?

pbkong — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 22:17:12 GMT

I wear the Light and really like it. I have neutral/pink undertones and cannot wear any shade that is too yellow. I think it has more beige in it than yellow. It does a good job of cancelling out redness and neutralizing my complextion.

Re: IT CC cream...does anyone use the fair or light shade?

c_la_vee — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 22:59:58 GMT

virgosun, are you saying that the Light is making you a tad darker?

I haven't received it yet but I can't go darker it never looks like a nice tan on me, I

just look dirty.

On the other hand, I don't want to look chalky either.