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It Cosmetics CC+ Foundation in the Tube - Colors?

tototwo — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 21:12:24 GMT

I ordered It CC+ Foundation in "light." Sadly, it's too dark for me. I always buy foundations in either "light" or "ivory" shades, so I'm a little befuddled that this is so dark on me. I've worn it 3 times so far - it's dark when I apply it and it seems to get darker on me as the day goes on.

For those of you who wear this foundation in the "fair," what are your opinions? Is the "fair" too yellow? I'm afraid if I exchange the light for the fair, it will be too light on me. Wish there was a color in the middle.

What do you think? I appreciate your comments.

Re: It Cosmetics CC+ Foundation in the Tube - Colors?

Colonel Meow — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 21:20:28 GMT

You just voiced one of my fears, lol! I ordered the CC in light, but haven't received it yet. I previously had to return the IT Celebration Foundation in Light because it was so dark, even though I typically wear between light and ivory in other foundations, like you. I'm hoping that IT runs more true to color in liquid, rather than powder formulation.

Re: It Cosmetics CC+ Foundation in the Tube - Colors?

tototwo — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 21:27:04 GMT

Colonel Meow ~ Good luck to you! I hope the color works out for you - please let me know. The ""light"" looks like a bad fake tan on me -- not a good look.

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Colonel Meow — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 21:37:01 GMT

On 11/29/2014 tototwo said:
Colonel Meow ~ Good luck to you! I hope the color works out for you - please let me know. The "light" looks like a bad fake tan on me -- not a good look.

LOL! that's exactly how the CF looked on me - like I went a little bronzer-happy, but not in a good way! I don't understand how Jaime says she wears the Medium. When I'm not self-tanning, she and I have about the same skin tone (complete with rosacea), but there is no way I could wear the medium.

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Naryn — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 21:43:38 GMT

Hi. I wear the CC cream in fair, and I will warn you that it is very fair. I have pink toned fair skin, no yellow at all. The CC cream does not pull any yellow on me, but I need to use a touch of bronzer with it because it is that fair and makes me look really washed out alone. I believe if you fall into the light category AT ALL then the fair will be too light for you. I wear fair in BE loose and ready and fair in Doll 10 liquid (Doris Dalton) but they don't give me the fuller coverage or finish I'm sometimes looking for, which the CC cream does. Also, I don't have a problem with it going dark or orange on me throughout the day and I think the key is to use an extremely small amount. I only use as much as my pinky nail and get pretty full coverage on my whole face, any more than that an it goes cakey.

I hope this helps, I know how frustrating it is to find a good foundation match...ranks up there with jean and bra shopping

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GCR18 — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 22:16:32 GMT

I also ordered the light, it should be here Monday. Usually I order fair in foundations/powders, but thought it may be too light. I've read that many mix foundations to get that perfect color, but I'm not investing in two. If it's too dark, it goes back and I'll have to buy local.

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Desi — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 02:44:11 GMT

I hope Jamie reads these threads where we say we need a shade between fair and light. Actually there is no true "light" shade. The light is light-medium with peachy-pink undertones(quoting Jamie when it first came out). On me, it's a little too dark and very peach. Medium was said to have an olive undertone, which they also never mention now, and it is much darker than light after it's applied. They used to tell you all this, but not anymore. The fair is neutral but very fair. I had a spot I saw on my neck one day and I thought , huh, am I getting vitiligo? Nope, was a spot of fair that accidentally got on my neck, and my neck is really very fair! So, I have both fair and light and mix or use whichever one I feel like but neither is perfect.

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cw88 — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 04:57:28 GMT

I use fair in the wintertime and light in the peak of the summer, and mix the two inbetween.

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jewelsluvsbeauty — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 05:08:27 GMT

I have heard lots of people fall in between shades and need to mix two together. Not sure if you want to go there. It is a great product. I am shade light/medium and I use the light and it is perfect.

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CharliF — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 05:59:21 GMT

I've used this product for six months now, and I love it. I used Bare Minerals for 10 years, but never liked the dust or mess. I like the IT CC so much better. I am fairly light -- usually use an ivory in regular foundation and light in mineral makeup. I'm using the light in this product and it's just right. Gives me a touch of color without washing me out.

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tototwo — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 14:58:05 GMT

Thank you all! From your posts I'll assume that the "fair" will be too light on me. When you say the "light" has "peachy undertones," that describes it well since it seems too peachy-orange for me. I've decided not to exchange it, but to return it for a refund.

Thanks for your input.

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katwalker — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 07:45:25 GMT

I tried the fair in Ulta, and it was too yellow for me. However, I am very pale and pink-toned, so most foundations are either too dark or too yellow for me (I'm a NW10, possibly lighter).

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gidgetgh — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 13:32:52 GMT

I ordered the CC Cream in light and got it the other day. I tried it for the first time yesterday. I think it's too dark. My husband said it looked fine on my, but I thought it looked too dark. I'm going to keep it and use it, but I think my next tube will be the fair. I wish there were a shade in between the two.

I have dark brown hair but I'm pretty pale. In Clinique's compact cream foundation, I wear the lightest shade, but I thought Fair on the CC Cream might be for the really fair.

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carfingirl — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 19:03:23 GMT

Now I a medium skin tone in most makeups but I find her CC cream runs light. I use the tan. And have been thru two of them. One of the few things I have used to the end..I love it. Just purchased the big one and ordered the travel size in medium and have tried mixing them and I like that look in winter. As much winter as Florida gets.

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MandySays — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 20:47:54 GMT

On 11/29/2014 cw88 said:
I use fair in the wintertime and light in the peak of the summer, and mix the two inbetween.

I got the Fair and am LOVING it for my skin, but do plan on getting the Light for my 2nd A/D shipment so I'll have it on hand for the Summer and if I need to mix between now and then. For now and through the Winter Fair should work wonderfully for me. It's my holy grail foundation! Flawless.

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lgfan — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 23:00:44 GMT

Even though I like IT cosmetics foundations their colors are off. In the regular powder foundation I wear tan because the medium is too light. In the illumination foundation the tan is too dark so I must wear medium. In the CC cream the medium actually matches my skin tone. This is the first brand of make-up that I have used where the shades are completely different for every kind of foundation.

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ChynnaBlue — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 23:24:06 GMT

Fair is too light for me and Light is too dark for me. I refuse to buy two and mix them every day. I wish more cosmetics companies would realize that women come in more than 5 colors.

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Desi — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 01:37:10 GMT

Since they don't have their own forum, think if we started a thread asking for a shade (neutral undertone) between fair and light, they'd pay attention to everyone who said yes? I'd be happy to start one!