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Upcoming It Cosmetics TSV...help!

irish26 — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 01:09:37 GMT

I am 47 and looking for a new foundation. In the past I have used Tarte (liquid) and Bobbi Brown (liquid). I am considering the January It TSV but am also intrigued by their Celebration Illuminating foundation. If anyone could give me some insight on the brand etc., I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you

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Tricolor — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 01:23:15 GMT

IT TSV is going to have their CC Cream in a compact which will be in cream form. For me I find that their CC Cream is almost full coverage. I also have the Celebration Illumination but my skin is dry and find that this is more drying. After applying it, I have to use a hydrating setting spray. Today I used it as a finishing powder and liked it that way. IT also makes great brushes and eyeliners.

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lovelylinda — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 01:27:01 GMT

irish26...jump in and give IT a try!

I believe the CC+ foundation is in the compact in the TSV...not sure if the formula is any different til Jamie talks about it. But that is my go-to foundation. I have the celebration illuminating foundation, but my skin just doesn't look as good with powders anymore at my age (50 in March). however, I still use it -- it is PERFECT for me in spot-covering redness/zits.

I use a lot of It products. give it a shot...you can always return it

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Mistic — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 01:57:43 GMT

Hi Irish26 ~ I hope you don't mind if I ask for help too? I'm light-Medium. I tried the powders and they just didn't work for me. I do have the Illumination creme in the compact, and I really like it. So, hoping the CC+ liquid will work also. How do the colors run? Is medium a lighter or darker shade? Thank you.

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irish26 — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 02:05:12 GMT

Mistic, I don't mind at all ! I am certainly a creature of habit and would like to "go outside the box" and try a new foundation. I hope we can both get some help on this post. Now all I need to do is figure out what shade to purchase Typically, I wear BE fairly light.

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Desi — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 02:26:37 GMT

Although we haven't had a presentation, I think the upcoming TSV might be great for you. The shade would be the issue. I can use fairly-light or sometimes medium beige in BE. Both are fairly neutral. The problem with IT is the limited shade range. I fall between fair and light in IT and neither is perfect and you might be the same. Fair is the more neutral but very fair. Light is more peachy undertoned (they say it's peachy-pink) but looks off on me. I can wear either but honestly, neither shade is great but I love the product.

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irish26 — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 02:28:56 GMT

Desi, I have yellow undertones in my skin so maybe fair is the way to go ? Thanks

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Mistic — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 02:43:25 GMT

I have problems with yellow showing up in a shade. Light is usually too light, and mediums seem to turn orange on me. I have no clue.....

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brandiwine — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 02:54:09 GMT

I have found the IT is extremely yellow. I'm a light Irish girl with pink undertones. It looks like death on me. The powder formula is very drying.

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Tricolor — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 03:04:26 GMT

My skin is a true medium with neutral understones. In the CC Cream I wear medium and it does have yellow undertones but I do find that I can still get away with it. Once I apply a finishing powder, it seems to tone down the yellow.

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gfpdem — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 03:16:31 GMT

On 1/13/2015 Tricolor said:
My skin is a true medium with neutral understones. In the CC Cream I wear medium and it does have yellow undertones but I do find that I can still get away with it. Once I apply a finishing powder, it seems to tone down the yellow.

I second Tricolor opinion, I am a light medium and have to go medium because light is too light. I have to blend the CC cream with another foundation to get a more neutral finish (usually BE's serum in bare natural) but its worth the effort because the coverage and finish are so nice!!

Personally, I'm picking this one over tarte in Feb-I don't know full details but I think that tsv will feature the foundcealer and I don't think that product looked good even in the demo! Not tempted. (thank goodness!)

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Desi — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 03:32:17 GMT

Irish, my skin is a bit more yellow than pink but has a little pink as well. MakeUpForever light sand (maybe 120) is a good match. If you can go with fair, it might work better color-wise. It fair is just a little too light for me and makes me look even paler. I can use it, or light, but was hoping they'd bring out more shades.

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Mistic — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 03:54:04 GMT

On 1/13/2015 Tricolor said:
My skin is a true medium with neutral understones. In the CC Cream I wear medium and it does have yellow undertones but I do find that I can still get away with it. Once I apply a finishing powder, it seems to tone down the yellow.

Isn't the new TSV coming with a Finishing Powder? Maybe I can pull off the Medium with a FP? Tell me Yes!

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irish26 — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 03:54:21 GMT

Thank you everyone for your heartfelt advice. I am so grateful. I will definitely give the IT TSV a chance

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Desi — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 04:09:45 GMT

Mistic, yep, it comes with a brand new finishing powder so I guess you are in!

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FUTURE — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 04:31:16 GMT

On 1/13/2015 gfpdem said:
On 1/13/2015 Tricolor said:
My skin is a true medium with neutral understones. In the CC Cream I wear medium and it does have yellow undertones but I do find that I can still get away with it. Once I apply a finishing powder, it seems to tone down the yellow.

I second Tricolor opinion, I am a light medium and have to go medium because light is too light. I have to blend the CC cream with another foundation to get a more neutral finish (usually BE's serum in bare natural) but its worth the effort because the coverage and finish are so nice!!

Personally, I'm picking this one over tarte in Feb-I don't know full details but I think that tsv will feature the foundcealer and I don't think that product looked good even in the demo! Not tempted. (thank goodness!)

The Tarte one has a new foundcealer (glass jar with dropper), two brushes (one double-ended), lip gloss, gifted mascara, and a compact with 6 shadows and Amazonian clay blush.

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susandee — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 06:13:20 GMT

Go to ULTA. They carry the IT line and you can test the products. I recommend you go with light the fair is VERY fair, almost albino actually, at least on me. I use the light CC cream, let it dry down a few minutes then use the light celebration foundation on top, applying with a fluffy brush. The original celebration foundation brush drops too much product and makes it look too dry on my skin. Using the fluffy brush made all the difference for me. I find using Urban Decay makeup setting spray really helps with the powdery look and keeps it fresh most of the day. I have some yellow tone to my skin and I personally find the light runs yellow and matches my skin. I love this line and cannot recommend it enough.

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Mistic — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 06:17:20 GMT

You all are great! Thank You!!!

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gfpdem — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 03:19:14 GMT

On 1/13/2015 FUTURE said:
On 1/13/2015 gfpdem said:
On 1/13/2015 Tricolor said:
My skin is a true medium with neutral understones. In the CC Cream I wear medium and it does have yellow undertones but I do find that I can still get away with it. Once I apply a finishing powder, it seems to tone down the yellow.

I second Tricolor opinion, I am a light medium and have to go medium because light is too light. I have to blend the CC cream with another foundation to get a more neutral finish (usually BE's serum in bare natural) but its worth the effort because the coverage and finish are so nice!!

Personally, I'm picking this one over tarte in Feb-I don't know full details but I think that tsv will feature the foundcealer and I don't think that product looked good even in the demo! Not tempted. (thank goodness!)

The Tarte one has a new foundcealer (glass jar with dropper), two brushes (one double-ended), lip gloss, gifted mascara, and a compact with 6 shadows and Amazonian clay blush.

Ugh! I Know, I got my insider on line today, and saw the Tarte TSV, and now I want them both! They are completely different and I love Tarte shadows. This is not good for my New Years resolution. I love all the brushes in both kits as well. I have to give this some thought!

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BarbiHollywood — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 04:26:15 GMT

If you live near an Ulta, they carry what appears to be the entire line of IT Cosmetics. Go try on colors there and see if ordering from QVC is a better deal. Most of the time, QVC includes IT's awesome brushes instead of a separate purchase at Ulta. You can explore a lot of the makeup lines QVC sells (Mally, Laura Geller, Tarte, Smashbox, etc.). I think they can do a shade-match on you.

I returned the Celebration Illumination makeup and got the CC instead. I like it a lot, but I like Laura Mercier's Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide just a little bit better. Tried Laura Geller's Original Spackle today for the first time and love it!

Let us know what you find. Happy shopping!