Tuesday, March 26, 2013
L'Oreal Paris Nude Magique Anti-Fatigue CC Cream
Tuesday, March 26, 2013Beauty Balms Confession: I could never understand the hype surrounding BB Creams. They absolutely burst onto the UK scene last ...
Beauty Balms
Confession: I could never understand
the hype surrounding BB Creams. They absolutely burst onto the UK scene
last year, with most of the big players funding huge advertising
campaigns urging us all to buy these 'miracle' creams.
I
also thought that it was just me that wasn't a fan, working my way
through several variations trying to convince myself they were good.
Glowing review after glowing review on the blogosphere persuaded me to
keep going.
I tried Garnier, Sleek and even L'Oreal. All
of which made my skin look like it wasn't mine. It could have been the
lack of shade range, but regardless, BB cream did nothing for me but
make my skin dull and strangely unnatural.
So imagine
how I felt upon hearing of the next big thing: CC Creams! The cynic in
me half expects to see DD Creams, the miraculous breast cream launched
just a few months down the line! As yet, my prediction is yet to come
true. But anyway, the arrival of the CC Creams initially had me
thinking: 'Oh, here we go again!' *roll-eye*
So what exactly is a CC cream?
Well, it stands for Colour Correcting and is more of an evolution of the BB cream.
I
spotted L'Oreal had released 3 types of CC creams: Anti-Dullness,
Anti-Redness and Anti-Fatigue. I picked up the latter after swatching it
in my local Boots.
Tone, Consistency & Application:
Upon swatching, I realised it was a lovely apricot colour with
microscopic beads or, as L'Oreal describe it, capsules. Once blended
into the skin it transforms into foundation which adapts to my skin
tone. Infact, I don't think I could describe this as a foundation, but
perhaps a notch down on the thickness scale.
I found
this works best for me when applying tiny dots in various areas
around the face before using a buffer to work it into the skin. The
brush I'm using at the moment is my trusty Illamasqua Highlighter Brush,
which is perfect for applying foundation, and gives flawless,
air-brushed looking skin. Back to the CC Cream though, and I love how
this provides light coverage that adapts to my skin-tone. As many of us
Desi girls know, finding the right shade can be troublesome.
After
buffing the cream in, the face looking back at me in the mirror appears
so much brighter and more awake. And that's before my morning coffee!
This is in no small part due to the apricot colour of the cream, which
works beautifully with olive skin tones. A word of warning though,
ladies with dry skin might want to try before you buy, as this dries to a
semi-matte finish . Just for reference, I am a MAC NC37 - NC40 and NARS
Sheer Glow - Barcelona.
Formulation, Finish & Longevity:
Although
the cream doesn't leave you with an instant glow, it leaves your skin
looking more awake and radiant. As the day progresses on, I notice that
my skin would gradually begin to glow. Now, my skin type is
Oily/Combination so this isn't a great surprise, however I tend to find
that with other foundations I need to powder once or twice a day to
prevent the oiliness coming to the fore. With this cream I found that I
was able to skip the powdering altogether, due to the glow factor.
If
you're looking for this to conceal blemishes or under-eye circles,
you'll find the light coverage isn't condusive to concealing. Luckily
for me, I don't really suffer with dark under-eyes but of course the odd
blemish pops up from time to time. For these little nasties, I
conceal with my MUFE Full Cover Concealer.
So all in
all, this provides you with light coverage, evens your skin tone and
leaves a natural looking finish. My skin is relatively clear, so this
has worked perfectly for me in achieving that 'Nude' look. I can see this
quickly becoming a part of my morning routine for a long time to come
(Until EE Cream comes out anyway!), particularly in the summer when I
need super light coverage and don't fancy applying anything heavy.
*cue selfies*
FACE:
L'Oreal Nude Magique Anti-Fatigue CC Cream
CHEEKS:
Topshop Cream Blush in Flush
EYES:
MAC Pressed Pigment in Warming Heart (lid colour and inner corner highlight)
Clinique Brush On Cream Liner in True Black
L'Oreal Lash Architect 4d Mascara
LIPS:
MUA Lipstick in 13 mixed with Rimmel Lasting Finish Kate Moss Lipstick in 107
Final conclusion?
L'Oreal, I am impressed!
L'Oreal Paris Nude Magique CC Creams are priced at £9.99. Currently stocked in Boots and Superdrug.
L'Oreal Paris Nude Magique CC Creams are priced at £9.99. Currently stocked in Boots and Superdrug.
Are you Team BB or Team CC, or none? Ha!
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