Updated: 4/29/24 with new shades!

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Frequently asked questions about IT Cosmetics CC Cream
IT Cosmetics CC Cream review
IT Cosmetics CC Cream shades
IT Cosmetics CC Cream shade chart

Frequently asked questions about IT Cosmetics CC Cream

Question: How do I find my shade of CC Cream?

Answer: There are 22 CC cream shades, and each shade has a skin depth (how dark or light) and an undertone (cool, warm, neutral, olive, etc.). If you have light skin, look through the Light shades before and find the correct undertone. If you have Medium skin, look through the Medium shades, and Dark shades if you have dark skin.

Question: Is CC cream good for mature skin?

Answer: Absolutely! CC cream won’t sink into fine lines and have a glowy finish that looks like youthful skin. Best of all, it has high SPF 50+ which is absolutely necessary for warding off the skin aging effects of the sun.

Question: Why use CC cream instead of foundation?

Answer: Personally, for me I prefer CC cream because it offers skincare ingredients and a high SPF. This means that I don’t need to apply sunscreen beforehand, which can make my skin feel sticky and icky. This is especially crucial on hot days when any product you wear just seems to melt away.

It also has good coverage for blemishes, so it’s just one of those products that I reach for naturally when I need to get ready in a flash…which, let’s be honest, is like every day. 🙂

Question: Which IT Cosmetics CC Cream shades are for pale skin?

IT Cosmetics CC Cream in **Fair Porcelain** is currently the lightest shade offered.

**Fair Ivory** is a light shade with warm yellow undertones.

**Fair Beige** is a light shade with cool rosy undertone.

Answer: IT Cosmetics added 3 new shades for pale skin. They are Fair Porcelain (neutral undertones), Fair Ivory (warm undertones) and Fair Beige (cool undertones). Fair Porcelain is the lightest shade.

Question: Who should wear IT Cosmetics CC Cream in the Light Medium shade?

Answer: IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream in Light Medium is for light, cool/neutral skin that’s around MAC NW20 skin tone.

Question: Which IT Cosmetics CC Cream shade would fit someone with warm-toned medium skin, around MAC NC40 skin tone?

Answer: IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream in the Tan shade is a light brown shade with warm undertone, that’s suitable for MAC NC40 and NC42 skin tones.

IT Cosmetics CC Cream review

If you are not familiar with the cult-favorite IT Cosmetics CC Cream foundation, then here’s what you need to know about this top-selling foundation:

IT Cosmetics CC Cream foundation before and after. Notice that it covered up the model’s melasma on her cheek.

IT Cosmetics makes 4 different formulations for their CC+ line:

1. CC+ Cream Illumination (glowy full coverage version)

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination (glowy version)

2. CC+ Nude Glow (lightweight with medium coverage version)

IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow (lightweight with medium coverage version)

3. CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte (full coverage matte version)

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte (matte version)

4. CC+ Cream (original full coverage formula and the product we are reviewing)

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream (Original formula)

the original CC Cream is a full coverage foundation that covers rosacea, dark circles, scarring, melasma and wrinkles

has mineral sun protection – SPF 50+ broad spectrum sunscreen (titanium dioxide and zinc oxide)

has a lightweight, hydrating formula that’s suitable for all skin types

contains ingredients like niacinamide, antioxidants and collagen to improve skin over time

not quite drugstore-priced but still good value because a little goes a long way. I’m still using mine after 2 years!!

Want to learn more about the IT Cosmetics CC Cream? Read our IT Cosmetics CC Cream in-depth review.

IT Cosmetics CC Cream shades

Light, Neutral

IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Fair Porcelain is a very fair shade with neutral peach undertone. This is the lightest shade. MAC NC10 skin tones can wear this shade. If you have a fair neutral olive skin tone, you can also wear this shade.

IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Fair Porcelain is currently the lightest shade offered. It has neutral undertones.

Light, Cool

IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Fair Beige is a very fair shade with cool rosy undertone.

IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Fair Light is an ivory pink shade with cool undertones.MAC NW15 to NW20 skin tones can wear this shade.

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream in Fair Light

IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Light Medium (pink beige shade with cool undertone) is for light skin with cool/neutral undertones.

Light, Warm

IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Fair Ivory is a very fair shade with warm yellow undertone.

IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Fair (warm undertones). Skin tones that are similar to MAC NC15 and NC20 can wear this shade.

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream in Fair

IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Light (warm undertone). MAC NC25 skin tones can wear this shade.

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream in Light

Medium, Warm

IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Medium (soft beige with warm undertones) is for medium skin with warm undertones. MAC NC30 skin tones can wear this shade.

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream in Medium

IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Medium Tan (warm undertone) is for medium skin with warm undertones:

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream in Medium Tan

Medium, Neutral

IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Neutral Medium (neutral undertone) is for medium skin tones with neutral undertones:

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream in Neutral Medium

IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Neutral Tan (neutral undertone) is for medium skin with neutral undertones. It is similar to the Medium Tan shade (see below) but has more neutral undertones, so if you find the Medium Tan shade too orange/warm, then give this shade a try.

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream in Neutral Tan

Medium Dark, Warm

IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Tan (warm undertone) is for medium dark skin tones with undertones. Skin tones that are around MAC NC40 and NC40 to NC42 can wear this shade: