Updated: 3/24/23
Table of Contents
- How to find the correct IT Cosmetics CC Cream shade
- Frequently asked questions about IT Cosmetics CC Cream
- IT Cosmetics CC Cream review
- How to use this shade finder
- IT Cosmetics CC Cream swatches
- IT Cosmetics CC Cream shade chart
How to find the correct IT Cosmetics CC Cream shade
Are you looking for your IT Cosmetics CC Cream shade? With 12 different shades, it can be tricky to find the correct IT Cosmetics CC Cream shade. So we’ve put together a shade finder to help you find the right shade.
In this IT Cosmetics CC Cream shade finder, you’ll also find IT Cosmetics CC Cream swatches and tips on picking the correct CC Cream shade.
Frequently asked questions about IT Cosmetics CC Cream
Question: Which IT Cosmetics CC Cream shades are for pale skin?
Answer: The lightest IT Cosmetics CC Cream shade is the Fair shade, which has warm/neutral undertones. It is best for skin tones that are around MAC NW15. If you are lighter than NW15, we recommend checking out other bestselling foundations.
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 medium 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 makes 4 different formulations for their CC+ line:
1. CC+ Cream Illumination (glowy full coverage version)
2. CC+ Nude Glow (lightweight with medium coverage version)
3. CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte (full coverage matte version)
4. CC+ Cream (original full coverage formula and the product we are reviewing)
- 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
- no wonder it has over 24K reviews on Amazon!
IT Cosmetics CC Cream in-depth review
Want to learn more about the IT Cosmetics CC Cream? Read our IT Cosmetics CC Cream in-depth review.
How to use this shade finder
To use this shade guide, look for your skin tone depth (Light, Medium, Medium-Dark and Dark).
Then find your undertone (Warm, Cool or Neutral) to find your perfect shade.
IT Cosmetics CC Cream swatches
Light, Warm
- IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Fair (W), (warm/neutral undertones). This is the lightest shade. Skin tones that are similar to MAC NW15 can wear this shade.
- IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Light (warm undertone).
The following skin tones can wear the Light shade:
- MAC NC15
- MAC NC15 to NC20
- MAC NC20
Light, Neutral/Cool
- IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Fair Light (cool undertone) is the second lightest shade and is similar to MAC NW15 to NW20 skin tone.
- IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Light Medium (cool undertone) is for light skin with cool/neutral undertones that are similar to MAC NW20 skin tone:
Medium, Neutral/Cool
- IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Neutral Medium (neutral undertone) is for medium skin tones with cool or neutral undertones:
- IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Neutral Tan (neutral undertone) is for medium skin with neutral or cool undertones. It is similar to the Medium Tan shade (see below) but has cooler undertones, so if you find the Medium Tan shade too orange/warm, then give this shade a try.
Medium, Warm
- IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Medium (warm undertone) is for medium skin with warm undertones that is around MAC NC25:
- IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Medium Tan (warm undertone) is for medium skin with warm undertones:
The following skin tones can wear the Medium Tan shade:
- MAC NC25 to NC30
- MAC NC30
- MAC NC30 to NC35
- MAC NC35
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:
- IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Rich (warm undertone) is for medium dark skin with warm undertones:
Dark, Warm
- IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Rich Honey (warm undertone) is for dark skin with warm undertones that is around MAC NC50 skin tone.
Dark, Neutral/Cool
- IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Deep (neutral undertone) is for dark skin with cool/neutral undertones. This is the deepest shade for this foundation.
IT Cosmetics CC Cream shade chart
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