RIGHT?!! The Covergirl Clean Matte BB leaves my skin flawless. I love it. I love my IT CC as well but it's nice knowing I don't have to always spend nearly $40 whenever I run out now that there's a great $8 find!!! 😉🤗👍🏼
I have dry skin and the Cover girl matte bb cream has become my holy grail! It makes my skin look flawless yet still skinlike and best of all it dries right away, no more sticky tacky face.
I have both and they're both good foundations BUT the biggest difference is what makes the It cosmetics so popular is it has an spf of 50! Not to mention all the other ingredients that are supposed to be good for your skin! The covergirl bb cream is nice no doubt and definitely lasts better on my oily combination skin but nothing can compare to the It cosmetics sun coverage and other skin care in their products! If you're wanting something to wear outside in the sun on vacation that feels nice, protects your skin, and lasts then It Cosmetics is bomb. Cover girl is a nice foundation but that's it-- in my opinion these products just don't even compare I wear them for totally different reasons expecting two totally different outcomes. UNLESS Covergirl added some kind of SPF to theirs and honestly it would have to be a lot to rival a 50 SPF there just is no comparison in my opinion.
I agree. Like I said in the vid, they are not ingredients dupes. I was mainly comparing the look of them on the skin for people, like me, who don't care to wear an extra sunscreen underneath of the product! I just don't want people to waste their money on it if they're just buying it because of how it looks on the skin when that can be duplicated in a cheaper product. (: Thanks for your opinion!
Montana Snowflake layers don't equal sun protection it just equals how much coverage the makeup gives. It's the spf. Just use something underneath with a higher spf.
I think you should use something under your foundation for true protection. You need way more sunscreen that the foundation could have. However, I still think that the it cosmetics would be better for the same reason because it has physical spf which not so many foundations have and I wear physical SPF, so I wouldn't worry about my foundation reacting weird with my sunscreen and I would have extra benefits.
I've recently purchased the Covergirl BB cream & I LOVE IT! I get super oily & this holds up better than any higher end foundation! Can't go wrong for 6 bucks. Thnx for sharing to reassure me I DON'T need to splurge on the IT cosmetics! :)
Really like the cover girl BB cream, but hate the It cosmetics CC cream. I tried the It cosmetics with and without primer, with several different application methods, and nothing helped. I always wound up with a hot, greasy mess. While the It has many good skin ingredients as well as the spf it doesn't really matter if you hate the finish. Good review!
Elaine Morris i completely agree i have oily skin and i just cannot seem to get it CC cream to work for me. by the end of the day i look like a hot mess and all of it has just slicked off 😭😭😭
I love my It Cosmetics CC cream I think I am on my second or third tube though I don't use it everyday, it is my go to quick coverage option or if I am going to out in the sun all day. That being said after having it for a while and using several tools to apply it I have found the best way to apply this is with your fingers as is with most CC and BB creams, if you want full coverage that is. A nice synthetic brush will give you the next best coverage and a beauty sponge with give you the sheerest coverage.
I agree. The best application is to pat it around to blend it--just like you would with a sponge but with your fingers--and after pressing it into the skin to finish blending the rest of the way with fingers. If it's really hot it can get more dewy than I like so I'll mix it with Urban Decay's One and Done which mattifies it a bit. People can't tell I have any foundation on and think my skin just naturally looks that good. ;-) I'm over 40 with normal/oily combo skin.
I didn't try applying it with my fingers! I wish I had known that. :/ I never apply products with my fingers, just assuming it won't look good. Thanks for letting everyone else know, though! XOXO
I really like the covergirl clean matte bb cream. covergirl also has the ready set gorgeous oil fate foundation that applies almost the exact same as the covergirl clean matte bb cream. I like both exually. I have the lightest shades for the covergirl products and they are still 2 shades two dark.
That's so funny that you said that because I was JUST wondering if maybe they would just repackage the Ready, Set, Gorgeous, since they seem to similar. Thank you!
Have tried/used many products since my late teenage years. From drugstore to high end; until I bumped into IT Cosmetics three years ago. For me, hands down the best foundation coverage with their CC +50 Cream/foundation paired with their ByeBye Pores finishing powder. NO MORE VISIBLE PORES!! with that one. For oily skin; stay away from their "Illumination" line. BUT, Cover Girl has some cool stuff; I'm sure formulas have evolved and will probably go purchase that one and compare...why not right? I love make up💃 Great review!👍👍
That's awesome that it works so well for you! I wish I had the same experience! Yeah, I definitely think CG has come along way, along with most drugstore brands. Like I said, ingredients-wise, the CG is not similar at all to the IT Cosmetics CC Cream. So I don't know if you'll have as much like with it. But I hope you do! Thanks for such a nice comment!
I hate the price tag but if I have to pay that for all the good for my skin ingredients then I will. Nothing else I have makes my skin look like the IT antiaging cc cream.
iloveromeo3 I agree! The price can be steep (found supersized on qvc and it's worth it). I love how it makes my skin feel and look. So it's worth it to me.
LOVE this makeup look! Gorgeous, as always! 🤗 I have normal/dry skin and I actually really like the cover girl clean matte bb cream. I just set it with a dewy setting spray on those day where my skin is feeling more dry than normal. But it never sticks to any of my dry spots or anything, so that's a win for me! 👍🏻😉
I think your face looked nice on both sides. I haven't tried the cover girl, but I have used the it cosmetics. The way I get full coverage is to blend it with my fingers (I know, but trust me) then take my beauty blender and lightly tap over it to make sure all the product is blended well. I also have combo to oily skin, that still breaks out in my mid 30's.
I think for foundations I still opt for the high end ones because they tend to be a lot better for your skin, skin products are the only ones I would invest in! Everything else like mascara, eyeliner, and lip stick I would just get at the drugstore 😁 Great review!
Hi I'm a new sub. Really enjoyed and appreciated your in depth review. You made it ABUNDANTLY clear re:the difference in the SPF. The comparison was about coverage, etc. I totally am underwhelmed with the IT cosmetics cream" I watch TH-cam all the time , and so far,you're the only one ho also doesn't care for it, although, possibly for different reasons. I thought the Covergirl side wore better and looked better. BTW, you're very pretty. Looking forward to seeing other videos.
Physicians Formula makes a CC cream, actually they make at least three of them ranging from $12.99-$14.99. The reviews are excellent. I was excited because I wanted full coverage, and PF has it. I like the product a lot, but have to return it because even their light shade is too dark for me:(. For those of you who aren't pale, light or medium should work well.
Kat James I have this bb cream, as well. In the summer the "light" shade is dark enough for me. When I'm not tan, I add a lighter to it. I love this bb cream and my Mom always compliments me on my complexion when I wear it. It's so light and airy and gives great coverage.
I am OBSESSED with my IT CC Cream! Its my holy grail foundation. If i have any major breakouts i will conceal them but for the most part i dont have to.
You should compare the new Nyx drop foundation compared to the Rainforest of the Sea foundation. Both have a really thin consistency with surprisingly good coverage and both seem to work well with my oily skin. The claims for the Nyx drop foundation are completely wrong, but if you ignore the "two drops for medium, four the full coverage" type claims it's a good foundation, I just wish their was more product in the bottle. I go through the Rainforest of the Sea foundation super fast so I was searching for a dupe and I think that's the best one I've found so far. Would love to see you compare them!
Hmm, I actually never thought about how those two compared. That's a very good point. I tried the ROTS Foundation a longgg time ago. I agree. The claims are whack on the NYX, lol. No one can use 1 drop of that stuff! That wouldn't cover my nose, lol. I'll definitely have to compare those! Thanks for the heads up, girl!
Just FYI IT CC Cream has many citrus oils that cause irritation and are photo toxic when exposed to the sun. Any anti-aging ingredients it does have are negated by the citrus oils. The collagen ingredient molecule is too large to be absorbed into the skin. It also transfers easily to phones / clothes / coats. Anything that touches your face and wears off. The citrus is causing damage over time and for many immediately. I think the real dupe is all the people who wear this product thinking it’s good for the skin. . They are duped in my opinion.... as well as many dermatologists. Thx for your review. I like the covergirl better.
A little bit of IT CC cream goes a lonnggg way, including the Undereye concealer, depending on which coverage you want. Usually, one less-than-half a pump will give you a sheer coverage, half a pump is medium coverage, and a full pump is full coverage. I bought the travel size and like it so much that I bought the full size. At $38, you will get your money's worth, it will last a long time before replenishing. However, if I had seen this video first, before buying the full-size, I would have given this a whirl. I bought the BB cream by NYX, before IT, and I used this for quick appointments or going to the store. That is what it is, a glorified moisturizer. So, maybe I'll buy, Covergirl to replace NYX. At $38, you may not want to put this on to run out on quick errands.
I love the it cosmetics one, but not the price tag. I will forsure be trying out the cover girl. I've always just thought that cc, bb, (whatever lol) creams couldn't be full coverage, but I really like the coverage of it on you!
Actually, BB creams started in Korea... and most of them have the same coverage as a our foundations. A lot of people are just used to crap BB creams from here in the U.S. that are basically tinted moisturizers :p The ones in Korea pretty much all have skincare benefits and a better finish on the skin since they're pretty obsessive about perfect skin over anything else.
My favorite BB cream is by Lioele called Triple the Solution, which is best suited to NC 15-20 pale girls BTW :D Their shade range is super limited, though. It's either that or their regular formulation which is a bit darker.
IT cosmetics CC cream is almost completely full coverage if you ditch the sponge “blenders” ... use a brush or even better your fingers. I was disappointed at first as well but I tried it with my fingers and it works great. Other people I’ve talked to prefer a dense soft foundation brush. Plus quality ingredients are going to benefit you in the long run. Good to know there’s a cheap version for when I can’t spend as much.
I like the It CC cream. I'm new to it & trying different applications. Do NOT apply with a sponge; use a brush or fingers. I prefer brush. Moisturize well before applying. Use a primer, but not a silicone-based one. I haven't tried the CG BB cream, but at drugstore price, I will. Hope this helps somebody.
I had both but gave the Covergirl away because it was streaky (I use a brush). The IT Cosmetics was a lot smoother to blend and matched me perfectly. I have very dry "mature" skin. *~eye roll~* I'm 52.
Thanks for this video!! I think I'll try the Covergirl BB cream and save me some money, especially when I have tons of face sunscreen I can just wear underneath the BB cream. Great video!!😊😘
I bought the whole IT cosmetics gift set and it is ok. I will probably just buy the foundation, in the future, if I don't find something else I like even better. I discovered applying the Bye, Bye foundation with a sponge or beauty blender, did not give it as full of a coverage as I like, because the blender and sponge soaked up quite a lot of product. This caused me to use way more, just to get a medium coverage and it is rather expensive to be wasting! I would have used less even using my fingers to apply!! For me, putting it on my hand and applying it with a foundation brush was the way to go! It blended beautifully and I hardly used any but still got the full coverage I wanted! I do love the ingredients in IT's bye bye foundation. they help with aging and dryness plus protect you from the sun's rays. I did find a BB foundation at the dollar tree recently. Normally, I walk on by that section just because in the past, they weren't even worth the dollar but I did find a BB cream I figured was worth a try. I'll have to track down the ingredients before I test it all over my face but I could tell from doing a swatch on my hand that this stuff is definitely full coverage!🤔 anyway, keep your videos coming. I find them very informative!👍😁
I've been a mua & esthetician for years & I've worked for many brands I personally love IT CC Cream I think its best for a more mature skin I definitely wouldn't wear a primer under it but still prep your skin with serum or moisturizer & using your fingers is always my best method but then maybe I'll pat over with a beauty blender & set. The bye bye under eye is the real mvp of IT though I could use just the concealer & I'm going to try this BB cream with it Thanks for your review. The BB looks great on your skin 😍
i would still wear a moisturizer with a SPF, under a foundation with SPF, and powder with a SPF. That works for me, living in Cali, during the summer, with a moderate amount of time outside. I also use blotting paper throughout the day and touch up with a SPF powder. If I'm outside for a long time or one of makeup face products happens to not have SPF, I'll swap the SPF moisturizer for a full on sunblock.
True IT has spf of +50 and has more skin loving ingredients. I appreciated the comparison of coverage, color, consistency and wear-a-bility. For me however, ingredients do matter. Especially since the cover girl contains talc and I am allergic. Dupe would never apply.
i love the IT Cosmetics CC cream and have wondered if there's a dupe out there! I cant wait to go pick up the Covergirl BB Cream! thanks for doing this =]
IT Cosmetics does nothing for me. I've tried the various products and I've found Maybelline BB cream to be so much better for me- and much more affordable. Will try CoverGirl next!
IT has spf 50, which is what I bought it for, foundations are everywhere, what makes it unique is the high spf 50 + foundation. There is no sun protection in the Cover Girl.
+Catnip2011 I explained the SPF situation in the description box. SPF in makeup should not be relied on. Paired with an affordable high sunscreen, you get a very similar effect with the CG product.
I'm 49 and was told IT Cosmetics would look good on my skin. Nope! Made me look like an oil slick, separated on my chi not, forehead and nose plus didn't cover squat. Lol
WTF IM SUPER SHOCKED RN. THE COVER GIRL SIDE LOOKS 1000000000 x better. That’s sooooooo crazy I wouldn’t expect that from cover girl. I’m impressed whoa!
Guess I'm pulling this cover girl bbcream out and giving it some use , I used to really love it on my combo/oily skin ..loved the coverage u got with it, great dupe video !
I really thought the Covergirl out did the IT Cosmetics by a long shot !!! And you definitely have me sold on it, so no IT Cosmetics for this old gal.....Covergirl all the way !!! Oh I meant to ask if you would please, PLEASE make a Dupe playlist please !!!! So I can click the bell to get your notifications of new uploads. God bless you sweety stay safe and warm. Hugs from Texas ❤
I have a Dupe playlist now! This link should take you there! If not, it's on my home page on my channel. th-cam.com/play/PL29c7fNGRa-QnnzoouMXEtdE0m4CMfCp9.html God bless you, as well!
BB and CC are very different. BB are made to cover blemishes, and they are Matt and hence they last and cover the blemishes better. As for CC is for colour correcting, for those who have uneven colour skin tone, this is the best, and also if you want to have a natural and a shiny from within look, CC IT is the one to go for. the texture is much more lighter comparing to BB cream. Especially BB cream is generally to cover blemishes.
I feel like that was the original idea/difference, but makeup companies suck at sticking to the original idea. They get lazy. I've tried a lot of BB creams that aren't matte, very shiny, and have low coverage. Same with CC creams but vice versa. And I feel like correcting an uneven skin-tone is going to naturally happen with something that has coverage. So, whether it's a BB or a CC cream, if it's got any kind of coverage, it's going to correct unevenness. That's just my opinion, though!
I love It Cosmetics but I must admit it has always felt like a LOT on my face and by the end of the day, I am ready to get it off! Bc it like, just sits there on my face and shines. Even with a ton of powder, which just makes it heavier. Come to think of it, maybe I don't love It so much after all. I have never tried Cover Girl bc once I tried it as a child, and it turned orange on my face (it was probably the wrong color - DUH) and I've always shied away from it since. That's stupid, I know. Maybe I will try it again. That has been a LOT of years ago! LOL
This is not a hateful comment, just a suggestion since it happens to me as well. Your pores are probably more magnified because you applied your highlighter a little more on the apples of your cheeks which magnifies your pores. If you apply it on the higher points of your cheekbones that problem should not occur. Again I am not trying to be rude. I had the same issue as well!
I have more mature skin, I like the it cosmetics cc cream for its ingredients, and it's SPF. However I do find that even with my dryer skin it's got about a six hour wear time. It also tends to pill up on my nose and chin, which is kind of disappointing. I have to use concealer in those areas when I wear the cc cream.
Thanks for the feedback. Yeah, the IT Cosmetics does have good ingredients for sure. But no one should rely on the SPF in makeup. Read the description of this video for more info on that. (:
thanks for the review i love the it cosmetics cc cream but is expensive girl and its good to find a similar thing i can just add an spf to the cover girl
Hi honey!just found u on this older video! Love a dupe! Loveeeee my it cc with a little tarte Amazonian for more cover. My favorite close drugstore is maybelline dream cushion. Beautiful!!!! Anyway enjoyed your video!!! Xoxo!!!
The IT CC cream has more skin damaging ingredients that it has good ingredients. Use it if you want premature aging issues. Butyloctyl Salicylate - used in facial peels Retinyl Palmitate - synthetic vitamin A (never wear vitamin A/retinal in sun exposure) Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid - needs a growth factor (water) or will pull water from your skin if air is dry or you're indoors in AC or heater Collagen in creams doesn't do anything for your skin - hyped fantasy Covergirl BB Cream does not have nasties in it Learn to read the ingredient label and GOOGLE before saying yay, this is great for your skin.
Super late to this conversation and first video of yours I’ve watched (great video btw). I’m also not a giant fan of IT CC. I’m a more ‘mature’ woman than you and my skin is more normal to dry, yet I still find the IT too glowy and just all in all underwhelming esp for the price. So I’ve been on the lookout for a new one. I think I’ll give this cover girl a try. I did want to mention something about the spf. From what I’ve learned, and a recent Wayne Goss video confirmed, in order to get the high spf of any product, you need to apply a LOT of it. Like a teaspoon. (Wayne say a mil, which I think is a milliliter and the spoon he demonstrated with looked about like a tsp) Which is really a crap ton of makeup...you should check out his demo, it’s kinda hilarious. Since I use retin a and need a lot of sunscreen I can’t even count on IT CC to do the job alone fwiw, I’ve been using Australian Gold tinted sunscreen spf 50 and I love it. It’s fully mineral and leaves a beautiful matte finish. I can wear it alone as a light cover foundation or as a great primer under foundation or bb/cc cream
I absolutely love the clean matte bb cream. I mix with Australian Gold SPF 50. It is just not good for my oily skin. Do you have a video tutorial on how you do such a pretty subtle wing-like as your eyeliner?
Even if these perform similarly there is no way that the covergirl would ever be a dupe. Ingredients wise they are on totally different levels. Get the IT cosmetics your skin will thank you.
Anyone that uses both, or have tried covergirl? Wondering how it would work with dryer skin, the IT cc works amazing for dry skin. If anyone has any feedback I'd love to hear:) thx for the video, great dupe!
Everyone talks about the SPF in it cosmetics. Personally ..There's not enough SPF 50 to do anything..Lets be real. Also I am a mature woman and I tried it and it doesn't work.Also everyone has different techniques so it works for some, NOT for Me...and i'm ok with that.
I love this comment. People don't seem to understand that everything works differently for everyone. I agree with the SPF. And unless you reapply throughout the day, it's not doing much. I remember a long time ago, Kandee Johnson said that if you don't get around to putting on sunscreen, wearing makeup is the next best thing for protection just because it provides a barrier. Thank you for your comment.
Yes exactly! It's not enough on its own to actually get spf 50 w/ the small amount we use. It's good for layering though - I do a base layer of regular spf 50, then tinted moisturizer/bb cream w/ spf 20, then powder compact spf 30. Also re-apply spf in some form throughout the day. Still need to get a concealer w/ spf. I figure all together it's better that way 😊
I tried the Cover Girl but it ended up looking streaky and hard to blend and didn't look natural. I just got the IT CC cream and so far I like the finish alot better. It looks pretty natural on my face, which is an oilslick. I just have to set it with matte finising spray.
+Mary Miller It just didn't work out for me. In my opinion, coverage is coverage, regardless of its title on the market. It just didn't provide the full coverage I was expecting it to. And I explained the SPF situation in the description box. Thanks for your opinion.
Also I felt no matter how I primed it or lotioned after about 30 min my face felt like it had a hard shell on it, it was itchy and burned a little and the color seemed to change and get darker.
spf 50 is great...But down here south with this Heat and Humidity... It would melt off...lol. I promise. You just have to get you a big ole floppy hat to keep that Sun off your face lol ;)
I heard about this dupe a long time ago....and hurried out to buy this CG product. It looks great on me when first applied, but unfortunately, oxidizes like crazy after a few hours. I stopped using it because I don't like looking like an Oompa Loompa!
I never use CC cream. I'm just getting started in makeup use. I am dark and have dry skin. Do I use it alone or it has to be under foundation? Does it oxides?
You can wear it alone, as a foundation, or under an actual foundation! I prefer to wear products like this on their own because I feel as if you run the chance of getting cakey when you layer too many products with coverage. As far as oxidation, it just depends on the chemistry of your skin. Usually, everything oxidizes at least a little. But it depends!
RIGHT?!! The Covergirl Clean Matte BB leaves my skin flawless. I love it. I love my IT CC as well but it's nice knowing I don't have to always spend nearly $40 whenever I run out now that there's a great $8 find!!! 😉🤗👍🏼
Exactly! Cheaper alternatives are always great! Thank you!
I really need to try!!! 🤓
I have dry skin and the Cover girl matte bb cream has become my holy grail! It makes my skin look flawless yet still skinlike and best of all it dries right away, no more sticky tacky face.
Thanks so much for letting me know! I'm so glad it works well for you!
I have both and they're both good foundations BUT the biggest difference is what makes the It cosmetics so popular is it has an spf of 50! Not to mention all the other ingredients that are supposed to be good for your skin! The covergirl bb cream is nice no doubt and definitely lasts better on my oily combination skin but nothing can compare to the It cosmetics sun coverage and other skin care in their products! If you're wanting something to wear outside in the sun on vacation that feels nice, protects your skin, and lasts then It Cosmetics is bomb. Cover girl is a nice foundation but that's it-- in my opinion these products just don't even compare I wear them for totally different reasons expecting two totally different outcomes. UNLESS Covergirl added some kind of SPF to theirs and honestly it would have to be a lot to rival a 50 SPF there just is no comparison in my opinion.
I agree. Like I said in the vid, they are not ingredients dupes. I was mainly comparing the look of them on the skin for people, like me, who don't care to wear an extra sunscreen underneath of the product! I just don't want people to waste their money on it if they're just buying it because of how it looks on the skin when that can be duplicated in a cheaper product. (: Thanks for your opinion!
You would have to layer on FAR more of the Covergirl cream than the iT Cosmetics cream to get good sun protection though.
Kar4Jax why don't you just use a moisturizer/primer that is nourishing with an spf. Then they would be the same by that logic
Montana Snowflake layers don't equal sun protection it just equals how much coverage the makeup gives. It's the spf. Just use something underneath with a higher spf.
I think you should use something under your foundation for true protection. You need way more sunscreen that the foundation could have. However, I still think that the it cosmetics would be better for the same reason because it has physical spf which not so many foundations have and I wear physical SPF, so I wouldn't worry about my foundation reacting weird with my sunscreen and I would have extra benefits.
I've recently purchased the Covergirl BB cream & I LOVE IT! I get super oily & this holds up better than any higher end foundation! Can't go wrong for 6 bucks. Thnx for sharing to reassure me I DON'T need to splurge on the IT cosmetics! :)
Aww, I'm so glad! Exactly! Just pop on another sunscreen, and you've got the same, if not better, results!
Really like the cover girl BB cream, but hate the It cosmetics CC cream. I tried the It cosmetics with and without primer, with several different application methods, and nothing helped. I always wound up with a hot, greasy mess. While the It has many good skin ingredients as well as the spf it doesn't really matter if you hate the finish. Good review!
Thanks so much for your feedback!
If you have oily skin, the iT Cosmetics cream, regular formula (there is another formula as well) isn't going to work for you.
Elaine Morris i completely agree i have oily skin and i just cannot seem to get it CC cream to work for me. by the end of the day i look like a hot mess and all of it has just slicked off 😭😭😭
I like the way your face looks with the drugstore BB. Much prettier. Wish it had sunscreen though and take out the talc.
+Ap Wrg I agree 100%.
I love my It Cosmetics CC cream I think I am on my second or third tube though I don't use it everyday, it is my go to quick coverage option or if I am going to out in the sun all day. That being said after having it for a while and using several tools to apply it I have found the best way to apply this is with your fingers as is with most CC and BB creams, if you want full coverage that is. A nice synthetic brush will give you the next best coverage and a beauty sponge with give you the sheerest coverage.
I agree. The best application is to pat it around to blend it--just like you would with a sponge but with your fingers--and after pressing it into the skin to finish blending the rest of the way with fingers. If it's really hot it can get more dewy than I like so I'll mix it with Urban Decay's One and Done which mattifies it a bit. People can't tell I have any foundation on and think my skin just naturally looks that good. ;-) I'm over 40 with normal/oily combo skin.
I didn't try applying it with my fingers! I wish I had known that. :/ I never apply products with my fingers, just assuming it won't look good. Thanks for letting everyone else know, though! XOXO
The it cosmetics spf isn't going to last all day, just like any sunscreen. I hope you're reapplying...
I really like the covergirl clean matte bb cream. covergirl also has the ready set gorgeous oil fate foundation that applies almost the exact same as the covergirl clean matte bb cream. I like both exually. I have the lightest shades for the covergirl products and they are still 2 shades two dark.
That's so funny that you said that because I was JUST wondering if maybe they would just repackage the Ready, Set, Gorgeous, since they seem to similar. Thank you!
Have tried/used many products since my late teenage years. From drugstore to high end; until I bumped into IT Cosmetics three years ago. For me, hands down the best foundation coverage with their CC +50 Cream/foundation paired with their ByeBye Pores finishing powder. NO MORE VISIBLE PORES!! with that one. For oily skin; stay away from their "Illumination" line. BUT, Cover Girl has some cool stuff; I'm sure formulas have evolved and will probably go purchase that one and compare...why not right? I love make up💃 Great review!👍👍
That's awesome that it works so well for you! I wish I had the same experience! Yeah, I definitely think CG has come along way, along with most drugstore brands. Like I said, ingredients-wise, the CG is not similar at all to the IT Cosmetics CC Cream. So I don't know if you'll have as much like with it. But I hope you do! Thanks for such a nice comment!
Nina Antongorgie dies the CC cream oxidise after application?
Sarah A I would say just a bit, yes!
I hate the price tag but if I have to pay that for all the good for my skin ingredients then I will. Nothing else I have makes my skin look like the IT antiaging cc cream.
iloveromeo3 I agree! The price can be steep (found supersized on qvc and it's worth it). I love how it makes my skin feel and look. So it's worth it to me.
I tried this after your video, and a month later it is one of my favorite foundations - and I have a lot of high end foundations.
Aww, good! I'm so glad it's working for you!
LOVE this makeup look! Gorgeous, as always! 🤗
I have normal/dry skin and I actually really like the cover girl clean matte bb cream. I just set it with a dewy setting spray on those day where my skin is feeling more dry than normal. But it never sticks to any of my dry spots or anything, so that's a win for me! 👍🏻😉
Thanks so much for letting me know! That's awesome!
YOU are terrific! You should be on the big TV--very natural, fun voice, pretty girl!! Thank You my dear.
I think your face looked nice on both sides. I haven't tried the cover girl, but I have used the it cosmetics. The way I get full coverage is to blend it with my fingers (I know, but trust me) then take my beauty blender and lightly tap over it to make sure all the product is blended well. I also have combo to oily skin, that still breaks out in my mid 30's.
I think for foundations I still opt for the high end ones because they tend to be a lot better for your skin, skin products are the only ones I would invest in! Everything else like mascara, eyeliner, and lip stick I would just get at the drugstore 😁 Great review!
The covergirl bb cream looks much better.. Thanks for this fantastic find!
Hi I'm a new sub. Really enjoyed and appreciated your in depth review. You made it ABUNDANTLY clear re:the difference in the SPF. The comparison was about coverage, etc. I totally am underwhelmed with the IT cosmetics cream" I watch TH-cam all the time , and so far,you're the only one ho also doesn't care for it, although, possibly for different reasons.
I thought the Covergirl side wore better and looked better. BTW, you're very pretty.
Looking forward to seeing other videos.
Physicians Formula makes a CC cream, actually they make at least three of them ranging from $12.99-$14.99. The reviews are excellent. I was excited because I wanted full coverage, and PF has it. I like the product a lot, but have to return it because even their light shade is too dark for me:(. For those of you who aren't pale, light or medium should work well.
+Kat James Which one are you liking that's full coverage??
The Glamour Index
Physicians Formula Super CC cream in light. It's too dark:(.
Kat James I have this bb cream, as well. In the summer the "light" shade is dark enough for me. When I'm not tan, I add a lighter to it. I love this bb cream and my Mom always compliments me on my complexion when I wear it. It's so light and airy and gives great coverage.
I'm a HUGE PF fan. Majorly all of my makeup products are PF....but yeah, those of us that are pale as a ghost, the light is WAY too dark 👎...
I am OBSESSED with my IT CC Cream! Its my holy grail foundation. If i have any major breakouts i will conceal them but for the most part i dont have to.
the IT COSMETICS side looks gorgeous.
Cover Girl is phenomenal - I want to try this foundation and their new one, which has many benefits!
Oh the covergirl clean matte bb cream is my ride or die!!
It's really good!
You should compare the new Nyx drop foundation compared to the Rainforest of the Sea foundation. Both have a really thin consistency with surprisingly good coverage and both seem to work well with my oily skin. The claims for the Nyx drop foundation are completely wrong, but if you ignore the "two drops for medium, four the full coverage" type claims it's a good foundation, I just wish their was more product in the bottle. I go through the Rainforest of the Sea foundation super fast so I was searching for a dupe and I think that's the best one I've found so far. Would love to see you compare them!
Hmm, I actually never thought about how those two compared. That's a very good point. I tried the ROTS Foundation a longgg time ago. I agree. The claims are whack on the NYX, lol. No one can use 1 drop of that stuff! That wouldn't cover my nose, lol. I'll definitely have to compare those! Thanks for the heads up, girl!
Just FYI IT CC Cream has many citrus oils that cause irritation and are photo toxic when exposed to the sun. Any anti-aging ingredients it does have are negated by the citrus oils. The collagen ingredient molecule is too large to be absorbed into the skin.
It also transfers easily to phones / clothes / coats. Anything that touches your face and wears off. The citrus is causing damage over time and for many immediately.
I think the real dupe is all the people who wear this product thinking it’s good for the skin. . They are duped in my opinion.... as well as many dermatologists.
Thx for your review. I like the covergirl better.
A little bit of IT CC cream goes a lonnggg way, including the Undereye concealer, depending on which coverage you want. Usually, one less-than-half a pump will give you a sheer coverage, half a pump is medium coverage, and a full pump is full coverage. I bought the travel size and like it so much that I bought the full size. At $38, you will get your money's worth, it will last a long time before replenishing. However, if I had seen this video first, before buying the full-size, I would have given this a whirl. I bought the BB cream by NYX, before IT, and I used this for quick appointments or going to the store. That is what it is, a glorified moisturizer. So, maybe I'll buy, Covergirl to replace NYX. At $38, you may not want to put this on to run out on quick errands.
I love the it cosmetics one, but not the price tag. I will forsure be trying out the cover girl. I've always just thought that cc, bb, (whatever lol) creams couldn't be full coverage, but I really like the coverage of it on you!
Yeah, I love to find BB/CC Cream type products that are full coverage, even though I know that's not what their intended for.
Actually, BB creams started in Korea... and most of them have the same coverage as a our foundations. A lot of people are just used to crap BB creams from here in the U.S. that are basically tinted moisturizers :p The ones in Korea pretty much all have skincare benefits and a better finish on the skin since they're pretty obsessive about perfect skin over anything else.
My favorite BB cream is by Lioele called Triple the Solution, which is best suited to NC 15-20 pale girls BTW :D Their shade range is super limited, though. It's either that or their regular formulation which is a bit darker.
IT cosmetics CC cream is almost completely full coverage if you ditch the sponge “blenders” ... use a brush or even better your fingers. I was disappointed at first as well but I tried it with my fingers and it works great. Other people I’ve talked to prefer a dense soft foundation brush. Plus quality ingredients are going to benefit you in the long run. Good to know there’s a cheap version for when I can’t spend as much.
I like the It CC cream. I'm new to it & trying different applications. Do NOT apply with a sponge; use a brush or fingers. I prefer brush. Moisturize well before applying. Use a primer, but not a silicone-based one. I haven't tried the CG BB cream, but at drugstore price, I will. Hope this helps somebody.
I had both but gave the Covergirl away because it was streaky (I use a brush). The IT Cosmetics was a lot smoother to blend and matched me perfectly. I have very dry "mature" skin. *~eye roll~* I'm 52.
Thank you for your feedback! I'm sorry the CG didn't work for you, but I'm glad you're enjoying the CC Cream!
Thanks for this video!! I think I'll try the Covergirl BB cream and save me some money, especially when I have tons of face sunscreen I can just wear underneath the BB cream. Great video!!😊😘
I bought the whole IT cosmetics gift set and it is ok. I will probably just buy the foundation, in the future, if I don't find something else I like even better. I discovered applying the Bye, Bye foundation with a sponge or beauty blender, did not give it as full of a coverage as I like, because the blender and sponge soaked up quite a lot of product. This caused me to use way more, just to get a medium coverage and it is rather expensive to be wasting! I would have used less even using my fingers to apply!! For me, putting it on my hand and applying it with a foundation brush was the way to go! It blended beautifully and I hardly used any but still got the full coverage I wanted! I do love the ingredients in IT's bye bye foundation. they help with aging and dryness plus protect you from the sun's rays. I did find a BB foundation at the dollar tree recently. Normally, I walk on by that section just because in the past, they weren't even worth the dollar but I did find a BB cream I figured was worth a try. I'll have to track down the ingredients before I test it all over my face but I could tell from doing a swatch on my hand that this stuff is definitely full coverage!🤔 anyway, keep your videos coming. I find them very informative!👍😁
Thanks for the feedback! And let me know how that BB Cream from the dollar store worked for you!
I've been a mua & esthetician for years & I've worked for many brands I personally love IT CC Cream I think its best for a more mature skin I definitely wouldn't wear a primer under it but still prep your skin with serum or moisturizer & using your fingers is always my best method but then maybe I'll pat over with a beauty blender & set.
The bye bye under eye is the real mvp of IT though I could use just the concealer & I'm going to try this BB cream with it Thanks for your review. The BB looks great on your skin 😍
The CG side looked so much better. It covered all your spots better than the IC one.
Thank you!!!
I'm not a huge fan of IT cosmetics, so this was good to see. Plus way lower price:) I'm 52 but have oily skin!! New subscriber here:)
i would still wear a moisturizer with a SPF, under a foundation with SPF, and powder with a SPF. That works for me, living in Cali, during the summer, with a moderate amount of time outside. I also use blotting paper throughout the day and touch up with
a SPF powder. If I'm outside for a long time or one of makeup face products happens to not have SPF, I'll swap the SPF moisturizer for a full on sunblock.
GIRL, kudos! You're doing a great job with sunscreen. I wish I were as diligent.
Best comparison review I’ve seen on TH-cam so far!
Missy, I love your accent!! Thank you so much for sharing! Best review of bb/cc creams I have ever seen.
I only called you Missy cause you are so much younger than me. You are probably the age my daughter would be if I had one. Love ya!
True IT has spf of +50 and has more skin loving ingredients. I appreciated the comparison of coverage, color, consistency and wear-a-bility. For me however, ingredients do matter. Especially since the cover girl contains talc and I am allergic. Dupe would never apply.
i love the IT Cosmetics CC cream and have wondered if there's a dupe out there! I cant wait to go pick up the Covergirl BB Cream! thanks for doing this =]
Like I said, the finishes are slightly different, but I think the effect is overall pretty similar. Good luck! And thank youuu!
Great video. I wear IT and I'm dry but I'm 50 and I enjoy the glow the IT gives me
Thank you! That's awesome! I'm glad it works for you!
Now i want to try the cover girl bb cream! It looks good!
IT Cosmetics does nothing for me. I've tried the various products and I've found Maybelline BB cream to be so much better for me- and much more affordable. Will try CoverGirl next!
IT has spf 50, which is what I bought it for, foundations are everywhere, what makes it unique is the high spf 50 + foundation. There is no sun protection in the Cover Girl.
+Catnip2011 I explained the SPF situation in the description box. SPF in makeup should not be relied on. Paired with an affordable high sunscreen, you get a very similar effect with the CG product.
I'm 49 and was told IT Cosmetics would look good on my skin. Nope! Made me look like an oil slick, separated on my chi not, forehead and nose plus didn't cover squat. Lol
I'm 52 and had same experience! I like a Bb cream by Loreal, and one from Bare Minerals is pretty good.:)
WTF IM SUPER SHOCKED RN. THE COVER GIRL SIDE LOOKS 1000000000 x better. That’s sooooooo crazy I wouldn’t expect that from cover girl. I’m impressed whoa!
Right?!?
I prefer the cover girl side too! Wish we could get it in Australia. We have Covergirl but a smaller range.
Guess I'm pulling this cover girl bbcream out and giving it some use , I used to really love it on my combo/oily skin ..loved the coverage u got with it, great dupe video !
Thank you! Hope you end up liking it!
I really thought the Covergirl out did the IT Cosmetics by a long shot !!! And you definitely have me sold on it, so no IT Cosmetics for this old gal.....Covergirl all the way !!! Oh I meant to ask if you would please, PLEASE make a Dupe playlist please !!!! So I can click the bell to get your notifications of new uploads. God bless you sweety stay safe and warm.
Hugs from Texas ❤
I have a Dupe playlist now! This link should take you there! If not, it's on my home page on my channel. th-cam.com/play/PL29c7fNGRa-QnnzoouMXEtdE0m4CMfCp9.html
God bless you, as well!
BB and CC are very different. BB are made to cover blemishes, and they are Matt and hence they last and cover the blemishes better. As for CC is for colour correcting, for those who have uneven colour skin tone, this is the best, and also if you want to have a natural and a shiny from within look, CC IT is the one to go for. the texture is much more lighter comparing to BB cream. Especially BB cream is generally to cover blemishes.
I feel like that was the original idea/difference, but makeup companies suck at sticking to the original idea. They get lazy. I've tried a lot of BB creams that aren't matte, very shiny, and have low coverage. Same with CC creams but vice versa. And I feel like correcting an uneven skin-tone is going to naturally happen with something that has coverage. So, whether it's a BB or a CC cream, if it's got any kind of coverage, it's going to correct unevenness. That's just my opinion, though!
I bought a bunch of it cosmetics yesterday and I couldn’t wait to get home to try it. Now I can’t wait to return it to ulta. My face look terrible!
Heather Rickard No IT Cosmetics work for me. The CC creams all break me out. The powders are just baaaaad.
I love It Cosmetics but I must admit it has always felt like a LOT on my face and by the end of the day, I am ready to get it off! Bc it like, just sits there on my face and shines. Even with a ton of powder, which just makes it heavier. Come to think of it, maybe I don't love It so much after all. I have never tried Cover Girl bc once I tried it as a child, and it turned orange on my face (it was probably the wrong color - DUH) and I've always shied away from it since. That's stupid, I know. Maybe I will try it again. That has been a LOT of years ago! LOL
This is not a hateful comment, just a suggestion since it happens to me as well. Your pores are probably more magnified because you applied your highlighter a little more on the apples of your cheeks which magnifies your pores. If you apply it on the higher points of your cheekbones that problem should not occur. Again I am not trying to be rude. I had the same issue as well!
+Katherine Capka Ugh, girl, I don't know how to stop with it though! Lolol.
You're so close to 10k! Congrats!
I knowwww! It's been a slow climb, but I'm almost there! Thank you!
No sunscreen no deal♥
good information...can’t wait to pick up some covergirl matte bb cream. i like the It cc cream mainly for the appearance!!
I have more mature skin, I like the it cosmetics cc cream for its ingredients, and it's SPF. However I do find that even with my dryer skin it's got about a six hour wear time.
It also tends to pill up on my nose and chin, which is kind of disappointing. I have to use concealer in those areas when I wear the cc cream.
Thanks for the feedback. Yeah, the IT Cosmetics does have good ingredients for sure. But no one should rely on the SPF in makeup. Read the description of this video for more info on that. (:
cover girl looks so good ...your reviews are so informative.
Thank you so much, ma'am!
thanks for the review i love the it cosmetics cc cream but is expensive girl and its good to find a similar thing i can just add an spf to the cover girl
Burt's bees BB cream is very similar! Same smell and coverage but less SPF.
Hi honey!just found u on this older video! Love a dupe! Loveeeee my it cc with a little tarte Amazonian for more cover. My favorite close drugstore is maybelline dream cushion. Beautiful!!!! Anyway enjoyed your video!!! Xoxo!!!
Hello! Thank you so much!
I like the Cover Girl side. Your skin looks good here. Both sides looked good, but you were right in the end. :) xoxoxo
Thank you!
The IT CC cream has more skin damaging ingredients that it has good ingredients. Use it if you want premature aging issues.
Butyloctyl Salicylate - used in facial peels
Retinyl Palmitate - synthetic vitamin A (never wear vitamin A/retinal in sun exposure)
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid - needs a growth factor (water) or will pull water from your skin if air is dry or you're indoors in AC or heater
Collagen in creams doesn't do anything for your skin - hyped fantasy
Covergirl BB Cream does not have nasties in it
Learn to read the ingredient label and GOOGLE before saying yay, this is great for your skin.
Thanks for pointing this out to all of us. I wasn't even aware, myself. Good to know.....
I have the covergirl bb cream and love it and i have dry skin ☺
Super late to this conversation and first video of yours I’ve watched (great video btw). I’m also not a giant fan of IT CC. I’m a more ‘mature’ woman than you and my skin is more normal to dry, yet I still find the IT too glowy and just all in all underwhelming esp for the price. So I’ve been on the lookout for a new one. I think I’ll give this cover girl a try.
I did want to mention something about the spf. From what I’ve learned, and a recent Wayne Goss video confirmed, in order to get the high spf of any product, you need to apply a LOT of it. Like a teaspoon. (Wayne say a mil, which I think is a milliliter and the spoon he demonstrated with looked about like a tsp) Which is really a crap ton of makeup...you should check out his demo, it’s kinda hilarious.
Since I use retin a and need a lot of sunscreen I can’t even count on IT CC to do the job alone fwiw, I’ve been using Australian Gold tinted sunscreen spf 50 and I love it. It’s fully mineral and leaves a beautiful matte finish. I can wear it alone as a light cover foundation or as a great primer under foundation or bb/cc cream
I absolutely love the clean matte bb cream. I mix with Australian Gold SPF 50. It is just not good for my oily skin.
Do you have a video tutorial on how you do such a pretty subtle wing-like as your eyeliner?
lol the maybeline clean foundation comes in that triangle glass bottle right? Reminds me of high school lol
I have combination skin. I love the IT because of the ingredients
Nice video but I can't use covergirl. I'm allergic to something they use. I prefer to spend the money on IT'S cc cream to not risk irritation.
I agree with you. If it irritates your skin, it's not worth saving the money.
Even if these perform similarly there is no way that the covergirl would ever be a dupe.
Ingredients wise they are on totally different levels.
Get the IT cosmetics your skin will thank you.
+Jessica Jones Haha, I also said that in the video. Thanks for your opinion.
new subscriber. very informative on both creams. love your accent.
Aww, I'm so glad! Welcome to my channel! I'm so glad you decided to stick around. XOXO
Anyone that uses both, or have tried covergirl? Wondering how it would work with dryer skin, the IT cc works amazing for dry skin. If anyone has any feedback I'd love to hear:) thx for the video, great dupe!
Everyone talks about the SPF in it cosmetics. Personally ..There's not enough SPF 50 to do anything..Lets be real.
Also I am a mature woman and I tried it and it doesn't work.Also everyone has different techniques so it works for some, NOT for Me...and i'm ok with that.
I love this comment. People don't seem to understand that everything works differently for everyone. I agree with the SPF. And unless you reapply throughout the day, it's not doing much. I remember a long time ago, Kandee Johnson said that if you don't get around to putting on sunscreen, wearing makeup is the next best thing for protection just because it provides a barrier. Thank you for your comment.
Yes exactly! It's not enough on its own to actually get spf 50 w/ the small amount we use. It's good for layering though - I do a base layer of regular spf 50, then tinted moisturizer/bb cream w/ spf 20, then powder compact spf 30. Also re-apply spf in some form throughout the day. Still need to get a concealer w/ spf. I figure all together it's better that way 😊
Great video... I just wish CoverGirl was cruelty free. 🙁
Same!! It sucks that they aren't.
I tried the Cover Girl but it ended up looking streaky and hard to blend and didn't look natural. I just got the IT CC cream and so far I like the finish alot better. It looks pretty natural on my face, which is an oilslick. I just have to set it with matte finising spray.
Thanks for letting me know! I appreciate your feedback!
OMG what highlight are you wearing? 😍😍😍😍
The better ingredients and SPF50 make the IT the hands down winner. it is a full coverage CC cream, not a full coverage foundation.
+Mary Miller It just didn't work out for me. In my opinion, coverage is coverage, regardless of its title on the market. It just didn't provide the full coverage I was expecting it to. And I explained the SPF situation in the description box. Thanks for your opinion.
What are you wearing on your lips? They look so good
The Cover girl side looks way better.
Thank you.
Also I felt no matter how I primed it or lotioned after about 30 min my face felt like it had a hard shell on it, it was itchy and burned a little and the color seemed to change and get darker.
I really wanted to love the It Cosmetics CC but it broke me out every time I used it :( but I love the Covergirl one!!
LOL!!
SPF Nazis lol.
I am 52. I use the It undereye concealer b/c it is the BOMB.
Can you please tell me what lipcolor you used? It and you are gorgeous!
Other products used? Lippie? It's helpful to see that listed
Love this look... would love to know what highlighter you use and also what lip stick you have on in this video....
Hi, doll. I wish I could remember, but this video was a long time ago. :/ I'm sorry. I may have answered it in earlier comments, though.
Waiting on your review for the new L'oreal Paradise mascara!!
+Celina As soon as I can find it! Ughh, I can't find it anymore yet!
The Glamour Index the only place I can find the Lash Paradise is Target.
micha
spf 50 is great...But down here south with this Heat and Humidity... It would melt off...lol. I promise. You just have to get you a big ole floppy hat to keep that Sun off your face lol ;)
Haha, it's pretty dang hot. Or you could just stay inside like a hermit... that works for me, hahahaha.
The Glamour Index Exactly! lol
Just found your channel & subscribed! Great video & now I have to find that lipstick! 😉
Thank youuuu!!! XOXO
I'm sad the Cover Girl has silicon because it makes me break out 😣
Aww, that sucks! Yeah, after looking at cosdna.com, it definitely has some acne-causers in there.
I heard about this dupe a long time ago....and hurried out to buy this CG product. It looks great on me when first applied, but unfortunately, oxidizes like crazy after a few hours. I stopped using it because I don't like looking like an Oompa Loompa!
Aww, that sucks. I'm sorry!
I don't have oily skin though. Now what?
I never use CC cream. I'm just getting started in makeup use. I am dark and have dry skin. Do I use it alone or it has to be under foundation? Does it oxides?
You can wear it alone, as a foundation, or under an actual foundation! I prefer to wear products like this on their own because I feel as if you run the chance of getting cakey when you layer too many products with coverage. As far as oxidation, it just depends on the chemistry of your skin. Usually, everything oxidizes at least a little. But it depends!
i wish it was light enough
Great video - as usual :)
Thank you! XOXO
have u tried pur-lisse bb cream I received it in a subscription box and it's pretty good coverage and it has spf 30
No, I've actually never heard of that!
I use it cosmetics for the skin treatment benefits and spf
That's good, but please read the description of my video. (:
Great review! Thank you
What is the main color of eyeshadow on your eyelid?
your accent is too cute...... new subbie here
Thanks so much!
It cosmetics is owned by L’Oréal and they do animal testing.
That sucks so bad.