Physician's Formula Super CCC Correct + Conceal + Cover Cream and Powder Review

I recently purchased these the Physician's Formula Super CCC Correct + Conceal + Cover Cream SPF 30 and the Super CCC Correct + Conceal + Cover Powder SPF 30. I was quite disappointed, so I thought I would do this review for you all!

First, the CC+ Cream. It claims to "visibly transforms your complexion with color-correcting pigments that instantly help correct uneven skin tone, imperfections, discoloration and visible signs of aging." This product only comes in two shades, Light and Light/Medium, which is disappointing but consistent with Physician's Formula lack of darker shades in all of their products. 

I purchased shade Light and instantly saw that it was too dark for me. I was kind of shocked that "Light" would be so dark, considering that I'm not the fairest of the fair. 

On the left is a heavy swatch and on the right it is more blended out. Even blended out you can see that it is about a shade darker than my skin tone.

Looking past the bad color match, it has a light coverage which is typical of BB creams, CC creams, and tinted moisturizers. It lasted most of the day on my face. It didn't help control oil on my combination skin but it also didn't cling to dry patches. 

Onto the powder. It only comes in two shades, like the CC cream, which are Light and Light/Medium. I bought shade Light to go with my Light CC cream. 

This powder has four colors in it: skin tone, green, pink, and yellow. These are supposed to correct discoloration on the face while also adding coverage. Swatched out, though, the powder only looks pale and almost white.

These two photos, taken in different lighting, show how pale this powder is. Even blended out (on the right), it is too light for me. Even though I don't like the color, it is a pretty smooth powder with light coverage, which makes it comparable to other drugstore powders. 

Above you can see the Light powder on the left and the Light CC cream on the right. Do you see the huge difference in color? Physician's Formula, what were you thinking?! Neither product matches my skin tone and it bothers me that the two products are so different in shade! 

Another aspect that I don't love about these two products is the price. The CC cream is $14.99 and the powder is $13.99. With tax, the two products come out to be over $30. That seems to be quite expensive compared to other drugstore CC creams and powder.

Pros:

- SPF 30 in both

- Smooth texture of the powder

Cons:

- Expensive for drugstore products

- Powder in shade Light is extremely light

- CC cream in shade Light is quite dark

- Only two colors options for each product

Overall, the products are decent quality, nothing horrible but nothing outstanding. For $30+ for both products and only two shades each, I don't recommend these. Sorry Physician's Formula, but these were flops for me.

Do you love these products? Hate them? Let me know in the comments below.

~ Haley

Beginner's Makeup Guide: Product recommendations for someone who is new to makeup!

Hello! I've seen this video topic on YouTube and decided to make a blog post on it!

This post is for the person who is starting from scratch or who already has a few items but wants a complete face of makeup. I didn't include bronzers, highlighters, lip liners, etc. because I wanted this post to be just he essentials. All of the products below are drugstore products, so they are budget friendly and can (hopefully) be found in any local drugstore.


Face:

- I would recommend a tinted moisturizer, BB cream, or CC cream for any beginners because they are more forgiving than foundations and can be applied with just your fingers. The Rimmel BB Cream ($6.99) is best for oily skin and the Revlon BB Cream ($10.99) is best for dry skin, but of course you can buy which ever you want.

- If you have oily skin, a powder will be very helpful to keep your skin matte. If you want don't travel often, then I would recommend a loose powder because you get more product for the price. But if you travel often or want to take your powder to go so you can touch up throughout the day, then I would recommend a pressed powder. Either the Palladio Loose Rice Powder ($4.99) or the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder ($4.99) are good picks for an oil absorbing powder.

- Concealer was the first makeup items that I started using! I think when someone is starting to use makeup, a concealer that can correct dark circles, blemishes, and redness all in one is best. I would recommend the L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Crayon Concealer ($8.99).

- A subtle blush can be a quick way to brighten your complexion. These blushes by Rimmel ($4.99) are not only affordable but are subtle so you can't overdo it. They are also very blendable which makes them perfect for anyone getting started in makeup.


Eyes:

- I think that an eye primer is essential if you want your eyeshadow to last all day without creasing or fading. I love the E.L.F. Eyelid Primer ($1 at Target) because it is sheer so it works on all skin tones, plus I find that it is very comparable to higher end primers!

- Eyeshadow is my favorite type of makeup but it can look messy or unblended if you are just getting started into makeup. I would recommend something sheer at first, then when you feel more comfortable applying eyeshadow you can move on to more pigmented shadow. My sheer pick would be the CoverGirl trio in Shimmering Sands ($4.99) and my pigmented pick would be the Wet n Wild Color Icon trio in Walking on Eggshells ($2.99). These shadows look beautiful on all skin tones and are great neutral staples.

- Eyeliner can be tricky if you're new to it so I would recommend a pencil like the Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner Pencil in Black Point (Black color) or Espresso Last (Brown color), $2.49 each at Walgreens. These liners glide on effortlessly and stay on all day without fading or smudging.

- Mascara is my last step for the eyes and there are so many great drugstore/beginner mascaras! The CoverGirl Clump Crusher ($7.99) is an updated version of the Lashblast Fusion. It is great for both lengthening and volumizing. If you want just lengthening I would recommend the L'Oreal Telescopic Shocking Extensions ($9.99) and if you want just volumizing then I would recommend the L'Oreal Volumious Carbon Black ($7.99). I find that I don't need the waterproof version of these mascaras but that's up to you if you want waterproof or not.

Lips:

- When you're just getting started into makeup, the easiest, most fool-proof lip option is a lip butter. These are sheer lipsticks that are a lip balm, lipstick, and lip gloss all in one. I love the Revlon Color Burst Lip Butters ($7.99) because of the shade range and how pigmented they are for being a lip butter. My favorite everyday shade that looks great on everybody is Berry Smoothie (pictured above).



Disclaimer: The prices and pictures are from Target's, Walmart's, Walgreen's, and Ulta's website. Depending on where you shop, the prices will vary slightly, so the prices I have listed may not be the price at your local store.


Overall, I feel that these products are great for anyone who is new to makeup and will flatter every skin tone. Hope you like these recommendations!


~ Haley