I’ve been testing a new foundation for the past few weeks, and today I’m sharing my thoughts on the It CC+ Nude Glow Foundation. In case you don’t know, I’m 51 and I prefer a light to medium coverage foundation that looks very natural. I struggle with large pores and the typical fine lines and texture that most women my age are familiar with. I have used the It CC creams and foundations in the past, and I like them for mature skin, but they are pretty much full coverage products. The term “nude glow” caught my attention, so I wanted to try this newer formula.
The It CC+ Nude Glow is a lightweight foundation with an SPF of 40. The “Glow Serum” contains skincare ingredients such as 2% niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, green tea extract, which delivers 24 hours of long-lasting skin hydration. It retails for $42 for 1.08 oz. and comes in a soft tube with a pump dispenser.
According to the product description it is supposed to:
It comes in 22 shades and I’m wearing Fair Light.
Starting with a bare face, with the exception of my morning skincare serums, moisturizer, and sunscreen. For my full am and pm skincare routines, you may enjoy this post.
I applied the CC+ Nude Glow using my usual method. First I dispensed two pumps to the back of my hand and then dotted the foundation all over my face. Then, using a damp sponge I blended it in paying particular attention to my nose, chin, and forehead.
As you can see, the pros outnumber the cons. I really like this foundation or technically CC cream. As to the long term skin benefits it promises, I cannot say if these are true. I have a pretty extensive skincare regimen, and I also use the Omnilux Red Light Therapy mask. These are all contributing to the best looking skin I can get at age 51.
What I do know is that having these skincare ingredients in the foundation can only help you, so I say bring them on! I will take all the help I can get. When compared to my current favorite foundation the L’oreal True Match Nude, I still prefer the L’oreal. Nothing makes my skin look better than the True Match Nude and it is much more affordable. That being said, the IT CC+Nude Glow is a great product. I prefer it for travel because of the packaging (plastic tube with pump dispenser), versus the glass bottle that the L’oreal True Match comes in.
For a mini tutorial on how I achieved this full makeup look, be sure to check out my Instagram Reel. You can find me over on IG @the_scarlet_lily. Here are the products I used.