BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Gel; Review & Swatches of Shades

Bare Escentuals/Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydration Gel Cream SPF 30

BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Gel &
Smoothing Face Brush ($29 Each)*
*QVC is currently selling the pair for $39

New for Spring 2015

Price: $29* for 1.18 oz

(Approx $25 per ounce)

CRUELTY FREE!!!

BareMinerals new tinted gel, claims to bring the best of tinted moisturizers, CC Creams, and BB Creams together in a manner that will provide the ultimate "complexion rescue."

It certainly has some positive attributes and alot going for it, but is it really an all-in-one miracle product?

Estee Lauder EE Cream; Review & Swatches of Shades

Estee Lauder EE Creme (Even & Enlighten) SPF 30
New for Fall 2014

Price: $40 per ounce

Estee Lauder and Lauder owned companies have been at the forefront of the BB & CC Creams since the fad began a few years ago. 

Unfortunately, Lauder missed their chance to launch the first "DD" Cream so they took the opportunity to release the first "EE" cream.

Estee Lauder says that the "EE" stands for "Even & Enlighten" and there is an obvious implication that their EE Cream is the next big thing and if you're still using a BB or CC Cream you're totally stuck in 2013,

Smashbox CC Cream SPF 30; Review & Swatches of Shades

Smashbox Camera Ready CC Cream; 

(Dark Spot & Color Correcting Cream, SPF 30)

New for Spring 2014

Price $42 per ounce

CRUELTY FREE!!!

Smashbox released their Camera Ready BB Cream quite a while ago with relatively decent success, and they have subsequently ventured into the Color Correcting world of CC Creams with their Camera Ready CC Cream that promises to diminish the look of dark spots.

Clinique Moisture Surge CC Compact; Review & Swatches of Shades

Clinique Moisture Surge CC Compact Cream Foundation SPF 25

New for Spring 2014

Price: $38

Clinique jumped on the BB & CC Cream bandwagon a while ago, but their new Moisture Surge CC Compact is their first solid cream CC or BB.

Clinique Moisture Surge CC Compact is essentially a cream foundation with sunscreen. Clinique claims that Moisture Surge CC will deliver all day hydration and a lightweight, natural finish that will even skintone via their special "colour correcting optics", (also known as pigments.)

Laura Geller CC Creme Compact; Review & Swatches of Shades

Laura Geller CC Creme 
Color Swirl Compact Foundation SPF 25

CRUELTY FREE!!!

Price: $35 for .37 ounces

Approx $3.33 per gram

Laura Geller's first try at the whole CC Craze is an interesting looking concoction at the very least. When you have something that's this out of the ordinary you know that it's either going to be a huge success or a major bust, but you'll have to keep reading to see where Laura's CC Compact falls!

It CC Veil Cushion Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

It Cosmetics CC Veil Beauty Fluid Cushion Foundation SPF 50

CRUELTY FREE!!!

Price: $38 for 10 ml*

(Approx $114 an ounce)

New to Ulta Stores for Fall 2014!

Well, I think that the promotional ad above says alot about what exactly It is claiming this cushion compact foundation will do for women everywhere. The claims are a little extreme but It CC Veil Beauty Fluid Foundation does have quite a good positives going for it, you'll just have to keep reading to see what!

Revlon Age Defying CC Cream SPF 30; Swatches of Shades & Review

Revlon Age Defying CC Cream 
SPF 30, (Color Corrector) vs. Revlon Photoready BB Cream
New for Spring 2014

Price: $11 for 1 ounce
Currently Cruelty Free*

Lorac CC Cream; Review & Swatches of Shades

Lorac CC (Color Correcting) Cream

Price: $28 for 1.23oz

Approx $22 an ounce

CRUELTY FREE!!!

Lorac CC Cream claims to offer 6 beauty benefits in one:

• Specially tinted to color correct redness, discoloration and imperfections.
• Red Seaweed naturally primes.
• Hyaluronic Acid moisturizes and helps diminish the appearance of fine lines.
• Vitamin C helps brighten.
• Aloe, Chamomile, Calendula and White Peony help soothe.
• Anti-aging antioxidants of Vitamins A & E, Green and White Tea help skin look healthy and youthful.

It Cosmetics YSBB CC Cream SPF 50; (Your Skin But Better Color Correcting Cream). Review & Swatches of Shades

It YSBB CC Cream

Price: $38 for 1 ounce

CRUELTY FREE!!!

It Cosmetics have certainly taken the beauty world by storm the past few years with their It Bye Bye Under-Eye Concealer, so it made sense that they would jump on the BB/CC Bandwagon with their addition of Your Skin But Better Color Corrective Cream SPF 50!

So is it a worth while addition or a bust?

Keep Reading!

Clinique CC Cream Moisture Surge Hydrating Color Corrector SPF 30; Review & Swatches of Shades

Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream SPF 30;

(Clinique's NEW Stock Photo)

New for Spring 2014

Price: $37 for 1.2 ounces

(About $30 per ounce)

Clinique claims to have made the ultimate one-step anti-aging formula with their new CC Cream (aka Moisture Surge Hydrating Color Corrector SPF 30), and as it joins the ranks of countless other CC & BB Creams that claim to be a convenient miracle worker, you're probably wondering if Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream is right for you...

Stila CC Color Correcting Stick Foundation SPF 20 Swatches of Shades, Review Coming Soon!

Stila CC Color Correct Stick Foundation SPF 20 Shades Swatched

Price: $38

CRUELTY FREE!

Stila CC Color Correcting Stick Foundation SPF 20 Swatched Shades;
L-R' 01 Fair, 02 Light, 03 Tone, 04 Medium

Stila CC (Color Correct) Stick Foundation SPF 20
 Swatches of Shades 01 Fair, 02 Light, 03 Tone, 04 Medium

Stila CC (Color Correct) Stick Foundation SPF 20
 Swatches of Shades 01 Fair, 02 Light, 03 Tone, 04 Medium
05 Rich Medium, 06 Warm, 07 Dark, 08 Tan

Stila CC Stick SPF 20 Foundation Swatches of Shades
05 Rich Medium, 06 Warm, 07 Dark, 08 Tan

Pür Minerals 4-in-1 Foundation SPF15 vs. Pur Minerals CC Cream SPF 40 Review & Swatches of Shades!

Pur Minerals CC Cream Broad Spectrum & Pur Minerals 4-in-1 Liquid Foundation 

                       VS

CRUELTY FREE!!!

Price:

Pur Minerals CC Cream, NEW FOR FALL 2013 is $38 for 1.5 ounces (about $25.60/ounce);

where as
Pur Minerals 4-in-1 Liquid Foundation $36 for 1 ounce;

Hard Candy "CC" Tinted Moisturizer Stick Review & Swatches

Hard Candy CC (Color Correct) Tinted Moisturizer Stick 
New for Spring 2014

Price: $7 for .5 oz
Approx $.50 per gram
CRUELTY FREE!!!

Following the current market trends, Hard Candy has released a Tinted Moisturizer Stick. Essentially it is a stick foundation with a "color correcting" green core, the purpose of which is to diffuse redness seamlessly and leave no noticeable trace of green.

Tarte CC Colored Clay Corrective Stick Primer/Foundation Review & Swatches of Shades

Tarte CC "Colored Clay" Correcting Primer Stick

New For Spring 2014

Price $38 for 14 grams

About $2.75 a gram

CRUELTY FREE!!!

Well Tarte, at least you haven't tried to market this as a foundation....

Keep reading to see why!