Quite a nice introduction to CC creams, but not quite my cup of tea- maybe I'm just terrible with blending though :| More details after the jump.
Where to get it:
KoreaDepart.com - $14.29
testerkorea.com - $15.00
f2plus1.com - $16.69
roseroseshop.com - $13.44
cosmetic-love.com - $16.19
prettyandcute.com - $20.00
Description: Tonymoly Luminous Pure Aura CC cream creates a natural looking finish by correcting skin tone instead of covering it. CC creams contain tiny black/red/yellow colored capsules that release their pigment when applied, they then perfectly mix together to match skin tone and conceal redness or imperfections. It also benefits the skin with UV protection, wrinkle care, whitening properties, and essential nutrients to moisturize and soften the skin. Plus it is free of parabens, benzo phenon, talc, mineral oil, organic pigment, or sulfate surfactant.
One Shade Fits all UV Protection Whitens/Brightens Moisturizes Primes Free of various things people care about (parabens, mineral oil, etc)
Ingredients: Unable to find online!
Packaging: Pretty cute but understated white bottle with a nice black pump. The pump is of good quality, and it's easy to control how much you pump out. I don't have any issues with the packaging really- I like the cute ~ pure aura ~ shiny silver sparkles and stuff. Not pink, but still nice. No complaints. :)
Packaging: Pretty cute but understated white bottle with a nice black pump. The pump is of good quality, and it's easy to control how much you pump out. I don't have any issues with the packaging really- I like the cute ~ pure aura ~ shiny silver sparkles and stuff. Not pink, but still nice. No complaints. :)
Pump it up YEA.
Scent: No scent. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ Swatch: It comes out of the bottle white, but blends in as the little pigment capsules break. You can see in the second pic the dark yellow streak on the right is what I assume is a pigment capsule breaking. Those pigment capsules are one of the things I find problematic- if you don't fully blend the CC cream, you'll get unflattering streaks of color. Besides that, it finishes to a nice dewy glow.
Note the darker pigment on the left~
You can see where it ends in comparison to my arm.
Something I haven't seen mentioned as much with these CC creams has been the importance of blending well! If you don't blend everything fully, you're liable to get streaks of pigmentation which look quite bad. It took me a few attempts to fully understand what exactly I was doing wrong when it wouldn't look quite right... but now I know! Blend blend blend!
Uuuunfortunately, my paleness betrays me again. Even after blending well and letting it oxidize, the color is slightly too dark for my face ): Not in all lights- but in some it's noticeable compared to my neck. I don't even know, y'all. I don't eveeen know. I can still get away with it, as I don't think most people notice that kind of thing... but yea. Oh well.
Before - No makeup
After - one layer of CC cream
Completed lazy work look minus tinted lip balm
Pros
- 'luminous', dewy finish
- light coverage, but enough to reduce redness
- nice packaging
- good UV protection
- doesn't quite match my skin tone
- has to be blended in very well or else you risk random streaks of pigment
Your skin already looks flawless without makeup <3 thank you for the review ^^
ReplyDeletemisaraisu
I agree to this point. Really nice skin :D and nice review!
Deletethanks y'all <3 C:
Deletelooks so natural on you c:
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It gives kind of a bronzer effect on you, it looks good! I can't open my mind to cc creams I have too much that needs covering up! I love reading reviews on them though! This product reminds me of color changing product by Almay, it did the same thing with the uneven pigment. Way too much work!
ReplyDeleteooh, that's interesting about the Almay product. has it been around for longer than CC creams?
DeleteThe cream looks so natural on you and really evens out your skin tone. I love using this cc cream for it's sheer coverage since it's more natural
ReplyDeleteLouise | Vanity Corner
great post. Thanks dear, for sharing this. I'm searching for the best cc cream. And I am now considering Tony Moly's. By the way it looks natural on you :) so pretty.
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thanks marrien! i hope you find your perfect cc cream ~
Deleteyou can't tell that it doesn't match your neck, I think it looks really nice and evens your skin tone out well - lovely and bright :) x
ReplyDeleteKittiecosmetics
thank you katy! you're always so sweet C:
Deleteyou dont need coverage :) I rly need to steal your skincare routine >:3
ReplyDeletei'm still experimenting with my skincare routine, so i've decided to hold off on writing a post about it until i've completely settled !! and haha thanks, at this point my main concern is pores and redness! :D
DeleteOH no, too dark is such a pain. I'm like you and I still try to wear it, glad I'm not the only one ^_^
ReplyDeleteThe life is so ironic so many girls say oh this color is too pale but you said oh this color is too dark. Your kin is beautiful sweetie and I love it this product because match very cool with my skin tone!
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love your dewy skin, thanks for your review~ lol I see CC cream review everywheree xD
ReplyDeleteI saw your blog on Soompi! Lol BB Creams, CC Creams... now what? ZZ Creams? Hahaha!
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Me too, I've tried this before during my hunt for CC cream, but this one doesn't match my skin tone as well. Which is why I went for TheFaceShop Smart Capsule Color Control cream instead. Anyway, thanks for reviewing! I followed you via GFC and bloglovin. :)
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