Max Factor CC Cream

The smell of this i cannot stand but when i only have a couple of minutes to get ready, this does the trick. I used to wear it alone but realised it was a bit too ashen for my yellowy undertones (i wear Medium). I liked the coverage it gave though, it didn't exactly look natural, it was a bit too mattifying for that (once set with loose powder) but it wasn't cakey. I have normal/oily skin and really can't get away with wearing this all day unless i have a oil controlling primer underneath. I've since given it up because it takes almost as long to put on a normal foundation that matches my skin colour.

After reading a couple of other reviews below though i'm going to try just using it under my eyes as a concealer. I'd never thought of that before ^-^

Found this product great for me. I use it as both a primer and as a tinted moisturiser and also as a concealer. Particularly good for disguising those circles under my eyes! The product lasts for ages because you need such a small amount, it really does spread so go easy don't squeeze too much out.

This little product is a definite MUST have in my makeup kit! Sorry Smashbox BB cream you're just not cutting it anymore!

I'm a fan of max factor products in general, so I purchased this very soon after it first came out in NZ. I bought the fair tone, which is excellent for ladies with fair skin. The formula is lightweight and easy to apply with your fingers. The coverage was much better than I was expecting. I have a fair but ruddy complexion at times and this cancelled out my redness nicely. It also gave a slightly dewy finish. A little does go a long way and I am still on my original tube. I mainly wear it during the weekends or days off work where I want less coverage but still want to look socially acceptable! Staying power is ok, not as good as my regular foundation of course, but I would suggest setting it with a powder should you want longevity from the product.

I purchased the tanned CC cream and am thrilled with the results. I have some ares of pigmentation/ uneven skin tone and I found the CC cream was effective in giving my skin an overall even tone. It has a lovely creamy consistency which didn't dry out my skin. I also love the fact it has an SPF . I will definitely repurchase this product

I have been using this product for a while now, after I picked it up when it was on special at Farmers. I have been obsessed with BB Creams, and was excited to try the new CC Cream range. I was more than impressed with this product! Something i'm always looking for is a product that is natural, but with coverage. This CC definitely provides that! It has a natural finish, and provides a little tint as well which is great for my more pale complexion - I got the shade fair. It does have great lasting power, I apply it early morning and even by 6 in the evening it's still great. I apply just a small amount of product of my nose, cheeks and forehead and just blend it out using my fingertips, and because it is more of a runny product this works fine. Would definitely recommend this and would buy again!

I had always wanted to try this CC cream so when Farmers had a 20% off sale I thought never could be a better time to buy. I purchased the CC Cream in fair as I have pale skin and most BB creams that come in light/fair are always too dark, so I was over the moon when I had finally found a foundation/cream that suited my skin tone perfectly. I looked at the bottle and didn't think it would go by far considering BB creams tend to be used quickly, but I was surprised that so little cream could spread so far. I apply one line under each eye (as I have very bad under eye redness) and one dot about the size of my pinky nail on each my forehead and chin. I use my Manicare beauty blender to blend it all in and I have a perfect complexion of clear skin. I apply it at 7am and at 5pm still looks as good as when I applied it. The formula is very opaque, so it covers redness very well, and spreads easily as it is runnier than most BB creams (such as Garnier). I have been using it for almost 5 weeks, 5/6 days a week and I feel as though it still has as much product in he container as when I purchased it, so it is a long lasting product. The product has a nice fragrance to it which is pleasant and not overwhelming.

I use this most days just under powder and it gives me a good natural look & feels like its not there. Easy to blend & didn't make my skin react

I actually bought this in the UK to use during a 6 week holiday in the hot european summer when I was finding my normal foundation too heavy. I absolutely loved it. My skin has quite a lot of red colouring around my cheeks if I dont wear anything, and I found this CC cream really evened out my skin tone and lasted relatively well, even without powder on top. It gives a really nice natural finish.

The average temperatures during our trip were high 20s and sometimes in the 30s and i didn't feel like it melted off my face (i have oily/combo skin so this is always a big problem for me). It was still on in the afternoon even with lots of sweating etc - yeah it was shiny but I think thats normal in the heat! I assume it would work even better in just normal temperatures :) Would definetley recommend and re-buy, way better than the BB creams I have tried.

Wore it to work and it must look good because my work colleague is off to buy some too! It still looked good at the end of the day too. I really struggle with redness and I was thrilled with the results. Too soon to know about break out with my temperamental peri-menopausal skin but fingers crossed. Will report back in due course.