It does a good job of evening out my skin tone, covering the redness and making my hyperpigmentation scars look less visible. This is not designed to be a full coverage base makeup, but I'll layer over certain spots if I want to cover up just a bit more. I don't recommend this very much unless you're pinched for time because it'll cake up and look unnatural. The CC cream gives me a brighter complexion without making me look ghostly and there is not shimmers of glitters in it. I have it in shade #02 and it is a decent match for my medium skin tone (NC 30) if I go a bit sheerer. If I build it up, it is more obvious that it isn't a perfect match for my skin, running lighter. I remedy that with a bit of bronzer around the perimeter of my face and some contouring. With some blush on top, it isn't noticeable at all unless someone is really close and scrutinizing your face. It comes in two shade, and #02 Natural Beige is the "darkest".
It is very lightweight--I don't even feel it on sometimes--and is perfect for everyday. I feel that it has a really natural look, even in harsh sunlight, making it perfect for every day if you don't have a lot of problem spots, like pimples or white heads. Since I have pretty clear skin with enlarged pores on my t-zone and some hyperpigmentation scars, I can't say how coverage is for acne or over large spots. I don't carry this around for touch ups because it is very bulky (3 in/7.62 cm wide and 1.5 in/3.81cm tall). However, the packaging is eco-friendly because you can pop out the bottom and buy refills. You get 20g of product (0.7 oz), which makes it a bit expensive compared to drugstore foundations.
Application is easy as well. It comes with a sponge that is really great at spreading out the formula and blending--I don't need any extra brushes for this CC cream. You push on this clear lever to dispense the product--two or three pumps is good for my entire face. I am worried about product build up in the sponge and how hygienic the sponge is but hopefully, I can wash it or something.
Here's some more information on the CC cream (in Korean though, but there is some English!) if you're interested in learning more about it :)
Overall, I'm very pleased with the FACE it Aura CC Cream. There are a few issues that keep it from being the perfect base makeup but it performs well enough for my needs. If you would like to try it out, you can find it here on Amazon^, as I did. If you're curious about anything else, please don't hesitate to ask!
Update 01/22/14: Recently, my skin has been going through a dry phase. Make sure you exfoliate or put on a hydrating moisturizer before you apply this CC cream because it will cling like mad to any flake-y areas you have on your face. From far away, it'll look like your skin is nice and glowing, but up close (or in harsh lighting) you will see all the dry patches stick out!
XOXO,
MWAH ♥
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