Crazy for CC - Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Correct & Cover!

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Correct & Cover - 50ml - $11.99 - in Fair to Light and Medium to Tan - with a lightweight, oil-free formula that instantly helps correct acne and leftover marks while actively working to clear current breakouts with 0.5% salicylic acid and acne-fighting microclear technology - which helps to break through clogged pores by dissolving oil, allowing the salicylic acid to tackle acne deep down. Along with fighting acne it also moisturizes and instantly conceals imperfections with sheer coverage that blends flawlessly to look natural and seamless. With everyday use expect to see clearer, more beautiful skin, even without makeup!

Available now at drug, food and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Crazy for CC - Clairol Nice 'N Easy CC+ Colorseal Conditioner

Clairol Nice 'N Easy CC+ Colorseal Conditioner - 55ml - $5.99 - in 3 shades for blondes, brunettes and redheads - an intense weekly conditioning treatment that offers special care for colour-treated hair by deeply hydrating to restore a healthy look and feel and seal in vibrant colour to protect from fade-out.

An easy weekly way to add softness, shine, and vibrancy and enhance colour - something I especially appreciate for the red colour in my hair  which tends to fade quickly and start looking dull within a couple of weeks of colouring - this gives it the needed pick-me-up to a fresh, newly-coloured look! It's easy to use, just apply as you would your usual conditioner after shampooing, wait 2 minutes and rinse - and unlike some colour boost products, this one won't stain you or your shower!

Available now at drug, grocery and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Crazy for CC - La Roche-Posay Rosaliac CC Creme

Tired of the endless cycle of having red and irritated skin that you can't cover up with anything because it only makes it even more red and irritated? Problem solved with:

La Roche-Posay Rosaliac CC Creme - 50ml - $32 - provides instant coverage and dermatological correction of sensitive skin tone colour flaws with complete correction of all types of redness, whatever their origin, frequency or intensity.

With a universal tone and a refreshing, non-greasy texture that glides quickly and streak-free over skin to  blend naturally into fair to medium skin tones and instantly conceals to correct all shades of redness.

Enriched with naturally derived Ambophenol extract, it helps to neutralize redness - while the SPF 30 protects skin from sun damage and irritation. For skin that is left hydrated and feeling soothed with an even looking complexion and visibly corrected redness.

Available at drug stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Crazy for CC - Marcelle CC Cream SPF 35 Complete Correction Golden Glow

Looking to perk up winter-weary skin? Then here is a must try:

Marcelle CC Cream SPF 35 Complete Correction Golden Glow - 30ml - $29.95 - illuminates your skin with a touch of 24K pure  gold in this true complexion illuminator containing light reflecting gold pigments to boost radiance instantly while offering 12 skin benefits including:

- corrects and helps prevent the appearance of dark spots and imperfections;
- offers complete coverage;
- evens out skin tone and texture;
- controls shine;
- provides anti-dull radiant complexion;
- allows long-wear hold for lasting perfection;
- reduces fine lines and wrinkles;
- reverses the signs of aging;
- favours and improves skin elasticity;
- protects skin from environmental stressors;
- offers immediate and intense hydrating benefits; and
- soothes and calms dry-damaged skin.

I especially appreciate the SPF 35 broad spectrum sunscreen that protects the skin from future damage and keeps the dark spots from coming back! Don't think a CC cream has enough coverage for you? No worries, you can still reap the glowing benefits by using it as your primer!

Available now at drugstores across Canada and online at www.marcelle.com.

- Lisamarie -

Balmy for BB and Crazy for CC - Physicians Formula Organic Wear BB & CC Creams!

Been looking for something good for your skin that will leave it looking perfectly even and glowing? How about a 100% natural origin cream with 70% organic ingredients that will perfect your skin without weighing it down, making it ideal in hot weather?! Sound good? Take your pick of:

Physicians Formula Organic Wear All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream - 35ml - $18.49 - has a refreshing, ultra-lightweight, super blendable cream that combines the muti-tasking, skin-perfecting benefits of a true BB Cream with antral and organic ingredients to instantly even and refine skin tone and texture for a radiant flawless finish.

Infused with an exclusive skin nourishing coconut cocktail - a proprietary blend of coconut water and extracts - a powerful antioxidant loaded with vitamins and minerals to brighten and hydrate; and willow bark extract plus natural minerals - to help smooth and protect from environmental aggressors.

That all work together to hydrate, smooth, nourish, conceal, repair, even out, prep + prime and protect in one simple step for skin that is left looking even, refined and hydrated for a naturally gorgeous glow.

Physicians Formula Organic Wear CC Colour + Correction Cream - 35ml - $18.49 - has an ultra lightweight, buildable and blendable formula that combines the multi-tasking, skin-perfecting benefits of CC Cream with natural and organic ingredients to moisturize, perfect and protect for naturally gorgeous skin.

With correcting actives: organic lemon - potent antioxidant that helps reduce fullness and reveals brighter looking skin; red microalgae - helps reduce and tone down the appearance of redness from irritation; light reflecting pigments - help blur imperfections for a flawless finish. And care actives: organic blue agave - a powerful hydrator that draws moisture close to the skin; organic acai palm - helps improve surface barrier function for intense hydration; organic orange water - helps restore the skin's moisture balance.

It delivers a high level of coverage while light-reflecting pigments help to minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pores for a smooth, flawless, youthful glow that lasts all day.

Both available at drug and mass market stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Crazy for CC - StriVectin Clinical Corrector Advanced Anti-Aging Face Tint SPF 30

StriVectin Clinical Corrector Advanced Anti-Aging Face Tint Broad-Spectrum - SPF 30 - 30ml - $43 - in two shades: Light and Medium - with 9 complexion-correcting actions in one easy step including: diminishing the appearance of wrinkles; brightening shadows; minimizing the look of pores; smoothing texture; evening skin tone; reviving complexion with sheer colour; hydrating skin; creating a dewy-fresh finish; and protecting against damaging UV rays - for a perfectly corrected, fresh and glowing complexion. Contains the patented NIA-114 molecule to help rebuild the skin's barrier and help fight off the visible signs of aging for a youthful look and feel.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart, Murale, London Drugs, Rexall, Hudsons Bay and online at Murale, Hudsons Bay and London Drugs.

- Lisamarie -

Crazy for CC - Mirabella CC Creme

Mirabella CC Creme with SPF 20 - 30ml - $42 - in 3 shades: Light, Medium and Dark - with a lightweight, paraben, dye and gluten free formula that that addresses skin issues while providing coverage and protection with SPF 20 and is ideal for dry and combination skin.

Contains skin loving ingredients to provide a multitude of benefits in one tube including: Bamboo Water, Glacial Water and Argan Oil for hydration; Apple Water and Lily for skin smoothing; Rice Extract for brightening; Assai Berry, Avocado Oil and Argan Oil for anti-aging; Rose Water for cell regeneration; Avocado Oil and Apple Water for texture improvement; Limetree Water, Witch Hazel and Melissa Officinalis Extract for oil-control; Photosqualane for improved skin eleasticity; and Monarda Didyma Extract for tone correction.

Available now at professional salons and online at www.mirabellabeauty.com.

- Lisamarie -

Crazy For CC - Olay Total Effects Pore Minimizing CC Cream

Olay Total Effects Pore Minimizing CC Cream - 50ml - $29.99 - in Fair to Light and Light to Medium - a multi-tasking, oil-free moisturizer with tone correction that instantly minimizes the look of pores and helps fight 7 signs of aging: dark circles; fine lines; puffy eyes; loss of firmness; uneven texture; uneven tone; and dryness. - with continued use, you'll see smoother, younger looking skin and smaller-looking pores.

And if you were eying the product in the summer like I was and annoyed that it only came in Light to Medium (which let's face it, means Medium), you will be pleased to note that it now also comes in Fair to Light which works perfectly on porcelain princesses! And if you like the sound of the benefits but don't find CC creams to be enough coverage for you, remember that they also make a great primer under your regular foundation and since we are coming up to the cold, winter months, will add that extra boost of moisture that all of our skin will be begging for!

Available now at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Crazy for CC - Cover FX CC Cream Time Release Tinted Treatment!

Cover FX CC Cream Time Release Tinted Treatment - 30ml - $45 - in 10 shades that are organized in such a way as to make it really easy to find your skin's match - just decide on your underlying skintone: pink, neutral or golden; and from that series pick the perfect shade:

P = Pink: in 2 shades: Light-Medium and Medium-Deep

N = Neutral (equal parts pink and golden): in 3 shades: Light, Medium, Medium-Deep, Deep and X Deep

G = Golden: in 3 shades: Light-Medium, Medium-Deep and Deep

If you aren't sure what your undertone is, start with the N series - if the shade looks too Pink, find your shade in the Golden undertones. If the shade looks too Yellow, find your shade in the Pink undertones.

This oil-free colour and complexion correcting cream treats, corrects, and protects  skin with buildable coverage and contains natural, retinoid-like ingredients to deliver antiaging benefits without irritation or sun sensitivity; vitamin C to attack hyper-pigmentation and prevent future discolouration; while time-released treatments stimulate cell renewal continuously for eight hours

Available at Murale, Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora.

- Lisamarie -

Crazy for CC... Concealers - from Avon, L'Oréal and Olay!

Avon Ideal Flawless CC Corrector Pencil - $10 - in 5 shades: Light, Light Medium, Medium, Medium Deep and Deep - of full coverage, colour correcting pigments that help improve the look of dullness, dark circles and redness. With a perfecting formula infused with licorice, white tea and vitamin C to help reduce the look of dark spots. I love the pencil format which makes it really easy to apply with no fuss or muss!

Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca.

L'Oréal Visible Lift CC Eye Concealer - $14.99 - in 3 shades: Fair, Light and Medium - a multi-action concealer that rolls away signs of fatigue and dark circles around the eye area to keep you looking more youthful, and wide-awake. Just gently roll under the eyes and pat lightly until blended.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

Olay Total Effects Dark Circle Minimizing CC Cream - 6ml - $29.99 - with a gentle brush that provides instant skin perfecting coverage + correction to reduce the appearance of darkness under the eyes. As well, it fights 7 signs of aging: dark circles; fine lines; puffy eyes; loss of firmness; uneven texture; uneven tone; and dryness.

I just wish it came in a colour range rather then a one-shade-fits-all format - it works for most skin tones which really just means light-medium - if you are fair or darker then medium you will end up looking dirty or ashy.

Available at drug, grocery and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Crazy for CC - Stila CC Color Correcting Cream

Stila CC Color Correcting Cream - 40ml - $57 - in 6 shades: Fair, Light, Tone, Medium, Warm and Tan - offers the ultimate in colour correction while creating a smooth, flawless, natural looking complexion.

Bursting with revitalizing skincare benefits, it has a green based formula - to reduce the appearance of hyper-pigmentation and brighten skin; micro-encapsulated pigments-  that colour corrects upon application to adapt to skin tone creating flawless, invisible coverage; hydra-extend technology - comprised of sugar molecules which provide up to 72 hours of continuous hydration; along with photonic crystal technology - which contains a colour corrector and an optically transparent polymer that helps soften the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and other skin imperfections for a natural, youthful looking appearance.

Unlike other colour adjusting products that I've used that never actually adjust themselves to be light enough for my skintone, this Stila one actually comes in enough of a shade selection that even fair skin can have a matched without getting that "dirty" tone that you end up with when products are just a touch too dark.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart, Murale and Sephora stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Crazy for CC - Mary Kay CC Cream

Mary Kay CC Cream Complexion Corrector Cream Sunscreen SPF 15 - 29ml - $22 - in 4 shades: Very Light, Light to Medium, Medium to Deep and Deep - with 8 beautiful benefits in one easy cream:

protects - with broad spectrum SPF 15;

brightens - instantly amplifies skin luminosity and brightens the complexion;

corrects - with mineral based pigments to help correct the look of imperfections and improve overall look with ultra-light coverage;

minimizes redness - with vitamin E and a botanical extract to help calm and soothe skin;

conceals - instantly hides blemishes and helps fade marks from past breakouts;

hydrates - skin feels instantly hydrated for up to 10 hours;

reduces visible signs of aging - fine lines appear less noticeable so skin looks younger, minimizes the look of pores and improves skin's texture;

defends against environmental stressors - with powerful antioxidants including vitamin E and silymarin extract to help defend against skin damaging free radicals.

This CC cream is more like a tinted moisturizer then a foundation so don't expect a lot of colour - just enough to even everything out and perfect it. The range of shades is great, the light is light enough for me and the deep worked great on a friend with a dark skin tone!

Available now through your Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant - if you don't have one you can find one at - www.marykay.ca or 1-866-455-5454.

- Lisamarie -

Crazy for CC - IT Cosmetics CC Your Way to Beauty Skin Collection!

IT Cosmetics CC Your Way to Beautiful Skin Four-piece Collection - $49.95 - is the Today’s Showstopper on The Shopping Channel - which is a hell of a deal, total retail value of the products is over $134!

The collection features several must-have products to help you discover your most beautiful self this spring - these include: the new CC+ Lip Serum Hydrating Anti-Aging Color Correcting Crème Gloss in Love, Tightline Waterproof Mascara Primer, new Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ in your choice of shade and a Heavenly Luxe Plush Paddle Foundation Brush. 

Not familiar with the IT Cosmetics line? You should be! The products are developed with plastic surgeons and infused with amazing ingredients and are great on your skin - to make you look and feel better!

Available while supplies last today on The Shopping Channel (March 15, 2014) from midnight to 12:00 AM EST on March 17, 2014. Check it out for more details or to order at www.theshoppingchannel.com.

- Lisamarie -

Crazy for CC - Neutrogena Healthy Skin CC Cream!

Neutrogena Healthy Skin CC Cream - 50ml - $14.99 - with an oil free formula in Fair to Light and Light to Medium shades that provide lightweight coverage for a one step solution to blotchiness, dark spots caused by acne and sun damage and overall dull-looking skin.

Contains Essential Soy - an anti-oxidant filled skin brightening agent that not only immediately covers skin imperfections, but also works over time to even out and brighten skin's tone - better yet, it has an SPF 30 to offer protection from the dark spots returning!

End result - even-toned and radiant looking skin with a dewy finish!

I'm super happy that there is a Fair to Light shade - Light to Medium just doesn't cut it for pale skin tones so this one is perfect!

Available now at food, drug and mass merchandisers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Crazy for CC - Physicians Formula Super CC+

A flawless and youthful complexion becomes a one step process thanks to the newest line from Physicians Formula which offers colour correction + care in one simple step!

Physicians Formula Super CC+ has all the benefits and multi-tasking ability of a BB and additionally visibly corrects uneven skin tone, imperfections and visible signs of aging with colour-correction technology and anti-aging specialists. Invisible micro colour-correcting pigments and high-tech actives effortlessly deliver a flawless complexion without imperfections.

Available in the collection:

Physicians Formula Super CC+ Powder - $19.99 - in Light/Medium - a lightweight pressed powder that visibly transforms the complexion and instantly corrects the appearance of the most common skin imperfections - age spots, dark circles, blemishes, dullness, uneven skin tone, redness, dark shadows, discolouration, signs of fatigue, fine lines and wrinkles - while protecting skin.

Physicians Formula Super CC+ Cream - $18.49 - in Light and Light/Medium - an ultra-blendable and lightweight cream glides on effortlessly to prime, perfect, even out skin tone, conceal imperfections and instantly smooth out the look of fine lines while protecting skin. Instantly corrects, conceals and covers - age spots, dark circles, blemishes, dullness, uneven skin tone, redness, dark shadows, discolouration, signs of fatigue, fine lines and wrinkles - the ultimate multi-tasker that replaces an anti-aging treatment, moisturizer and foundation all in one.

Physicians Formula Super CC+ Concealer - $12.99 - in Light/Medium - with a flow-thru brush applicator that glides on to instantly correct the most common imperfections while smoothing skin texture and evening out skin tone. Instantly corrects, conceals and covers - age spots, dark circles, blemishes, dullness, uneven skin tone, redness, dark shadows, discolouration, signs of fatigue, fine lines and wrinkles - that never looks or feels like heavy makeup and can be worn alone or with the Super CC+ Cream and/or Powder to provide a flawless finish.

All 3 products are hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, fragrance, paraben and gluten free and contain:

Interference Pearl Pigments - designed for invisible skin correction and provide transparent coverage for a natural complexion without a masklike effect, with: yellow - to correct blue imperfections and warm skin tone; green - to tone down redness; and pink - to brighten and illuminate;

Anti-aging Actives: Renovage - to fight against functional and structural signs of aging - dehydration, age spots, compromised barrier function, wrinkles, enlarged pores and redness; Lipobrite - brightens 5X more effectively than kojic acid and offers a reduction in the appearance of age spots, pores and photo damage;

Alpha Mixt MM - mild AHAs for a line smoothing effect

Vitamin C - promotes healthy collagen and hydration levels for a brighter and younger looking complexion.

Available now at drug and mass merchandisers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Crazy for CC - Avon Ideal Flawless CC Color Corrector Cream!

Avon Ideal Flawless CC Color Corrector Cream - 30ml - $17 - comes in 5 perfecting shades: Light, Light Medium, Medium, Medium Deep and Deep - with buildable light-to-medium coverage in a formula containing colour-correcting pigments and pearls that instantly help improve the look of dullness, dark spots and even out skin tone.

As well, it  improves skin over time thanks to licorice and vitamin C that help to fade the appearance of dark spots in just 2 weeks and helps keep them gone with SPF 50 to protect.

Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Crazy for CC - Stila CC Color Correcting Stick!

Stila CC Color Correcting Stick - 15g - $49.99 - in 8 shades: Fair, Light, Tone, Medium, Rich Medium, Warm, Dark and tan - an innovative, multi-benefit product that helps color correct, reduce redness and brighten the skin. The luxe, high-definition formula is buildable and glides on smoothly, leaving a natural-looking, satin finish.

With HPP (Highlighter Performing Pigments) Technology to provide rich colour payoff with long-lasting staying power.

The green core center color corrects redness and contains an array of skin-loving ingredients to help promote an even skin tone and a healthy, youthful looking complexion.

It also includes skin barrier repairing Dermaxyl peptide technology which helps smooth fine lines and wrinkles, prevent the onset of premature aging, stimulate cellular communication and reverse age-related skin damage. An infusion of antioxidant rich Gamma Oryzanol provides photo-aging protection properties which have been shown to help intercept ultraviolet rays at the skin’s surface and hinder their transmission to help prevent damage to the skin. 

Features & Benefits:
creates a flawless, natural-looking satin finish on skin
green core color corrects & helps reduce redness
antioxidant-rich Gamma Oryzanol contains photo-aging protection properties
Dermaxyl peptide technology helps reduce the appearance of fine lines
licorice extract helps brighten skin and reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation
stabilized Vitamin C & green tea extract help brighten the skin & provide antioxidant benefits
Vitamin E helps smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, decrease dryness and increase moisture retention
SPF 20 UVA/UVB broad spectrum protection
paraben free
packaged in a convenient twist up stick for easy on-the-go touchups

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart and Murale.

- Lisamarie -

Crazy for CC - Pür Mineral CC Cream!

Pür Mineral CC Cream - 44ml - $43 - in 3 shades: Light, Medium and Tan - your all-in-one colour complexion protector, perfecter and  corrector that offers: SPF 40 foundation and primer; colour correcting brightener; clarifying control cream; and anti-aging moisturizer.

Contains clinically advanced plant-based ingredients like Dermapur HP - a clarifying corrective from meadowsweet; Clariskin II - a brightening powerhouse from wheat germ; along with Matrixyl Synthe6 and Glyco-Repair - for wrinkle reduction.

Ideal for all skin types, the formula is silicone free offers a sheer coverage that blurs imperfections and instantly evens tone, leaving skin with a natural matte finish and offers a really great protection with SPF 40.

And if you feel like you want fuller coverage, add a layer of your 4-in-1 Mineral Makeup Foundation on top!

Available now exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart.

- Lisamarie -

Crazy for CC - GOSH CC Cream

GOSH CC Cream Illuminating Foundation - 30ml - $24 - in 4 shades: 01 Porcelain, 02 Ivory, 03 Sand and 05 Honey

Delivers light coverage and moisture while illuminating skin and evening out skin tone thanks to light-reflecting pigments that hide skin imperfections.

Contains the active ingredient - Gatuline Radiance which keeps skin looking flawless thanks to its anti-aging properties that improve skin microcirculation.

The formula feels lightweight and is oil, perfume and paraben free.

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart.

- Lisamarie -

Crazy for CC - Laboratoire Dr Renaud CC Cream Instant Eye Multi-Corrector

I like the versatility of CC creams - not only can you use them on their own but they are also a great layering product when you use them with your regular foundation for any areas where you need a little extra help.

For me that's the eye area - dark circles, puffiness, wrinkles, you name it, I suffer from it and I've always thought that someone would be smart to make a CC cream meant exclusively for that area - and because Dr Renaud is a mind-reader and spends all his times following through on my good ideas we now have:

Laboratoire Dr Renaud CC Cream Instant Eye Multi-Corrector - 15ml - $49.95 - a treatment cream for the eyes that offers not only a radiant, glowing look but also corrects the appearance of wrinkles and fatigue lines, reduces the appearance of puffiness and smooths the eyelids.

With an ultra-effective formula that contains silk tree extract to brighten the complexion and reduce puffiness and wrinkles and horse chestnut extract to fight skin circulatory problems and decongest tissue.

Made without parabens, alcohol, colourants, mineral oil or any toxic ingredients.

Available at spas and clinics across Canada - check out www.ldrenaud.com to find a location near you.

- Lisamarie -