I received the new Avon CC cream a couple of weeks ago from the lovely ladies over at Beauty Bulletin to review and have been using it on and off over the past two or three weeks. I think this is only the second CC cream I have actually tried, the first being the Chanel which was nice with light to medium coverage but that only comes out in one shade which only worked for me in the winter.

The Avon CC cream has a range of 9 shades ranging from Ivory which is the lightest shade to Sable which is the darkest. I received Natural beige which is the darkest of the 4 light shades and was a pretty good match for my skin. It has a SPF of 50 which is pretty high for any CC cream and I've only ever used it in the day so I cant vouch for the effects of flash photography. It claims to have light to medium buildable coverage for dark spots and uneven skin tone. It contains liquorice and Vitamin C to improve dullness and skin tone.

I would describe this CC cream as a tinted moisturizer because it had no coverage effects at all on me. I wore it on days I wanted a minimal no makeup day but still wanted a even skin tone which it does give. If you need coverage for problem areas your going to have to use a concealer of some sort but if your just looking for a light veil of even skin tone then this CC cream would be perfect. I basically just used it as a sun screen that added a touch of colour which is always beneficial. On its own it lasted about 3 to 4 hours on my skin and with a primer I got about another hours wear out of it. If your ok with skin that looks glowy then this would be nice but if you have oily skin then this will not work for you at all as it accentuates oily areas. I found that trying to build it just added to the oil so I would not recommend this. Really good product for minimal no makeup makeup.

This CC Cream goes for R84.95 on the Avon website

Being an avid fan of the BB Cream, I was very expectant to try the Avon CC Cream,I was eager to know how much better it could be than the BB Cream am currently using.Not too impressed with the tube,it just looks so small and with the range of shades available I did expect foundation-like kind of coverage.My shade of choice was not too disappointing though I feel I could go a shade darker.Coverage was medium which is welcome for days when I don't feel like full make- up although I still feel BB Cream fairs better.Also, I have combination skin and after a few hours my skin looked greasy so I guess the mattifying qualities of the CC Cream are a bit behind.Worn on its worn I didn't like it, but under powder/foundation it was a good primer.Am not totally sold out to the product but would give it a chance especially because of the SPF and with time am sure it would deliver on the colour correcting.

The packaging is pretty simple - black with white print, with 2 silver C’s on the tube, but I liked the look of it. It has understated elegance. It comes in a very convenient tube (30ml) that fits comfortably in even small handbags. It dispenses just the right amount of product with each squeeze and a little goes a long way - take care! You don't want to use too much! It has an SPF of 50, which is perfect for our SA weather, however, I wouldn't want to wear it in Summer as I'm afraid it would simply melt off once heated up. It is VERY creamy.
This is my first experience with a CC cream, which I received from the lovely ladies at Beauty Bulletin. How on earth they got my colour (Natural Beige) just right, only they know – it blended perfectly!
My first impression was that it was a bit oily and took a while to blend into my skin. Also, it started to flake off in bits while I was applying it, which was not nice at all. I thought about that and realised that perhaps I should try applying it without using moisturizer first. This did the trick! It went on a lot better and there was no “crumbling” or flakes in my sink.
The coverage of the CC cream is definitely NOT a foundation, so if that’s what you need, then this is not for you. However, if you want a light coverage and a more even skin tone, then I would recommend this product wholeheartedly.
I found that it had fine (tiny) bits of glitter (more like shimmer) which was part of the reason that it illuminates your skin so well. I have a lot of surface veins and although I could still see them, they appeared lighter after applying the AVON CC cream. The texture on my skin, was silky, not oily at all. I blended it with my fingers as I think it wouldn’t blend as nice with a brush. It has a soft, clean fragrance that does not irritate, but simply evaporates after a while.
I can recommend it for sensitive skin like mine, as I didn’t have any adverse effects afterwards. I guess you could set it with pressed powder, but you’d lose the illuminating effect which is probably what was intended with the cream in the first place. So, no, I wouldn’t use a powder over it.
This CC cream is perfect for those who don’t want a heavy mask or obvious coverage, but a light cover just to smooth out the more obvious “flaws”. It did soften the redness of my chin quite a bit, but you do need to touch it up now and again during the day if, like me, you tend to touch your face a lot.
Would I buy it? Hmmm I don’t think so because I like the coverage of a foundation that doesn’t budge during the day, but it’s perfect for daytime use if you’re not the makeup type of gal and go more for the natural look. It will give you the “natural look” without much effort.
I have included pics, but the quality of the camera is so poor, I’m not sure they’re worth placing. On the one pic, I just did my cheek and chin on the one half of my face so that you could see the contrast. The blob on my hand shows how it looks before blending. The rest of my hand already had the product applied, which blended perfectly. So, it can be a bit misleading when it comes out of the tube.

Thanks for this opportunity BB ladies, you’re the best!

I am very fond of the idea of BB and CC creams, as I am not too keen on wearing a lot of make-up every day.

I have very light, dry and sensitive skin. The CC Cream did not irritate my sensitive skin and that really is something worth mentioning.

However, the product does not provide sufficient moisture for a dry skin at all. It took about two hours before my skin started itching from dryness.

I wasn't too impressed with the coverage, and found it to be very uneven. I can't say a smooth and even finish was part of the end product.

I am sure it will work wonders for combination skin. Dry skin sufferers, rather give it a pass.

Before using Avon's CC cream my skin felt a bit dull. After using the CC cream my skin had this natural looking glow to it. With my skin feeling less dull my mood automatically improved. Another improvement I noticed is that the red marks around my nose started to get lighter and were less noticeable. With the CC cream being so light it felt as if I wasn't wearing any makeup at all. Dark marks around my eyes seem much lighter. This cream is definitely a product that I would add to my shopping list and continue to use and recommend to my friends.

It was and still is, an awesome experience.. thank you very much for sharing the product with me... it was made for my skin and I have been applying it ever since receiving it.. great glow to it. :)
SPF 50 - topping it hey.
I would recommend this to everyone...

I tried the CC cream by Avon and it works for me, the color blended with my complexion , it has that natural finish and does not make my skin shinny, it gives that natural glow and that makes me feel confident, i normally wouldn't use any of these products the reason being I couldn't get the correct color to match my skin tone.I'm really pleased that I tried & tested this product and would definitely add it to my makeup kit.

BB or CC? Whats the difference?

According to mom.me BB creams, which stands for beauty or blemish balm, was originally meant to be an all-in-one product. So instead of spending five minutes applying your serum, moisturizer, primer, foundation and sunblock, you could just apply BB cream and be set. CC cream stands for color or complexion correcting—is similar to BB cream, but amped up a bit more on skin care. They're a little heavier on anti-aging, helping with uneven skin tone, age spots, wrinkles and other simple skin issues. Like the BB cream, CC cream contains moisturizer, sunscreen and has the same amount of tint with the usual choices in fair-light, light-medium and medium-deep. Often the SPF on CC creams will be higher than in BB creams in an effort to help prevent additional skin problems caused by the sun.

So I tried Avons' CC Cream after using a BB Cream for a while. I must say the texture of the Avon CC Cream felt a little more oilier compaired with the BB Cream. The application was fine, yet the coverage a little less desirable. Teh shade was a little less subtle than the BB cream, however this is subjective to my skin tone and the brand I used for the BB Cream as well. Saying this, I did feel that the CC Cream held my makeup better than the BB Cream - because of its oilier texture.

p.s. Top Tip: I suggest applying a light / loose powder to counter act the oilyness of the CC Cream, and you will have a more even or polished finish. You may also add a pressed powder for more coverage to uneven toned areas.
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I must admit that I am very weary of trying any new products for my skin as I have very oily skin. I have tried bbcreams before with no success, so decided to give this a shot. What I can say is, I loved the fact that it absorbs almost instantly and looks quite natural,and does not settle into fine lines. Also I love the SPF protection. It gives basic coverage, so if you have blemishes or hectic acne scars ect, this product will not be for you. Now unfortunately, because of my oily skin condition, after 2 hours my face became very oily. So this product is not for me.This product will really suit someone with perfect skin already or for someone who is looking for a more natural look.

After using the product for 2 weeks I have seen positive results. Avon cc cream is a really wonderful cream and easy to use. Applying it twice a day morning and evening. Not only is the cream light on your skin it also smells great. I would definetly recommend the product to women out there who is looking for great results in a short time.While wearing the cream it is hardly noticable and feels really light compared to other facial creams out there. This is a must product for all women out there.