Review: Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin CC Color + Correction Cream SPF20

Purchased by Me 

A few weeks ago I spotted the new Organic Wear CC Cream and Mascara display at CVS (click here to see what it looks like) and I couldn't resist picking up the CC Cream. I've been wearing this for about two weeks now and I'm ready to give you my thoughts about it, so keep reading for a closer look!

NEW Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin CC Color + Correction Cream SPF20 in Light/Medium

(retail: $14.95, 1.2 oz)

As noted above, this product retails for $14.95, but there are $3 off peelie coupons on the boxes (I used my coupon for this purchase so I obviously can't show it to you). Also, if you wait for a good sale (like the ones they're having at Rite Aid and CVS this week), you can bring down the price even further.

According to the Physicians Formula website, this product comes in two shades: Light and Light/Medium. I really hope they decide to come out with more shades eventually, because, as you're about to see, the Light/Medium is a good match for my NC20 skintone, but I doubt it would work for skin that's much deeper than NC25-30 (and I think that NC30 might even be pushing it). 

Another thing I noticed on the Physicians Formula website is that the product info states that this is SPF15, but you can see that the packaging above clearly states that it's SPF20. I think the typo in question is on the PF website, because this product is marked as SPF20 twice on the outer box and again on the actual tube itself.

Looking at the product info above, you can see that there's an emphasis on hydration here. That's great for those who are looking to skip their usual moisturizer and use this product as a true all-in-one that can take the place of moisturizer and foundation.

The tube itself has a metallic finish, which isn't ideal for a product that you can apply with your fingers. It's difficult to NOT leave fingerprints behind both on the tube and the cap, and I've found that I need to wipe this tube down every time I use this product.

Notice the instructions to "Shake Before Use". I definitely suggest doing this, because this product can settle a bit and you want it nice and evenly mixed every time you use it.

I was happy to see an inner safety seal on the opening! Here's what it looks like on the back of my hand:

This is not a thick cream. It's on the thinner side, which worried me at first because I was afraid it would be too sheer for me to get some nice coverage. But when you blend, you'll find that the coverage is actually very nice:

Before and after photos:

Looking at the "bare skin" pic, you can see that I have some broken capillaries on my cheeks, redness, old acne scars, sun spots, you name it. But look at the middle picture--see how natural the finish looks on my skin? And in the third photo, where I applied some setting powder on top of the CC Cream, most of my flaws are pretty nicely concealed, without my skin looking cakey or heavy.

What I love: This product has a very second-skin, natural type of finish, and I LOVE that it looks like I'm not really wearing makeup, even though it does a very nice job concealing imperfections. Obviously you can still see some of the redness of my broken capillaries, but I am not wearing any concealer in these photos--this is just the CC Cream working its magic here. I also love that this product is easy to apply using just my fingers (which is what I used above) and it doesn't become cakey if I go back and add a bit more (although I find that I don't really need to build for more coverage because the coverage is very nice on the first try). I also love that this product has no fragrance--it just smells like a natural "base" and that's it. I also love that my skin feels very soft when I'm wearing this product, and it still feels a bit soft after removal. Removal is easy as well using just my regular facial cleanser.

What I don't love: Staying power is very good (I have no probably with this product lasting the entire day with setting powder) BUT I do experience breakthrough shine in my T-zone (I have very oily skin) after a few hours of wear. For the record, it's been cold here in San Diego while I've been testing this product so I don't know how it will work during the warmer months. Since this product has a heavy emphasis on hydration, I  can absolutely skip my regular moisturizer before applying, but I'm scared that the hydrating properties might be too much for my oily skin during the warmer months. If you have normal or dry skin, I'm guessing the hydration level of this product will be great for you, possibly even in warmer weather. Also, this product can pool up a tiny bit in my larger pores, but that's only when I apply using my fingers (using a stippling brush or beauty blender type of sponge for application definitely helps to avoid the product pooling up in pores, but that goes for just about any foundation). And of course I also don't love the limited shade range of this product--I wish there were more options than just Light and Light/Medium. Lastly, the metallic finish on the tube makes it prone to fingerprints.

FINAL VERDICT: If you can find a shade that works for you, I think you might be quite happy with this CC Cream, regardless of your skin type. It absolutely lives up to its claim as a color-correcting product (just look at my before and after pics again for proof). Yes, this might not work as well in warmer months if you have oily skin (I have no way of knowing this until the weather warms up) but for cooler months, this has been an excellent CC Cream for me and I can imagine it working quite well for those with normal or dry skin. This product can definitely take the place of both moisturizer and foundation for me, and I can even skip concealer if I'm in a hurry and not feel insecure about leaving the house. In fact, this CC Cream is quite comparable to some of the Asian BB Creams I own (even though it's a CC Cream) and it's definitely better than some of the US drugstore BB Creams I've tried, as far as coverage and finish go. The biggest selling point for me personally is definitely the coverage. It manages to cover so many of my imperfections while leaving my skin looking natural--what more could I want? And the fact that it contains some nice, organic ingredients AND it's fragrance-free make it even better. I definitely recommend this one if you're looking for good coverage with a natural-looking finish.

Have you tried any of the new-for-2014 Physicians Formula products yet? I'd love to hear from you!

The products featured in this post were purchased with personal funds. For more information, click here.