elf Camo CC Cream Review & Wear Test

I am not usually one to do a blog post on a singular item. I never want to give the impression that I threw a blog post together in 10 minutes flat and then said ok buy this product. However, I am doing this elf Camo CC Cream review because it has a lot of hype, and it can definitely hold its own content wise. You may be curious about it, especially since it is at a $14 price point, which is significantly high for elf, and is rather steep for the drugstore in general. In this post I will share the claims, my review, a comparison to the IT Cosmetics CC Cream, and a full-face of elf makeup look wearing this foundation. Do I think this CC cream with worth the price? Keep reading to find out!

elf Camo CC Cream Review

Claims

I am starting this elf Camo CC Cream review with the claims provided by elf. They state that this product is a medium-to-full coverage foundation that provides a natural finish. It is formulated with SPF 30 while also multi-tasking with skincare benefits. The hydrating and youth-boosting ingredients should improve skin texture and tone. They also tout a shade match guarantee. I know a lot of ladies said shade matching online is incredibly tough and misleading, but I found my shade on the first try, which is Fair 120N.

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Key Ingredients

Now that we know what the claims are, we should educate ourselves on the key ingredients. CC creams typically contain ingredients that function as skincare to provide benefits while wearing makeup. This CC cream contains:

• Hyaluronic Acid – locks in moisture for plump skin
• Niacinamide – brightens and even out skin tone
• Peptides – refreshes the complexion
• Collagen

Review

I have worn this foundation three times. First, I wore it with all of the items from the full-face of elf makeup look that you will find below. In the first trial I applied it with a brush and then pressed it into the skin with a sponge, but it definitely looks like it is sitting on top of my skin. I had an unusual experience where brushing away baking powder and applying highlighter to the tip of my nose caused coverage to be removed. This never happens to me! Applying setting spray assists with making it look more skin-like, but not entirely. It does warm up to the skin well during the day and I like how my reflection looks in the mirror. At the end of the day, normal wear and tear is present, which I define as separation in the creases of the nose and smile lines. This happens to me with every foundation. I see additional breakdown in the crease of the chin. Oils are controlled fairly well. The forehead looks fresh, while the most oil appears around the nose and is somewhat shiny.

For the second trial, I only used a sponge over top of my every day makeup products and my favorite primer. This foundation definitely looks better on the skin with a sponge versus a brush. This time around I also used less product. I applied one pump to the entire face, and then a partial pump for areas that needed more coverage. This also promotes the product sitting better on the skin. The wear test presents the same results. Here is a picture of that look:

My third trial was wearing it with the Mint Melt Primer as part of my Mint Melt Collection review. I again used a sponge with one pump and then a partial pump. All results are the same.

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I find that this foundation is buildable, and the finish is satin that leans closer to being matte. It is definitely full coverage. No matter what primer or other products that I use it with, I find that it wears the same. It lasts really well and can be dubbed long-wearing. I would only apply powder around the nose as a touch-up to control oil there. This foundation looks the best when applied with a sponge and when paired with hydrating products. Ultimately, this product never looks fully skin-like on me. It always seems to sit on the skin. Foundation wears differently on everyone, so you may have a different result. I give this four out of five stars, but it is a happy addition to my elf foundation collection.

This foundation is formulated to be used with their Camo Concealer line, and they look beautiful together! Of course, you can use any concealer of your choosing.

Rating: ★★★★☆

Makeup Look

Time for my favorite part of this elf Camo CC Cream review – my full-face of elf makeup look! I am paring the CC Cream with their beloved Poreless Putty Primer and Camo Concealer. I am also revisiting the Earth and Ocean Eyeshadow Palette for you, but this time I am doing an olive green look. Please note that I do not own elf mascara, so I am using what I have open from the drugstore right now. Also, I always use the NYX Glitter Primer with any eyeshadow that is not matte. The end results are stunning, and I am obsessed with the eye look.

• Poreless Putty Primer
• Sheer Blurring Under Eye Primer
• All Day Stay Eyeshadow Primer
• Nyx Glitter Primer**
• Lock On Lip Primer
• Camo CC Cream in Fair 120 N
• Hydrating Camo Concealer in Fair Warm
• Halo Glow Setting Powder in Light
• Primer Infused Bronzer in Perpetually Tan
• Primer Infused Shimmer Blush in Always Silly
• Metallic Flare Highlighter in 24k Gold
• Instant Lift Brow Pencil in Natural Brown
• Wow Brow Gel in Brunette
• Hydrating Coconut Mist
• Earth and Ocean Eyeshadow Palette
• Eyeliner and Shadow Stick in Basic/Brown
• Loreal Voluminous Primer**
• wet n wild Big Poppa Mascara in Blackest Black**
• Lip Liner and Blending Brush in Nude Pink
• Srsly Satin Lipstick in Nectar

To create this eye look at home, apply Spruced Up to the crease, and it bring below the eye onto the lower lash line. Next, apply Gold Rush onto the eyelid over top of the Nyx Glitter Primer. Then, apply Spruced Up to the outer-v. Finish the look by highlighting the brow bone and inner corner with Sun Yourself. As you can see, this look is super basic with only a few shades, but it has high impact. I only wish that this palette had a darker green included.

elf Camo CC Cream vs IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream

I am ending this elf Camo CC Cream review by comparing it to a possible dupe, which is the IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream. I do not own and have not tried the It Cosmetics product. However, many YouTuber’s have specified that these products are dupes in wear tests. Below I am comparing the ingredients for you. The bolded ingredients in the IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream match those in the elf Camo CC Cream.

elf Active Ingredients: Octinoxate -7.5%, Titanium Dioxide -4.45%, Zinc Oxide -13.72%

NET WT 1.05 OZ Water (Aqua), Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Hexyl Laurate, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrated Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Propylene Carbonate, Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Soluble Collagen, Canola Oil, Glycerin, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Carbomer, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Beta-Carotene, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, 1,2-Hexanediol

May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Red Iron Oxide (CI 77491),Black Iron Oxide (CI 77499)

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IT Cosmetics Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 9.0% Zinc Oxide 6.3%.

NET WT 1.08 OZ Inactive: Water, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hexyl Laurate, Stearic Acid, Calcium Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Niacinamide, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Cholesterol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Lactobacillus/Honeysuckle Flower/Licorice Root/Morus Alba Root/Pueraria Lobata Root/Schizandra Chinensis Fruit/Scutellaria Baicalensis Root/Sophora Japonica Flower Extract Ferment Filtrate, Perfluorohexane, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Perfluorodecalin, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sprout Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Pentafluoropropane, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Steareth-20, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Colloidal Oatmeal, Hydrolyzed Silk, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tocopherol, Thiamine Hcl, Riboflavin, Retinyl Palmitate, Pantothenic Acid, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Niacin, Folic Acid, Chrysin, Carnitine Hcl, Biotin, Ascorbic Acid, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Chlorhexidine Digluconate.

May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499).

As you can see, the core ingredients in elf’s product appear in IT Cosmetic’s product. elf seems to be removing the extra, superfluous ingredients, such as all the flower and plant oils. I assume that helps them provide a cheaper product that does virtually the same thing. Both products come in an identical package with the same amount of product. I also observe they both contain Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Dioxide, but in different amounts. Based on this comparison, and what other ladies have to say, I believe you can get away with elf’s product if the IT Cosmetics product is not in your budget.

Also, here are the key ingredients to the IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream so that you can compare them to elf:

• Collagen
• Niacin
• Peptides
• Antioxidants
• Hyaluronic Acid

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Conclusion

To conclude this elf Camo CC Cream review, I am not mad at this product. Will I wear it for special occasions? No, but I will wear it on a daily basis, in future blog posts featuring elf, and for blog photography. When I empty this product, I will most likely purchase more. I believe this product is worth the $14 if a more expensive CC cream is outside of your budget. Further, you may have a totally different experience with this product. I like some other elf foundations a bit more, but all-in-all, a four out of five star rating is not bad. Until next time, continue to let your true beauty shine.

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