A tinted daily sunscreen with SPF 50 that combines sun protection with light-reflecting pigments designed to provide a luminous finish while protecting skin.
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Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
This illuminating sunscreen earns praise for its glowing, reflective finish on skin. However, dermatologists flag a significant concern: the formula contains citrus peel oils, which can be photosensitizing and potentially irritating, particularly for those with rosacea or sensitive skin. The new version does include snail filtrate, a soothing humectant shown to support skin healing, but experts suggest people with sensitive or reactive skin may want to patch-test first or consider alternatives.
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“It's nothing crazy like you don't look sparkly but it just gives this beautiful glow to the skin.”
Sincerely Miss Ash, watch at 1:41
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Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.
A tinted daily sunscreen with SPF 50 that combines sun protection with light-reflecting pigments designed to provide a luminous finish while protecting skin.
The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 67%.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50 holds a Guru Score of 67%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.
In their reviews, experts say IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50 is good for dull skin (1 expert).
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