I Tried The Viral Colour Correcting Cream From TikTok To See If It Was Worth The Hype

Does it deserve its cult status?

Hey, I'm Liz! I often find myself (and my bank account) getting sucked into the newest skincare crazes, like the time I tried slugging:

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My main skin concern has always been redness, so you can imagine the sheer excitement I felt when the Dr. Jart+ Cicapair colour correcting treatment appeared on my FYP. As soon as I saw it, I was mesmerised and had to try for myself.

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It's designed to revive fatigued skin, while soothing and reducing redness. It includes ingredients such as tiger grass, and a skin-boosting blend to soothe, calm, and moisturise the look of the skin.

First of all I need to show you just how tiny the jar is (so cute) – but believe me when I say, a little goes a long way!

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I decided to go for the 15ml size *just* in case it didn't work out for me.

Price: £15.00 for 15ml.

First impressions are important – and yes, it really is that green!

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I was pleasantly surprised that instead of being a heavy formula, it resembles more of a moisturiser – super lightweight and easy to apply. The bright green may seem intimidating (albeit slightly strange), but green counteracts red meaning it'll conceal and neutralise imperfections on the skin.

I went to TikTok to see the best way to apply my lil' pot of genius, and found that most people got the best results by patting it into their skin or in circular motions with their fingers.

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Now, I have tried many things in my time to cover up the redness. Including green eyeshadow, a ton of concealer, and of course full-coverage foundation that ended up making my skin look cakey – so it's safe to say I was willing this would work, and not be a hit and miss.

Using a thin layer is *extremely* important, a thick layer would take too long to blend and not give you the natural results you're after. It's also important to only use it on areas that need colour correction – the premise of this cream is to make any redness blend in with the rest of your skin!

I was worried I'd end up looking like I was participating in Shrek cosplay, but after a few seconds of patting it into my skin the green turned into a beige-toned cream.

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As you can see from the product on the back of my hand, as the cream warms up it'll turn into a relatively neutral beige shade. So, instead of applying directly to your face, warm the cream between your fingers first to get the best results. With how light this is I am sceptical as to whether it would work for darker toned skin, so perhaps this product is better to be used as a base underneath foundation.

🚨PSA: blend, blend, blend!🚨 If you are quite pale the cream does go a little more on the orange side once on the skin.

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I noticed an orange line after application, so I got a damp makeup sponge to buff it into the skin. I recommend doing this if it does turn orange as it blended into my neck seamlessly.

For the first time ever my skin looked more even, a lot less red, and I didn't feel the need to put a single drop of foundation on.

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Okay, first of all, WOW. Second of all, WOW. As soon as I looked in the mirror it was like I had placed a blurring filter onto my face! I wasn't expecting it to make my skin look so luminous which I love as I find my skin can look dull, so this dewy boost was just what I needed. My skin instantly looked neutralised and smooth, it really takes the your-skin-but-better vibe to a whole new level. It won't cover up any spots so if your skin is acne-prone that's worth keeping in mind, but it will take away the redness so you'll need less coverage than usual. It didn't look cakey or textured, instead it gave my skin a natural glow and an even finish in very little time.

Before I fully committed to loving this product, I wanted to see just how long it would last and give me coverage throughout the day.

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I had pretty high hopes for this cream, and fingers crossed it would be a long-lasting solution to my redness.

First check-in ⏱ – this was about an hour after I first applied the cream...

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I didn't notice a lot of difference compared to the first application which was an instant thumbs up. I do think the cream did oxidise on my face a little, but not too much that it was a concern. It felt a lot lighter than wearing a foundation, but still gave me the coverage I was after.

Once it got to the 5pm mark it was still going strong! ⏱

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At this point it had been on my skin for a total of seven hours, so to expect it to look exactly the same would be holding it to extremely high standards. However, I can still tell a huge difference from how my skin looked prior to the cream, and it has made my skin tone look a lot more balanced even after a few hours of weartime. It's also super wearable due to the lightness of the cream that means you can't even feel it on your skin!

Then I realised after almost a full day of wear, it had turned slightly orange around my chin and jawline. ⏱

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I did have to get my makeup sponge and reblend around my jawline where the product had started to break up a little and oxidise, and although it does provide a decent level of coverage, in the warmer weather I can't imagine it would be as long-wearing. It's nothing too concerning in my opinion as I could quickly buff it out, and this was after a long period of being on the go.

By the end of the day most of the colour correction had disappeared, and I did notice some buildup around my nose.

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By this point in my day it had definitely finished working its magic. It had started to melt off my cheeks, but more noticeably it had clung to dry patches on my skin – especially around my nose. That being said, if your skin was on the dry side I would recommend using this product sparingly and making sure you fully hydrate and moisturise your skin before applying. It had also taken on a more orange tone, and as I am quite fair skinned this wasn't ideal. However, this was around the time I'd usually take my makeup off anyway so I certainly wasn't expecting perfection.

💰 I'd recommend purchasing the 15ml jar instead of the 50ml, as a little really does go a long way and will last you ages.💰

So, here's my final thoughts – it's definitely becoming a regular fixture on my makeup stand.

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Overall, I am pretty impressed with this cream. Would I say it's a jar of miracles? Probably not. But has it become a staple in my makeup routine? Absolutely. I love how my skin looks after I've applied it and it's perfect for that no-makeup-makeup look. I will be using this as an alternative for foundation when I want a more even skin tone without the hassle of doing a full face, and for more full-coverage makeup days I know I'll be reaching for it to use under my foundation. The radiant finish is also a bonus for me as it feels more like an extra step in your skincare routine instead of just makeup. One downside for me was the orange base it created and how it clung to dryer parts of my skin, but it's certainly not a complete deal breaker!

If you're after a quick and buildable solution to neutralising redness this is definitely perfect for you. It's great for a very natural and glowy look to the skin, and it will give you more of an even base to work with.

If you've been waiting for a sign to try it yourself, here it is!

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