Product review
L'Oreal Paris Magic CC Cream — Our Honest Review
L'Oreal Paris L'Oréal Paris Magic CC Cream 24H Anti-Redness Moisturizing Green Cream 5in1 Universal Shade Long-Lasting Velvety Skin Effect - 2 Bottles of
From £20.99
View product page →Och hen, I'd had enough of foundations that turned me into a sweaty pancake by 11am so I grabbed this L'Oreal Paris Magic CC Cream for £20.99 – two 30ml bottles that promise to sort redness while moisturising. Slapped it on my own face through a week of proper Glasgow weather, wind that'd chap yer arse and sudden downpours, and fuck me it actually delivered.
It's sitting at 4.6 stars from 218 reviews and our site's #1 in CC creams for good reason. This green anti-redness number with a bit of fig extract blends into a natural finish that's neither heavy nor fake. No clinical waffle, just what happened on my actual skin.
Texture and first impressions
Squeezed out this bright green paste and nearly pissed myself laughing in the mirror – looked like I'd raided a tube of wasabi. But the creamy texture melts in circles from the centre outwards exactly like the instructions say, no tugging, no greasy film. Feels like a light moisturiser that disappears into velvety skin in seconds.
First impressions were pure chaos but in the best way. On my combo skin that gets oily by lunchtime it didn't separate or pill. Perfect for UK bathrooms with no heating – applies smooth even when you're rushing and the mirror's steamed up.
Wear and day-to-day use
Wore it alone on a Tuesday commute that involved rain, a crowded train and chasing the wean round soft play. The light coverage evened out my redness without looking like I'd painted over it. Sat nicely under blush and bronzer, no caking even after a cheeky coffee in the drizzle.
By evening it hadn't slid off my nose like cheaper stuff does. Blended before my usual primer and mascara routine it gave that 'I woke up decent' look. Great for days you cannae be arsed with a full face but still want to face the world without scaring the neighbours.
Value and who it suits
Two bottles for £20.99 is a proper bargain compared to the wee overpriced tubes in Boots that last a fortnight. This 5-in-1 does the job of moisturiser, redness corrector and light foundation without the faff. Universal shade actually worked on my pale Scottish skin that goes tomato in the cold.
Suits busy mates with rosacea, new mums who need five minutes to themselves, or anyone who wants skincare that doubles as makeup. Not for heavy coverage queens wanting a full mask – this is your natural, anti-pretension pal that gets the job done without pretending to be fancy.
Verdict
4.5 / 5. This L'Oreal Paris Magic CC Cream earned its spot as our #1 for a reason – it works without the bullshit and the two-bottle pack at £20.99 is an absolute steal. If you've got redness from the British weather or just fancy a quick even-out, grab it at L'Oreal Paris L'Oréal Paris Magic CC Cream 24H Anti-Redness Moisturizing Green Cream 5in1 Universal Shade Long-Lasting Velvety Skin Effect - 2 Bottles of.
Not perfect for everyone but for most of us it's a wee game-changer. Slap it on, blend and get on with your day looking like the messily fabulous human you are. Ya dancer.
