AH, February. How fast you have come around again already! It seems like only yesterday that I was writing my Verso piece on how to deal with winter blemishes and new year’s resolution gym breakouts. Update – I no longer have a gym membership SHOCK, but I am still suffering from winter skin nightmares. Verso remains a holy grail item for blemishes and break outs, but my winter redness has been slightly neglected in my skin regime. If you, like me, suffer from redness at this time of year and are looking for skin products, as well as makeup, to assist you with the dreaded winter chill, then the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness range is for you.
I was first made aware of the wonders of IT Cosmetics back in 2017 via Youtube – the Bye Bye undereye concealer has become a makeup essential for the majority of beauty bloggers. Co-founded by Jamie Kern, a sufferer of rosacea, along with expert plastic surgeons and dermatologists, IT Cosmetics have developed products that are formulated to help cover and correct hyperpigmentation, redness, discolouration, and signs of aging. Firmly rooted in science, the IT Cosmetics The Bye Bye Redness range features natural ingredients, ranging from collagen to avocado.
As someone who suffers from rosacea, Kern has taken particular care to build products that she can personally endorse. A visit to the IT Cosmetics website will show you before and after photos of the product with Kern featuring in a large proportion. It is elements like this one that ensures IT Cosmetics is a brand that you can trust. With an inherent desire to care for problem areas that most of us have felt lost with for years, IT Cosmetics are the affordable comfort blanket we have all been yearning for.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness Skin Relief Treatment £38
Infused with colloidal oatmeal, aloe, cucumber, chamomile extract, avocado, chrysin, turmeric, collagen and peptides, this daily cream combines crucial ingredients to soothe, nourish and replenish the skin. After using the cream for a week, cracked skin around my nose was at bay and my complexion was visibly clearer. My skin feels smooth and redness is less of a distraction! I can imagine this being a wonderful cream to put in the fridge for cooldowns in summer months when heat activated rosacea is rife.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer £25
Available in an impressive range of 24 shades, the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer offers water-resistant, highly pigmented and long-lasting coverage. Infused with skin-loving peptides, vitamins, hydrolysed collagen, hyaluronic acid and antioxidants, the concealer is soothing as much as it is effective. Consistency is thick so I recommend starting with a small amount and warming the product on the hands before using a dabbing application. It dries fast so work quickly. For heavier coverage, you can swipe the product on – but don’t forget to set it with powder for the ultimate effect.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness Correcting Cream £26 11ml
The ideal product for achieving an even skin tone, this little pot of magic neutralises redness like no other. Rich in anti-aging peptides, colloidal oatmeal, hydrolysed collagen, aloe, and avocado, the product helps camouflage any red-toned skin discolorations all the while offering long-lasting coverage for the day ahead. A small amount goes a long way and after three months of regular use, I am still well away from finishing the pot. On days that I prefer lighter coverage, I mix a small amount with my day cream to give a subtle tint. It has become almost a second skin for the winter months. The best selling point? The long-wearing durability – apply in the morning and still enjoy coverage at night!
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness Face Powder £29
Of all the incredible products, this face powder has become the must-have product that I take EVERYWHERE. As someone who suffers from dry skin, I often avoid powder foundations and compacts due to their drying nature and cakey properties. This powder, however, is talc-free meaning it doesn’t sink into the pores and latch onto dry spots. Instead, it offers a smoothing sheen over red areas. The coverage result is incredible and it doesn’t smudge. I was also very impressed by the sponge that came with it – an unusual pro for compact powders – because it doesn’t absorb too much of the product, it applies the powder evenly and it is very easy to clean.
by Lily Rimmer
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