I’ll be honest, I’m not a fan of foundations; but tinted moisturizers with SPFs are nice alternatives. These light-weight formulas do double-duty because they act as an SPF moisturizer, which protects your skin from the sun, as well as provide a bit of coverage. They’re especially great to use during the summer when you don’t want to apply a heavy base. With tinted moisturizers, you can forgo your foundation, which allows your skin to breathe. Plus, you can still maintain a fresh and sheer look without looking “made-up.”
The best part is that they’re just like us BGs, you can find them in all shades!
Have you ever used tinted moisturizers?
Check out some of these:
Smashbox Sheer Focus Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 available at www.sephora.com for $30
Physicians Formula Organic Wear Tinted Moisturizer available at www.walgreens.com for $10.99
Laura Mercier Oil-free Tinted Moisturizer available at www.sephora.com for $42
Lancome Aqua Fusion Continuous Infusing Tinted Moisturizer available at www.dillards.com for $37
Jane Nearly Foundation Tinted Moisturizer available at www.walgreens.com for $4.99
Jane Iredale the Skincare Makeup Dream Tint Moisturizer available at www.janeiredaledirect.com for $36
DuWop Revolution Face Tint Moisturizer available at www.beautyhabit.com for $29
Skin Tint Moisturizing Treatment SPF 30 available at www.sephora.com for $42
I just [relatively] recently got into Tinted Moisturizers. I like the Prescriptives Custom Blend TM a lot and right now I am using MAC’s Select Tint SPF 15 – it’s not technically a TM because its not a moisturizer, but the tint is nice and subtle.
This is exactly what I should be using!
I have heard of tinted moisturizers but I haven’t tried them because I’m one of the unfortunate ones who need heavy coverage. I would like to have one of these around though for weekends when I might just need to make a mad dash to the gas station or something. I think I’ll try the one from Walgreens.
love love love tinted moisturizers!!!
i still think u can read my mind! i havent tried a tinted moisturizer yet but i want to this summer. i like wearing a little foundation when i go out but this summer heat murders it. plus i dont like looking made up at all. i want to try covergirl’s CG smoothers tinted moisturizer with SPF 15. it’s like $8 at cvs.
I have found that tinted moisturizers are great to use especially in the summer when you don’t want to wear foundation. Lately, I’ve been using Jane Iredale’s Dream Tint. I like it because it doesn’t have perfume and its not that greasy.
I’m not too crazy about tinted moisturizers myself, I’m always nervous that the ‘tint’ won’t fit me.
I must admit, I don’t use SPF on my face like I should. Reason, being my double duty moisturizer is acne med plus moisturizer. So I need a triple duty moisturizer. Anyone have any suggestions?
I don’t wear foundation, ever but this is a great alternative…thanks.
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i have used the Laura Mercier one, but i made me look a bit too dark after a while. i am a big fan of the self tanner moisturizers that gradually work up a natural glow.
I’m a big fan of the tinted moisturizer. I use Clinique but there are some nice one to try. Thanks.
skin tint is the HOTNESSSSSSSSSS!!!
i don’t really like tinted moisturizers because they make me feel oily.. but the LM tm seems like an option. i also love becca’s tm’s!!!!
off topic*look sideways: I loove Edwidge Danticat.
Amy Dubois Barnett is also an inspiration…
I’ve used a tinted moisturizer before. It was from Cover Girl. I like tinted moisturizers because they blend in with the skin color but there aren’t alot of shades for my skin color. I really like the Skin Tint Moisturizing Treatment from Sephora, its something I would try.
@antithesis – we are always on the same page! LOL
@T- You really should be using something with SPF!!! I’ll have to look into a triple-duty moisturizer for you. 🙂 Stay tuned.
@Nywele – I love both books! Amy’s was so informative.
I love Laura Mercier’s TM. It’s great. I just wish it came in more shades.
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where do u find all this stop make me think i should have oppend a make up shop instead of a store for dogs
I really need to start using spf on my face. This is a great solution, 2 in 1 product!
You have to check out Giorgio Armani’s tinted moisturizer. The texture is AMAZING!!! It also goes on smooth and delectable. Love it!
I rarely use anything on my face, but when I do I use a loose mineral powder light weight foundation. When I don’t feel like applying that from time to time I use a tinted moisturizer that I purchased from Mary Kay…it’s actually pretty good. It makes my skin look nice and smooth without over doing it.