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Sun protection, a moisturizer-like feel, and buildable coverage while feeling like absolutely nothing is on your face?
Shirt by Issey Miyake. Earrings by Paula Mendoza.
Groundbreaking, she said.
flexible shades, and thats just the beginning of why we appreciate this formula so much.
Truly imperceptible coverage that blends easily and wears ridiculously comfortably.
Designed with sensitive skin in mind, this is asunscreenfirst with additional skin-care benefits and lightweight coverage.
Tester feedbackMultipleAlluretesters, like Talia Gutierrez,saythey love the gentle, skin-softening feel of thistinted sunscreen.
“That eliminated any concerns about creases and cakey laugh lines as the day went on.”
Three of our editorsandKatrina Klein, a Los Angeles-based makeup artist, love these ultra-light, buildable tinted drops.
Slather on this mineral-based tinted sunscreen from Beauty Pie.
Therein is the magic of the Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer.
Or you might tap it on with a sponge to build subtle coverage.
Key ingredients:squalane, coconut water |Shades:6 |Fragrance-free:no
What is tinted moisturizer?
Atinted moisturizeris exactly what it sounds like: a tinted cream, gel, or lotion.
Why is tinted moisturizer good for mature skin?
What’s the difference between a tinted moisturizer, BB cream, and CC cream?
According to Scibelli, tinted moisturizers tend to have a sheerer tint and texture thanBB creams, a.k.a.
The name of this category simply says it all: theyre just facial moisturizers with a tint.
CC cream can also be just thata creamwhereas tinted moisturizers tend to have a lighter texture.
This helps melt the product into the skin so that it becomes one with it.
I like to use a brush with fluffier bristles so there’s no streaking and it goes on evenly.
Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?
Is it safe for readers who have sensitive skin or wear contact lenses?
Is it on the affordable side or more of a splurge?
Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?
This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.
For more on what’s involved in our reporting, check out our completereviews process and methodology page.
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