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Skin tints andtinted moisturizersboast supremely lightweight textures, easy-on-pores formulations, and sheer yet buildable coverage.
Photographed by:Giancarlos Kunhardt;Prop stylist:Andrea Bonin;Props: Stones courtesy of The Compleat Sculptor, Inc.
Broad-spectrum SPF 35 providesmineral UV protection, which is key for sun protection and ideal for sensitive skin.
The extra glide comes from Saie’s Fatty Acid Complex derived from argan oil and jojoba esters.
Tester feedback:“This is my deserted island makeup product,” saysAllureshopping director Shanna Shipin.
Shanna Shipin applying the Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer
“Sun protection, a moisturizer-like feel, and buildable coverage while feeling like absolutelynothingis on your face?
Now, snap out of it and pick up Iconic London’s Super Smoother Blurring Skin Tint.
And absolutely no pilling!
Angela Trakoshis applying the Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint.
I pack this wherever I goI can’t be without it.”
Don’t just take our word for it.
Those withsensitive skinwill appreciate the addition of tiger grass to soothe skin and reduce the look of redness.
Deanna Pai applying Lisa Eldridge’s Seamless Skin Tint.
You gotta give this skin tint a good shake to mix all the skin-nourishing ingredients."
The shade range is among the strongest, too.
Note that this is a hybrid formula, meaning it contains both mineral and chemical UV filters.
Associate beauty editor Annie Blay applying Supergoop’s Protec(tint) Daily SPF Tint
Talia Gutierrez, associate manager of special projects, is a big fan of the formula as well.
The buildable coverage by no means completely conceals my freckles (thank goodness)," she reports.
Its buttery, buildable coverage is non-comedogenic, a.k.a.
Social media director Kassidy Silva after applying Ciele’s Tint & Protect Serum.
safe foracne-prone skin, and calms redness using bisabolol.
“It’s lightweight, long-lasting, and blends effortlesslywhat more can a girl ask for?”
The formula features SPF 15, as well as skin barrier-supporting provitamin D and cactus flower.
Social media director Kassidy Silva after applying Ciele’s Tint & Protect Serum.
The melty pigment seeps into the skin and stays put for a long day’s wear.
“It also layers wonderfully on top of my usual sunscreenandunder my SPF reapplication throughout the day.”
Its sorta like a gel, sorta like a balm, but all the way on our shopping list.
“This lightly hued serum provides an otherworldly sheen,” says special projects associate directorHunter Lacey.
“My favorite hack?
Mixing a teeny-tiny bit withliquid blushfor a punchier glow.”
Keep picturing…and bam, you have the Anastasia Beverly Hills Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint.
This 2024 Best of Beauty winner is a breeze to apply and stow in your purse for on-the-go touchups.
This Best of Beauty Award winner has nourishing ingredients likeniacinamideto even skin tone andsqualaneto seal moisture.
“It’s like using an Instagram filter in real life,” raved contributor Loren Savini.
Couple the drops withWestman Atelier’s Vital Pressed Skincare Powderto reduce shine.
Eaze Drop layers nicely with primer and the rest of your skin care, too.
It blends like a dream, and the hydration hangs out for up to 24 hours.
Rather than rub, tap the tint onto your skin for the most natural-looking results.
Foundations and skin tints are differentiated by their levels of pigmentation and purported skin-care benefits.
That’s not to say the two base products can’t work in tandem.
In the case of fuller coverage, a translucentsetting powderis crucial to lock everything in place and minimize shine.
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