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Its not, of course.
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Not even Hailey Bieber andJennifer Anistonlive on a skin-care diet of spring water alone.
Iliacreated a formula that takes care of this by adding squalane, a non-comedogenic emollient, says Dr. King.
“[Squalane] is a great emollient.
Beauty Writer Loren Savini Before Using Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint
It helps with skin barrier function, membrane fluidity, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.”
Niacinamidebrightens toneand increases the skins production ofceramides, which in turn can prevent the loss of moisture.
“Its a light but moisturizing formulation that has mineral SPF from non-nano zinc oxide.
And its great that it comes in so many shades,” she says.
The consistency is likely thanks to propanediol and shea butter ethyl esters, says cosmetic chemist Krupa Koestline.
“And when used in formulations, propanediol helps decrease viscosity giving products a thinner texture.”
Beauty Writer Loren Savini Before Using Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint
This formula meets theAllureClean Standard.
How I Tested It
I have, possibly, the most difficult skin on the Eastern Seaboard.
The foundations and tinted moisturizers that used to be reliable staples dont really cut it anymore.
Beauty Writer Loren Savini After Using Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint
Ive been dabbling in clean formulas in hopes that more natural ingredients will stymie any irritation.
I used the shade “Diaz” a light-medium with neutral undertones.
The formula dried a bit darker than what initially came out of the dropper.
My Honest Thoughts
Am I Jennifer Aniston now?
Alas, I am not.
But my skin definitely has an “I drank enough water today” glow plump and healthy-looking.
And as far as Im concerned, thats about as close as Ill get.
My skin tone is a little uneven and I exist in a permanent state betweendehydratedand tired.
Fortunately, the Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint is the best of both worlds.
Its like using an Instagram filter in real life.
I still looked like myself, but improved.
I found thatpowderalso works nicely on top of the formula if you prefer a matte finish.
