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03-25-2017 03:00 PM
Since my foundation is Bare Minerals, the "undercoat" of tinted moisturizer depends on how much coverage I need that day. I tend to stick with just the Bare Minerals as time goes on and I relax my standards.
03-25-2017 03:03 PM
I use a tinted moisturizer with SPF and I don't use foundation unless I'm going somewhere special and then only if it's in the evening. The problem I run into most though is that these are often shiny on me, even when they're touted as being matte, so I end up having to powder over them, which I really don't like to do. Oh well...
03-25-2017 03:52 PM
I use Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20, and I sometimes use it alone, but sometimes use a light foundation over it. I like to wear a light foundation to work or if I'm going out at night or to a party, event, etc. I usually use LM Tinted Moisturizer without foundation on weekends. I don't need a lot of coverage, but I like how using a light foundation can give a little more of a "polished look."
The light foundation I use over the tinted moisturizer is Philosophy Hope in a Jar Fluid SPF 20 makeup. I no longer like most of Philosophy's products, but this light foundation is great. It's advertised as "light as air," and I would definitely agree, Light coverage, but adds just a bit of "polish."
03-25-2017 03:55 PM
@phoenixbrd wrote:I love the idea of tinted moisturizer. Unfortunately, I need a bit more coverage and always searching tor the elusive coverage yet totally natural look/feel.
@phoenixbrd Have you ever tried Laura Mercier's Tinted Moisturizer? I find it to have a bit more coverage than most TMs, while still being sheer and natural looking.
03-25-2017 04:18 PM
I've read many recommendations for the LM tinted moisturizer on this board but have never tried it. What would you say the finish is? Is it dewey, matte or...? TIA
03-25-2017 04:27 PM
@Texasmouse wrote:I've read many recommendations for the LM tinted moisturizer on this board but have never tried it. What would you say the finish is? Is it dewey, matte or...? TIA
@Texasmouse It gives my face a hydrated look without being "dewy," if that makes sense. I never feel it looks shiny or dewy -- just a healthy hydrated look. I hope you can try a sample. I think it's the best tinted moisturizer "out there," IMHO !
03-25-2017 04:30 PM
Texasmouse wrote:I've read many recommendations for the LM tinted moisturizer on this board but have never tried it. What would you say the finish is? Is it dewey, matte or...? TIA
@Texasmouse, Laura Mercier's Tinted Moisturizer has what the industry would call a natural finish. I think the consumers may describe it as dewy. It's definitely not matte unless your skin is as dry as desert sand. It's one of the few tinted mositurizers I feel can truly stand in for a foundation for those who want a light coverage. It also is not so thick that it couldn't be used as a base for anyone who may need to add additional foundation in spots where a bit more coverage is required.
03-25-2017 04:48 PM
@Texasmouse I would never describe Laura Mercier's TM as "dewy," but that's JMHO. Even on days where I've used a bit more TM than I normally do, it never looks. "dewy."
03-25-2017 04:49 PM
@Texasmouse, One more thing I forgot to mention about Laura Mercier's Tinted Moisturizer is the shade range. Many companies will limit the range in tinted moisturizer and BB/CC creams to 4 or 5, even if they offer quite a few in foundations. Their excuse is the moisturizer is light enough to be more forgiving with color matching. I believe Mercier offers at least 15 shades, and these options help us get a better skintone match with hers.
03-25-2017 05:13 PM
I really like Perricone's Tinted Face Moisturizer. I often use this as a primer and ithas an spf I can tolerate.
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