Ask Angie: Tinted Moisturizer

Star

Hi Angie

I recall reading that you were previously using a tinted moisturizer but stopped. Am I remembering correctly? If so I am curious why, as I have never worn a foundation regularly and am thinking that a tinted moisturizer may be helpful. My skin is okay but a couple of brown age spots showing up, along with typical wrinkles at my age, particularly around the lips. Just wondering if it really will give me a more polished look or am I just going to stress my skin. I realize it is not for minimizing wrinkles

2 years ago

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Angie

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YES! You are remembering correctly, Star.

I used to use Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer, and sometimes Shisheido or Bobbi Brown. It depended on who had stock.

I have never used foundation. All my life I've either gone without any coverage, or used tinted moisturizer. Personally, I preferred tinted moisturizer because the coverage is more subtle. It evens the skin tone, but not completely like foundation does. It's quite sheer.

I stopped completely 18 months ago because my skin was VERY irritated by a cortisone cream. And it took THAT to make me realize that I prefer the look of my skin without extra coverage! And so does hubs Greg. HAH! I've come full circle

I moisturize, hydrate, and use sunscreen religiously. I take very good care of skin. You can absolutely see "the imperfections" on my naked skin. I look in the mirror and see what 51 years looks like. It's who I am at my age. Wrinkles, dark spots, moles, and a few freckles. I embrace it!

I absolutely feel polished with well cared for skin, eye make-up, tinted lip balm, healthy teeth, moisturized hands, styled hair, and a fab-for-me outfit.

FWIW, this is my opinion about my beauty routine. It differs greatly between people and is a very personal thing. You have to go with what works well for you!

2 years ago

Star

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Angie thanks for your prompt and informative reply!

2 years ago

Helena

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Star, fwiw I've had great luck with Bourjous BB cream, and have just started using L'Oreal True Match in the pump bottle, which seems to be a much more sheer formulation ... it tamps down some of my redness but you can still see my freckles through it, for reference ... just evens things out a little I have sensitive skin but no problems with these ... IF you decide you'd like to try they are inexpensive ones to experiment with

2 years ago

Cardiff girl

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I can vouch for No 7 tinted city moisturiser,has sunscreen in ,feels very comfortable and makes you feel like you ve made an effort but without the heavy coverage and l don’t find that it sits in lines like some moisturisers do.Not too pricey either.

2 years ago

Anonymous

@Helena: I am a huge fan of L’Oreal True Match. I don’t wear makeup unless I have somewhere to go that warrants it, though. My skin has gotten dry lately & powder foundation doesn’t work that well for me anymore, so I either skip foundation entirely or use L’Oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Foundation. I mercifully need very little coverage. Before trying this one, I tried a couple of tinted moisturizers that were hard to apply & made my skin itch. Not fun!

2 years ago

Kate

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Another vote for Boots #7 tinted moisturiser. Back when I used to wear one, #7 was my go to. Very light formula and easy on the purse. The line didn’t have a tinted moisturiser with sunscreen back then, but that’s a great addition.

2 years ago

nuancedream

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I used to wear Urban Decay's foundation but even before the pandemic, I stopped using it because it was quite pricey. Now, I use Maybelline Dream BB Fresh Beauty Balm, which has SPF 30, is feather light, and evens out my skin tone without obliterating my freckles. I can't imagine wearing foundation at any price point ever again.

2 years ago

cat2

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I am another thumbs up for the Maybelline Dream BB Cream. I have the oily skin version and love it.

2 years ago

Star

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Thank you everyone for your input. Much appreciated!!

2 years ago

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