If you don’t want to apply a thick foundation, but still want some pigment and coverage, you should try a tinted moisturizer. A tinted moisturizer is a moisturizer that has a little pigment added to it. As an added bonus, most of these products also contain a sunscreen. If you plan to be outdoors for a good part of the day, buy a product with at least an SPF of 15. There are many formulations of tinted moisturizers, including brands with vitamin C, a very good antioxidant for the skin. Many natural brands do not contain parabens or other chemicals. As when choosing any makeup, be sure to read the ingredient label! Tinted moisturizers are an especially good makeup option in warmer months, when sheer, light coverage is more desirable than thicker formulas.
Tinted moisturizer is applied in the same way as everyday moisturizer. Start with a clean, dry face. Wear your concealer under your eyes or anywhere else you have shadows or discoloration. Note that tinted moisturizer is more transparent than its foundation; It won’t work as well as your foundation to cover up blemishes, so you’ll have to use your concealer to cover up any blemishes.
Apply a small amount of product to fingertips and blend in from the center of the face outward. If you use your fingers to apply the product, make sure your hands are clean. Some people like to apply the product with a foam sponge or foundation brush, and this is purely a matter of their application preference. Make sure to thoroughly blend the product along the hairline on the forehead and on the jawline. In the same way that you apply your foundation, you also want your tinted moisturizer to look natural and not like you are wearing a mask. A demarcation line (where the product ends and your skin begins) is not an attractive look for anyone! Mixing the product is essential for a perfect appearance.
You can sprinkle some face powder over your face when you’re done to give it staying power and help avoid any greasy shine, if you have oily skin, or you can just skip this step altogether. Now that you have applied your product, you can go ahead and apply the rest of your makeup.
You can find a variety of tinted moisturizers at your local drugstore starting at around $ 10, and several of the department store brands also make tinted moisturizers ranging in price from $ 25 to $ 50. Read online reviews of The various brands is a good place to start your search for a product that is perfect for you.