How to Compare Tinted Moisturizers
Tinted moisturizers even out the complexion, hide minor blemishes and feel light on the skin. They also hydrate and provide sun protection while giving the skin a natural looking glow. Does this Spark an idea?
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Skin Type
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Tinted moisturizers are available in a variety of formulas. Dry skin may need a more moisturizing formula such as Bobbi Brown Extra SPF 25 Tinted Moisturizing Balm. Oily skin may need a lighter, oil free formula like Cover Girl Smoothers SPF 15 Tinted Moisture Foundation. Makeup artist and skin care expert Bobbi Brown says that a formula with moisturizing glycerin or sodium hyaluronate will give the skin a dewy look because those ingredients bind water to the skin.
Coverage
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Tinted moisturizers offer coverage that ranges from very sheer, to just shy of foundation. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 offers heavier coverage, while Smashbox Sheer Focus Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 is lighter. In the book "Makeup Makeovers: Expert Secrets For Stunning Transformations," makeup artist and author Robert Jones recommends a sheerer tinted moisturizer for summer.
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Sun Protection
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The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that everyone wear a broad spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30. Some tinted moisturizers don't offer enough sun protection to be worn without sunscreen.
Color Match
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Tinted moisturizers do not have to be matched to your exact skin tone like foundations, but the undertones of the product need to match those of the skin. Makeup artist Bobbi Brown says that all ethnicities have yellow undertones and recommends yellow based foundations. A tinted moisturizer that is slightly darker than your skin adds natural looking color.
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