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Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:32 pm  |
Despite my deep affection for my MAC Moistureblend foundation, I'm finding that my skin is becoming so even-toned from playing with all of the recommendations on this forum that I really only need foundation for when I want a flawless finish - like evenings out or special occasions.
I'm thinking that a tinted moisturizer with an SPF would be a nice daytime alternative, especially to combat the cruel winter air.
But when I went to Sephora to shop around, I felt strangled by the multiple options. I keep turning back to Stila and Paula Dorf, but I'm open to hearing other recommendations.
P.S. I like dewy finishes (not matte), my shade is MAC NC25 or NC30, and I am not opposed to pearlized or metallic ingredients.
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36, skin in a "new" phase? Oil/break-out free but now having bouts of sensitivity and surface dehydration. |
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Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:51 pm |
I haven't tried Stila or Paula Dorf TM's (only Tarte and Px's Traceless), but I think you'd love the dewiness of Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer SPF 20. I have combination skin and this doesn't leave me oily. It always just gives my skin a subtle, healthy looking glow. I use it in "Nude" and have reordered several times. I think I could use "Sand" also.
-Cheri |
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Sat Nov 12, 2005 12:22 am |
| I second Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer SPF 20. I use "Nude" also. It gives a really natural and healthy glow without shine or anything glitter-like. The tinted moisturizer is enough for me in the summer. I put it on top of my c-serum. In the winter months, I do need to layer another moisturizer under the LM TM SPF 20. |
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Simple but No Simplier...Approaching late 20s, Normal/Combination Skin, Rarely Breakout now but have some old acne marks, sunspots, & broken caps |
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Sat Nov 12, 2005 2:13 am |
My votes would be Dermalogica Sheer Tint Moisture SPF15 (has some of that shiny stuff in it but it's not at all obvious) and also Tarte Smooth Operator  |
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Sat Nov 12, 2005 11:57 am |
| Mabsy.. I agree with you Tarte smooth operator is the best.It also has those little tiny sparkly that makes skin glowing!!.. |
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Tue Nov 15, 2005 8:19 am |
| I love Dermalogica moisture tint. |
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Tue Nov 15, 2005 9:24 am |
I've been cheating.
I've been mixing either Alphaderma / jurlique day cream with my jane iredale liquid mineral / gurlain to very good effect.
If it's a tinted moisturiser I would go for Aveda, for something lighter and with a touch of shimmer then sheer tint. |
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Tue Nov 15, 2005 9:30 am |
1) 1/f Sunscreen Face (SPF 30) by POLA. This one is really light and doesn't clog pores. It's a Japanese brand.
Oil-free, tinted sunblock cream with skin lightening ingredients.
Approx. US$30.28
Sunblock cream for face formulated with Ascorbyl Glucoside (AG) and Molasses Liquid to lighten skin while blocking harmful UV rays.
Protects your skin from harmful UV rays with SPF 30 and keeps it hydrated to bring out a clearer, brighter tone. With its tinted shade, it can be used as a moisturizing makeup base or as a foundation for light makeup. (The tint evens out skin tone but it will not leave a noticeable color on your face so it is suitable for all skin colors and shades!). Its non-greasy, easily spread texture makes it comfortable to use even during hot seasons. Ideal as a makeup base under ID White cake.
UV absorbent-free.
1.0 oz/30g supply.
Ingredients:
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 12.2%, WATER, CYCLOMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, ALUMINIYM STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, SORBITAN SESQUIISORATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, PEG-25 STEARATE, SORBITAN DISTEARATE, ARGININE, GLYCERIN/OXYBUTYLENE COPOLYMER STEARYL ETHER, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES(CI 77492), MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, ETHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, SILICA, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHEROL, ALUMINA, BLACK SUGAR EXTRACT.
2) For those who don't like to mail order the Pola brand sunscreen, I saw this in Sephora and was thinking about giving Juice Beauty a try after my Pola runs out especially since it has pomegranate juice in it for great antioxidant protection:
Juice Beauty SPF 30 Tinted Moisturizer:
ALL SKIN TYPES
? full-spectrum protection
? lightly tinted
? antioxidant pomegranate juice
This mineral-tinted moisturizer combines chemical-free, full spectrum spf 30 sun protection with certified organic white grape and pomegranate juices, vitamin antioxidants and essential nutrients for the coverage you are seeking and the protection you need.
How to use: Protect and moisturize daily by applying a smooth even layer to cleansed face and neck. Reapply as needed. May be used over moisturizer or alone.
active ingredient: titanium dioxide
organic juice solution of pyrus malus (apple) juice, vitis vinifera (white grape) juice, punica granatum (pomegranate) juice & aloe barbadensis leaf juice, organic cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, organic camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, organic cera alba (beeswax), octyl palmitate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, organic plant oils of helianthus annuus (sunflower), persea gratissima (avocado) & simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), sodium pca, sodium hyaluronate, retinyl palmitate (vitamin A), phospholipids, panthenol (vitamin B5), ascorbyl palmitate (vitamin C), xanthan gum, tetrasodium edta, phenoxyethanol, methylisothiazolinone, mica & iron oxides (mineral tints), citrus aurantium (petitgrain), cinnamomum camphora (ho wood) & citrus reticulata (mandarin) pure essential oils.
Hope that helps.
Librarygirl |
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Tue Nov 15, 2005 9:39 am |
| I just put an ultra light dusting of BE powder and spritz. Looks invisible and you get some physical sun protection as well |
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my new jewellery website:www.gentle-medusa.com |
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Tue Nov 15, 2005 11:48 am |
| Much to my surprise I like Wet n' Wild for $2.99! Neutrogena's is nice if you skin is not dry at all. Lancome aqua fusion is nice but $$$. |
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Blessings~ deb (certified life coach) |
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Tue Nov 15, 2005 12:04 pm |
| I like Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer as well. I'm a MAC NC25 and the Nude shade of LM works well with my skin tone. Seems to be a popular shade choice! |
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Tue Nov 15, 2005 5:54 pm |
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! Where to BEGIN!?!  |
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36, skin in a "new" phase? Oil/break-out free but now having bouts of sensitivity and surface dehydration. |
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Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:32 pm |
| Lots of options here! Not to add to your confusion, but Burt's bees also makes a tinted facial moisturizer that I've tried and liked...it has a nice scent and feels good on your face. Would be a good way to go especially if you prefer the drugstore or online purchasing route! |
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Mon Nov 21, 2005 1:37 pm |
just wanted to let everyone know I purchased laura mercier tinted moisturizer in bare this weekend and I love  it. I like to minimize my morning routine so this is my mew hg.It's every thing I need all in one and it looks fabulous on. Today I put some loose powder over it and my skin was flawless. Sorry this is not in the review forum but I didn't want to start a new thread, just so thrilled with my new find. One more thing it is a bit $$ but you really only need a small amount. |
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combination skin more oily than dry, olive complexion with hereditary dark circles. 25yrs old. |
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Mon Nov 21, 2005 1:39 pm |
Glad that you like Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer too. It is really great  |
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Simple but No Simplier...Approaching late 20s, Normal/Combination Skin, Rarely Breakout now but have some old acne marks, sunspots, & broken caps |
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Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:28 pm |
| If you have a moisturizer that you like you can always tint it yourself with Dr. H bronzing concentrate. However, I don't recommend this if you have very fair and pink toned skin (like me) because it sort of comes out "dirty" looking. On darker skin tones it can look very nice. |
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Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:33 pm |
| chimera wrote: |
| If you have a moisturizer that you like you can always tint it yourself with Dr. H bronzing concentrate. However, I don't recommend this if you have very fair and pink toned skin (like me) because it sort of comes out "dirty" looking. On darker skin tones it can look very nice. |
This made my fair skin look dirty too. I tried for a week to get the right combination of the concentrate and moisturizer, but I ended up looking the same.
-Cheri |
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Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:57 pm |
| Ive heard alot of good things about Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer |
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Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:04 pm |
Yes I have the Dr Hauschka Bronze Concentrate and it's only really good for the summer with a tan or if your skin is really clear.
I like just applying a light sweep of powder and then spritzing. |
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oily/acne prone - acne scars on chin area/Large Pores in winter. Oily in Summer. Fair, nuetral/cool complexion, burn easily. Early 20s |
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Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:10 pm |
| I also love the Toned day cream by Dr. H. It goes on like a foundation and evens out your red patches you have on your skin. It also moisturizes |
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Tue Nov 22, 2005 4:34 pm |
Glad you found a product you like! A little does go a long way...
I think I'd be far too nervous to tint my own moisturizer! |
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Thu May 24, 2007 11:43 am |
I wanted to ask if anyone has tried Vichy's Lumineuse Tinted Moisturizer?
I have found most tinted moisturizers with SPF break me out horribly and does not provide adequate protection. 
I discovered that Vichy uses Mexory SX which is a sunscreen ingredient that my skin AND provide the adequate protection I am looking for (as my profile blurb states freckle/burn VERY easily).
The physical sunscreens makes my face itchy so I can't go with those types of sunscreen either. Believe me, I've tried. 
The higher spf with Mexoryl is not approved for the U.S. yet (only spf of 15-20, I believe). I will have to wait to get this on ebay, online overseas or when I get a chance to cross into Canada in June. 
Thanks in advance! |
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~Normal/Combo/Sensitive ~VeryFair~Freckle/Burns Very Easily: Never Tan~Breakouts at TOTM or Stress~In my 30s. |
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Sat May 26, 2007 5:32 pm |
LM tinted moisturer is my favour! 
it is super good! |
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Tue May 29, 2007 1:50 pm |
| helenzwl wrote: |
LM tinted moisturer is my favour!
it is super good! |
Hi helenzwl,
Unfortunately, the LM made me break out. 
Thanks for the suggestion anyway. |
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~Normal/Combo/Sensitive ~VeryFair~Freckle/Burns Very Easily: Never Tan~Breakouts at TOTM or Stress~In my 30s. |
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Tue May 29, 2007 3:46 pm |
| I'm actually using the Jergen's Natural Glow Face for pale skin. It isn't a tinted moisturizer but is a sort of self-tanning moisturizer. Except the one I'm using (for pale skin) doesn't make my face tan. It just gives it a great glow while keeping it pretty pale (my normal makeup still matches my skin). Then I just use concealer where I need it and a little powder. I really like this stuff! |
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