Love of makeup thread

[thetygerlily]

I posted this in the "Makeup - Not Wearing it Thread" and figured following up here would make more sense...

Originally Posted by thetygerlily

I just went out and bought tinted moisturizer for an emergency situation (crying at work = blotchy face, YES!) and am sorely disappointed. I feel like it's moisturizing foundation rather than tinted moisturizer- it doesn't seem any more sheer or lighter coverage than my normal foundation. Sad! Guess I'll be taking that one back Not sure if that's how they all are or just this one (Physician's Formula, it's also what my normal foundation is).

I decided to give the tinted moisturizer another try. I should note that I don't wear foundation often (max a couple times a week, often go weeks without it)- just when I have a big meeting, want to look extra nice, or just have extra time in the morning. I did normal moisturizer first (which is how I apply my normal foundation), and then put the tinted stuff on. It did go on a bit more sheer than my normal foundation, and I like that it's SPF 50. So I can't use it the way I had hoped, but I will probably keep it.

Is there any tinted foundation out there that is really just tinted? I was hoping for moisturizer with just a touch of color so I can throw it on in the middle of the day if I need a boost. This stuff is more like a foundation with extra moisturizer in it- definitely need an applicator or to wash your hands right after applying (which isn't always an option in a quick rushed situation).

[Scully]

Originally Posted by thetygerlily

I posted this in the "Makeup - Not Wearing it Thread" and figured following up here would make more sense...

I decided to give the tinted moisturizer another try. I should note that I don't wear foundation often (max a couple times a week, often go weeks without it)- just when I have a big meeting, want to look extra nice, or just have extra time in the morning. I did normal moisturizer first (which is how I apply my normal foundation), and then put the tinted stuff on. It did go on a bit more sheer than my normal foundation, and I like that it's SPF 50. So I can't use it the way I had hoped, but I will probably keep it.

Is there any tinted foundation out there that is really just tinted? I was hoping for moisturizer with just a touch of color so I can throw it on in the middle of the day if I need a boost. This stuff is more like a foundation with extra moisturizer in it- definitely need an applicator or to wash your hands right after applying (which isn't always an option in a quick rushed situation).

I put on tinted moisturizer before anything else in the morning and I use the Cover Girl Smoothers, which also has SPF 15. They come in 3 shades. Pretty idiot-proof. I don't use foundation, just the moisturizer and apply powder/blush over and I'm done. It's not heavy and has a pretty even coverage. Plus it's only around $6.00 at CVS/Target. Hope this helps.