Useful makeup items to include in your daily beauty routine
include tinted moisturizer. Discover how to apply tinted moisturizer for a
complexion that is dewy and natural-looking.
What Is Tinted Moisturizer?
A water-based face cream with colored pigments to match the
skin tone is known as a tinted moisturizer. Tinted moisturizers are a
two-in-one beauty product that hydrates and conceals the skin, giving it a
natural finish. Tinted moisturizers are more lightweight and blend into the
skin for sheer coverage, in contrast to foundation, which has a thick
consistency for full coverage. The majority of tinted moisturizers also have
broad-spectrum SPF and antioxidants for sun protection.
How to Apply Tinted Moisturizer
Tinted moisturizer is a simple product to use and blend into
the skin due to its lightweight formula. To incorporate tinted moisturizer into
a natural makeup look, take into account the following steps:
1. Wash your face. Wash your face with a cleanser made for
your skin type before applying tinted moisturizer. In order to keep your makeup
from becoming cakey throughout the day, cleanse your skin to remove impurities
and smooth out the skin's surface.
2. Apply moisturizer to your face. While tinted moisturizer
hydrates the skin, it is not a replacement for regular moisturizer. Apply your
daily moisturizer to your skin after cleansing and patting it dry. Prepping
with a face lotion keeps your tinted moisturizer from flaking off throughout
the day and allows you to layer your makeup.
3. Apply the tinted moisturizer to your face. Apply the
tinted moisturizer to your cheeks, forehead, nose, and under-eye area with a
pea-sized amount. Dot the moisturizer in these key areas so that when you blend
it, it coats your face evenly.
4. Gently blend into the skin. Massage the moisturizer into
your skin gently with your fingers. To achieve an even blend, use small,
circular motions. Makeup artists recommend buffing the product into small
crevices like the sides of your nose and inner eye corners with a foundation
brush or makeup sponge.
5. Use additional protection (optional). Because tinted
moisturizers provide light coverage, use a concealer or CC cream to conceal
blemishes. In acne-prone skin, CC creams conceal hyperpigmentation, whereas
concealer conceals dark circles and single breakouts. Apply a setting powder
evenly across your face for a matte finish. To achieve a dewy, glowing
complexion, use a light setting spray.
Tips for Using Tinted Moisturizer
When used correctly, a tinted moisturizer creates a clean,
"no-makeup" appearance. Here are some pointers to help you get the
most out of your tinted moisturizer.
1. Think about your skin type. The best tinted moisturizer
addresses your skincare issues. Tinted moisturizers with nourishing ingredients
like hyaluronic acid, squalane, and vitamin C are ideal for dry skin. Oily skin
types, on the other hand, should stick to oil-free formulas with mattifying
ingredients like salicylic acid and niacinamide. If you have sensitive skin,
look for ingredients that are soothing, such as aloe vera, shea butter, and
calendula. The hydrating ingredients used for dry and sensitive skin types
benefit mature skin as well.
2. Find the ideal match. Test your tinted moisturizer on your jawline or inner wrist to ensure it blends in with your skin tone. Choose three shades that complement your overall skin tone and apply them separately. To find the best match, compare the skin tones in natural lighting.
3. Reapply sunscreen as needed. While most tinted moisturizers have SPF 15 or higher, the sun protection wears off after about two hours. For the best UV protection, reapply your face sunscreen every two hours. You can also combine sunscreen and tinted moisturizer, then blend the SPF into your face makeup with a makeup brush.
