Tinted moisturizer for someone that wears zero makeup but wants to cover a few things up?

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

I'm 30 and have never worn more than tinted lip gloss other than a couple occasions that I had my makeup done by a professional and even then I've been told I look too pale when made flawless.

I moisturize my entire body daily including my face with.... oh no here it comes... baby lotion.
Yes baby lotion.
If it can be used on a baby's body then why not my face?

When people meet me they always say I look under 21 and my face is pretty clear so obviously the baby lotion isn't hurting anything lol.

I do have a vein the circles under each eye which is mostly what I'm interested in making less noticeable.

I've been considering Bye Bye Foundation by It Cosmetics but I'm just not really sure what I should get really so I'm looking for suggestions.

I hate how makeup feels on my face and I love the idea of just using my fingers as I usually do when moisturizing which is why I'm interested in a tinted moisturizer vs foundation.

I'm also interested in using it for WDWand DL trips that I have coming up so I'd like something that will stay for most of the day.

Would love your opinions!

 

[ShirikiUtundu]

I have tried tinted moisturizers/BB creams at pretty much every price point, and my favorite is Pond's Luminous BB Cream. It has a nice finish and it also mixes well with the moisturizers I use daily (I mix for more moisture and to make the color blend better). If your issue is undereye however, it sounds like you need a good eye cream and concealer instead/in addition.

 

[Christine]

I don't have any tips because I find makeup/foundation/concealers to be VERY individual. I know you might not want to, but if you have a Sephora or Nordstrom near you, I would absolutely go there and speak with one of the makeup consultants (probably Sephora since they will know all of the different brands versus Nordstrom where you have specialists for each brand). Let them know you are NOT interested in foundation but what your problem areas are and they will help you in just those areas with the best brands. They will often give you free samples so you can take some home and try it out for awhile (Nordstrom is very good with this part!!).

You can spend a fortune trying things out that others recommend and not getting it right. There are so many brands with different "feels" to them that you should really hop over to Sephora and try some out. As the poster above said, you may just need a very nice concealer.

Now, on to my own favorites for light coverage: I like the Urban Decay Naked foundation. Very thin and minimal coverage. I don't use it often because it's really not enough coverage for me at all but sometimes on a weekend I will slap it on when I don't want full makeup and I don't want to be without anything.

 

[nkereina]

Laura Mercier is the best tinted moisturizer out there. It has a cult following and can be found at Sephora or Ulta. I have Bye Bye Under Eye by IT Cosmetics and it is very thick and full coverage. Not sure if the moisturizer is the same, but you can find this at Ulta too if you want to test it.

I'm not a huge fan of tinted moisturizers or BB creams because it leaves me looking greasy. I always use a regular moisturizer, but prefer a matte look on my face so it doesn't look oily. I don't like the feel of liquid foundation on my face either, so I always use a powder one. If you don't want additional color or coverage, Laura Mercier makes a great transluscent powder you can dust on. But I personally swear by Studio Fix powder by MAC. It's a lighter coverage powder that doesn't cake or feel heavy, and it's what I would recommend to someone who doesn't wear a lot of makeup. I use that over the top of my normal moisturizer.

 

[Christine]

. But I personally swear by Studio Fix powder by MAC. It's a lighter coverage powder that doesn't cake or feel heavy, and it's what I would recommend to someone who doesn't wear a lot of makeup. I use that over the top of my normal moisturizer.

I think I need this for over my foundation!

 

[sunshinehighway]

I don't wear a lot of makeup. I had gotten a few sample sized tinted moisturizers in a Sephora sample pack. They were great (all had sun protection). Sephora probably is a good place to go. I believe you can ask for samples to try things out before you buy. Some stuff at Sephora is expensive.
I'm cheap so now I just add a little liquid foundation to my moisturizer and brush a little loose powder over that.

 

[Manda]

I use Tarte BB cream. It's not really a tinted "moisturizer", but I use my moisturizer (usually almond oil) when I get out of the shower and then apply this later. I like a skin-like very natural matte finish and I don't like feeling like there's anything on my skin - this fits the bill. It's also buildable, so if I'm trying to look especially flawless, I can add more.

http://www.sephora.com/bb-tinted-tr...creen P377542&skuId=1486752&_requestid=122080

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

I generally use Bare Minerals, but I also keep some of this around for lazy days and I love it:

http://www.ulta.com/big-easy-multi-balancing-complexion-perfector?productId=xlsImpprod6470025

 

[loves to dive]

Jose Maran Protect and Perfect. It has 37 SPF, a very tiny tint you can barely tell it's there.

 

[Skippy918]

I really liked the Benefit Better than BB cream. It was lighter than a foundation and it dries as a powder. It's sold at Ulta and they can color match you.

 

[Anesthesia Fine]

The It Cosmetics CC cream really holds up to a day at the parks. The Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer is great. I am also a fan of Smashbox's BB cream!

On the drugstore side, I've had good results with the Cover Girl Clean Matte BB cream, but even at Ulta it's tough to sample those. Your best bet really is to go in and get matched; it'll give you a gauge on how heavy a particular product might be.

 

[DebbieB]

I used to use Victoria Principal's tinted moisturizer from QVC. I really liked it but it went off the market.

 

[Runnergal]

Clinique CC cream or Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer.

 

[apirateslifeforme]

I've never been able to find a foundation that's light enough - yes, I'm THAT pale! I've been using Clinique's tinted moisturizer and CC cream for a few years now (not together; one at a time) and I love them! Lightweight, pale enough that my face is the same color as my neck, but minor imperfections are covered up.

 

[prprincess]

I love E.L.F's BB Cream and Tinted Moisturizer and use them on the weekends/on vacation with a light powder. They may be on the cheap side, but I love them and they do not cause breakouts.

 

[Kae]

I tried Laura Mercier and I didn't like it any better than my go to tinted Moisturizer http://www.neutrogena.com/product/healthy+skin+enhancer+broad+spectrum+spf+20.do?sortby=ourPicks

I love the one by It but I find it heavier and more full coverage than a tinted moisturizer or BB/ CC cream.

Kae

 

[adisneyaunt]

I got IT cosmetics, bye bye in medium.
I've tried it twice. Not good for me.
It's heavy and tho it feels okay, ( not grainy or anything)
I thought it's just too thick and weighty for me. And it settled in the faintest of lines I have near my eyes. They made me look like I had More lines.. which honestly hardly show with nothing on my eyes.
I specifically bought it to cover darker circle under my eye( tho dh says it's not dark lol)
And I typically wear SPF moisturizer on my face each day, eyeliner and light mascara and a lip tint.
Prefer a more natural day look which sounds similar to your look.

Basically, for me IT did not work at All! I Ditched it.
Good luck!

 

[Percy Pigg]

I use a tinted one while a bit diluted with little bit of coconut oil

 

[eeyoreandtink]

I use powder foundation exclusively. I HATE liquid makeup. I get an amazing amount of coverage from Clinique Almost Powder foundation. It doesn't feel like I have on makeup. Never found a BB or tinted moisturizer that did nearly as well.

 

[Jennasis]

I hate makeup. I wear no foundation or powder. I do use a vitamin c color corrector moisturizer (drugstore brand Studio 35 from Walgreens) and the same brand of under eye roll on dark spot/puffy reducer. I moisturizer at night with coconut oil and my skin is pretty terrific.