After much deliberation and browsing through reviews (good and bad), I finally decided to give this moisturizer a shot! Since Aveeno discontinued the only makeup I ever used (their Positively Radiant tinted moisturizer with SPF 30), I needed to find at least a somewhat decent replacement. I knew it was going to be a tough search - Aveeno’s moisturizer was something I’ve been using since they first released it years ago, and it was the perfect daily product for my face. So when I came across this organic tinted moisturizer, I was skeptical. But you know what, after wearing it for three days, I’m honestly pleasantly surprised!
I wanted to give it some time to see how my skin was going to react before I said anything, but since I’ve had no adverse effects, I think it’s safe to give this organic makeup a big thumbs up. It’s definitely not Aveeno, but for me, it’s a very close replacement (and cheaper)! It’s quite thin in texture and very watery, much more watery than Aveeno’s, so I would warn new users to be careful when they’re opening it. Definitely don’t want to just squirt it out, thinking it’s going to be a thicker consistency - you’ll have much more on your fingers than you bargained for! But I rather like the thin texture, it goes on smoothly and sinks right into my skin. (I tested it this morning - I swiped some on my cheeks without rubbing it, and within a few seconds it had noticeably been absorbed) If you have acne, scarring, prominent dark spots, or large pores, know that this isn’t going to cover any of that. It’s not a foundation or a BB cream, it’s just a light moisturizer with a tint. It is simply meant to even out tone and provide sun protection, and it does just that perfectly. With that being said, coverage is minimal. If you want to hide flaws, I would definitely recommend using this with either a primer and concealer or just going for a foundation. Personally, it helps cover my large pores, or at least detract from their size, just enough that I feel the need to wear it daily. Which is great because I’m SUPER lazy, hate taking too much time with makeup, and really don’t want to LOOK like I’m wearing makeup. I prefer a natural, no-make-up-make-up look, and this definitely hits the nail on the head. I slap some of this on, use a little blush, and viola! So if you’re like me and looking for something very light and simple, you might just love this stuff.
One thing I wanted in my product was a bit of a shine. I’m a fan of the dewy look (Aveeno spoiled me) but all of the other tinted moisturizers I found were a lifeless matte. But someone commended this for offering a bit of a dewy look, and they were so right! I think matte makes me look dead, but a nice healthy shine gives me a lively glow and this has just enough shine to almost match Aveeno. If you want a matte look, avoid this. But if you want a slightly dewy finish, I definitely recommend it! (If you want a little more oomph, use NYX dewy setting spray - works like a charm)
As for moisturizing, i would say that this wasn’t designed to replace your daily moisturizer. I still use my daily/nightly oil, which was the same way when I was using Aveeno. In the morning, after washing my face, I use some rose hip seed oil, let it sink in, and then put this on some 20-30 minutes after. I have no problems with acne doing this. I have very oily skin, but this doesn’t cause my skin to get worse (in fact, keeping it moisturized helps to control my skin). So whether you have oily or dry skin, I would definitely recommend you keep using your usual moisturizer along with this.
While I’m still mourning the fact that Aveeno discontinued its absolutely amazing tinted moisturizer, I think I may have found a (hopefully) permanent and healthy replacement with this!
4+ star item to consider
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16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
$6.06 ($0.38/Fl Oz)
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| Price | Currently unavailable. | -5% $16.14 List: $16.99 | $50.00 | -27% $14.50 List: $19.99 |
| Price Per Unit | — | $13.45 / Fl Oz | $29.41 / Fl Oz | $7.25 / Fl Oz |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 8 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 8 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 8 |
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| skin type | Sensitive | Sensitive | Acne Prone | Dry |
| form | Cream | Cream | Liquid | Cream |
| size | 1.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) | 1.2 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) | 1.7 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) | 2 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| volume | 44 milliliters | 35 milliliters | 50 milliliters | 10 milliliters |
| sun protection | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 |
| product benefit | 100% Free of Harsh Chemicals. 100% Free of Synthetic Preservatives. 100% Free of Parabens. 100% Free of GMO's. 100% Free of Synthetic Colors. 100% Free of Synthetic Fragrances. 100% Cruelty Free. | Refining | Oil and talc free moisturizer formulated with natural ingredients and weightless minerals to calm and soothe skin. | Fine Line Treatment |
| recommended uses | Nourishing | Firming | Anti Inflammatory | Nourishing |
DON’T DO IT!
I was really considering not saying anything, but I just have to. I saw all the rave reviews on this product saying it was amazing and the best product they’ve ever used. So I decided to give it a shot. I haven’t been very impressed by PF makeup but with all these amazing reviews, how could I say no? I was thoroughly let down. When I opened the package, I found that it smells terrible! Like strong chemicals and alcohol. I figured if it was as good as everyone was saying, I’d get over the smell. Then, I actually put it on. It burnt so badly. Like putting alcohol on your skin. It really hurt. But I let it dry and it stopped hurting. I probably should’ve just taken It off, but again, the reviews were so good so maybe I was doing something wrong. But then I was even more disappointed when it didn’t cover anything. I know it’s supposed to be light coverage, but most reviews said it covered blemishes and redness with no issue. That was not the case for me. I have scarring, but no active acne, so I can usually use a tinted moisturizer and it be completely covered. I got absolutely no coverage like other reviews were saying. Maybe I got a bad bottle? Even so. That wouldn’t have affected the product as much as it did. So I stopped using if after a couple more tries. I don’t want it to affect my skin. So, please consider all these things before buying. Thank you!
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