Okay, I'll admit it. I've never liked skin tints. There, I said it! Some formulas are too sheer for my liking. (I know they're supposed to provide light coverage, but in my opinion, some don't provide any coverage at all.) Others are too oily, so they separate on my skin or settle into fine lines and enlarged pores. Then there are the ones that are so short-lived that I feel like I have to reapply them multiple times throughout the day. So, yeah, I kind of swore them off, opting for natural-looking foundations and lightweight concealers instead.
Recently, though, I've seen a new skin tint all over my FYP on Instagram and TikTok. Normally, I'd keep scrolling, but these posts were created by trusty content creators and fellow beauty editors who raved about it. It was enough to pique my interest, so I decided to set aside my negative opinion on skin tints and give it a shot. Spoiler alert: I'm so happy I did. It delivers the perfect "no-makeup makeup" coverage with a natural-looking finish. Yep, it's true; I'm a reformed skin-tint hater. Keep scrolling to see the exact skin tint and my before and after pictures.
Here's the skin tint that single-handedly changed my mind about the category as a whole. Make Up For Ever's Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint is a new staple in my daily makeup routine. It provides just the right amount of coverage to perfect my redness-prone, discolored skin without looking obvious or like I'm wearing any makeup at all. It's perfect for "no-makeup makeup" days.
The formula delivers real skin benefits too. There are polyglutamic and hyaluronic acids to visibly plump and hydrate the skin as well as grapefruit extract to improve overall skin quality. So, in a way, it's like a serum-foundation hybrid.
It takes me two minutes to apply. I literally use my fingers to blend it in. That's how easy it is. And after testing it for over a week, I can confidently say that it's not too oily or shiny and never highlights my skin texture or settles into fine lines and enlarged pores. Yeah, I think I found the unicorn of skin tints.
Before
My main skin concerns are 1) redness and 2) dark spots and discoloration.
After
While it didn't completely cover my redness or discoloration, that's okay because skin tints aren't supposed to do that. They're supposed to provide light, skin-perfecting coverage with a natural-looking finish, and this one did just that. It's a my-skin-but-better result without any of the annoying aspects of other skin tints.
5 More "No-Makeup Makeup" Products I Love
Rhode's new Peptide Lip Shape gives my lips subtle volume and definition.
This tinted lip balm delivers just the right amount of sheer color.
This setting powder is as light as air and never looks cakey on my skin.
I LOVE Refy's Lash Sculpt Mascara. It lengthens and defines with zero clumping.
I also love MAC's Pro Locked Brow Gel. It keeps my brows in place all day long.
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