Makeup, is Less More?

Makeup, is Less More?

Beautiful not painted

Could airbrushed looked and full coverage foundations be on the way out? Without a doubt on occasion, the ideal choice for cosmetics are foundations, concealers and powders to cover up every single blemish, acne or dark circles.

Nevertheless, let’s be honest with busy schedules and fast-paced lives the chances of anyone regularly attending a hip cocktail party is out of the question. With that said could the natural option be pulled off while looking awake and fresh?

These are sure to get the job done without looking like a slowly melting awake hot mess.

Tinted Moisturizer

Without a doubt no matter how chemical free and all natural ingredients are it’s no secret that all makeup is highly detrimental to skin’s health. Great skin care combined with the absence of heavy foundations and concealers are always best.

Nevertheless, going through the day without any makeup at all simply isn’t an option for most women. Wouldn’t it be great to safely, apply cosmetics on a daily basis without the fear of clogged pores and breakouts?

Tinted moisturizers to the rescue! These products are sure to add just enough covered, but be good for you too.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 ($45.00) https://www.sephora.com/product/tinted-moisturizer-broad-spectrum-P109936?skuId=870337&icid2=products%20grid:p109936: This is one of those products whose brand name speaks for itself. In addition to providing just enough covered to get you through the day, but its moisturizing capabilities give your skin a boost of softness as well.

Just when we thought things couldn’t get any better anti-oxidant capabilities together with vitamins C and E protect skin from the harmful side effects of life’s everyday environment. With 15 shades to choose from, there’s bound to be a shade to suit anyone.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 – Oil Free ($45.00) https://www.sephora.com/product/tinted-moisturizer-broad-spectrum-oil-free-P140906?skuId=905364&icid2=products%20grid:p140906: For those with especially oily skin this option is sure to get the job done. Not only will skin be hydrated all day long, but the coverage is just enough to look pretty and fresh. Who knew all the benefits of a good foundation could come without the harmful pore clogging side effects.

With 15 different shades to choose from there going to be a shade for everyone to choose from.

Estee Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 – Normal/ Combination Skin ($54.00) https://www.sephora.com/product/daywear-multi-protection-anti-oxidant-sheer-tint-release-moisturizer-broad-spectrum-spf-15-normal-combination-skin-P401118?skuId=1468131&icid2=products%20grid:p401118: This is another product whose reputation for quality has stood the test of time. For most women finding the next great product to make you look good but good for you too goes hand in hand with anti-ageing capabilities.

If staying young and looking great is on the top of your priority list this product is an absolute must-have. It’s moisturizing and coverage is just enough to have you looking radiant all day long.

bareMinerals COMPLEXION RESCUE™ Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream ($30.00) https://www.sephora.com/product/complexion-rescue-tinted-hydrating-gel-cream-P393356?skuId=1687912&icid2=products%20grid:p393356: For a brand who is well known for chemical-free cosmetics, they’ve once again gotten it just right with the tinted gel moisturizer. It’s not surprising that this was voted to be Allure beauty’s 2017 product of the year. Not only will it provide a hefty dose of moisture suitable for any skin type. But, it will also provide noticeable coverage without the skin clogging side effects of foundations and concealers.

At a wide array of 16 different shades, there’s bound to be a type for everyone. Then again could anything else, but excellence is expected to come from a brand whose reputation echoes high-quality makeup which is well known for delivering breathtaking results.

Could the capabilities of lightweight tinted moisturizers revolutionize the way most people see cosmetics?

More than likely the answer would be yes. So many things may change, but the importance of great skin care remains the same. The occasional need for flawless airbrushed looks will never go out of style. But, it sure is good to know that tinted moisturizers are viable options for those days when just a bit of coverage is all you need to get you through the day.

So ditch the heavy clogging options for much lighter ones which will do you a lot of good and leave you gorgeous too.

 

Mary Thompson