I am in medical school and have pretty clear skin that doesn't need a lot of coverage on a normal basis, so I don't need a full coverage liquid foundation most days, but don't like to go bare-face. I LOVE my MUFE HD foundation in #128-medium shade, beige undertones. I'm light blonde but I tan VERY easily and I have light blue eyes, so I'm neither cool nor warm toned. MAC puts me as NW25 since they don't have a neutral family. But I didn't like the fussiness of the MUFE HD for everyday with my beauty blender. That's my favorite coverage with the associated primer (since I have medium-large pores and that downplays them) especially since I do a lot of modeling/photo shoots. I don't like BB creams from drugstores (or any drugstore makeup really) and I wasn't impressed with Smashbox's BB. I have very dry skin, and I asked the girl at MAC if the BB cream or this would be better for an everyday, finger application. She said that with my dry skin to avoid the BB like the plague. I had a bunch of blush swatches on my hand and this covered them up completely, which surprised me, meaning it covers up redness very well. Apparently it's formulated more for oily types. It's the same size/price just in case you were comparison shopping.
I put this on today with my primer from MUFE (color 0) to minimize my pores after my regular moisturizer. I was AMAZED at the coverage. It gives me the coverage I want, and I spot conceal any rogue blemishes with my CdP and undereyes with Bobbi Brown corrector. After blush I finish with UD setting spray to set it and add another layer of liquid :D
This combo gives me a quick, amazing everyday routine that is so moisturizing even hours later!!! SO HAPPY!!!
This is god awful for me because the lightest shade is so yucky on me. It's very yellowy. I maybe could use it if I had more color but for now it's a big no. I am very fair at nc 15. It's also not nice on my dry skin, I have to moisturize and then use this. So I think I'll just give it away and stick to my garnier bb cream :)
This is one of the most important things in my makeup collection. My face doesn't have many blemishes or much to cover so this acts as my foundation. I love it. It gives the perfect finish. The coverage is enough to even out my skin tone and provide a moist, flawless finish. After application I set it with my MAC Mineralize Skinfinish. I've used both of these now for over a year; both products last a long time. I've search for other liquid foundations just because and nothing give me the look Tinted Moisturizer gives me. They were not my color or they were to heavy (they were drugstore brands). The Tinted Moisturizer is very light weight and the coverage is great for me. I definitely recommend it.
**Don't let the price of MAC turn you away. As I mentioned above I've used the Mineralize Skinfinish and Tinted Moisturizer over a year (brought it September 2011 to be exact) and I'm still using the same ones. I'm actually going to replace them this weekend because I'm just getting low. Maybe about 1 month left in the tube ... The Skinfinish is good though.
I purchased this product in "Dark". When I first applied it, I was seriously taken aback by the smell...medicinal much? It smells like a Band-Aid - ick! I distributed a slightly larger than pea sized amount between my cheeks, chin, nose and forehead. Coverage was light/translucent and blended in quickly and evenly. The consistency is creamy -- not unlike sunscreen. Although not instantly impressive, the product did provide a pleasing hint of luminescence so my skin looked glowy, smooth, and not cakey at all. I had been used to wearing Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer which, by contrast, is thinner in consistency and is probably a bit heavier on the "moisturizer" side. While not as polished as the MAC tinted moisturizer, one plus for LM is that her line offers a broader color range and three formulas (including "oil free", which would beat out MAC for keeping oiliness at bay).
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I had this in my stash for ages before getting round to trying it. You see, I was getting married and was reluctant to try something new in case it broke me out. I needn't have worried though, as it didn't break me out in the slightest!
I would say that this is like Mac's version of a BB cream. It gives my skin a lovely natural finish, a bit like the finish of face & body foundation. Except the beauty with this stuff is....I can skip moisturiser before putting it on! This is good for me on days when I'm in a rush and getting ready for work. It's really moisturising and has good pigmentation. I need a little concealer for my red birthmark and I'm good to go. I do prefer to set it with my Mineralize skin finish natural to make it last all day. For reference, I have normal leaning to dry skin. I got the shade MEDIUM and at the moment I am NC30, this is the perfect shade for me. X continued >>
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I've been looking for an HG TM for years and have finally found it! I'm NC15/N3 and Light is a good match for me. Slightly more coverage than other TMs but still lighter than most foundations. It applies beautifully with either a foundation brush or fingertips. I use a little bit of Laura Mercier loose powder on top and my skin looks great.
I got little white heads all over my face from using this. The coverage is good for a tinted moisturizer, but why use a product to cover up acne that it's causing to begin with?
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I gave this a 4/5 for "Overall Rating" because I love the way it looks on my skin. It makes my skin looks natural and healthy which is hard to find for someone with dry skin. Great coverage, basically a BB cream!
I gave the "Price" a 3/5, it wasn't very expensive for what it provides!
I gave the "Packaging" a 3/5 because I prefer pumps where as this is a tube. I am not a fan of tubes at all but it wasn't that bad... just be careful how much you squeeze out.
CON: It broke me out & smells weird (but I don't mind the smell). I love this product so much but I cant deal with the fact that it breaks me out almost every time I use it which is why I would not repurchase. Otherwise, its a FANTASTIC product. continued >>
I dont know how I forgot to review this product..I am a tinted moisturizer junkie!! I bought this a very very long time ago and this one got sidelined for the Nars TM. Well I wanted to take a break from Nars so I went back to Studio Tint and think this a very good TM, .sheer yet provides good coverage(did cover the redness in my chin), easy application, light consistency. But the only con is the smell, its awful! I dont remember this product causing any breakout for me..will further update on that area, For ref I am a NC40 gal and was matched to Dark by the MA. Priced reasonably. Overall s vrty nice product.
Me and my impulse shopping. A devotee of Laura Mercier's and Smashbox's TM, I strayed from the path on a recent trip to Sweden and bought this. First off, I would like to say that this should be classified as a light foundation, rather than as a TM. Used alone, I'm finding this chalky and hard to blend, save for with a vigorously used damp sponge. Mixed with a luminizer/highlighter, however, the case is different. One gets a pleasing sheer look, Right now, I'm using Hocus Focus by Soap and Glory. It thins the goo out and helps neutralize the smell of this TM which is GHASTLY. Tempera paint, anyone? I'm going to finish the tube off, in the same of economy and ecology, but I don't think I'll buy this again.