Laura Mercier • Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 • Tinted Moisturizer

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LindseyAnne on 8/20/2012 8:24:00 PM more reviews by LindseyAnne

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

This is a fairly good tinted moisturizer that doesn't cover very well, but it does a great job of evening out skintone. It works well used alone or with concealer and powder. However, it is fairly pricey for what you get. The smallest 30 ml size is $24 at Sephora. And I'm not sure if I ended up with a defective one, but the packaging was absolutely awful. It seemed fine in the store until I got it home and broke the seal. I discovered that it didn't have an air tight close. I could squeeze the tube and product would come out even when the lid was on as tight as it could be. Every time I went to grab it out of my make up bag, there was product all over the top and sides of it. Not at all what I expected for such an expensive product.

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ekchawaii on 8/20/2012 6:44:00 PM more reviews by ekchawaii

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I bought the 30ml size for 24$ at sephora. Its okay, it doesn't cover that well. It feels light. Not worth the price though.

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Karlily on 8/19/2012 12:33:00 AM more reviews by Karlily

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Dark, Warm   Hair: Black, Kinky   Eyes: Brown    

I don't wear foundation a lot, but for special occasions I like my skin to look more even, and this is perfect for that! It offers a natural look and is quick to apply.

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ladybug151 on 8/13/2012 1:29:00 AM more reviews by ladybug151

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Red   Eyes: Brown    

Love this product. Leaves my face looking dewy, clear, and even. Has a nice texture; NOT too heavy NOT too light. Very satisfied!

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bambooflower on 8/10/2012 6:19:00 PM more reviews by bambooflower

Age: 30-35   Skin: Sensitive, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I had previously thought that this product irritates my skin because I got red bumps shortly after wearing it the first time. However, I have since tried it again a couple of times and I did not get the bumps, so I think it was my moisturizer with SPF that gave me the bumps (or clashed with the LM TM formula).

Anyway, it's a pretty good tinted moisturizer - has light coverage and blends well, evens out skin tone. I don't think it has proper broad spectrum UV protection, so keep that in mind if you're wearing this for sun protection.

I am currently about NC30-35 and I think sand works well but bisque might work also. Nude is about 2 shades too light.

Due to the high cost and the lackluster sun protection this isn't high on my rebuy list, but it's a decent formula.

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prettyandpolished on 8/9/2012 8:20:00 PM more reviews by prettyandpolished

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Red, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

LOVE this product! Coverage is buildable, though I find that the first layer works well enough for me. I was matched to porcelain (wow I'm pale) and I wear it over primer and under a light dusting of pressed foundation. This gives me the perfect look and I can't rave enough about this product. It feels so natural on, blends easily and I will definitely be buying again :)

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ca06 on 8/3/2012 12:19:00 AM more reviews by ca06

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight   Eyes: Brown    

I am a tinted moisturizer fanatic and splurged on this one because it was so well reviewed. The sales associate matched my skin tone to Sand and at the moment it seemed perfect. However, once I got home and tried it on myself it appeared orange. It was also a bit greasy, but since I have dry skin this wasn't too big of an issue, I was more concerned with the orange tint. I tried it in all lights and changed how much product I was using (a little goes a long way), but I was still plagued by the orange tint. There is chance the SA didn't give me the right shade. When I looked at them in person, I thought I was more Bisque than Sand. I MAY try Bisque if I can get my hands on a sample, but even then it will be hard to justify purchasing this product again. The coverage was comparable to drug store TMs I had previously used and it didn't seem to noticeably even out my skin tone. It is also hard to blend, but again, this may have been on account of the color issue.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Peaches1027 on 7/25/2012 9:10:00 PM more reviews by Peaches1027

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This tinted moisturizer comes in a squeeze tube that is very sanitary and makes it easy to dispense the right amount. I apply it to my fingers, rub them together, and then apply it to my face. I purchased this in Sand, which perfectly matches my slightly tanned olive skin. I will have to purchase a different color for the winter, but I have already repurchased in Sand because I went through the smaller tube so quickly. This product works very well for me and I just love it. It gives light coverage, but it diffuses imperfections and eliminates the need for concealer. I use it under my eyes as well, and it doesn't crease. I don't need undereye concealer with my heavier foundations such as ELDW, and when I want concealer with my LM TM, I use Hard Candy Glamoflauge in Medium. This product has a weird plastic smell, but honestly, I just noticed it the other day after wearing this for a couple of months. I haven't checked the ingredient list, but something in this gives me very soft, smooth feeling skin, which is a nice bonus. I will purchase this again.

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scorpioh on 7/24/2012 7:45:00 PM more reviews by scorpioh

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I got this in a kit and LOVED it. Very lightweight and perfect for the summer or on holiday with the SPF 20 built in. It was my first tinted moisturiser and it got me hooked! My colour (sand) was perfect. Would definitely re-purchase

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keewee88 on 7/23/2012 2:36:00 PM more reviews by keewee88

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I wanted to love this... I was pretty excited when Sephora was selling small, sample-sized tubes and snapped it right up...

Made me break out worse than I have in many, many years... To be fair, we were in the midst of a heat wave, so that probably didn't help, but as soon as I stopped using this (and i wasn't even using it full-strength - i was mixing it in with my regular moisturizer) the breakouts stopped...

Sad day as it did make my skin a bit more even, but not worth it - what's the point of more even if you need to put concealer all over your face?

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laurievb on 7/23/2012 6:04:00 AM more reviews by laurievb

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

This is my go-to product for daytime make-up. Smoothed on over serum, concealer if necessary, and then locked down with powder. I find I do need to re-powder once or twice over the course of the day, but I love the sheer-yet-calming coverage. I went for the plain tinted moisturiser over the illuminating version because I have what I think are slightly enlarged pores and an oily t-zone. I wear 'nude', and will continue to repurchase.

Packaging wise, it's awful. That huge lid does not screw on properly so seepage is a real issue - especially on planes! It's gotten to the point where I now decant product into a small tube (Muji I love you) before flying.

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jconstant41 on 7/12/2012 4:49:00 PM more reviews by jconstant41

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I love this tinted moisturizer! ^^ I work in a hospital, so I'm always running and doing busy work, and yet (with a tiny bit of powder) this stays on my face all 7 hours without any slipping or sliding. It doesn't make my skin oily either, nor does it dry it out. It evens out skin tone very well, and gives me a nice glow. It wont cover blemishes, so you need a separate concealer for that. It's lightweight, and I don't feel it all day. It doesn't irritate my skin, and I even fall asleep with it sometimes and it's never given me acne. It also feels very moisturizing. The only thing that bugs me is the packaging, sometimes I'll squeeze the tube a little and a larger amount than what I need will come out...it gets messy sometimes. But I still love it and it's my perfect summertime tinted moisturizer.

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saraminebowen on 7/11/2012 8:31:00 AM more reviews by saraminebowen

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

I keep buying the little travel size version of this in Sand instead of buying the regular sized bottle, because I'm an idiot. I could probably go up a shade in this lotion, but it's so sheer that it gives a nice glow without making your face look cakey. I can use it instead of foundation or even with foundation and the results are still wonderful for me. The smell doesn't really bother me, maybe because I'm used to using Aveeno lotion which is kind of strong. It moisturizes without feeling oily; my skin just feels super soft. I gave it a 4 because there's this face lotion that's even better-- Caudalie with the tint (I just tried looking at Sephora.com but can't find it-- I received it as a free sample last summer) but of course it's like$3,000 so that's not an option for me! Packaging doesn't bother me.

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caitlinbrooke on 7/10/2012 12:09:00 PM more reviews by caitlinbrooke

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

I went to the Laura Mercier counter planning on buying another tube of the silk creme foundation I had been using. Once there, the worker convinced me to buy the Oil Free SPF 20 Tinted Moisturizer for the summer months. This product made my face break out like no other. I was very disappointed and will not buy again.

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mauvellous on 7/7/2012 9:46:00 PM more reviews by mauvellous

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy   Eyes: Brown    

When I wasn't ready to shell out 43CAD for the regular size foundation, I checked out the small sized to-go versions. It was only offered in Nude or Sand. Luckily Nude matches my NC25 skin otherwise I wouldn't have tried it. Given that I have dry skin, I love the dewy, sheer look it gives. The only thing that bothers me is the packaging - the inner part of the cap doesn't really touch/seal the product, allowing it to seep out a tad.

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Laurendall on 7/7/2012 5:33:00 PM more reviews by Laurendall

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

I love this, my skin is sensitive, can gt both dry and oily and this is great! It evens out my skin tone and provides a nice amount of moisture. The colour stays even throughout the day and provides a great base for bush and bronzer.

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morninglorya on 7/7/2012 4:32:00 AM more reviews by morninglorya

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Easy to apply with my Body Shop kabuki brush, just the right amount of coverage. However, it would be a good idea to set this with a powder/possibly use primer underneath as it doesn't last long on warm/humid days.

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MakeupLover321 on 7/4/2012 5:46:00 PM more reviews by MakeupLover321

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I was so excited when I finally got this. I was disappointed. It smells like chemicals. If I am correct this is suppose to be a tinted moisturise not a liquid foundation. It was so expensive for a product that was not even that good. I wanted to like this but I couldn't . I found that my skin itched quite a little when I was wearing this however I'm not quite sure if the cause was by this tinted moisturizer. I would never buy this again.

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itslokey on 7/4/2012 2:04:00 PM more reviews by itslokey

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

Dried out face and made it itch. Gave me acne too after just one usage without much application. Lightest shade still too dark for me. Not a fan.

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annazfli on 6/30/2012 1:14:00 PM more reviews by annazfli

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This foundation is great and moisturizing! However, there are some down sides to this otherwise perfect product. First of all, it smells TERRIBLE. Like extremely chemical/plastic-ey; very off putting during application. The packaging while convenient and effective isn't as "tight" as I would like. Product will get stuck in the cap if you press the tube even when closed. I can't use it daily as it will break me out unfortunately. I use the color "Nude" which is slightly dark for my rather light complexion, but once it is blended in it looks fine. Otherwise, it's a smooth creme, with a luminous glow. It has a perfect amount of coverage for a tinted moisturizer. It will cover discoloration but not completely conceal dark marks or large blemishes. It's somewhat pricey, but it's reasonable considering other products and the performance. Otherwise I find it lasts long, is lightweight and very clean looking. Supremely natural which is my number one priority! It's perfectly moisturizing and comes off easily. Would repurchase despite it's flaws, because of its outstanding performance!

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