Tinted Moisturizer

I have never been one to wear much makeup. Sure, I have been using blush and lipstick since about high school, but it took me years to use up the foundation I purchased for my wedding day.

I liked the fact that foundation created a smooth, even tone for my complexion, I just didn't like the look and feel of foundation. It always seemed thick to me and I worried that it looked as heavy as it felt on my face. I worried about whether I had successfully blended away the edges. I can remember in high school a friend that would always seem to have her foundation on the collars of her coat. This just turned me off to foundation - who wanted that.

It wasn't a big deal for much of my adult life anyways. I worked on the production floor for many years, wearing steel toe boots and gear. Working in a production facility, especially in the summer, when the temperatures were high (heat outside + production equipment heat = hot!!), it wasn't reasonable to even wear foundation most days. So, I pretty much only wore makeup on the weekend and then, only when I had plans. (Of course, for the past couple of years, I have worked in an office and feel like I needed something.)

Well, once I started this blog, I had a couple of opportunities to try tinted moisturizers (free after ECBs, product trial/giveaway opportunities). I really liked the products. They were easy to apply and went on smooth. They offered a moisturizer and a sunscreen feature, and at the same time, they helped give my face a nice, smooth, even finish. With them being part of my moisturizer, I felt like the edges blended away easily and I also didn't feel like the moisturizers were heavy on my face.

Unfortunately, tinted moisturizers are not on deal very often. What is on deal frequently is foundation. So, I decided to adapt. Now, I use my regular moisturizer, first applying a base of lotion to my face. Then, I dab on foundation and before smoothing it in, I dab on lotion adjacent to each dab of foundation. Then, I smooth it on. By using this technique, I feel like I can get a smooth, even coverage without using as much foundation. This leaves it feeling lighter on my face.

By mixing moisturizer with foundation, on my face, I feel like I get the benefits of the tinted moisturizer without the cost and this works for me. For more tips and tricks, check out Works For Me Wednesday.