I’ve shared some singular reviews of foundations or skin tints I am using and enjoying but I thought I would update this post from a few years ago with my current favorites. I have found a group of foundations/skin tints that I absolutely love and thought I would share in case you are looking for a new one to add into your daily makeup routine. My skin is a tad more normal to slightly dry as I get older so I do like a moisturizing formula. I also prefer a natural skin finish. Nothing too matte or too dewy – I want my skin to look like healthy skin that just had a facial.

While I like to have light to slightly medium coverage, I want it to still feel weightless on my skin and hopefully last at least 6-8 hours without separating or getting patchy. I thankfully have found 6 that fit most of these criteria and some also have great sun protection which is an added bonus!

My Current Foundation  Favorites

My Current Foundation Favorites

TirTir Mask Fit Cushion Foundation

TirTir markets this as a medium to full coverage, weightless foundation with a soft satin finish. And I can say that is really spot on with my experience. It’s designed to give you that “glass skin” look that is been popular in Korea for many years and is now trending heavily in the US market. Glass skin is the term coined to describe skin that looks like glass. Shiny, smooth and almost translucent in its clarity. This foundation definitely delivers somewhat on this claim for as much as real skin can actually look like glass.

A bit of hyperbole but the foundation really does smooth out and hide imperfections in the most amazing way. I have three shades that I’ve been testing because there are just SO many shades to choose from so it can be a bit daunting. Thankfully they have mini sizes you can order which are $15.

L’Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum

As I have gotten older, I definitely find that lightweight foundations and skin tints look better on my face. I have tried this Tinted Serum Foundation before but had the wrong shade so this time I got the correct shade and fell in love with it even more. It’s designed to be lightweight skin tint with skincare benefits – most specifically hyaluronic acid which helps hydrate the skin. It’s not thin and runny like a serum and has a thicker texture much like a foundation. But product names aside, the texture is still lightweight and super easy to blend. It truly feels like I am not wearing anything on my skin – so weightless! (Full review here)

Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint

I am huge lover of hyaluronic acid because of its ability to hold onto moisture in the skin, deeply hydrate and plump the skin. So I was thrilled to see that it is one of the ingredients in the Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint. In addition to hyaluronic acid, it contains plant-based squalane and meadowfoam seed oil that help to nourish the skin making it appear and feel smoother throughout the day. You will notice the immediate effects of this hydrating and nourishing formula. Because the skin instantly looks plump and supple after applying.

The tint is super lightweight and comfortable on the skin. But I was worried that it would not hold up in the heat and humidity. Or at the very least it would begin to pull apart around my chin or nose. I wore it for a full 10 hours multiple days in a row. And was shocked at how well it wore. It didn’t get additionally shiny or greasy. And there was only one day that my chin got a little patchy looking. But I attributed that to not drinking enough water (I always see patchiness on my chin if I am dehydrated). I also think this would be a gorgeous formula to wear into fall and winter. It will help keep the skin moisturized in the cold weather.

Trinny London BFF De-Stress

This says that it is a tinted serum but to be honest, it has coverage more like a lightweight foundation and feels like a tinted moisturizer! My favorite part of applying this is that is literally feels cooling on my skin – so refreshing. It is supposed to give a fresh glowy finish but I actually find that it looks more natural on me. It makes my skin look healthy and like I just had a great facial. Like many other of the formulas I shared, it contains hyaluronic acid and does an amazing job at making my skin look plump and bouncy. A must have for mature skin types!

Missha M Perfect BB Cream

This is my newest discovery but after only ONE USE, it has shot up to this elite group of favorite foundations. It is considered a BB cream but provides coverage like a true foundation. It gives medium coverage yet still manages to feel like I’m wearing nothing on the skin. Additionally, it is one of my longest wearing foundations! I will put it on in the morning and it doesn’t budge until I take it off at night. It gives my skin the creamiest and smoothest finish out of this entire group and it provides sun protection too. The only downside to this is the limited shade range. I use both shade 21 and 23 and find they can both work separately or even mixed together. However, the formula and the way it makes my skin looks does override this for me but I did want to mention that.

RMS Beauty Sun Coverup (discount code: Maree-15)

I love so many RMS beauty products and this new complexion launch is another hit. It is a tinted sunscreen but to be honest, it wears and performs more like a foundation than a sunscreen. It gives amazing coverage so you only need a tiny amount to cover the entire face. It’s long wearing though it is a very dewy finish so I would recommend setting your t-zone with a powder to tone down a bit of the shine. If you are oily, I am not sure this would be a great option because of how moisturizing it is so I would recommend this more for those with dry or mature skin.

Everything I Read – October 2024

1. This is Why We Lied

This is part of the popular Will Trent series that Karin Slaughter has been writing for years. The good thing is you don’t have to read the prior ones to know what is going on in the later ones so you can pick and choose the ones you are interested in. This was an entertaining “whodunit” type of mystery that I love to read. Will Trent and his new wife Sara are on their honeymoon at a remote mountaintop resort in the Georgia mountains. The resort is run by Mercy and her family though Mercy is the main one who interacts with the guests and runs the day to day activities.

After only being there one night, Will and Sara hear a terrifying scream and race to find Mercy nearly dead after a brutal stabbing. Will stays with her while Sara goes to get help and in her final breaths she tries to tell Will who did this to her. But unfortunately Will is unable to understand what she is saying. When Will notifies Mercy’s family that she is dead, their reaction is not typical of those who just lost someone they really care about. Will knows something is off here and while he is not officially assigned to the case, he decides to personally investigate Mercy’s death. Lots of twists and turns with a surprising ending. Rating: 8

2. The Perfect Couple

I only read this after the Netflix series came out and everyone was buzzing about it. So I decided to read the book first and then watch the series. The book was amazing but the series was so different from the book that I ended up not finishing watching it. LOL This was another Elin Hildebrand hit and so easy and fun to get through.

One of Nantucket’s most prominent families is hosting a wedding for their son and soon to be daughter in law. Party prep is underway until the maid of honor is found dead the night before wedding. Was it an accident? Was it murder? As chief of police Ed Kapenash looks more into the family and surrounding friend group, secrets are uncovered that could destroy families and relationships. This is such a fun and easy read that will keep you entertained until the very end! Rating: 8.5

3. Such Charming Liars

Ugh, this book was a struggle for me to get through and I found my mind wandering during the entire thing. My mom and I normally listen to each book I download at the same time and then chat about our thoughts as we get through it (it’s our own mini book club! LOL). Normally we are on the same page, but she had to help explain some of this book because I was losing interest and could not follow the plot.

Kat and her mother, Jamie, have been on their own since Jamie and Kat’s father split. He was abusive and went to jail for his abuse towards them. Since then Jamie has struggled to provide for her daughter and is currently working as a jewel thief for a theft ring. Jamie has decided however that this will be her last heist and then she wants to go straight. But things during this last job are not going right and Jamie and Kat believe that someone may be after them. The premise may sound a bit entertaining but honestly it was not enjoyable for me at all. Rating: 5

4. The Secret Book of Flora Lea

Honestly I can’t even give much feedback on this book because I didn’t finish it and had a hard time even following it from the beginning. It had amazing reviews but it was way too slow and drab for my personal taste. Rating: Did Not Finish

5. Home is Where the Bodies Are

A mystery/thriller that will keep you entertained but was a tad bit predictable for me about halfway through. Three siblings must return to their childhood home to sort out their late mother’s estate. Beth is the oldest and has spent the last few years of her life caring for their mother and was present during her final moments. Before she passed, Beth’s mother says something cryptic that Beth doesn’t understand but worries that it was a warning.

While cleaning out the house, all three siblings come across some home videos that their mother and father made that incriminates them in some horrific crimes decades ago. Was their mother really complicit in these horrible things? Did their father really disappear one day never to return? So many unanswered questions but one thing Beth knows for sure is that her life may be in danger if she doesn’t get the bottom of this soon. Rating: 8

6. Somewhere Beyond the Sea

This is the highly anticipated sequel to one of the best books I’ve ever read – The House in the Cerulean Sea. And this book was just as heartwarming, hysterical and amazing as I had hoped. I’m not someone who typically enjoys fantasy fiction but this book really captivated me from the first in the series. Arthur runs an orphanage for magical youths who have been shunned from society. Together he and his partner Linus create a loving and openly accepting home for these adorable kids to thrive and find their place in the world. But the government is trying to do what it can to shut them down and demonize those that are part of the “magical community”. So Arthur must testify in front of a governing body to protect these kids. But in doing so, he must reveal some secrets of his own magical past.

This is the most beautiful story of acceptance, being different and creating community against all odds. I cannot recommend this book enough! And if you have a chance to listen to it instead of reading, the narrator is absolutely wonderful and his voices for all the characters makes the book 100x more enjoyable! Rating: 9