Beauty Editor Reveals Secret Terror: Tinted Moisturizer
I avoid foundation—I don't like to hide my freckles—but I'm even more wary of tinted moisturizer. The word "moisturizer" makes me think of ingredients sinking into my skin, and why would I want pore-clogging color particles in my skin?
But the glamour factor of La Mer SPF18 Fluid Tint won me over, and I tried it. The results have been nothing short of miraculous: My skin looks glowy all day, and I've actually been less prone to breakouts (even though I've napped and worked out while wearing it). It feels silky, is sheer enough that my freckles show, and gives me some bonus SPF, which is always a good thing.
—Dawn Spinner, associate beauty editor
January 09, 2008
My dermatologist recently told me that she NEVER uses moisturizer, only sunscreen (and maybe some anti-aging serum, I forget). She insisted that my skin would adjust if I stopped using, and said that slathering it on is like putting plastic wrap over your face. I am totally skeptical (but trying it) and wonder if any Lucky Beauty Editors have insight. Dawn's latest post leads me to believe that she has similar feelings...
I am curious about this product. How much is it?