[suzukigrrl]

I've been reaching for my tinted moisturizer more often because my skin has been really good. My skin is really oily though, and it seems to be oilier when I'm wearing tinted moisturizer. My foundation seems to keep my skin more matte. Has anyone else noticed this sort of thing with tinted moisturizers and foundations?

And it seems like my blush or bronzer or whatever fades much much more quickly with tinted moisturizer than with foundation. Does this happen to anyone else?

[StereoXGirl]

Yes, that's because tinted moisturizer adds more moisture to your face than foundation (since it's a moisturizer), making the face seem more oily.

Have you tried powdering to set the look? Maybe try MAC's blot powder.

[kittenmittens]

I've actually found that the opposite is true - that when I use tinted moisturizer, my face isn't as oily as when I'm using foundation/concealer.
guess it depends on the brand you're using. I've been using Skin Alison Raffaele Tinted Moisturizer and it seems to work well.

[emily_3383]

Yeah it happens to me too. My skin has been good lately but my blush doesnt last through the day.

[suzukigrrl]

Hmm... maybe I should save the tinted moisturizer for days that I don't want to wear any other makeup. It sort of feels like it defeats the purpose of being fast and easy and natural looking if I have to put a ton of powder on anyway. I also tend to put on regular moisturizer too because I do my moisturizer about 10-20 minutes before I do my makeup and I never know how I'll want to do my makeup.

[agostina1]

Maybe you need an oil-free tinted moisturizer.

[jeno]

can anyone give an a few examples of good oil free tinted moisturizer

[agostina1]

My favorite oil-free tinted moisturizer is Laura Mercier

[SimplyElegant]

You could always mix your moisturizer with a foundation. I use an Almay oil free foundation and mix it with an oil free moisturizer.

[leeshalynn]

I would try different tinted moisturizers. I really like Dermalogica but it may be too oily for your purpose.

[LipglossQueen]

Are Becca's tinted moisturisers oil free?

[chantelle8686]

i use neutrogena tinted moisturizer and i find it fine.
It is an alternative to other hi end brands.

[Thais]

Originally Posted by suzukigrrl

And it seems like my blush or bronzer or whatever fades much much more quickly with tinted moisturizer than with foundation. Does this happen to anyone else?

Yes I noticed this too.

[chameleonmary]

when i go thru really oily skin times, i mix a little oil free moisturiser like revlon colourstay with a tinted moisturiser and apply that. i find i still need some initial moisture in the mornings so its just the right combination.

[jdepp_84]

Originally Posted by kittenmittens

I've actually found that the opposite is true - that when I use tinted moisturizer, my face isn't as oily as when I'm using foundation/concealer.
guess it depends on the brand you're using. I've been using Skin Alison Raffaele Tinted Moisturizer and it seems to work well.

Yeah I agree, it might depend on the brand because i've tried 3 diff tinted moisturizers and they give me diff results.

[emily]

Yeah it really depends on the brand...and mixing sometimes works if you want to create that happy medium. Also finishing off you're tinted moisturizer look with a loose shimmer powder keeps the dewy glow but guards against oil.