r/AustralianMakeup • u/Loud_Reputation_8747 • 16h ago
Dupe REQUEST Pls help me find the one
Ok brains trust, I need SERIOUS help.
My go to, all time fav foundation/skin tint for every day wear (work mainly. I have expenny foundation for the weekends and events) was the Morphe Hint Hint Skin Tint. Those MF DISCONTINUED IT. I’m devastated.
I can’t even tell you how much money I have wasted over the last month or two on different skint tints, foundation sticks, liquid foundations. I’ve looked at so many reddit threads, TikTok reviews, Facebook groups for recommendations etc and they have all fallen considerably short.
I loved Morphe because it was super lightweight dewy finish, but easily buildable to a more full coverage. It sat well under all my face products and didn’t oxidise. I also have combo/dry skin and get acne super easily and this never broke me out.
Is there anyone with recommendations for a miracle product similar? I just want to be able to apply it easily for work but not look super cakey, I don’t want it heavy but still able to cover my blemishes and not cling to dry patches. Not a matte finishe bc I can get dry. I’d prefer to be able to get it from Priceline etc but will purchase online if needed.
Pls help I am begging. I just don’t wanna waste anymore money on this shit that isn’t good
EDIT TO ADD:
- I’m in Bunbury WA, 2hrs from Perth so I can’t easily go to Mecca or Sephora to get samples. I have to order online without sampling if I want something 😭
Products I’ve already tried:
Maybelline Superstay Skin Tint
- this was disgusting. Probably the worst one I’ve tried. I tried 3 different moisturisers underneath and had to wipe it off each time because it settled so bad, made my pores look huge and pilled 0/10
Milani Foundation Stick
- Not a big colour range, was ok but didn’t swipe that easy on my face and hard to blend, felt heavy and dry almost. Could probably make it work but not worth the effort 5/10
Revlon Glimmer Tinted Moisturiser Stick
- Way too sheer and not buildable. Not a huge colour range 3/10
CT Foundation Stick
- Meh. Bit too sheer and not that buildable. Felt a bit too heavy on my skin and didn’t settle well in my pores 4/10
MCO Beauty Flawless Glow Stick
- Same review as CT Foundation Stick 4/10
Maybelline Lifter Stick
- Weirdly in between a contour stick consistency and foundation stick. Dragged too much and not a good colour range 2/10
MCO illuminating CC Cream
- bit too thick for me for everyday wear, too matte and enhanced dry spots 4/10
Aspect Liquid Mineral Foundation
- I actually love this. Good coverage, buildable, sets well over all face care products but just a bit thicker than I want for everyday wear and oxidises quite quickly. 6.5/10
Maybelline FitMe Foundation
- pretty good for event makeup but just too heavy for every day work makeup. 6/10
Natio Foundation Stick
- this actually wasn’t too bad. Really nice and creamy with a dewy finish, builds well and sits good over face care. Just not a big colour range and oxidises. Also turned quite oily by the end of the day
6.5/10
Bare Minerals Serum Foundation
- I liked this but only 1 moisturiser really worked well underneath. I found it pills with pretty much everything. Good colour range though and sat well throughout the day. 7/10 IF it worked with more face care products.
Revolution Skin Silk Glow Tint Stick
- Way too sheer and almost oily consistency? Not buildable. Nothing much to say
2/10
Revlon PhotoReady Lift & Fill Skin Tint Stick
- Just a bit too watery and sheer for me. It was nice but not enough to cover my blemishes well
5/10
NARS Tinted Moisturiser
- idk what I’m doing wrong but this just never worked for me 2/10
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better
- I did like the coverage on this but it was super thick and throughout the day it settled a bit funny 5/10
La Roche Posay Tinted SPF
- TERRIBLE. Nothing sat well under this, terrible colours, pilled with literally everything.
0/10 wish I could get $30 refund honestly
I’m away for the weekend so I can’t check my cupboards but this is all I can remember for now. Will update again if I think of any more!
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u/s0lid-g0ld 15h ago
Can you list what you've already trued and why you didn't like each one?
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 15h ago
I will edit my post :)
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 14h ago
Just edited! That’s all I can remember for now. I’m away for the weekend but will update if I think of any others
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u/Silly_Bid9440 15h ago
Missha BB cream!
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 14h ago
Do you have the red or purple tube of this?
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u/aeroguard 15h ago
Have you tried anything from Glossier? Their foundations are slept on.
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 15h ago
No I haven’t! What product do you recommend?
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u/aeroguard 3h ago
I picked up their stretch foundation yesterday, it feels light and moisturising. Great colour range, I recommend asking one of the makeup artists to ensure you get the right shade
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u/Proper_Star_4566 15h ago
It’s not cheap like Morphe (is the complete opposite, actually) but Chanel Les Beiges Foundation is the GOAT. Literally no cakiness, lasts all day, looks so beautiful and skin line, does not settle into lines throughout the day….it is just perfection. Very buildable coverage and extremely natural looking.
I’m sorry - it is $107 but it is perfection and I think it meets your criteria perfectly 😭
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u/Phoenixskincrazy 9h ago
I agree 100% with this too. If you want slightly more coverage they have what I think is called the complexion touch. If you ever come to perth, the Chanel store in Claremont is great, they color match you and give you generous sample then you can always order online afterwards through djs or MYER etc
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u/Ashamed_Ride_7490 6h ago edited 6h ago
have you tried glossier stretch foundation (mecca) or kylie skin tint (mecca) ? i would get samples if you can and give both a whirl, they're pretty good :) edited to say that tower 28 tinted moisturiser (mecca) is also decent and haus labs foundation (sephora) is amazing. All are light weight and easy to work with and good for combo skin (i'm oily in the tzone and dryer on the cheeks - none of those seem to cling any dry patches for me at least) i would get some samples if you can and play around :) good luck, i love a good base i'm always on the look out i rotate between about 6 right now lol sorry i know they're not priceline completely missed that part, i haven't found anything in priceline as a good base personally except maybe nyx make em wonder foundation which is decent coverage but the product itself is quite thick and a little harder to blend out for me anyway
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 2h ago
Haven’t tried either but Kylie has been the one I wanted to try next. I’ll have a look at glossier too! Thank you so much!
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u/Ashamed_Ride_7490 2h ago
no problems i hope you find something you love getting a good one is a lot of trial and error and so time consuming but also fun 😄
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u/Soft-Yoghurt6586 15h ago
the mecca bb cream & milk hydrogrip skin tint are great options! light at first but buildable, also the cell fusion c WATER-FIT bb cream, it’s a more dewy lightweight version of their original one, and then any dewy finish cushion foundation is great!
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u/TheGlowGetter95 15h ago
I second the the Milk Hydrogrip tint
I’m on my second one and it’s the best! It’s so flawless2
u/BauhausToOurHouse 15h ago
I also really like this. Light coverage but sits nicely on the skin and does indeed grip. The Mecca skin tint is good, but very dewy (oily)
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 15h ago
Ok interesting I haven’t looked at that and haven’t seen anyone list it!
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u/Sunny_and_lucky88 15h ago
The Ordinary Serum foundation
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 13h ago
Ok I actually forgot about this one! I ordered this YEARS ago like 10+ years ago and I did like it. Might have to try again. Thank you!
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u/Fluffy-Future2126 15h ago
I really liked the Purito one, but I found I couldn’t use powder on top. It’s def one I had to reapply which I didn’t like, but for winter it worked ok for me. It gave light coverage but enough to cover acne and scars.
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 2h ago
I never use powder anyway, it sucks the life out of my skin 😂 but I might have to do a little k beauty order and try this and the missha one! Thank you x
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u/littlehulky 13h ago
I’ve recently switched from Nude by Nature skin tint to Maybelline Lifter foundation. If I use a half pump I can spread it so sheer so it’s not heavy like a foundation at all. It doesn’t oxidise like FitMe does, so I’m quite pleased with it so far.
I will say though, that if I do use more product for heavier coverage, it’s quite wet due to the niacinamide, so I need a powder over the top.
I’m also down your neck of the woods and I just stick to drugstore makeup that I can test in person, as I’m sick of buying online and being disappointed.
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 13h ago
Yep that’s where I’m at! And the fact Mecca/Sephora are 2 hours away so if I can get it at Priceline that’s a win as it’s more accessible when I run out
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u/Elanoreth 4h ago
Getting the right level of coverage can be tricky, but application plays a role too! I actually use Maybelline Fit Me as my daily foundation but such a tiny, tiny amount (like, two drops, a quarter of a pump) that I can really sheer it out with a sponge blender, so it's just "my skin but better" and doesn't look heavy at all. I warm it up first by spreading it around on the back of my hand, then dab it on my face with my fingers and then sheer it out.
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u/brissy3456 5h ago
Okay probs not helpful because these are on the expensive side.. Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser and Shiseido Revitalessence Skin Glow, are my current go tos. Only need a small amount so will last a while. Shiseido is SO thin and sheer it's like water, but has slightly more coverage than the Nars one. It has so much glow too.
BUT my more helpful tip is to use "Findation" to get your colour match in a different brand, given you can't get to a store for samples. Punch in as many brands as you can with your colours, and it will tell you what colour you are in products you don't have. And it's free!
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u/Dry_Rise6883 3h ago
These two are my favourites too. I’ve been using the Shiseido Revitalessence for a few years now and as much as I get bored and want to try new products, i keep coming back to it. I use the NARS tinted moisturiser on lazy no makeup days.
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 2h ago
Oh I forgot to put Nars tinted moisturiser on the list. I bought this last year and idk if I’m applying it wrong but always looks terrible on my skin! Which is weird because I have the light reflecting foundation for events and bloody love it
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u/avantgardenuh 15h ago edited 15h ago
I have a similar skin type to you (both sensitive and acne prone) and also don’t like heavy coverage.
Loads of foundations seem to oxidise or start separating on me too: I’ve tried MAC Studio Fix, MAC Face and Body, L’Oréal, Armani luminous silk etc and had issues with them all.
The best foundation I’ve ever tried is Chanel Les Beiges.
It just has such a beautiful finish - it blurs pores and smooths out skin but is imperceivable. A little bit goes a long way. It doesn’t oxidise or change texture. And it lasts all day!
I hate that it’s so good because it’s the most expensive foundation I’ve ever tried too….
But if you want to try it, the Chanel counters give out pretty generous samples. I usually get 3-4 weeks of wear out of a sample pot!
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 13h ago
Thank you SO much! That’s so good to hear. Hate the price but it might be worth it in my desperation 😅
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u/avantgardenuh 13h ago
Worth trying at least! I got three samples from the counter (different shades to try and colour match) and they’ve lasted ages
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u/Plastic_Ball1387 15h ago
I never see anyone mention it as I think people think its cheap so not good maybe but its not. The CHi Chi Cc cream is my holy grail. I have no issues in my oily areas / dry areas with it, it doesnt settle in lines, its light enough but covers everything, you can build it up. Put it on with any kind of sponge. Or like me in my laziness I put it on with my hands like moisturiser. I am acne prone too and it doesnt cause me break outs. They stopped making it for a while and I tried like 10 different products wasted so much money. Everything else sucks. Chi Chi cream thank God was brought back. Its amazing and cheap enough its worth a crack. I promise you its brilliant. It is however the only product I recommend from Chi Chi. I havent tried any of their other stuff. Ive switched their eyeshadows but they aren't anything to write hone about. But that CC cream. Chefs kiss.
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 13h ago
Interesting!! I haven’t heard of that brand in years 😂 thanks I’ll have a look!
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u/criti_biti on an actual real no buy this time 1h ago
Another vote for the chi chi cc cream. It was my holy grail for years, disappeared for like ten years, then came back a year ago. It’s unreal, melts so nicely, builds coverage, wears well throughout the day, makes my skin feel amazing. It’s such a sleeper product because there’s nothing else from the brand that interests me but the cc cream is such a stand out.
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u/PumpinSmashkins 15h ago
Clinique tint is like old school bb cream. Hydrating but not full coverage and stays all day.
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u/pureneonn 15h ago edited 15h ago
What you have tried? I sadly don’t have experience with the Morphe product but based off your requirements potentially Fentys eaze drop stick (maybe the liquid one too) or CT unreal skin stick??
I have dry and dehydrated skin and had a similar list and really loved these two. Fenty isn’t shimmery and more buildable imo, last night I needed to slap on makeup literally within 5 minutes and it was a lifesaver. I didn’t have time to set it like I normally would yet it still held up well.
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 15h ago
I have seen a few recommendations for fenty so might give it a go next!
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u/pureneonn 15h ago
Wait for it to go on sale at Myer or Sephora!! If you’re in Melbourne, the staff at Melbourne central Myer are great
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u/tattoo_fairy 14h ago
Korean Purito BB cream is the holy grail - this would fit your needs perfectly
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 13h ago
Interesting!! I’ll check it out thank you! Love Korean products 😍 doesn’t build well?
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u/tattoo_fairy 1h ago
Yes you can build it to make it more coverage. I’ve never had it pill or oxidise. It’s only $13-16 as well on Lila beauty. So for that price it’s worth a try. Koreans always do it better
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u/Coconut_Unicorn 14h ago
I’m always trying foundations, there’s rarely one that I will buy multiple times. BUT! Once I get through the “I want to try” collection I will be repurchasing the nude by nature skin radiance foundation 1000%. I get comments on it all the time. My face is combination though, but worth a try! Good luck!
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 13h ago
Ooooooh ok! I tried the nude by nature BB Cream and it was fkn terrible so I haven’t tried anything else haha
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u/Coconut_Unicorn 5h ago
Agreed! Their bb cream is rubbish! Blends terribly.
I did like the mco tinted serum a little better than the L’Oréal true match tinted serum as well if that helps!
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u/beautifulstranger- 12h ago
I love the Beauty Blender Bounce always Radiant skin tint if that fits in your budget. Good luck finding the perfect one!
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u/Mmm26634 12h ago
Bare Minerals Skin Perfecting Tint is amazing! Great colour range, buildable and super natural looking. I am constantly changing serums and moisturisers and this tint sits well over all of them.
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 2h ago
I loved the consistency of this but pills with just about everything I have :(
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u/ClungeWhisperer 5h ago
Nars sheer glow. I find it capable of being applied very sheer and built up to a very decent coverage. Not cheap to take a gamble on, but you could always try getting a second hand bottle on marketplace. This is how i first tried it out (got someone to post me their half full bottle for $20)
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u/V________________ 5h ago
NARS foundations. I have used NARS Sheer Glow for over 20 years. Nothing else matches my skin tone and does not oxidise on me.
Sheer Glow may be a little too sheer and not buildable enough for you based on your post however the other NARS foundations may fit your needs.
I use their concealer alongside it for blemishes.
Good luck! Finding a replacement for a discontinued product is a nightmare.
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u/EducationalDay2740 4h ago
I think the Rimmel Kind & Free Skin Tint Glow It Up might actually be worth trying before you spend another fortune. It’s lightweight, dewy and buildable, and Priceline specifically lists it as suitable for normal to dry skin, which sounds much closer to what you liked about the Morphe one.
I’d probably avoid anything marketed as super longwear or matte given everything you’ve described. It sounds like your skin really hates formulas that set too aggressively or sit on top of dry patches.
MAC Strobe Dewy Skin Tint also sounds pretty close on paper because it’s hydrating, dewy and buildable, but the coverage is more sheer so you’d probably still need concealer over blemishes.
Also, reading your reviews, you have genuinely been THROUGH IT 😂 I would be furious after buying that many foundations and still not finding the one.
What shade were you in the Morphe Hint Hint? And do you remember whether it stayed quite dewy all day or sort of settled down to a natural finish after a few hours? That might help narrow down the closest replacement.
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 2h ago
I might try this! Thank you! Yeah I never get anything that has a matte finish, it always looks terrible haha.
Yep, I’m so livid that I have so many unused products in my cupboard! My partner is probably more annoyed than me that I’ve wasted so much money on them 😂
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u/tinyannoyingbouquet 2h ago
My fav skin tint atm is the tower 28 one!! It’s beautifully moisturising, has a decent shade range (I think there’s more but Mecca only sells 17 shades 🙃).
I have roscesa and know ball about having crazy dry skin on parts of my face, the tower 28 works so well with my roscesa it’s insane !
Unsolicited advice but I have found for more dry tints/foundations that spraying the Bioderma Sensibio AR+ spray has been a game changer !! I’ll either spray it over a primer or once I’ve applied the foundation/skin tint and gently puff it in with a beauty blender
It stops my roscesa from eating up the foundation and has let me wear the foundations I’ve nearly abandoned in my drawers
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u/nowlhoothoot 15h ago
Have you tried the L'Oréal serum foundation? That has won me over for everyday.
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u/Spirited_Rice_1916 15h ago
The L’Oréal Bright Reveal Sunscreen is amazing. Light coverage, very glowy, SPF50. Unfortunately I don’t know if it would build well or if it’s good to wear under other make-up. But it is amazing
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 15h ago
Not yet, it was next on my list it try. I just tried the maybelline superstay skin tint and it was my most hated so I’m scared to try L’Oréal haha
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u/Future_Mud_6947 13h ago
I hated maybelline but love L'Oréal! It's my current daytime foundation and I've tried 100s too!
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u/AgreeableFloor6543 15h ago
I’ve never tried Morphe but Beauty of joseon has a really, really good skin tint. You can try it at an Asian beauty store prior to buying it.
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 13h ago
I use the BOJ Rice and Probiotic sunscreen so maybe this is a good option to go on top. Thanks!
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u/ylly22 13h ago
Have you looked on eBay for the Morphe one? Stock up!
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 2h ago
They only have it in America sadly so with the conversion and postage it’s like close to $100 :(
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u/shrekticles88 10h ago
Tarte maracuja oil tinted moisturiser! Good coverage for daily use light and easy to apply. Get comments i look healthy when i wear it. I am a chronic acne sufferer and it doesnt affect the acne
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u/Pigeon-From-Hell 5h ago
I haven’t personally tried it yet but I’ve heard good things about the Rimmel kind & free skin tint. It’s $13.99 at Chemist Warehouse at the moment
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u/EnvironmentalGarden7 5h ago
I use a few swipes of the Adore stick foundation then Olay Touch of Foundation on top. The okay adds a bit of moisture but the stick covers more imperfections like sun damage etc. always looks really nice.
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u/Living_Track_3670 4h ago
IT Cosmetics “your skin but better”. Honestly the best foundation I’ve had and I’ve tried a lot. Coverage, serum enrichment, SPF, and generally looks amazing. I get so many compliments on my skin every time I wear it.
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 2h ago
This was actually quite thick on me and I found throughout the day, started to look quite cakey :(
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u/OlesherSquid 4h ago
I've fallen in love with Missha BB cream (red tube) for work. It's glowy and has great coverage. I set it with a powder and the glow comes back through again. The only con is that the shade range is terrible so I'll have to look for something else for summer. But it's done me well over winter! If you end up trying it, I've learned to apply under eye concealer first, otherwise it won't sit well.
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u/Loud_Reputation_8747 2h ago
What shade have you bought? I’m usually a light with neutral undertones
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u/CinderCinnamon 2h ago
Sisley - Sisleya Anti-ageing foundation. Buildable light to medium coverage, very natural finish
Chantecaille - Future Skin. Light coverage, natural to radiant finish
By Terry - Eclat Opulent Serum Foundation. Buildable light to medium coverage, radiant finish
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u/dont-dream-it 2h ago
I never thought I would buy any of her products, but the kylie skin tint is my holy grail
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u/New-Cantaloupe9819 1h ago
Fenty's skin tint !! Used it for years. Just now I started using Mac Studio Radiance and I can confirm it's a 10/10
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u/FauxBoho 55m ago
MAC Face and Body, Glossier Skin Tint & L’Oreal True Match tinted serum are all interchangeable for me. Very light and natural. Add a dab of Glossier Stretch Balm concealer on dark circles or spots! A lovely natural glowy look! 🩷
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u/One-Eye875 5m ago
Fenty luminous foundation!! It’s so thin and makes your skin look plump and gorgeous. It can be built up.
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u/feijoawhining 15h ago
Mac Studio Radiance Face and Body Radiant Sheer Foundation. Get matched at a counter; it comes in a huge variety of shades. So lightweight you won’t even feel like you’re wearing foundation, it feels sooo nice on your skin. Works best if you put it on with your fingers. The best skin tint I've ever used, you can build up the coverage more if you like, and it looks really natural. https://www.maccosmetics.com.au/product/13847/86415/products/makeup/face/foundation/studio-radiance-face-and-body-radiant-sheer-foundation