By Kimberly Nissen, The Beauty Bandit
Hold on to the carefree, holiday feeling for the rest of summer with beauty that doubles up as skincare. Tinted Moisturisers are a great alternative to heavy foundations and can offer you an easy solution to most of your daily needs. Here’s the latest and greatest plus a few all time favourites.
Based on the current Asian trend of BB Creams, Garnier have brought the hype to the masses with their new Miracle Skin Perfector. The lotion-like cream helps fight against acne, contains anti-ageing properties that work to hydrate skin, conceals blemishes and has the protection of SPF 15. It is available in two shades, Light and Medium.
RRP $13.95 from department stores, pharmacies and supermarkets.
The ultimate luxury tinted moisturiser comes from La Prairie in this sleek and modern silver bottle. Offering a large range of 4 shades, the rich cream hydrates and firms skin, leaving behind a sheer tint of colour. The added SPF 20 is an essential for fighting aging.
RRP $150 from David Jones and selected beauty salons.
This moisturiser can be used alone, or in addition to your regular moisturizer as a better-than-normal sunscreen. Despite the high SPF broad spectrum, the cream still feels lightweight and does not leave an oil residue behind. The sheer, natural looking tint also means there is no ghostly ‘white’ look left on the skin.
RRP $60. Phone 1800 808 993 for your nearest stockist.
Providing your skin with advanced sun protection and its daily hydrating essentials is easy with this long-time favourite. Immediate broad spectrum SPF 30 protection is provided with Mexoryl SX+XL sun filters and stops further damage from the sun. The light liquid texture makes application quick as it’s instantly absorbed into the skin. Available in a one-size-fits-most shade, your skin will look refreshed and hydrated all day.
RRP $17.95 from department stores and pharmacies.
A new and popular pick among celebrities, this water-resistant tinted moisturiser contains Hyaluronic Filling Spheres to help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while increasing skin’s hydration levels. The six-shade range offers everyone moderate coverage, with a dewy, healthy finish.
RRP $78 from Mecca Cosmetica.
Classed somewhere between a light foundation and a high-tech moisturiser, this gel-cream wonder from Clinique provides even coverage and colour that doesn’t fade for up to 12 hours. The lightweight formula includes aloe barbandenis leaf water to deliver an intense burst of moisture, leaving your skin feeling cool, plump and soothed. Available in six shades.
RRP $50 from David Jones, Myer, Terry White and selected pharmacies.
Bobbi Brown tells us a creative way to try tinted moisturisers before you buy a tube: “To create your own sheer, tinted moisturiser, mix face lotion with foundation.”
