The Best Alternatives to Foundation - Tinted Creams and Skin Tints
Updated Jun 1, 2021 - Originally Posted: Jan 11, 2019
If youāve ever gone searching for an alternative to foundation, youāve probably been told to use a tinted moisturiser or BB cream, but more often than not these embody all of the traits that most people hate in foundation, plus more. Whilst tinted moisturisers can be a great alternative to foundation, theyāre often thick, greasy, prone to oxidization, take more work to apply and blend than regular foundation, have poor staying power, and an even worse shade range. Whilst there are some great tinted moisturisers (BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Recovery Gel for example) theyāre not necessarily the only option when searching for an alternative to foundation.
This is not a generic list of tinted moisturiser recommendations, but rather a list of skin pick me ups. Moisturisers, creams, primers, and other products that nourish, give a naturally gorgeous glow and the illusion of an even skintone.
Dr. Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30
If youāre after the perfect product to moisturise skin, correct redness, AND provide sun protection, look no further than Dr Jart Cicapair. Whether you suffer from redness, sensitive skin, or just want a product that will make skin look great without all the woes of foundation, this product is a total must have. Upon application the product is a slightly thick green cream, but it quickly dissolves into a perfect, universal beige tint which counteracts redness, blurs pimples, and dries down to a skin-like matte finish.Ā Moisturising and lightweight, the formula has an added bonus of SPF 30, making it the ultimate all-in-one foundation replacement.
MAC Strobe Cream
A cult favourite product and one of MACās most famous, Ā the MAC Strobe cream is a multi-use product loved by makeup artists, models, and beauty addicts worldwide. A lightweight moisturising cream, this is a product that can do wonders for the skin when worn alone. Available in many different shades of shimmer, this cream is the perfect pick me up for dull, tired, and lackluster skin. Best of all the variation of shades can help provide subtle colour correction to the skin: peach and red; which can help correct dullness and blue tones in the skin whilst gold can help with redness. Thereās no need to worry about looking shimmery or glittery either, the shimmer particles are so fine they blend into skin seamlessly giving an iridescent, subtle glow. Itās a multi-use product too, use it in place of foundation, as a primer, mixed in with a foundation, or as a highlighter!
Laura Mercier Radiance Primer
Designed as a primer to be worn underneath foundation, this product is just as beautiful on its own. With a slight champagne yellow tone it helps to subtly counteract redness, blue tones, and dullness in the skin. The addition of light reflecting particles bounce light off the skin helping to diminish and soften the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, scarring, and freckles. It looks absolutely beautiful when worn alone, or as a substitute for foundation, for an even more flawless finish try buffing the product into the skin using a full, dense, buffing brush.
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
A unique, multi-use product, Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter is a product unlike anything else youāve ever tried. A light to medium lotion, this āflawless filterā is really like a filter for your skin, blurring everything in sight. The formula has a medium tint (and comes in a multitude of different tints for different skintones) and packed full of the finest, light reflecting micro-particles to exist. When applied as a replacement for foundation is provides a gorgeous glow to the skin which looks natural and picks up light from different angles to give a 3-dimensional look. Best of all the product can also be used a primer for foundation/concealer, as a highlighter after foundation, or mixed in with your moisturiser, foundation, or primer for a subtle glow.
It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Rosy Tone Moisturizer
A new launch from It Cosmetics, the Confidence in a Cream Rosy Tone Moisturizer is perfect for anyone with dull, lackluster, discolored, or aged skin.Ā Packed full of nourishing, and hydrating ingredients the rich cream gives a luminous glow to the skin whilst also resurfacing and re-texturing. A subtle pink rosy tint helps to enhance the appearance of the skin, brighten, and diminish the appearance of dark spots. Itās perfect as a supplement for foundation and gives skin a gorgeous healthy glow and colour. Side note: also check out the LāOreal Perfect Cell Renewal Rosy Tone Moisturizer, they both have similar ingredients and purposes ( both feature Peony Extract and Lipohydroxy Acid as key ingredients) plus It Cosmetics and LāOreal have the same parent company, so this is a great drugstore alternative!
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Dr. Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30
MAC Strobe Cream
Laura Mercier Radiance Primer
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Rosy Tone Moisturizer
Also mentioned:
BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream
LāOreal Perfect Cell Renewal Rosy Tone Moisturizer
Photography credits: ASOS, @maccosmetics, John Lewis
Story by: Evangeline Sarney
Originally published: January 11th, 2019. Updated June 1st 2021.
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Flat top kabuki brushes are my favourite style of brush for applying foundation, they are quick and easy to use and give a smooth, uniform coverage to the skin. They blend product well and help to give a seamless, perfected finish.
Flat Paddle Foundation Brush
Flat, paddle foundation brushes are one of the most common and well-known brushes for applying foundation, they are generally used in a āpaintingā motion and are good for building up coverage.
Beauty Blender
Beauty blenders are a very popular tool and method used for foundation, although not my personal preference I can see why some love it. A beauty blender is best for slowly building up coverage and when used with high and full coverage foundations. Beauty blenders are usually ābouncedā on the skin to build up coverage, they can be time-consuming, but if you have the patience they can create an airbrushed finish to the skin.
Fingers
People often discount fingers as a suitable tool for applying foundation, but theyāre one of my favourites. For starters there is less wastage of product, you can really work the foundation into the skin or you can simply ātapā for a gorgeous full coverage. I love using fingers to create a variety of different variations of coverage, plus the warmth of your skin helps to warm up the product and look more natural. As long as your fingers are clean and dry, you shouldnāt encounter too many problems.
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Hi there! Sorry to be a bother, but Iām a bit confused about the foundation application process. I read that you apply for eligibility soon but my med school hasnāt mentioned anything about it? Is that something everyone has to do?
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So it might really only refer to people applying from outside of the UK who are applying for themselves. That said, if thereās any doubt, you can always send your head of year a quick email to find out. Your uni absolutely should be keeping you abreast of any Big Dates for Final Year because there are a lot of them to keep an eye on, so Iād be really surprised if they left something major out. But ask someone at university who would know, because thatās the best way to be sure and have peace of mind.Good luck :)
