TINTED MOISTURIZER! Help.?

Question

I've been using a tinted moisturizer from Shiseido, but I'm running out now and Shiseido is a little too expensive for me. I'm looking for a tinted moisturizer that gives good coverage while moisturizing my skin at the same time. I'm also hoping I can get it at most drugstores and it isn't too expensive.

I'm thinking about Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer, but I think it might be too sheer and the bottle is really small. I want to use this everyday...http://www.neutrogena.com/CosmeticsDetails_287.asp?lProductLineID=4 how big is it? for people who have it?

I'm really considering the Ultimate Sheer Tinted Moisturizer from Wet n' Wild. Is it any good? I've never used anything from Wet n' WIld, it's always seemed too cheap. http://wnwbeauty.com/cosmetics/face/foundation/ultimate-sheer-tinted-moisturizer.php and I don't get the part about it automatically adjusting to my skin?

and then there's Maybelline Pure makeup, and though it's more of a foundation than a Tinted moisturizer, it seems just like a tinted moisturizer. http://www.maybelline.com/productfamily/Pure.aspx

Woo i know this was a lot to read...

please give me your input! thanks! :D

Answer 1

Well, I don't know how expensive you consider it, but Mary Kay Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 20 is $18...A whole tube of it lasts me all spring through summer.

Answer 2

I use Cover Girl CG Smoothers Tinted Moisturizers. I've never used the one by Shiseido but I imagine it is similar to the one by Laura Mericer, which gives pretty good coverage.

The Cover Girl one does not provide good coverage. It evens skin tone but does not cover blemishes very well. It is highly moisturizing though and is SPF 15. It's definitely not as good as high-end brands but it is comparable. For $6 I'm satisfied with it. It's easy to blend too.

Answer 3

Tinted Moisturizer can be tricky, so here are my thoughts:

The Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer works wonderfully, and the bottle really is not that small (lasts for at least several months with every day usage) and makes skin look fantastically.  However, you are right that it is quite sheer.  If you are looking for more coverage, I would personally use the Maybelline, as their formulas tend to be of a thicker consistency, providing more thorough coverage (though they may be more drying).  The Wet N' Wild one works well also, however it lacks on long-lasting staying power (what you don't get because of the very cheap price), however the coverage is nice with quite a bit of moisturizing as well.  The self-adjustment just means that it has pigments that slightly adjust to your skin-tone.  

The most important thing is for you to choose the one that helps your current needs the most:

Neutrogena-great-looking skin (but without much coverage)

Wet 'N Wild-great price (but without much staying power)

Maybelline-great coverage (but without as much moisture)

Hope this helped, and Good Luck!

Answer 4

use the Neutrogena one it will keep your skin looking healthy and its not expensive...♥

Answer 5

I cannot wear regular foundation...it is just to heavy for me.  This is my favorite to use when I do wear foundation.  Here is an excerpt from a review of tinted moisturizers.  

GOOD LUCK!!!

Cover Girl CG Smoothers SPF 15 Tinted Moisturizer comes in at number one in my list of top tinted moisturizers under $10. You can buy Cover Girl CG Smoothers SPF 15 Tinted Moisturizer in fair, medium, and dark tones to match your skin.

Personally I have used the light tinted moisturizer. A 1.35 oz. Bottle of this tinted moisturizer will cost you slightly less than $8.00. The best price I have found is $7.49. Cover Girl CG Smoothers SPF 15 Tinted Moisturizer uses vitamin E to smooth your skin. It has never clogged my pores and is completely oil free.

Many tinted moisturizer products are loaded with pore clogging oils that leave your face with many outbreaks. Cover Girl CG Smoothers SPF 15 Tinted Moisturizer is basically a very sheer moisturizer with a hint of tinted color that will leave you with a noticeably healthy glow.