“It goes on so smoothly, gives you a bit of glow, you just look like you had 8 hours of sleep and a smoothie, even if you really, really didn’t.”
Beauty shoppers are raving about a skincare product that doubles up as makeup and one shopper says it makes them ‘look like you had 8 hours of sleep and a smoothie’. The Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser Natural Dewy SPF 30 has brought in near perfect reviews and has an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5.
It’s a great option for ‘no-makeup makeup days’ and some shoppers have even subbed it in in place of foundation for their everyday look. It’s designed to highlight natural features with a sheer-to-light coverage formula that provides a healthy glow.
That said, it still smooths uneven texture and brightens skin for up to 16 hours. It has ultra-hydrating raspberry leaf extract and nourishing white rose extract to deliver skincare nourishment, while also giving coverage. It also has built in SPF 30 to add an extra layer of protection from environmental aggressors and sun rays.
For those who want more of a shimmery glow to their base Kosas’ DreamBeam Smoothing Makeup Base SPF30+ in Sunlit is a great option. It’s £37 for a 40ml bottle which is slightly less than the Laura Mercier SPF however Laura Mercier’s bottle is slightly bigger at 45ml.
Tatcha’s The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 is also a great option with higher coverage. The sunscreen would usually cost £65 but has dropped down to £52 on SpaceNK. It is worth noting it only comes in one shade.
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser Natural Dewy SPF 30
£39
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This is a sheer-to-light coverage formula that blends together sun protection and makeup
Back at Cult Beauty, the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser Natural Dewy SPF 30 has pulled in an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 from over 60 reviews One shopper said: “I’ve adored Laura Mercier tinted moisturisers for years, so was so excited to get my hands on the new and improved natural dewy one! I love that this has a 16 hour wear time, so its perfect for long days at the office. It’s a buildable formula so you can keep it sheer or build it to a lovely light coverage. Your skin will look hydrated and plump with a gorgeous dewy finish! I don’t find it emphasises pores or textures like some sheer dewy formulations can do! Your skin feels supple and soft and makeup applies perfectly on top! Its my daily go to!”
Another said they like how warm it makes their skin look, writing: “I absolutely adore this tinted moisturiser. I have the shade Birch, which is slightly too warm for me, but I like that – it’s my summer shade. The dewiness is perfect and I’m always getting compliments on my skin. It applies seamlessly and although I have dry skin, this doesn’t cling to any fine lines. It’s sheer enough to be able to see your skin through, but there is enough coverage to even skin tone. It’s also buildable if you want slightly more coverage. It’s the perfect base for the rest of my make-up and wears well throughout the day. Although it’s nice to have the SPF in it, I always use an SPF50 underneath. This is another win from Laura Mercier.”
One shopper with dryer skin wrote: “I rarely review but felt compelled to for this product because it’s wonderful for me. Gives a really even, natural glow that’s buildable. My skin is dry but this has left it soft and moisturised. This is my new daily go to! I can also rarely find a colour suited to me but 1C is a perfect match for my cool toned fair skin.”
Another shopper ditched their usual makeup base layer for this, saying: “Such a lovely tinted moisturiser. It leaves the skin looking so healthy, glowy and hydrated.. The coverage is perfect, enough to cover imperfections without feeling heavy or cakey on the skin! It’s now my go-to base product for daily wear..”
It’s clearly a popular swap for foundation with this shopper adding: “I really struggle with foundation on my skin.. no matter how much I moisturise, prime etc can still look dry and cakey on problem areas. This product gives the coverage I need without looking dry/cakey. Great for every day use.”
A customer with dry skin did say they didn’t find it hydrating enough, writing: “I don’t think it is what I’ve expected. The coverage is good, it’s light and buildable but it is a little drying. My skin is extremely dry and this makes it look really matte despite good skincare.”
However another said it makes them look like they’d had a full night’s sleep and a smoothie, saying: “I had bought a more expensive product from another brand last summer but this year I came back to this classic, and I have no regrets, it’s been around for ages for a reason. It goes on so smoothly, gives you a bit of glow, you just look like you had 8 hours of sleep and a smoothie, even if you really really didn’t. And it hides the redness in my cheeks. It’s a winner.”
