Make Your Own Tinted Moisturizer

     Tinted moisturizers are a great option for foundation, especially for those of you don't need full coverage. Another advantage of tinted moisturizers is that they are much more wearable in hot summer weather than a liquid foundation would be. There are a variety of choices available in a wide price range. At your local drugstore you can purchase one for as little as $8 (check out Covergirl's Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 15) or if you wear tinted moisturizers all the time and are looking for the very best money can buy, then try Laura Mercier's Tinted Moisturizer. I've always used a liquid foundation because I usually need the full coverage, but as of late, my skin's been behaving better and it's been super hot and muggy so I decided to try a tinted moisturizer. I had some liquid foundations that I've been trying to use up and a great moisturizer that I really like...sooo...I made my own tinted moisturizer! If you decide to make your own just remember that it may take one or two attempts before you figure out just the right amounts that work for you.
     To create your own tinted moisturizer you'll need a face moisturizer (with or without SPF) and your liquid foundation(s). I personally need two different foundations to achieve the right color. Squirt one pump of moisturizer into the palm of your hand, the back of your hand or onto a mixing palette. It should be about the size of a dime. Next add the liquid foundation. Start with half of the amount you'd typically apply and go from there. Thoroughly mix the moisturizer and foundation until well blended and then apply with fingers/brush/dampened sponge. Make sure to work it into your hairline, back to your ears and down your neck. This technique gives you less coverage but your skin will look super natural and dewy fresh. Set with a finishing powder to lock it all in and then do the rest of your makeup as usual. I've really been pleased with the results I've gotten from doing this. My skin doesn't look like it's got makeup on it and even when I break into a sweat my foundation holds up and doesn't budge. Plus my skin feels more breathable, as if I didn't have any foundation on at all!
     Give this a try and please let me know how you like it. Have a beautiful and blessed day!