Lighten Up: Tinted Moisturizers 101!!!

As the summer temps continue to soar, one thing is very clear – it’s just too hot to rock a face full of foundation.

What’s a Juicy girl to do? The idea of leaving the house with no makeup sounds worse than letting your face slide south due to extreme heat and humidity.

The answer is a tinted moisturizer.

Also called BB Creams, tinted moisturizers like Smashbox Sheer Focus Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15, Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 and Wet ‘N Wild Ultimate Sheer Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15, are all lightweight moisturizing creams that hydrate and improve the appearance of your skin.  They to cover any spots or blemishes without the heavy feel of traditional foundation.

Many of the tinted moisturizers on the market also include SPF, extremely important in protect your skin from the harsh UVA and UVB rays.

Here are few Juicy tips on how to select the perfect yinted moisturizer for your summer beauty arsenal:

1. There are various formulations of tinted moisturizers from oil-free to sensitive. Figure out what your skin needs are and pick the appropriate formula for you.




2. In order to find the right shade for your skin tone, its best to opt for the one that will complement your tanned skin tone as you will be using the product while in the sun and your complexion will deepen throughout the summer.




3. To take your tinted moisturizer from day to night, add a few drops of liquid highlighter to the back of your hand and mix with your tinted moisturizer before applying. You will get that gorgeous lit from within glow that is perfect for sultry summer nights.

Protect your skin throughout the summer season, tinted moisturizers are the perfect solution to “lighten” up your look!

Linda Ripoll is a seasoned beauty writer and product junkie with over 13 years’ experience writing for regional and national magazines, websites and blogs. She manages CounterCultureBeauty.com, and co-manages an up and coming luxury fashion and beauty blog for women of color The Black Market . Her loves are beauty, shopping, sushi, traveling and guilty pleasure TV. Follow her @Beautyculture1