Review: Too Faced Tinted Beauty Balm

There seems to be this rave of new products out in the makeup world:  Beauty Balms.  Not really a foundation, not a primer, or a moisturizer- it’s an all in one super product that eliminates several steps to your makeup routine.

When I first applied this, it felt like a silicone primer mixed with a tinted moisturizer.  It applies very smoothly and feels amazing on the skin.  For me, it didn’t have enough coverage to act as a foundation and it was so shiny that it emphasized my pores.  I used mine as a primer and it worked well in giving me a dewy finish, but on its own it was just way too shiny (it would be great for super dry skin).

Supposedly it can work as a tinted moisturizer, primer, spf, and skincare complex (promotes cell health and skin’s elasticity)

What is it?

A multi-benefit BB cream that tints, primes, nourishes, prevents, and protects skin in one easy step. 

What I love:

• The silky smooth texture
• The extra moisture needed by my winter parched skin
• The coverage was better than most tinted moisturizers
• When I used as a primer, it gave my skin a dewy finish
• Is nice having skincare properties included, making this a multi-tasker

What I hate:

• The shiny formula emphasized my pores
• Not really sure how to include this in my makeup routine except for “no makeup days”

Overall, the quality of this product is good- it’s very consistent with most Too Faced products.  If you are looking for something quick and easy to use that has slight coverage, this would be a great product for you.  BUT, if you have oily skin at all, this would make you look way too shiny.

• Rating:  4 out 5
• Product: 3 out of 5
• Packaging: 5 out of 5
• Quality: 4 out of 5
• Price:  4 out of 5
• Would I buy again?   Not sure…

Price:   $32

Where to Buy:    Amazon 

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