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Bree W.

Sep 12, 2012

Bree W.

hey, Is Tinted Moisturiser the same as just normal Moisturiser? Could i use it as a normal Moisturiser? Whats the difference between Tinted Moisturiser, Foundation or BB cream? I have combanation skin as well and i do get acne... What do you think would be best for my skin?

Thayse C.

Sep 12, 2012

Thayse C.

Depending on the brand, but Jane iredale BBC cream, has moisturiser, vitamins e and sunblock.
Foundation just covers spots in your skin, moisturiser will just apply moist to your skin!!
You should try Jane iredale it is pretty good for combination skin

Ashley W.

Sep 12, 2012

Ashley W.

I agree^ my favorite bb cream is the smashbox one! Tinted moisturizer with really good coverage, SPF 35!, primer, oil control, etc. it's awesome!!! :D

Christine L.

Sep 12, 2012

Christine L.

I had the same issue, Bree. Thankfully Musing of a Muse answered your question in detail: http://www.musingsofamuse.com/2011/05/whats-the-difference-between-tinted-moisturizer-and-bb-creams.html

If you need a quick breakdown it goes as follows:

Tinted Moisturiser
+ Acts like lotion for moisture
+ Often includes SPF
+ Light coverage for skin tinting. It's great when you want to look natural or have no time to put full face makeup on.
+ Multiple shades available
- Tends go away after ~4 hours of wear (sometimes less!)
- Like lotion, can get greasy if you are overzealous with putting it on

Foundation
+ Sheer to full coverage available
+ Multiple shades available
+ Staying power. Most brands give at least 5 hours of coverage
- You can get 'cake face' or 'clown face' with overzealous application
- Foundation is exactly what it says, it's a base coat for your other makeup layers. You need other makeup on for the coverage foundation provides to really work.

BB Cream (Blemish Balm Cream):
+ Moisturizing like lotion
+ Antioxidents and other nutrients often added to BB creams
+ Formulated for different needs. Mattifying skin, wrinkle repair, pore refining, etc.
+ More coverage than tinted moisturizer, but often less coverage than foundation
- Available in limited shades.
- Huge inconsistency in quality from one BB Cream brand to the next. Try multiple brands. If possible get Korean BB Creams.

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