Does this cosmetic even exist?

[dizzy77]

A foundation that isn't a foundation. Something I can "rub on" (more like a moisturiser) rather than carefully apply, ie I wouldn't look a wally if I did it in the dark. I'm not after coverage, more just an even-ing/brightening up, so it may not even need pigment, particularly as my fair skin seems hard to match.

I used to use Clinique Almost Make Up RIP which still needed a bit of application. Tinted moisturisers I tried in the past (before I found AMM years ago) were unsatisfactory otherwise, though a) I was trying mostly high street brands rather than anything from a counter and b) it was a v long time ago.

Presumably technology has moved on. I like the consistency of the stuff that comes out of my airbrush concealer. What should I try? Don't want to spend £££ if I can help it unless its the holy grail. TIA.

[MyNameIsInigoMontoya]

Sorry BigOrange only just saw your question.

I just rub a bit of it vaguely over the main areas of my face (esp the middle bits, cheeks/nose/middle of forehead and chin), similar to putting on moisturiser really - I only need a reasonably small amount (just enough to get it all over), if you put too much on it can get a bit shiny-looking. Only takes me a moment, you don't have to be fancy with it like with foundation as it's fairly subtle anyway, so no tidemarks or anything. I put moisturiser on beforehand, then use TG a bit later and some Dandelion powder, or if I am making an extra effort once in a blue moon, any foundation or whatever goes on top of TG.

[valiumredhead]

I was using botanics but after a week its left my skin a bit dry. Trying out the garnier one and so far so good