tinted moisturiser-any recommendations?

[CatIsSleepy]

not keen on foundation but was thinking maybe tinted moisturiser could be the way to go-anyone know a good one? obviously i would love something that would transform me into a dewy-skinned maiden of 19 or whatever...but would settle for looking a bit less haggard sometimes

Laura mercier is great. They'll try and persuade you to buy the primer but I really don't think it's worth it.

yup, Laura Mercier is the bollocks. They do an oil-free one too if you prefer (I like the original but have quite dry skin). I agree about the primer, just use a really good moisturiser.

I also like Clinique, though it is more orangey (and somehow stickier) so I only wear it in summer once I've got a bit of a tan.

Bobbi Brown also good though I find it a tad heavy (they also do a really quite heavy cream version - apparently great if you have really dry skin).

Clarins is quite good too but a)big difference between the very palest and the next shade up - i.e. where most British people are! and b)heavy scent

I use benefit

Could I jump in here and ask:
I have red cheeks - would something like the Laura Mercier give good coverage? If so which particular one (I'm pale of face...bar the blotches). If not, what product do you/anyone suggest. Many thanks

Boots no.7 or body shop do cheaper ones, both really nice.

Yes, agree very best tm is laura mercier. weirdly sheer yet covering.

Am routinely told that I have great skin, but only when wearing this.

Have also tried the Chantecaille one which was ££££ imo and not All That.

OOh I'm watching this....I have good skin (for advanced age!) and want a tinted moisteriser.I'm pale too, with a few thread veins. (how attractive) Laura Mercier sounds good.

Yep, I too have pale skin and high cheek colour and the laura mercier evens it out a treat. Go and ask for a sample to take home so you can see for yourself in good/ normal light.

I like Pixi. All very natural 'n' ting. Their hydrotint comes with a blush stick on the end. Have got quite a pale one. Good for winter.

Chantecaille way better than Laura Mercier if you're very pale IME

Bobbi Brown was great for me (I have dry skin though), and also Estee Lauder Daywear Plus is divine.

I use the clinique almost make up

I know everyone rates the Laura Mercier one and it is ok but £££-I prefered Aveda.

I couldn't ever find the right tinted moisturiser until a friend told me what she did. She picks her favourite moisturiser and foundation, mixes them on the back of her hand and then applies. I was sceptical at first but love it now, I can change the proportions of moisturiser to foundation depending on how rough I look how much I need.

I quite like mixing Clarins Beauty Flash Balm with my foundation for when I want a good made-up look and just just a cheaper Boots one for day to day cover-up.

Does anyone else do this?

ooh have just come back to this thread!
thank you, you are all eeever so helpful

will check out some of those options-where is Laura mercier stocked?

Space NK

ooh lala it is quite pricey isn't it

there's a space NK near work...I feel like a right scruffbag when I go in there

arcticroll, is this the one you use?

CatIsSleepy-yes-it smells lovely too!

I like mrs geeks idea
am going to try that tomorrow

Chanel's tinted moisturiser is lovely. Very nourishing, gives great coverage.

do those using the Laura Mercier one wear the ordinary one or the illuminating one? I went for a refill last week and they tried to sell me the illuminating one but I wasn't sure whether to buy.