Hourglass Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint ($55) is currently my HG foundation.
I match to Nude for NC25-30 and Warm Ivory for NC20-25. Nude is more peach toned and Warm Ivory is a cool yellow.
It's not really a "tint" but a medium to full coverage foundation that's nice to dry, dehydrated, and mature skin. The bonus SPF 15 makes it a good "slap n' go" foundation for winter mornings. Most dry skin friendly foundations tend to fade and patch within hours but this one holds up in central heating and frigid 20 degree weather. Yes, it's on the pricey side. You'll only need half of a pea size to cover your entire face and I've used a sample jar for a full month (perhaps 1/5 of the full size).
It's not a liquid foundation and more similar to the BareMinerals Gel Rescue Cream or Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation in texture: thick and mousse-like but easy to blend. I really like applying it with fingers or a dense foundation brush.
Although it's high in coverage it looks like dewy and healthy skin and you can always layer some setting powder on top like I do if you have an oilier t-zone. I don't find it settling into the sides of my nose or balling up with a moisturizer/sunscreen underneath. I wouldn't suggest layering it on top of itself since it may look *thick* on the skin. Overall, it's a lovely every day foundation that looks like natural skin. I ALWAYS get compliments on my skin (and beauty, duh *hair flip*) from both men and women when I wear it.
Here are swatches in different sources of lighting: Hourglass Illusion Skin Tint, Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation in Light-Medium Sand, BareMinerals Gel Rescue Cream in Buttercream, D&G Lift Foundation in Caramel, IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Light.
I picked these base products to swatch since they are similar in effect on the skin or have a similar texture to the Skin Tint. The BM is a good dupe, but it doesn't last as well on the skin and can ball up if you apply too much.
Lol, ignore the graphic puckered butthole inspiration that is the middle swatch.
The HG Tint is also the lightest and most olive shade in this line up. I thought that the IT CC cream was olive since it matches me to a T but it looks the most neutral once swatched. Dafuq...
And here it is on the skin. It's literally the only thing I've been wearing since trying the sample. I always set my t-zone at the very least because it can get DEWY by mid-day. If I'm particularly active that day I'll blot the sides of my nose.
This may be the first time I finish an entire tube of foundation without exasperation/desperation...
xo Be
