Shoppers Who Hate Wearing Foundation Adore This Lightweight Alternative That Doesn’t ‘Sink Into Pores & Wrinkles’

Kristine Fellizar
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Got a love-hate relationship with foundation? You’re not alone. While we’re all for achieving that flawless look that makes you look like you’ve got a filter on IRL, we want it to look natural and not too overdone. With warmer weather season finally here, it doesn’t hurt to have a base that’s lighter and gives your skin room to breathe. That’s where bareMinerals’ Complexion Rescue Tinted Gel Cream comes in.

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The bareMinerals Complexion Rescue has over 19,600 five-star reviews on Amazon alone, and a ton more at other big beauty retailers like Sephora and Ulta (where so many shades are currently sold out!). It’s described as a 3-in-1 multitasker that’s part skin tint, part moisturizer, and part SPF 30. It’s buildable, offers sheer-to-light coverage, and is made with ultra-hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid to give you a healthy-looking, dewy glow. It’s a great alternative to heavier foundations, that’s still effective at blurring imperfections. It’s so good, even celebs like Kyle Richards and Hailey Bieber have shouted it out.

Recent reviewers love how moisturizing the foundation is, as well as how natural it looks on the skin. “This is by far one of the best foundations I have used,” one wrote. “It’s soft, moisturizing, looks very natural and does excellent in covering. Just perfect.”

BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Is Best Face Base for 'Aging Skin'
BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Is Best Face Base for 'Aging Skin'

bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Gel Cream

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Multiple reviewers who claim to hate the look and feel of foundation on their skin say they really like this as an alternative. As one said in their review, “I don’t like heavy makeup. I like a more light, natural look. This does just that. It evens out my skin tone without being too heavy and provides a little coverage without being obvious. I hate when I look at my face and can tell I’m wearing foundation … this avoids that completely! The SPF is a huge bonus. Also, I have very acne-prone skin and this does NOT break me out.”

Finally, if you’re worried about foundations highlighting fine lines and wrinkles, you’ll be happy to know that this doesn’t do that. One shopper called it a “face saver” writing, “As I get older, I like foundation less and less and have turned to tinted, moisturizing creams with sunscreen in them. This is an all-purpose cream. Saves me time, money and gives me just enough coverage without sinking in my pores and wrinkles. Love it.” In fact, numerous reviewers called it the best foundation for aging skin.

If you want to experience the tinted moisturizer for yourself, be sure to snag one on Amazon today.

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