Meek's Mobile Makeup Counter: Keeping it Light with DIY Tinted Moisturizer

Hi Y'all (waving),

Any MUA (Makeup Artist) will agree that we probably hear, “I don’t wear that foundation stuff” or “I just want to look natural” as a new customer sits down for a makeup job a hundred times over! It makes me cringe every time because I am thinking, "What did you think I was here to do, play pat-a-cake?" Any who, I do have recommendations for clients who do not like heavy facial coverage and my consult includes a conversation about Tinted Moisturizer. Now tinted moisturizer is not always an appropriate option such as in formal photo shoots to prevent glare. Tinted moisturizers can add a dewy glow which is a great look for a day party or casual outdoors gathering especially on warmer days. Here are examples of products very similar to tinted moisturizers that you may have seen advertised or on your cruise down the cosmetics aisle. So many products, who can keep them all straight?...ME, that’s who! Learn on…

“BB Cream” is a “beauty balm”: a light foundation, moisturizer, sunscreen combined with included antioxidants and skin nourishing vitamins.

“CC Cream” is “color corrective”: a light foundation, moisturizer, sunscreen combined with anti-aging ingredients used to even skin tone.

BB Cream provides a heavier coverage than a CC Cream would in terms of topical color. CC Cream is more commonaly used as a primer in addition to other coverage makeup but can also be used alone. Either of these options would provide a more natural appearance in comparison to using a cream foundation and a pressed powder. Oh and yes, brown girls need sun protectant too.

DIY: Take a clean cosmetic sponge in the shape of your choice and apply some of your liquid foundation to the sponge. Then apply your daily moisturizing lotion to the sponge with your liquid foundation on it. I use the liquid foundation in a squeeze tube by Mary Kay Medium Coverage Foundation and my face lotion by Clean and Clear with SPF in a pump container which makes distribution easy. For moderate coverage add more foundation and less lotion. For a sheerer look add less foundation and more lotion. Keep the portions small, you can always add more. No need to mix the products together, just apply and blend to the face like you would your liquid foundation alone. When done, your skin should be smooth and ready to wear. Bronzers, blush, and other makeup can be applied for enhancement.

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