I’ll be honest, I’ve never been a huge fan of foundation. I like a radiant, dewy, natural-looking finish, and although I’ve tried some of the best glowing foundations on the market, I still find them a little too heavy. That being said, this makeup product definitely has its purpose, and after starting the year with constant breakouts, I actually found myself reaching for foundation more than ever, thanks to the higher coverage.
Usually, you’ll find me wearing a tinted moisturiser or skin tint daily, but thanks to the breakouts I just mentioned, I’m yet to feel confident to swap out my foundation this spring. Well, that was the case until I tried the trending skin tint that’s been all over my TikTok FYP.
Introducing the Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint. A lightweight, hydrating formula that blurs imperfections and actually enhances the skin, this has quickly become my go-to base product.
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Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Review
As with most skin tints, this product feels incredibly lightweight on the skin. In fact, I’d go as far as to say it feels like I’m wearing nothing at all. The formula is designed to boost the skin’s moisture levels, with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, plant-based squalane and meadowfoam seed oil. It glides on like butter, creating a second-skin effect with a naturally radiant finish. Not only that, but it somehow creates a filter-like, blurring effect that smooths over blemishes and uneven texture, which is no mean feat for a product of this sort. Skin tints don’t usually deliver great coverage, but this product truly is the best of both worlds. Of course, if you have any major breakouts or dark circles and you want to cover them up, I’d recommend using a concealer on top, but this skin tint makes me feel confident enough to skip concealer altogether.
The ingredients alone make this a dream to apply, but there are definitely a couple of ways to get the most out of the product. If you want a more natural, “my skin but better” finish, I’d recommend applying a small amount and blending with your fingers. However, for days when I want to build up the coverage slightly, I like using my favourite foundation brush. My top tip would be to start small, as I have found that applying too much product can cause a little bit of cakiness throughout the day (but nothing compared to a heavy foundation, of course).
I opted for shade 4, a fair shade with slightly cooler undertones. There are 18 shades on offer, with a range of undertones to suit your skin, but I would love to see a wider range from the brand in the future, as these days more and more skin tints are offering an impressive array of shades.
I don’t say this lightly, but this is the best my skin has looked all year, and I’m putting it down to the Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint. Whenever I wear it, I feel like I have an actual filter on my face that blurs any imperfections while still letting my natural skin shine through. Not only am I obsessed with the finish, but I can’t get over how lightweight it feels on the skin. I hate that moment at the end of the day when your foundation feels heavy, and you’re desperate to get home, grab your cleanser and take all your makeup off, but I’ve yet to experience this with this product. I’m so happy to have finally found something this spring that’s enabled me to ditch foundation altogether, and I know that this skin tint will be a summer staple for those glowing makeup looks, too.
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Veil Hydrating Skin Tint
ProsImpressive coverage for a skin tintCreates a blurring finishHydrating, naturally radiant formulaEasy to blendConsWould love to see a wider shade rangeExpensive (but a little goes a long way)
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