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I have slowly been getting used to using a slightly lighter base and just using a bit more concealer where needed, since I love a good full coverage concealer (Mac Pro Longwear and Nars Radiant Creamy being the 2 main favourites), it's nice to let at least some natural skin show through. Here's what I have been reaching for (and loving)...

I have had a few tinted moisturisers for a while now, the Nars Radiant Tinted Moisturiser  is nice for a light natural coverage, leaves the skin glowing but not shiny, definitely needs setting in place and a full coverage concealer for the under eye area but its super hydrating and smells good too. The Jouer Matte Moisture Tint is, as you guessed, a more matter alternative with slightly heavier coverage I would say medium, it still feels light on the skin and doesn't cake because of the great moisturising properties, although it is pricey I think its very worth it. I have also recently got in on the BB cream act, I first tried the Vichy Idealia BB Cream which has a radiant finish thanks to the tiny little glitter (undetectable don't worry) particles, it's a little hard to blend but the finish is totally worth it, I would say a light to medium coverage  as it is buildable, recently though Vichy brought out the Vichy Normaderm BB Cream  which is more of a matte finish, it still looks like skin but dries to a semi powder finish, the coverage on this is more like a medium and can be built up too, I can actually get a way with wearing this without concealer on good days which I love. Honourable mention goes to the Rimmel BB Matte (I forgot to picture it above but I have done a full review here) which is a great high street alternative with amazing coverage and a natural finish.

How do you keep your base looking natural?

Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser SPF 30 (£29/ 50ml).

I recently picked this up because I had heard about it a lot and thought it was about time I owned a tinted moisturiser, I was a bit scared to be honest because I didn't know wether I would like it or if the coverage would be enough for me but I actually love it so I thought I should do a review to tell you why.

Firstly, it comes in a tube which is both handy and hygienic, and it means you can get every last bit of product out too. This is a cream product which is really soft and lightweight on the skin, it gives a light to medium coverage as it is buildable but can also be sheered out. The finish is dewy and healthy looking but tacky to the touch so oily skin types will want to set it with a powder, I do find that because of the consistency and finish that it does move around somewhat during the day but nothing crazy. On my skin it lasts for around 4-6 hours but on a dry skin type it would be longer for sure. This also has a really nice soft fruity scent and SPF 30.

I'm really loving this so far and I can see me wearing it throughout spring and summer, have you tried it before?

Here are my full thoughts on the Jouer Matte Moisture Tint (£29/ 50ml). I chose the shade 'Nude' because I was buying online and went only by swatches from other bloggers and it is a tiny bit too dark for me so next time I think I will go with 'Linen' which is just one shade lighter, I'm probably an inbetweener so mixing the two could be an option.

So this is a tinted moisturiser which is oil free, it's hypoallergenic, has SPF 15 and is also fragrance free. It comes in a tube which is nice and hygienic and helps control the amount of product which comes out so that nothing is wasted. This product applies seamlessly, very easy to blend and layers really nicely, doesn't cake or become patchy either. It has a matte but luminous finish, it is matte but by no means flat, you can see the natural glow of the skin beneath and is velvet to the touch so powder isn't always necessary either. The Matte Moisture Tint does not sit in pores or gather in fine lines but it does cling to dry areas a little bit because of the matte formula. The coverage is medium on first application but can definitely be built up to full I'd say, without feeling heavy or looking dull.

I am so glad I decided to get this finally, I think this could be holy grail status. Also do not let the price put you off as it is a 50ml tube which is almost double any other foundation size, it's definitely worth the pennies. Have you tried it?