“Skinimalism” – the happy medium between minimal makeup and your bare skin – has continued to be one of the beauty trends that dominates yearafter year. Considering that more people have been paring back their beauty routines, and trends like the “clean girl” aesthetic have risen in popularity, we’d say that it’s not going anywhere any time soon. To get in on the trend would mean finding a product that adds a hint of coverage while letting your real skin peek through. That’s where “skin tints” come in.
Of course, it doesn’t have to be labeled that way on the bottle (although many brands have started releasing their own versions of the perfect skin tint). It can also come in the form of BB cream, a tinted moisturizer, or even your own concoction of foundation mixed with a serum or oil.
It’s true that the time we spent indoors and not in public social settings has inspired many people to take a break from heavier makeup and instead use lightweight options that enhance the skin while still looking natural. A tint is the perfect alternative if you want something double-duty that can hydrate but also lend a little coverage during your workday. You can evern top them with a more full coverage concealer if you have a few more blemished you’d like to cover up.
To create your own, makeup artist Cara Lovello recommends using a primer with a skin-healthy formula like the
– Additional reporting by Anvita Reddy and Ariel Baker
