Philosophy's Hope in a Tinted Moisturizer: Finally a Tinted Moisturizer with Sunscreen and Anti-Aging!

Now that I'm a new mommy, I've been looking for ways to pare down my morning routine. Or at least inject a little beauty into the days that I can barely brush my teeth.

Combining my foundation and moisturizer seems like the perfect thing to do. I can't go without moisturizer (the dry parts of my combination skin will hate me) and goodness knows I look a lot better with at least a light coverage of something on my face.

Unfortunately, most tinted moisturizers mean giving up everything I look for in a moisturizer (other than the actual moisture). Like the sunscreen (I like SPF 15 at least, as broad spectrum as I can get) and any anti-aging ingredients that I can squeeze in for daily use.

So, I was pretty happy that Philosophy released this new tinted moisturizer. Check out the sunscreen, SPF 20 with some UVA and UVB coverage. There are even some anti-aging ingredients in this formula, so I get to check a few ingredient categories off of my anti-aging checklist.

I love that rather than being a regular tube of tinted moisturizer, this is actually dispensed by a pump (1 pump is the perfect amount for most of my face by the way). The sunscreen scent is minimal. The coverage is light. It all sinks in easily and the only blending I have to do is with my fingers. I can apply this on the go. Meaning, running from my daily toothbrushing to my daughter's room while lamenting another day without my full makeup routine. For the rest of you, this is a great way to lighten up your routine for spring!


SPF 20






Philosophy's Hope in a Tinted Moisturizer

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Poolside Beauty: How I Waterproof

I am not the type of girl to go out without makeup. I need at least concealer, blush and mascara. I'm more comfortable with more. So, what to do when the place I'm going involves getting wet, and therefore losing most of that carefully applied makeup? Well... I do pare down some. But I also waterproof as much as possible.

When I was in Hawaii recently, I used these products everyday poolside. I'm sure that there are some alternatives, but I wanted to share these with you.

Secret Waterproof: This stuff really works. It survived all of my swims in the pool and kept me sweat free in the heat and humidity afterwards. I forgot it one day and used my regular Secret instead. I definitely noticed a difference! I'm taking this on all tropical vacations for now on.

Cover Girl LashBlast Waterproof: It works just as well as the original at lengthening and volumizing. It is most definitely waterproof, even if you rub your eyes and such (so, perfect for weddings). The only issue I can find is that it is very hard to remove. I've tried LashX Lash Cleanse, a few Neutrogena and Olay choices... Only Lancome seems to actually remove it, and even then it takes a few cotton rounds.

Smashbox Limitless Waterproof Eye Liner: This liner has it all. It applies easily, smudges well for the first minute or so, and then becomes waterproof. It completely stood up to everything without an issue. It removes easily with pretty much any eye makeup remover. It comes in an array of colors and even has a sharpener built into the cap!

Philosophy The Supernatural Creme Blush: Ok, yes, this is not waterproof. But, if you don't rub your cheeks it does seem to stay put despite swimming. The creme formula also makes it pretty easy to apply over your sunscreen.


I bought the LashBlast and Smashbox liner.
The Secret and Philosophy were samples.

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