A while back I wrote about tinted moisturizers, which are a great solution for a light, breathable way to improve your complexion, particularly in the summertime months.  At the first hint of turning warm, I picked up Hard Candy's answer to the tinted moisturizer, their Hint Tint.

From the Hard Candy website: "This is the newer version of the ever popular Hint Tint. This ultra-sheer, oil-free tinted moisturizer gives just a hint of tint to even out skin tone, plus it provides protection against those nasty UV-A and UV-B rays. Contains physical sun-blocking ingredients, but zero chemical sunscreens, so it won’t irritate sensitive skin."

My Experience:  I have a ton of terrific things to say about this product, but I do want to lodge a complaint about the lack of sunscreen in this product.  I really can't bring myself to wear this outside during sunny daylight hours without knowing that it will provide the protection of at least an SPF 15 sunscreen.  So I end up wearing moisturizer with sunscreen under this moisturizer, and that kind of defeats the purpose. 

OK, now that I've got that off my chest, this is really a terrific product.  I have tried several different foundations and this actually lasts much longer than any of them.  I like the color on my face, and I like how even my skin tone looks.  It blends really nicely, but it is so sheer that it is really natural looking.    It even does a decent job of covering up my undereye circles.  I haven't quite decided about the smell, but "Sugar Cookie" is quite apropos.  On one hand, it smells delicious, but on the other hand, I am not sure I like walking around smelling like a Yankee Candle.    As for its moisturizing properties, I find that my skin stays pretty well moisturized throughout the day when I am wearing this, almost moist to the touch.  That's fantastic for my ultra-dry skin, but if you're skin is oily, it might be too much for you.

Overall, I think it is an excellent product, but the lack of sunscreen really bothers me to the point that I am hesitant to recommend it to you for all your tinted moisturizer needs.

Retail Price: $16.50 (HardCandy.com)

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