I've noticed tint releasing moisturizers are becoming really popular lately, and have decided to do a post comparing two different formulas. The idea behind these creams is that they contain tiny spheres of pigment, which upon application to the skin, 'magically' tint themselves to match your skintone. What drew me to these products were that they claimed to provide very sheer coverage with a nice healthy radiant glow.
*Before I begin with the comparisons, I would like to add that mangosteen is a tropical fruit. I eat it every time I go back to Malaysia, as it tastes so good. Below is a pic of the fruit with the Origins VitaZing.
Origins VitaZing Energy-Boosting Moisturizer with Mangosteen SPF15
What Origins say:
'This energising multi-tasking moisturizer gives skin instant vitality and vibrance with the zing of vitamin-rich Mangosteen energy Complex. Magically transforms to create even, flawless skin.'
-designed to release colour pigments which adapts to your skintone
-paraben, PABA, mineral oil, petroleum, paraffin, synthetic fragrance free
-available in Selfridges from September, nationwide in October (£25/50ml)
Super-long ingredients list:
The tint on my skin:
Pros:
-contains SPF15
-feels light and fresh on the skin
-skin feels softer and well moisturized
-coverage of a tinted moisturizer, evens out skintone
-skin looks slightly more radiant, and looks healthy
-has a fresh, 'pick-me-up' scent
-vitamin enriched
-oil-free
Cons:
-I wouldn't say that the colour adapted to exactly the same colour as my skin. Was a TINY bit on the darker side
-I was looking for something with a little less coverage
Estee Lauder DayWear Plus Multi Protection Anti-Oxidant Moisturizer Sheer Tint Release Formula SPF15
What Estee Lauder Say:
'Our most comprehensive protection ever- in a fun fabulous tint. As you smooth on this light lotion, it transforms into an ultra sheer tint that evens and illuminates every skintone. Helps prevent lines and wrinkles with a powerful new blend of encapsulated anti-oxidants, gentle UVA/UVB protection and intensive hydrators.'
Ingredients list:
The tint on my skin:
Pros:
-contains SPF15
-feels very light on skin
-skin also feels softer and well moisturized
-very sheer coverage, for a very natural look
-gave and amazing radiant finish with a lovely glow
-has a nice cucumber-like scent
-contains anti-oxidants
Cons:
-again, this did not quite match my skintone. In fact it came out even darker than the Origins VitaZing
-coverage may be too sheer for some tastes
-pricey at £30
Overall:
Both formulas gave extremely sheer coverage with a radiant glow, and both tinted slightly too dark for my skin. I preferred the finish of the Estee Lauder sheer tint release. The glow was fantastic, and my skin looked extremely radiant. It has minimum coverage and only helps to just even the skintone. Origins VitaZing provided a bit more coverage, but was still extremely sheer. I must add that I'm not too keen on the long list of ingredients used in both these products. As a sufferer of sensitive skin, I get nervous looking at so many potential allergens. However, neither formulas has broken me out as yet.
Overall:
Both formulas gave extremely sheer coverage with a radiant glow, and both tinted slightly too dark for my skin. I preferred the finish of the Estee Lauder sheer tint release. The glow was fantastic, and my skin looked extremely radiant. It has minimum coverage and only helps to just even the skintone. Origins VitaZing provided a bit more coverage, but was still extremely sheer. I must add that I'm not too keen on the long list of ingredients used in both these products. As a sufferer of sensitive skin, I get nervous looking at so many potential allergens. However, neither formulas has broken me out as yet.
