We’ve all seen it, the skincare-infused makeup trend growing more with each day that we open Instagram. From Indian homegrown brands to the big leagues, everyone seems to be incorporating a little Niacinamide here and a little Vitamin C there. While this is good news for skincare enthusiasts and minimal makeup girlies, it may not be particularly exciting for that foundation bottle sitting at the back of your makeup pouch.
Remember 2016? When we were all layering on matte foundation so casually to go to work?
Yeah, things have changed. A lot. Granted we’ve come a long way and there are some great foundations on the market now, but it’s still not natural enough for the clean girl, dewy dumpling aesthetic that most of us are currently into.
And it’s not just about aesthetics
There are actually a lot of variables to factor in when we think of this shift in preferences, one of them being the absolutely hellish makeup-melting breakdown-inducing heat. With the temperatures soaring all over the globe, not only do most people ick at the idea of a full face of makeup, but the importance of SPF has touched the sky. Mothers, girlfriends, skincare folk and dermatologists all over the world have been trying to drive the message home forever and it finally seems to be sinking in – do not step out without SPF, no matter what!
So what’s the skin tint frenzy about?
Compact powder with SPF, serums/moisturisers with SPF, setting spray with SPF- it’s all been done. Then why is it that the takeover of SPF skin tints has been more successful than any product before? It’s simple, really. We live in the “5 Minute Get-Ready-With-Me Video” era, and real life isn’t so different from those videos. As consumers, we really do want products that will make our skin look like we stepped out of an episode of Bridgerton, with minimal effort and time. And a one-and-done product like SPF skin tint is a godsend for all our on-the-go girls & guys. With one product, you’re essentially skipping primer, SPF and foundation. How cool is that?
It’s 2024- we’re not hiding behind high-coverage products anymore. It’s time we got comfortable with our bare skin in all its flawed glory, allowing it to really, truly breathe. Multiple celebrity-lead initiatives have worked to normalise skin texture and blemishes. So the next time you feel iffy about leaving home without foundation, just remember that if J-Lo can do it, so can you.
Check out some of our favourite SPF Skin Tints to get your hands on ASAP!
Bioderma SPF 50+ Tinted Sunscreen – Photoderm Aquafluide Claire Sunscreen – Active Sun Defence:
A super lightweight, fluid product that absorbs almost instantly. Perfect for easily congested skin; you won’t even know it’s there!
Available at Nykaa.com
Aqualogica Glow+ Infused Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++:
This product gives you glowy, even-toned, protected skin, while also providing a dry touch finish. Sounds like a win-win situation to us! Great for combination skin.
Available at Nykaa.com
Belif UV Protector Multi Sunscreen+ SPF50+ PA++++:
This one’s a bit richer in texture, but it’s incredibly luxurious. We suggest this one if your skin needs that little extra TLC.
Available at Nykaa.com
Clinique Superdefense City Block SPF 50 Tinted Sunscreen:
A weightless, but creamy product that helps with ageing skin and provides a sheer hint of tint.
Available at Nykaa.com
