Finally - A Good Skinlights Cosmetic: Revlon Skinlights Diffusing Tint
Written: Oct 12 '02
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Pros: Provides light coverage, provides moisture, minimizes flaws, has SPF, oil-free
Cons: Glass bottle, expensive for a drugstore brand
The Bottom Line: This is the best of the Skinlights line. Give it a try!
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| moonsista's Full Review: Revlon Skinlights® Diffusing Tint |
Because I was not fond of the few Skinlights products I had tried over the course of the past year or so, I hadn't been too excited over any of the OTHER Skinlights products. But then I got a sample of Skinlights Diffusing Tint and gave it a try.
Lo and behold, I loved it! I also had a $2 coupon, and my local drugstore had the Skinlights on sale for $5 off. The original price was $13.95, which I think is too much, but I was happy to get mine for a final cost of $6.95.
What Is It, Exactly?
You could call Skinlights Diffusing Tint one of three things: A tinted moisturizer, a lightweight foundation, or an Ultima II Glowtion knock-off. Take your pick, because I think it's all three in one.
Skinlights Diffusing Tint comes in a 4.5" tall, frosted, clear, glass bottle that is just over 1" in diameter. It has a pale pink-tinted plastic pump dispenser. The bottle is pretty heavy - making me wonder why Revlon chose glass over plastic. You will get 1 fl. oz. of product, which is generous and will definitely last quite a while.
When you first purchase your Diffusing Tint, you will have to remove the clear plastic shrink-wrapping from the pump and take off (and discard) the plastic pump guard in order to use the product.
From Revlon's Website:
An alternative to traditional foundation, Skinlights® Diffusing Tint seamlessly covers and blends away imperfections with exclusive light-reflecting minerals. Effortlessly glides on to provide a smooth and even skintone and protects the skin with SPF 15. Available in 6 easy-to-choose shades.
Ingredients (taken from packaging):
Active Ingredients: Titanium dioxide 5.8%, octinoxate 2.5%, zinc oxide 2.2%. Other Ingredients: Water, cyclomethicone, propylene glycol, dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, cetyl dimethicone copolyol, boron nitride, dimethicone copolyol, aluminum stearate, polyglyceryl-6-polyricinoleate, triethioxycaprylylsilane, magnesium sulfate, calcium carbonate, conchiolin powder (Mother of Pearl), micronized topaz powder, micronized rose quartz powder, tocopheryl acetate, retinyl palmitate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, gingko biloba extract, panax ginseng root extract, centella asiatica (gotu kola) extract, carnellia sinensis flower leaf powder (green tea) extract, centaurea cyanus flower extract, vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract, saccharomyces zinc ferment extract, saccharomyces copper ferment extract, saccharomyces manganese ferment extract, saccharomyces iron ferment extract, saccharomyces silicon ferment, saccharomyces potassium ferment, nylon-12, methicone, laureth-7, fragrance, tetrasodium EDTA, methylparaben, propylparaben. May Contain: Iron oxides, mica.
Shades (all of which may be seen at www.revlon.com):
*Ivory
*Buff
*Nude
*Beige
*Honey
*Caramel
My Experience:
Diffusing Tint dispenses easily and is somewhat thick, similar to a liquid foundation. The scent is very light, but strange to me - it is sort of a slight chemical scent that has a slight, yet sharp botanical scent. I've never smelled anything like this before. It's not a bad smell, but it isn't pleasing either. Luckily, the scent dissipates as soon as you apply the tint!
Applying the tint is easy - just apply it like you would your normal foundation. I apply this one with my fingers instead of using a foundation sponge - it sort of reminds me of applying a moisturizer.
Skinlights Diffusing Tint is lighter than a foundation makeup, especially when applied. It is also oil-free. It may not look that way when you look at it in the bottle or dispense it onto your fingertips, but it is really quite a bit lighter, as you will discover while applying.
This product claims (on its packaging) to have "light-reflecting crystals" and "tinted flaw diffusers". At first, I thought that the "light-reflecting crystals" were going to be sparkly - and that I would have a shimmery face. This is not the case. Skinlights Diffusing Tint adds a slight glow but it is not shimmery, frosty or glittery. This is good!
Skinlights Diffusing Tint, to me, offers some moisturizing benefits. After applying this tint over my usual moisturizer, my face feels more moisturized than with just the moisturizer applied. It is not a heavy or greasy moisture, however.
You can wear Skinlights Diffusing Tint alone or you can apply your normal sheer face powder over it. I usually wear it alone - it does not really need to be "set" like foundation. Like I said earlier, it is sort of a "tinted moisturizer" - but it has more "oomph". Also, since it does not have visible glittery or shimmery bits in it, you will not have a build-up of glitter/shimmer collecting around dry patches or blemishes.
My skin always feels and looks smoother when I am wearing Skinlights Diffusing Tint - and it does detract attention from my flaws. I have the occasional tiny, red patch of psoriasis on my face from time to time, and this tint definitely does not cover and erase it completely, but it does hide most of the redness and does not make it stand out.
Why A Tint Instead Of A Foundation?
I like to use a tint when I want light coverage - lighter than the lightest foundations on the market. They are also ideal for summer, when your skin may be more oily. I also like tints when I'm just hanging around the house on the weekend, and company may or may not drop by. At least I won't look so pale, and any blemishes may be covered!
Who Can Use This?
I think that any skin type can use this product, since it is oil-free. However, it does offer some moisturizing benefits, wether they are real or imagined on my own face. It might be best to check the ingredient listing and check other Epinions reviews to get a feel for wether or not you can use it.
Purchasing Information:
Drugstore chain stores, such as Rite Aid and CVS, will have Skinlights Diffusing Tint for about $13.95. Wal*Mart and K-Mart carry it for $2 to $4 less. It can also be purchased online at drugstore.com for $13.99 and at walgreens.com for $11.99. Revlon frequently has Skinlights ads and accompanying $1 to $2 retail coupons in women's magazines as well.
Recommended:
Yes
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