Physicians Formula Healthy Wear Tinted Moisturizer

Now that summer is here, I don't want to wear heavy foundation. I decided to try a tinted moisturizer.

Product: Physician's Formula Healthy Wear Tinted Moisturizer

Comes in 4 shades:

• Ivory to Fair
• Fair to Light
• Light to Natural
• Natural to Tan

Claim:

• Delivers maximum SPF 50 broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection while providing sheer and natural-looking color.
• Protects- SPF Boosters and Mineral-based ingredients provide SPF 50 protection without residue or greasiness.
• Prevents- Potent antioxidant blend helps prevent future UV damage and premature signs of aging.
• Restores- Licorice Extract & Tomato Derivatives help brighten skin and diminish the appearance of sun spots.

Application:
I apply this with either a foundation brush or sponge.

Price: $
This was $12.97 for 2 bottles at Walmart

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1 oz. orange plastic bottle with hot pink lettering. It dispenses with a pump. The pump is easy to use so you can control how much product you want to come out.

Pros:

• SPF 50
• Hypoallergenic
• Fragrance Free
• Paraben Free
• Dermatologist Approved
• Oil-Free

Cons:

• Only 4 Shades
• Makes Your Face Shiny
• Rubs Off Easily
  

Final Verdict: ♥ ♥ ♥
This is my first time using a tinted moisturizer so I can't really compare it to another product. As far as this product goes, there's a lot to like but the cons might get to people. Physician's Formula has always been great with products that is safe on any skin type. This is no different. I like that it's hypoallergenic, has SPF 50 (great for summer), and oil free (won't clog your pores). For a tinted moisturizer this one has the highest SPF. I think that is also the reason why it makes your face seem shiny. That can be combated by putting a little bit of powder. I'm not sure if all tinted moisturizers are this way but it does rub off easily. The biggest flaw about this is that the shades might be hard to match for people. I bought the darkest shade they had (Natural to Tan) and I'm only a medium skin tone (NC35). I give it a 50/50 chance that it will match a person skin tone. It definitely worth a try but try to get it on sale.

Physician's Formula Eyeshadow/ Liner

Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner is a palette that I've had for a few months now. I have the Brown Eyes palette and the Smokey Brown Eye palette (pictured). They cost around $9- $11 at drugstores.
Shimmer strips come in a clear, hard, plastic container with 9 color shadows and an angled applicator wand. The 9 colors are 3 trios (a highlight, a base, and a crease color) for a Natural (top 3), Playful (middle 3), and Dramatic (bottom 3) looks. They can be applied dry for a soft look or wet for more of an intense look. And of course all the color are very shimmery, hence the name.
I've had plenty of time to play with the colors wet and dry. I like using the darker shades wet as a liner. I do find that some of the lighter colors aren't has pigmented. The colors are complementary for brown eyes and there's 9 colors to mix and match that work well together to give you a desired look.

Final Verdict

Pro: You get 9 shadows that can be used wet or dry

Con: Some of the lighter colors aren't as pigmented

Buy Again: Yes

Price: $

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My Favorite Bronzer

Even though I have a natural tan, I like to use a light bronzer to give me a little glow especially during the winter. Here are 2 that I use.

Cargo Beach Blush is a recent purchase for me. I got it in Coral Beach for $28.00 at Ulta. It comes in a round tin and has 4 different color strips and the colors have a gold shimmer to them. You can blend the colors together or use them individually. What I like about this is that I can use the darker shades as a conture, the lighter shades as a highlight, or blend them all as a blush.

Review

Pro: Blends Well & Multi-Functional, Nice Color

Con: None

Buy Again: Yes

Price: $ $ $

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I have used Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips forever. You can use it as an eyeshadow, bronzer, blush, or highlighter. Like Cargo it comes in different color strips that can be used individually or blended together. It also has a gold shimmer to it but I don't think the colors are as vivrant as the ones from Cargo. I use the Sunset Strip palette. It cost around $12.99 at a drugstore that carries the brand.

Review

Pro: Multi-Functional, Nice Glow

Con: None

Buy Again: Yes

Price: $ $

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