Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil-Free Review

I had been hearing so much about this tinted moisturizer, that I finally hunted it down and found a small shop that sells it last December.

My friend and I went to the store and asked to try some on, and we immediately went insane! Our skin looked flawless. We were pretty much broke by then, so the next day we went back to the store. I got the oil free version, though, because anything with oil makes me run for the hills. 

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer – Oil Free is a sheer, lightweight, buildable foundation that can be worn by all skin types but especially those with acne prone, sensitive or oily skin.

Hydrating, oil-free formula softens skin offering a healthy glow. Helps to prevent excess oil from setting on the surface of the skin. Controls oil breakthrough while providing hydration to prevent dryness. Buildable coverage for those hard-to-cover places. Offers further protection from UVB rays & harmful effects of the environment with an SPF 20. Ideal for troubled skin. 

First of all, I really like this product. In fact I love it! However, when writing this review, I made a list of pros and cons, and the cons do outweigh the pros. What I love about it is what the company said themselves: it is sheer, lightweight and gives a beautiful dewy, natural look. I also love how it stays on all day and the SPF is of course, a big bonus! One small gripe I have with it, is that though I love the ‘dewy’ look it intially gives, that changes to ‘oily’ after awhile, (though I think it’s because of the climate here) unless you apply a layer of loose powder over it. 

However, I can’t really get over the price. This thing is expensive, and while I don’t use it everyday (or much of it each time), buying it here is too much. Since it’s imported, they have marked up the price and the only place it is sold here is a small boutique, which adds more to the price (from what I can see from prices online).

I’m torn! I really love this product but I refuse to spend almost $90 for each tube; I’m sure I can find something just as good for less.

Oh and just to add – one other con is that my friend, (not the one who bought it with me) who has acne-prone skin, broke out after using this. So for those who have a similar skin type, you may want to ask for a sample first to try it out and see if your skin can take it. 

In conclusion – if you have the money and your skin is relatively good, I highly recommend this. It is a wonderful product! However, personally, I will be looking for a cheaper alternative (that gives a matte finish instead) when the tube I have is done. I think I would also prefer something more natural for the skin, so I will be looking into organic or mineral makeup lines. If anyone has any recommendations, please do tell!

Has anyone tried this product out? Do you like it? Does the price bother you or is it just me (and where I live)?

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