Review: Laura Mercier (Oil-Free) Tinted Moisturizer

Price: $42

Product Features:

– The sheer, lightweight moisturizer adds a hint of color that can be used in place of foundation for a natural appearance while adding a healthy glow to your complexion

– To maintain a dewy finish: set Tinted Moisturizer with a small amount of Translucent Loose Powder using the Powder Brush; For a matte finish: set Tinted Moisturizer with Translucent Loose Powder using the Velour Puff

– SPF 20 offers protection from the harmful, damaging rays of the sun

– Extremely long-wearing – color stays true and wears evenly even in humid climates

My rating: 5/5

My thoughts: I used the Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer in Walnut.  I just want to say that the Laura Mercier TM has been my saving grace these last few months.  With this pregnancy, I have experienced the dreaded pregnancy acne, and the LM TM has worked perfectly in covering up my blemishes without looking unnatural, and heavy. 

For me, it worked best when I applied it with my MAC #130 brush.  I applied my MUFE All Mat to my t-zone first since I do get oily.  Then I would usually dot on the TM on my forehead, cheeks, nose and chin, and smooth it into my skin with the brush.  Afterward, I’d use a large buffing brush to apply my Cover FX Matte FX powder to matte out the areas I don’t want to have shine; my t-zone.  Sometimes I add my Inglot Liquid Illuminator to a small drop of my LM TM and add to my cheeks for a nice glow.

The great thing about this TM is that it allows you to build coverage, and over the last few months, until recently, that’s something I had to do to cover my blemishes.  The coverage lasts all day without re-applying.  I also love that it has SPF 20 in it—this saves me the extra step of applying sun protection. 

My only issue is that there is no in between color for Walnut & Mocha.

It’s worth the $42.  I would definitely recommend this product to people with oily skin, looking to shorten their makeup routine, and need a product with SPF.  Laura Mercier has increased the line to expand into darker complexions.

New York City makeup artist, beauty and mom blogger . I immensely enjoy helping myself and others feel beautiful inside and out, which is why I started this blog and my YouTube channel. If you have a beauty or makeup related question, contact me. Your question could be featured on the site! I also accept guest post submissions, check the guidelines. ***Brands and PR firms sometime provide press samples of products for review consideration. These brands are not guaranteed a review on Makeup by Kim Porter Blog, nor do we accept payment of any kind for our reviews. For more on our disclosure policies, please see my terms .