Tinted moisturiser or foundation or BB cream?

the_devil_made_me_do_it

wannabeslim...which Nivea tinted moisturiser gives a matte finish?

I've noticed there are a few different types.

wannabeslim

Its this one http://www.boots.com/en/Nivea-Daily-Essentials-Tinted-Moisturising-Day-Cream-SPF8-Natural-50ml_851838/ although mine is in the older packaging, I wouldn't say its perfectly matte but more matte than most bb/cc creams and it works well under make up, especially mineral make up as its not greasy and because of the colour/coverage you need less powder or other product on top if that's what your doing. I get loads of compliments about my skin when I wear this on its own, usually indoors but I prefer a more made up look.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

wannabeslim wrote: »

Its this one http://www.boots.com/en/Nivea-Daily-Essentials-Tinted-Moisturising-Day-Cream-SPF8-Natural-50ml_851838/ although mine is in the older packaging, I wouldn't say its perfectly matte but more matte than most bb/cc creams and it works well under make up, especially mineral make up as its not greasy and because of the colour/coverage you need less powder or other product on top if that's what your doing. I get loads of compliments about my skin when I wear this on its own, usually indoors but I prefer a more made up look.

Thanks.

I'm never made up even when I go out. If this product is suitable & I like it, I would just wear this and maybe a little powder.

What is the shade like?

wannabeslim

Its just right on my NW25 (MAC referencing) (pale pink with neutral tones) however I prefer a slightly more yellow toned shade to control pink/red but this is a perfect colour match for me naturally, I think some powder over it would be lovely, Rimmel do a pressed no shine one which is better than MAC imo, I don't know what it is with all the western bb/cc creams that they seem so dark, we are pale! I think this one is one of the best colours for UK colouring.

Rach3l

I am super pale with dry, sensitive skin so foundation has always been a bit rubbish on me.

Recently I've found that I really get on well with some of the Korean BB creams. Another poster mentioned Missha which I love (they also do the palest one I've ever seen, Perfect Cover in no.13), but Skin79 do my favourite one.

wannabeslim

I had the orange and pink Skin79 a couple of years ago, the orange one was very matte, they looked nice at first but slipped off after a couple of hours (I have combination skin) and coverage was average at best, the shades were excellent though.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Had a look at the Nivea one & am not sure if it's a little bit too dark for me. Might look better on tho'. Not too sure what my skin tone actually is lol.

Tried the korean bb creams & to be honest I couldn't get away with them for some reason.

sweaty_betty

BB cream is never enough coverage on it's own for me. However, Benefit are bringing out a new BB/foundation cream "big easy" http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/product/view/big-easy which seems to be really good (nice going on and decent coverage).

It's not cheap, but might be worth popping down to a counter to see if you can give it a try. I often find that I'm too pale for a lot of foundations, but I'm not even the lightest shade on this one too.

wannabeslim

the_devil_made_me_do_it wrote: »

Had a look at the Nivea one & am not sure if it's a little bit too dark for me. Might look better on tho'. Not too sure what my skin tone actually is lol.

Tried the korean bb creams & to be honest I couldn't get away with them for some reason.

Its so annoying, dd has the same problem she tried the new Rimmel bb/cc cream in very light, we could only find it in superdrug, the colour was good, coverage was better than average but I think she found it a touch drying but she has slightly dry skin, might be worth looking at.

Pinzy

If you've got a local Avon lady, you can get the BB/CC creams and try them, and return them for a refund if you don't like them. No worries abou money spent if it doesn't work.
(Yep I am an Avon lady I do find the no quibble returns very handy!)