Now I Understand Why This Skincare-Infused Foundation Had a 5,000 Person Waitlist
I discovered ILIA's top-selling Super Serum Skin Tint since I discovered it just over a year ago. The skincare-infused tint is filled to the brim with complexion-enhancing actives including hyaluronic acid, squalane, and my personal favorite, the multi-tasking skincare superhero, niacinamide. Plus, it's formulated with SPF 40 to help protect your skin from the sun and blue light emitted from our screens.
To me, the lightweight formula delivers customizable coverage that can be built up to a medium level, but it definitely errs on the side of light to medium. For those who want an SPF-free foundation with slightly more coverage and zero flashback risk, the ILIA's newly re-launched (and re-formulated) True Skin Serum Foundation fuses the best aspects of both their O.G. Skin Tint and their original medium coverage foundation, with slightly more coverage and less dewy finish (not too matte, not too dewy). Like the skin tint, the True Skin Serum Foundation is also fortified with a slew of skincare ingredients to help improve your complexion even when you're not wearing it.
The liquidy formula feels super breathable and lightweight—to be honest, I can't even tell I'm wearing face makeup when I have it on, which is definitely a must for me when it comes to foundation. It blends seamlessly into the skin, giving your complexion a soft-focus glow without leaving behind excess oils and blurring away the looks of fine lines, blemishes and texture while covering redness and uneven skin tone (without leaving a mask-like effect or caking). You can build it up to a fuller coverage with a second layer or sheer it out with a heavier moisturizer or face oil underneath, and I personally love that I can tailor it to my mood and needs every time I put it on.