jane iredale Dream Tint Tinted Moisturizer

Most Helpful Critical Review

Nice but leaves you wanting for the price

There are many things I like about this moisturizer--first, there is a shade light enough, and of the correct tone for my skin. Finding truly fair shades of tinted moisturizers that don't end up orange or yellow-y is incredibly difficult. The formula is cosmetically elegant: feels great, dries down ...quickly (but not too quick), and has a nice, non-greasy finish. I have combo skin and throughout the day this doesn't exacerbate my oily areas, nor does it start to look cakey. As a moisturizer, it's pretty nice and does the trick, but I have normal/combo skin (so take it with a grain of salt if you're on the dry end). What is lacking-- Number one: more coverage. I understand this is a TINTED moisturizer, but it is--in my opinion--too sheer. I had hopes that it would be something more like NARS tinted moisturizer in terms of coverage (which I love but isn't quite pale enough for my vampire skin). I can hardly tell I put this stuff on my face, and I don't really mean that in a good way. The coverage that you do get, at least, goes on fairly even. Number two: higher spf. Obviously I was aware that this was SPF 15, but given the disappointing coverage it would at least make up for itself if it provided more adequate UV protection. 15 is the minimum recommended by the FDA, but other institutions recommend at least 30 (e.g., American Academy of Dermatology) and I like to go with the recommendation of people who specialize in skin health. While there is a lot to love about this moisturizer, it fails to deliver on some important features given its high price point. Maybe the poor coverage is specific to the lightest shade, but I don't think I'll be repurchasing unless the formula changes to address some of the above. Not worth the money in my opinion.