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Friday Find: Revision Skincare Intellishade Tinted Moisturizer SPF 45

July 29, 2011 / No Comments

It's no secret that I'm a tinted moisturizer afficianado. I wear tinted moisturizer daily. Unless it's an occasion where I have to appear totally polished and super chic, tinted moisturizer is my go-to for skin perfection.

However, it's summer. It's hot. I'm sweating like a pig. Between my own personal summers and the heat wave that's taking the country hostage, I need a tinted moisturizer that stays put and does not add to my already "dewy" complextion.

I finally took time to really check out the power of Revision Skincare Intellishade Tinted Moisturizer SPF 45. I had tested it before, but I really put it to the test the last few weeks.
Before I tell you more about my experience and why this is the perfect Friday Find for summer, here are the deets on Revision Skincare Intellishade Tinted Moisturizer SPF 45:

Intellishade® SPF 45, an anti-aging tinted moisturizer, is now available in Original Radiant or NEW Matte formulas. The recently launched Matte formula gives skin a sheer Matte finish and is formulated with the latest pore-minimizing technology. Both formulas include a powerful wrinkle-reducing peptide and provide broad spectrum UVA & UVB coverage.

Intellishade® smart tint technology matches every skin tone, every time
The mineral tint gives your face a healthy glow and helps to even out skin tone

ACS-456 works to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and strengthen the skin’s own natural defenses
Clinical levels of the powerful peptide Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 helps improve skin elasticity and firmness and activates the skin's own growth factors for increased collagen production
Matte formula helps to minimize the appearance of pores

An SPF 45 with UVA and UVB broad spectrum coverage is combined with an IPF (immune protection factor) for complete sun defense
A micronized zinc oxide delivers maximum protection while maintaining a lightweight feel
Formulated with a unique blend of antioxidants for added sun protection

Why it's the perfect tinted moistruizer for summer:

I was quite doubtful about this tinted moisturizer as the color was so light. No way this would work on my brown skin, however, I was wrong—after a few moments, it totally blended into my skin. I also had a matte finsih (not my finish of choice but for summer it's perfection).

This tinted moisturizer is ideal for combination to oily skin types. It takes the guesswork out of color matching and the finish is fresh matte, not that old-school dry finish.

Ordinarily and SPF of 45 would make me look like Casper the Ghost, but that didn't happen with Intellishade. My skin was brightened and felt hydrated despite the matte finish.

Bling Factor:

Pro: Good coverage, adjust to skin tone, SPF 45, anti-aging

Con: Price

Buy Again: Absolutely.

Price: $50

Packaging: 4 Blings — after some use, product can drip out of tube

Overall: 5 Blings

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