Stila Sheer Color Tinted Moisturizer

If you're looking for a tinted moisturizer that can replace your foundation for sheer coverage, Stila's Sheer Color does the trick. Available in 10 lightweight colors, this tinted moisturizer evens your skin tone while hydrating your skin and protecting it from the sun's harmful rays. However, at roughly $30 for a 1.75 ml tube, it's not the cheapest tinted moisturizer available.

I had the opportunity to try a couple of shades of Stila's Sheer Color Tinted Moisturizer before settling on "Light." None of the shades in my skin tone range appeared to have an orange (or brown) tone, a problem I have noticed with drugstore versions that only come in one tint.

A small squeeze from the dispenser (which delivers the product at a very controllable speed) was enough to spread over my forehead and cheek areas completely. The formula smoothed over my skin easily, and disappeared without any telltale "her makeup stopped there" lines.

My skin felt noticeably smoother after applying the Sheer Color Moisturizer, and had a dew-y sheen that those with naturally oily skin may not appreciate. For this dry-skin sufferer, the almond oil in the formula delivered just enough flake-fighting power to get me through the day. As advertised, the Stila Sheer Color evened my skin tone, calming the natural redness in my cheeks. While the SPF 15 won't get you through a day at the beach, the sun protection is a helpful bonus for everyday use.

Other testers of the product seem satisfied, with 60% of Makeup Alley users recommending Sheer Color.

At approximately $30, this moisturizer isn't exactly a drugstore bargain. However, the wide range of tint choices means that you'll find a color match with ease (no more wasting money on drugstore versions that turn you orange or brown!). Moreover, with the addition of sun protection, one tube of Stila's Sheer Color will replace three products - foundation, moisturizer and sunscreen - making it a much more justifiable purchase, even for a girl on a budget.