- I use the Beautyblender Bounce radiant skin tint and absolutely love it.
- Its formula contains nourishing ingredients that can help hydrate and plump my skin.
- The skin tint has buildable coverage that conceals my acne, texture, and hyperpigmentation.
In my early 20s, I thought wearing a full-coverage foundation would conceal my biggest insecurities like acne, redness, and hyperpigmentation. But now that I'm 31, I've realized that less is more when it comes to makeup.
A few years ago, while looking for a good foundation, I came across the Beautyblender Bounce radiant skin tint. The brand — which Inc. magazine reported generates $100 million to $150 million in annual retail sales — launched in 2003 and is primarily known for its famous egg-shaped reusable sponge.
However, I was curious to see how well the brand's makeup products worked and decided to pick up this skin tint. Three years later, I swear by the product, which helps hydrate my skin and stays put through blazing temperatures without caking or smearing.
Here's why I love the $29 product.
The Beautyblender Bounce radiant skin tint stays put all day.
I'm always impressed with the wear time of the Beautyblender Bounce 12-Hour Always On radiant skin tint.
Alyssa Morin
The skin tint, available in 20 shades (I wear the shade Light 4), really does it all.
For one, it actually lives up to its marketed 12-hour wear time. I've worn the skin tint in blazing-hot temperatures, during cardio-heavy workouts, and to Disneyland without it ever caking or creasing.
But what I love most about the skin tint is that I don't have to use extra products (like a setting powder or spray) to lock it in place. In my experience, the product sets on its own.
When a product allows me to skip steps in my routine, it becomes an automatic holy grail.
Beautyblender's skin tint is buildable, and a little goes a long way.
I usually use one full drop of the Beautyblender Bounce 12-Hour Always On radiant skin tint on my entire face.
Alyssa Morin
This skin tint is surprisingly thin in consistency but offers light-to-medium coverage. It also has a dropper applicator, so it's easy to apply to different areas of my face.
One full drop of product covers my entire face, but a second application does the trick when I need extra coverage.
Better yet, it's buildable enough to cover my skin when I have acne, texture, and hyperpigmentation. Last year, when I suffered a bad reaction from a microneedling and radio-frequency treatment, the skin tint concealed the tomato-red bumps and track marks scattered on my face.
Despite its great coverage, the product never feels heavy or thick. Sometimes, I forget I'm even wearing it.
I love that the product contains ingredients that can help hydrate and nourish my skin.
The Beautyblender Bounce 12-Hour Always On radiant skin tint contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
Alyssa Morin
The Beautyblender product also has a few potential skincare benefits. The standard 1-ounce bottle contains hyaluronic acid, which is commonly used in skincare products to help hydrate and plump the skin.
Its formula also contains niacinamide, a type of vitamin B3 that can help reduce redness, dark spots, and acne.
To get the most out of the skin tint, I pair it with other solid products.
I prep my face with moisturizer when I wear the Beautyblender Bounce 12-Hour Always On radiant skin tint.
Alyssa Morin
After wearing this formula for three years, I've learned that good skin prep is important for getting the most out of the long-lasting product.
Since I have dry-to-combination skin (meaning the skin on my cheek and jaw areas is dry, but my T-zone is oily), I start with a creamy moisturizer and a hydrating makeup primer.
After I brush the skin tint onto my face, I apply a moisturizing concealer, liquid blush, and bronzer. I don't bother setting my face with powder or a setting spray, as these liquid products don't usually budge on my skin.
However, those with oily skin might want to add a light dusting of loose powder to get the most wear out of the product.
Overall, I think the skin tint is perfect for anyone looking for a solid base product.
If you ask me, the Beautyblender Bounce 12-Hour Always On radiant skin tint is worth purchasing.
Alyssa Morin
The Beautyblender skin tint is one of my go-to products, and I've even gotten my friends hooked on it.
I also find that the $29 cost is a great value, especially since the product has potential skincare benefits, keeps my face looking flawless, and stays intact all day.
It even outlasts my high-end products, including the Armani Beauty Luminous Silk oil-free and the Valentino Beauty 24-hour-wear liquid foundations, which cost about $60 or more.
The Beautyblender skin tint wears incredibly during the warmer months when it's hot and humid, but it's also a perfect hydrating base product for the fall and winter seasons.