Ilia · Reviewed by Maryam Maquillage · Published 2026-08-30
Based on a review by Maryam Maquillage (accessed 2026-08-30).
Based on this review alone: skip it — too greasy and dewy for oily skin types, unless contains mineral spf 40 is your only priority.
The reviewer concluded that the ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 is not suitable for oily skin types, stating it "broke up on me so badly" and made her look "so oily overall." She felt "very greasy" and found that the product emphasized her skin texture. However, she praised the accompanying ILIA Soft Focus Finishing Powder.
Maryam Maquillage reviews the ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40, testing its claims and performance on her oily, acne-prone skin, a type not typically recommended for the product. She performs an initial application and a subsequent 7-hour wear test to assess its longevity and finish.
This skin tint disappoints for oily, acne-prone skin despite its high ratings; its excessive greasiness undermines its initial pretty finish. While it looks natural and radiant immediately after application, the product separated badly and made the skin very oily within a 7-hour wear test. It also emphasized peeling skin, though a finishing powder helped mitigate this. If you have dry skin and prefer a dewy look with the aid of a setting powder, this might be worth trying. If you have oily or textured skin and expect longevity, look for alternatives.
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Upon initial application of one sheer layer, the reviewer observed the finish to be radiant, if not dewy, and looking "quite pretty on the skin" because her skin was behaving well.
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The reviewer demonstrated that by letting the skin tint sit on the skin for a bit, it creates a more pigmented or fuller coverage, allowing her to build it up just a touch on dark spots.
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Looking in her mirror after initial application, the reviewer found her skin looking "just a little bit too greasy for my liking," concluding it was "too much for an oily skin type upon my first impression."
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The reviewer applied the ILIA Soft Focus Finishing Powder in light translucent to specific areas like under eyes, around the nose, chin, and forehead to reduce shine while maintaining dewiness on the perimeter.
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After applying the powder, the reviewer noted that she looked "much better," feeling "more put together," not sweaty, and with refined pores, concluding it looked "kind of modern, kind of current."
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On day two, the reviewer observed that upon initial application in daylight, the skin tint "really emphasized some of my peeling skin" in the nasal labial folds from recent Tretinoin use.
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The reviewer noted that the ILIA Soft Focus Finishing Powder "completely took care of those patches and it just made them smooth and unnoticeable as if they weren't even there."
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After a 7-hour wear test, the reviewer stated, "this thing broke up on me so badly" and the product had "really separated badly in those areas where I had a little bit of a peeling skin situation happening."
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During the 7-hour wear test, the reviewer looked "so oily overall and I started looking oily quite early in the day." She also felt it was "emphasizing all of my texture," concluding it was "too greasy for my oily greasy skin."
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The reviewer praised the ILIA Soft Focus Finishing Powder, noting that she wore it to an event with her Armani Luminous Silk Foundation and it was a "perfect match," keeping her makeup "so smooth throughout the night."
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The reviewer states the product costs $48 and is available in 32 shades. It can be purchased at Sephora or the Ilia website.
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The product is described as having mineral SPF 40, being a hydrating, radiant formula, non-comedogenic, light coverage, fragrance-free, and "clean at Sephora." The reviewer also flagged isopropyl isostearate as a "yellow flag" for potential pore-clogging.
The reviewer, who has oily and acne-prone skin, explicitly stated that the ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 is "not for me, not for oily skin." She experienced the product breaking up badly, looking very oily overall early in the day, feeling greasy, and emphasizing her skin texture after a 7-hour wear test. An ingredient, isopropyl isostearate, was also flagged as potentially pore-clogging.
The ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 is described as having light coverage. The reviewer demonstrated that it is buildable; by letting the product sit on the skin for a moment, it can create a more pigmented or fuller coverage, allowing for minor spot concealing.
Upon initial application, the reviewer described the finish of the ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 as radiant, if not dewy, noting it looked "quite pretty" on well-behaved skin. However, for oily skin, this radiant finish translated to a greasy look and feel over time.
The ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 includes mineral SPF 40. The reviewer noted that the zinc oxide in the mineral SPF component could act like a primer on oily skin, helping it hold up well initially.
The reviewer was pleasantly surprised by the ILIA Soft Focus Finishing Powder. She found it effectively brought down shine, made her pores look more refined, and smoothed out peeling skin patches, making her feel more "put together." It also kept her makeup smooth throughout a night event when worn with a different foundation, indicating strong performance.
The ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 is priced at $48 and comes in a range of 32 shades. It can be purchased directly from the Ilia website or at Sephora.
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Maryam Maquillage reviews the viral ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40, formulated for normal to dry skin, on her oily and acne-prone skin. She provides an initial impression of its radiant finish and light, buildable coverage, noting it initially looks pretty. However, after a 7-hour wear test, she finds the product broke up, separated, emphasized her texture, and made her skin feel very greasy. Ultimately, she deems it unsuitable for oily skin, though she highly recommends the ILIA Soft Focus Finishing Powder.
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