Kylie Cosmetics · Reviewed by Marlena Stell · Published 2026-03-23
Based on a review by Marlena Stell (accessed 2026-03-23).
Based on this review alone: buy it if you care about very lightweight and buildable formula — just accept may not be suitable for those seeking full foundation-like coverage.
The reviewer concludes that the Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir is her favorite skin tint on the market, stating it's her "number one" pick due to its flawless appearance, buildable medium coverage, and natural look. She also highly praises the L'Oreal Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation as her "favorite foundation the drugstore of all time" for its skin tint-like performance.
Marlena Stell, a cosmetic formulator, reviews six popular skin tints, including offerings from Kylie Cosmetics, Victoria Beckham Beauty, CLE, Chanel, L'Oreal, and Lune and Aster. She evaluates each product based on its formulation, packaging, shade range, finish, coverage, and how it applies to the skin, providing hands-on demonstrations.
This skin tint is the reviewer's favorite on the market, offering surprising quality despite initial expectations. Its lightweight formula provides medium, buildable coverage that glides smoothly and does not settle into fine lines or oxidize, creating a flawless look. The packaging features a functional dropper and an appealing oval shape, which is a rare combination of good design and usability. If you seek a flawless, natural-looking finish with good pigmentation for everyday wear, this product is an excellent choice. However, if you require full foundation coverage, this might feel too light for your preferences.
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The reviewer inspects the Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint packaging, noting its fun, unique smooth oval shape and convenient dropper for easy placement on the hand.
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The reviewer states that the Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint comes in 24 shades, offering a great range with wearable, neutral tones that effectively mimic human skin colors.
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The reviewer demonstrates the thin viscosity of the Kylie tint, praising its lightweight feel, medium buildable coverage, flawless appearance, natural sheen, and notes it doesn't settle into fine lines, get cakey, or oxidize.
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The reviewer declares the Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir as her number one favorite skin tint on the market, expressing pleasant surprise at how much she liked it.
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The reviewer examines the Victoria Beckham Beauty Foundation Drops packaging, describing it as sleek and square, similar to Kylie's but with a dropper for easy application.
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The reviewer mentions the Victoria Beckham Beauty Foundation Drops contain skincare properties, specifically Augustinus Bader's TFC 8, which is stated to offer skin cell rejuvenating breakthrough, as per the brand's website.
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The reviewer demonstrates the serum-like texture and lightweight feel, noting its very dewy, glowy finish that provides beautiful, flawless coverage. She advises it's great for dry skin, giving glow and hydration, but might be too shiny for oily skin.
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The reviewer notes the CLE Tint and Protect's glass packaging with an ombre finish and a well-functioning dropper. She considers the $44 price point to be great for the product's quality.
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The reviewer describes the CLE Tint and Protect formula as very hydrating, feeling almost like a moisturizer, and providing a nice satin finish. It includes SPF 50, smooths out the skin, gives a flawless finish, doesn't oxidize, and creates a natural, glowy, fresh look.
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The reviewer states that the Chanel La Beige Healthy Glow Foundation offers a very wide range of 42 shades.
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The reviewer demonstrates how the Chanel foundation, despite its name, performs like a skin tint. It has a lightweight texture, isn't heavy or greasy, blends into the skin, provides light to buildable pigmentation with a natural dewy finish, and is ideal for everyday use.
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The reviewer notes the L'Oreal Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation is priced at $19 and comes in 15 shades, which she considers not a bad shade range for a drugstore product.
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The reviewer demonstrates the L'Oreal foundation's thin, lightweight, and breathable consistency, noting it performs like a skin tint. She declares it her favorite drugstore foundation of all time for its satin to dewy finish and beautiful blending.
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The reviewer describes this product as a borderline skin tint/foundation; it feels thicker but is not heavy, offers a dewy, radiant, oil-free finish, and is suitable for sensitive skin. It perfects the complexion and contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin E.
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The reviewer complains about the lack of deep shades for the Lune and Aster skin tint, though she notes it smooths out skin and provides a beautiful glow, making it best for dry to combination skin, but potentially too shiny for oily skin.
The reviewer unequivocally states that the Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir is her favorite skin tint on the market, calling it her "number one." She was pleasantly surprised by how much she liked it for its flawless, natural look and medium, buildable coverage.
The reviewer questions the $110 price tag, noting she bought it specifically for review. She acknowledges its unique skincare properties with Augustinus Bader's TFC 8 and its very lightweight, dewy finish, making it a great formula for dry skin. However, she leaves it up to the viewer to decide if the price is worth it.
The CLE Tint and Protect, priced at $44, includes an SPF of 50, making it excellent for sun protection while also smoothing out the skin and providing a flawless, hydrating satin finish.
The reviewer highly recommends the L'Oreal Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation, calling it her "favorite foundation the drugstore of all time." It is priced at $19, performs like a skin tint, is thin, lightweight, breathable, and offers a satin to dewy finish that blends beautifully.
The Victoria Beckham Beauty Foundation Drops provide significant glow and hydration, making them ideal for dry skin but potentially too shiny for oily skin. Similarly, the Lune and Aster Real Glow Skin Tint is best for dry to combination skin due to its beautiful glow, but those with oily skin may not like the shine.
The Lune and Aster Real Glow Skin Tint offers 11 shades, but the reviewer's only complaint is the lack of deep enough shades. While fair to caramel skin tones will find a match, there is no deeper selection for deep skin tones.
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In this video, cosmetic formulator Marlena Stell shares her top six skin tints, evaluating each based on ingredients, performance, and application. She highlights the Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir for its lightweight, buildable medium coverage and natural finish, declaring it her overall favorite. The Victoria Beckham Beauty Foundation Drops are noted for their skincare properties and dewy finish, best for dry skin. The CLE Tint and Protect offers SPF 50 and a hydrating, satin finish, while the Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation provides light, buildable coverage with a natural dewy look. The L'Oreal Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation is praised as a top drugstore option for its lightweight, breathable, satin-to-dewy finish. Finally, the Lune and Aster Real Glow Skin Tint, though thicker, provides a radiant, oil-free, dewy finish, but has a limited deep shade range.
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