I recently switched to using tinted moisturizer rather than foundation (yes even in the office) to cut down on the over-made-up look. I heard about this in a new york times article about beauty during fashion week and so I tried it - previously I had been using Laura Mercier which is decent, but I don't think I'll go back. The coverage is of course light but I use it with a primer or transluscent powder and it makes me look like I have good skin (which I don't, my pores are huge, i have freckles and not the cute kind, and my skin is extremely dry). There is an illuminating property but it's not sparkly, the color is perfect for me, I have fair skin and used porcelain in LM - I got alabaster and while I was afraid it would make me look like a mime, it turned out to be perfect. For reference I use mont blanc in NARS and the lightest color in smashbox foundation/concealer. Definitely you should use a moisturizer first, this is not a one-stop product. I don't think any of them are. But I found it to be just as moisturizing and easy to apply as LM. What it has over LM is that it settles into your skin more and doesn't look like a sunscreen applied on top the way LM can. Also the shade is more natural and the texture is better, it makes my skin glow and gives the appearance of an even skin tone. I love it. Also, it stays put better. But I would recommend a primer or setting powder- it'll last all day that way. Less

This isn't good for oily skin. Also, because I have been using 100% organic skin care this tint makes me itch. This is also very thick so may be good for dry skin. I don't care for the luminescent appearance. It looks too phony/shiny.

This is the best base product I have ever used and a product I can rely on whether I have good skin days or bad skin days.It has a thick, gel like consistency when you squeeze it out of the tube, but once it hits the skin it just melts into a most natural and undetectable finish. It gives great coverage for a tinted moisturiser, almost as much as a light foundation, and evens out the skin tone quite well.It feels like nothing on my skin, doesn't accentuate any dry patches, flakiness, acne marks and hold up well on my dehydrated, dry-combintation skin. It also doesn't cause any irritation or aggravate any sensitive areas and acnes when my skin is acting up. I can honestly say that I have been able to rely on this to work no matter what condition my skin is in and whatever season/climate I am in.I just went through my first tube which took me about a year or so, and I'm waiting to repurchase once Mecca restocks my shade. It's expensive but I can't find anything that matches this so I am happy to think of it as an investment.It may not work for everyone of course, but it sure works like magic for me.My skin tone is NC 15-20 in MAC for reference and the shade Bliss matches well. Less

This tinted moisturiser is the best I have ever came across! It provides a light layer of coverage that smooths out any imperfections and evens out skin tone. I absolutely love that this has properties such as anti-pollution filters to help protect and nourish my skin but also has a tint of colour to enhance the skin and make it glow. You can definitely build the coverage up if you prefer a medium level of coverage and it still does not feel heavy on your face. It is perfect for any age group, ideal for somebody young in their teenage years as it still allows their natural youth to shine through, or for anyone older who would appreciate an even skin tone but nothing too heavy and benefit from sealing in the skins moisture and protecting their skin with a layer of SPF 15. I love this tinted moisturiser during the summer time as it is nice and light, but I also love it just as much at winter because it gives an extra glow to your skin that sadly disappears when the dryer weather appears! It creates a dewy appearance but never looks slippery or greasy. It is just like your face is lit from within! I also have to comment on the packaging - very handy for travelling and distributing the right amount of product, as glass bottles can often be impractical. A tube lasted me a whole year, as a small amount goes a long way! For application I would recommend using your fingers as this warms the product up, letting it blend into your skin creating a more natural appearance. I absolutely love this tinted moisturiser - best in the market! « less

I've just ordered my fourth Chantecaille moisturiser. I'm in my late 40s with three young children and really don't have much time for personal vanity. I wish I did! But in the absence of time and an ageing changeable, complexion I had to find a better product than my previous which was leaving me looking greasy by mid afternoon, with tinted moisturiser gathering in the wrinkles around my eyes and mouth. Not so pretty! This is such a good product. It goes on beautifully, smoothly and feels fresh and light when applied after my morning wash. It appears to work on any redness in my complexion and it evens out my complexion. Some moisturisers irritate my eyes. This doesn't. There's no feeling of it sitting on the surface of the skin and it stays in place, all day. I absolutely love it's light fragrance. Sometimes I dilute it with my Murad moisturiser just to give a lighter look or if I need more moisturising. I've stopped using any powder because the finish is so good. I rarely post comments about products but I think this is worth the £58 and a 5 star review. Used sparingly it lasts me around 5 months. I like a more natural look and don't like full coverage foundations. If you're similarly minded I highly recommend this product. « less