How I Make My Skin Looked Airbrushed Without Foundation

Whether I'm pulling together a daily fresh face or crafting a sophisticated look for an event, foundation has been the backbone of my makeup collection for as long as I can remember. 

And while I've tested my fair share of tinted sunscreens and BB creams, I always come back to foundation. I've found other formulas simply can't live up to the performance of foundation (or deliver that same long-lasting finish).

The formula inside the lovely SUPER Tinted Hydrator is based on another cult favorite from the brand, The SUPER Hydrator—a luxe, long-lasting moisturizer. The twist? This one has a flexible, self-adjusting tint that elevates your complexion without looking like makeup.

Upon application, this product melts into the skin with ease. Unlike a traditional foundation, I'm never left with streaks, clumps, or uneven texture. In fact, it's quite the opposite. 

But the part I find most appealing is the noticeable brightening power found in the bottle. As you can see in my photos above, one layer of this product seems to bring my complexion to life, adding radiance and diminishing dullness in just one step.

Even as the clock strikes 6 p.m., my skin still feels hydrated, and the tint hasn't faded away or sunk so deep that it disappears. The long-lasting capabilities shocked me upon initial trial, given most "invisible" products hold up to their name after just a few hours.

So here I am, left with a single complexion product that takes the place of my BB cream, daily foundation, and tinted moisturizer (and yes, I used to rotate between all three). So while it is on the pricey end, I believe the flexibility makes it worthwhile. 

Now what's inside this formula is equally impressive as the airbrushed finish. The list of skin-boosting ingredients is lengthy, which is only right given the high price point. 

Good news: U Beauty SUPER Tinted Hydrator is so versatile and user-friendly that you don't really need special instructions to nail a glowy finish with it. The formula acts as both your moisturizer and foundation, so you simply apply a layer to clean skin and go about your makeup routine.

While some complexion products come in up to 40 shades, the U Beauty SUPER Tinted Hydrator only has 11. While that might be cause for concern in some cases, the adaptable skin tint ensures each shade actually accounts for two to three skin tones.

It's a win-win in the long run. When I eventually get a little bronzed this summer, I won't have to purchase a brand-new bottle.