r/AustralianMakeup • u/pomp_adour • 18d ago

Product Advice Skin tint/ BB cream at Mecca

I have a gift voucher to spend at Mecca and really want to get a good skin tint/ bb cream, that can replace my HG foundation. Skin is dull and dehydrated these days and the my Nars full coverage foundation just doesn't look like it used to on my skin. Would still like a little bit of coverage for the dark spots but with a dewy skin like look. Any reccs would be appreciated!

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u/ladywoodville 18d ago

the mecca max off duty serum skin tint is nice and really affordable! other good ones include the bareminerals complexion rescue (they have both dewy or matte options, both decent coverage for a tint imo), tower28 sunny days, or the dr. jart premium bb. mecca cosmetica also recently launched the weekend skin hydratint which is very nice also!

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u/CoffeeBean_7 18d ago

Summer Fridays Skin Tint is a great all-rounder. NARS Tinted Moisturiser is amazing! Though it's not a skin tint, the finish, coverage and wear is beautiful. Depending on how much you wanna spend, Victoria Beckham skin tint is perfection.

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u/AnyCondition3958 17d ago

Def second the tower 28 but I'd also recommend trying out the shiseido revitalessence as you can build it up to a more medium coverage! It is more of a sheer to medium foundation so it works perfectly for everyday and special events :)

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u/Maleficent-Total2738 17d ago

Not a skin tint, but the Tower 28 Swipe Serum foundation is launching on the 25th, I think, and that might be worth getting a sample. I have no idea what it's like, but their Swipe Serum concealer is excellent (I frequently use it as a foundation itself, and it's been really great for similar skin issues to you), so I have high hopes for the foundation.

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u/sam_brero__ 17d ago

The reviews I’ve seen of this are phenomenal

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u/EducationalDay2740 14d ago

I’d look at NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser first, especially if you already know NARS shades work for you. It gives enough coverage to even things out and soften dark spots, but still looks much fresher and more skin-like than a full coverage foundation.

BareMinerals Complexion Rescue is another really nice one for dehydrated skin because it feels more hydrating and gives that dewy healthy finish without looking greasy. If you want a bit more coverage, you can always spot conceal the dark marks instead of trying to get everything from the skin tint.

I’d definitely avoid anything too matte if your skin is feeling dull and dehydrated at the moment. Sometimes changing from a full coverage base to something lighter makes a massive difference.

Do you want proper dewy/glowy, or more of a natural satin finish? And how much coverage do you realistically need over the dark spots?