Looking for the Best Skin Tint: The Estee Edit vs. Glossier
I'm all for a full face of makeup, but sometimes I just want something light and easy. There are two skin tints out that I've been trying lately, so I thought I would do a comparison. I have the Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint and The Estee Edit Glowing Skin Balm.OK, so you guys already know that I love the Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint. I used it in this tutorial earlier this year, and it's so good for those quick and easy makeup days. It has a very thin consistency. As you can guess from the packaging, it's actually damn near like water. I usually use the bottle to squeeze a bit of the skin tint directly onto my face and then I just rub it in with my hands.The shade that I use, Deep, is one of the five shades that Glossier offers, and it's a good match for my skin color. It is a neutral brown and because the Perfecting Skin Tint is so sheer, it'll probably work for a range of skin tones. That being said, there are only five shades offered, so there may not be a shade for everyone.The Estee Edit Skin Glowing Balm is a new addition to my makeup collection. I first started using it this summer (check out my End of Summer Favorites video to see it in action), and I really like it. I've actually been reaching for this more than the Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint because I just like the texture better. While the Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint has a thin, watery texture, this, well, it's like a balm. It feels a bit more moisturizing and I think it gives my skin a more glowy finish.I also like the shade a bit better. The Skin Glowing Balm comes in 12 colors and the shade Caramel is such a pretty golden color and I love how bright it makes my skin. I think that if you have dry skin, you'd love the little bit of moisture that it adds.As you can see from the photo above, the Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint in Deep is a really good match for my skin. But The Estee Edit Skin Glowing Balm in Caramel is great too. [highlighted_text]Side Note: these swatches are on my inner arm, which is a few shades lighter than my face.[/highlighted_text]Even though I prefer The Estee Edit Skin Glowing Balm, both of these are great. Sometimes you want a full face of makeup, but sometimes you just want to even your skin tone a little. I tend to reach for one of these when I'm in a rush and don't have time to blend in a foundation or tinted moisturizer. Or sometimes I throw a skin tint into my bag and apply it really quickly on my face once I get to work.I'd recommend the Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint ($26 on glossier.com) if you have more oily skin and The Estee Edit Skin Glowing Balm ($36 on sephora.com) if you have more dry skin.So, would you wear a skin tint? Or are you more into traditional foundation?