Rave: VMV Hypoallergenics Skintangible SPF30
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 7:33AM I have so many new finds that I'm just bursting to share with you guys! That said, however, I don't want Project Vanity to be a blog that just keeps pushing you to buy things you may not even need. This whole beauty thing is not about getting the hottest products in the market. More than anything, it's about finding, out of the hundreds of products out there, the one that works for you. That's the bottomline.
So yeah, that's why I write about the things I love. :) One of my new favorites is the VMV Hypoallergenics Skintangible SPF30 (P1,050). This for me is the ideal tinted moisturizer/ BB cream. It makes my skin look healthy ang glowing, with SPF30 to boot!
Texture and oil control. If you love the Armada Face Cover 30 then you'll definitely love Skinangible with the same sun screen properties plus a skin-enhancing tint. It has the same light texture that dries down quickly and doesn't feel sticky. It also would not exacerbate oiliness - in fact, in my case (combination skin), this product helps with oil control! Kinda hard to believe because it looks shiny and wet upon application but it dries down much like a primer would.
Just the Skintangible + concealer
When set with powder on the t-zone, it looks just like glowy skin. If you want heavier coverage, just apply your normal powder foundation and treat Skintangible as a primer + sunscreen.
Coverage and finish. Skintangible has barely any coverage so it comes in one shade that ought to fit all. Still, it evens out my skin nicely even with just a thin layer. It doesn't cover any blemishes but that's fine by me as I use a separate concealer afterwards anyway, even if I'm using a heavy coverage foundation.
My favorite thing about it would be the fact that it brightens skin instantly with it's I-can't-put-a-finger-on-it finish. There are no visible shimmers but it makes my skin "dew"lightful, as promised in the label!
Shade match. Yes I do need to have a section for the shade. Skintangible looks quite dark when you pump it out, but it will adjust to your skin. I think that it will work for a wide range of tones from light to dark. It has a neutral undertone so it would also match beige or yellow tones. BUT if you're on the pinkish/pale end of the spectrum, this might look muddy on you na.
Lasting power. It does stay on the whole day, but then again it would be hard to tell as it has a barely-there look on skin. I like that it keeps foundation/powder/blush in place with less retouching!
Packaging. It comes in a glass bottle with a pump that dispenses the right amount of product. The cap is big, white, and with a texture that shows smudges easily. Annoying but not a big deal. Since the bottle is made of glass, it's not wise to travel with it. Perhaps VMV would consider a plastic tube next time?
Recommendations. If you already have fairly good skin and you're keen on cutting down your routine, you'll love the VMV Hypoallergenics Skintangible SPF30! It's a moisturizer, sun screen, primer, illuminator, and tinted makeup all in one. It's ideal for oily to normal skin. If you're dry, you will need a separate moisturizer.
It's also really good for girls with sensitive, acne-prone skin as VMV is very particular about about, well, being hypoallergenic. Still, if you've broken out from Armada, then this might also do the same. As for me I'm hiyang with Armada and also never got pimples from Skintangible! :)
So is there anyone else who won't like this product? Probably girls who need heavier coverage. Skintangible is not foundation, just to be clear!
Verdict. I LOVE THIS STUFF. I've been using it for my everyday looks ever since I got it a few weeks back! I'm really obsessed about bright, dewy skin so this is a must-have for me. I keep raving about it to everyone who will listen - like a broken record I swear. Well, the photos should prove my point. I rest my case.
You can order Skintangible through the local VMV online store. You can also check it in person in any VMV branch.
Reader Comments (17)
Interesting!! Definitely going to check this out. I've been saving up to repurchase my Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer, but maybe i'll try this instead. :)
Hey you should write a review for this on their website! Or insert an excerpt from this post. There aren't any reviews yet and I personally actually look at reviews on the website itself. haha :)
Your skin looks glowy but not oily! It does a great job! (well it should be kasi 1050 sya!) hehe Bagay pala sa inyo ang No makeup makeup Ms.Liz!
Is it ideal for dry/combination skin? I had bad skin irritation due to topical steroids and I want to even out my patchy-red face without looking like I tried (in short, I just want a little evening out, not to cover them).
This gives you a natural healthy glow Liz! Since I'm into light to medium coverage for my daily make-up look this is perfect :) Thank you for sharing this Liz!
Wow, I love the review! This looks so promising and the fact that you can use it as a primer or as a moisturizer is awesome! Ill have to check this one out. Thanks!
Oooh, very timely post, Ms. Liz! I'm running out of my current tinted moisturizer and I'm looking for a replacement! I was thinking about getting Shiseido's tinted moisturizer, but this looks more promising. hehe I was sold on the oil control helping properties. Thanks!
Wow , I love dewy flawless look too. I will try this when I finished my moisturizer :D Is it okay if I put another layer of my favorite BB Cream after this one?
Nice nice! Since being a fan of light to medium coverage for a more natural-looking glowing fresh face after treating acne and skin sensitivity, tinted moisturizers and bb creams are great as liquid foundie alternatives. And since VMV proves to aid sensitive skin, this will be on my wishlist as well to splurge! Thanks! :)
wow! no potential irritants in the formula:) And it's zinc oxide and titanium dioxide based and I bet the tint offsets the whitecast?:)) Galing! Might buy! THANK YOU!
Thank you soo much for posting about this Ms. Liz. I was planning to get the Etude Sun BB Cream (the newest one, i think) but now that you mentioned this, Imma get this one instead because it's from VMV and I know that their products are safe. A major plus is that I want that dewy, glowy healthy looking skin effect :D THANKS SO MUCH
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What a timely post. My current tinted moisturizer is about to run out and I was thinking of getting Shiseido's Tinted Moisturizer. This looks more promising, though, so I think I might just give this a try. I prefer a dewy look too, and I was sold on how this should be good for oily skin. Thanks for the review! I hope I can grab me one of these over the weekend ;)
After reading your review ms.liz bumili agad ako!haha. Oos siya in trinoma sa glorrieta pa ako nakabili. Anyway I'm not hiyang with armada :( but I'm hoping that this formula will do wonders to my skin. Fingers crossed*
I have heard about this product of VMV yet still not trying it. I love VMV! And will consider purchasing this. Looks great on you Ms. Liz! Just right for an everyday look (not too much makeup!)
Ms. Liz I hope you could try this out with flash photography on dim light environment and see if it will make any white cast. SPF 30 is quite high. Anything similar to this product you can suggest that has the same effect but is best with flash photography? Or can i do something to this product that won't make me look like a white lady on photos? :) THANKS!!! I REALLY WANNNA GET THIS.
:O They have an online shop!?
This product is already out of stock, though. :( So I guess I'll have to go to the mall. I hope my gigantic, gaping black hole pores won't hate this! >.< I need a sunblock that won't break me out!
Hey Ms. Liz! was wondering if you were wearing con tact lenses in these pictures? and what contact lenses are they? :o
Hi Liz. Do you think I can use this for my peeling skin? I'm currently using Stiemycin for my pimples and after 2 weeks of using it, my skin is now peeling all over. It's so horrible. I am a working mom and I like wearing face powder because it evens out my skin and controls the oiliness of my face without the heavy feel I get from foundations. The problem with my face powder, it makes my flaky skin more visible (ang tsaka lang talaga!). I'm thinking of using liquid foundation or bb cream but it might exacerbate the oiliness of my T-zone, not to mention that it might trigger new pimples on my face. I want to try Skintangible because "It's a moisturizer, sun screen, primer, illuminator, and tinted makeup all in one".
Thank you so much Liz.
God Bless.