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Skin Tint

A lightweight complexion product that gives sheer, natural-looking coverage with more skin showing through than foundation.

Also called: tinted moisturizer

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BaseThe complexion products used to even the skin before adding color, such as skin tint, foundation or concealer.BB CreamA multipurpose tinted complexion product that typically combines light coverage with skincare-like benefits.Buildable CoverageCoverage that can be increased gradually by applying thin additional layers without immediately becoming heavy.CakeyA heavy or visibly layered makeup appearance where product emphasizes texture, dryness or buildup.
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