Monday, August 22, 2011

theBalm BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer

I was in need of a good tinted moisturizer and although I love the Laura Mercier one a lot, I was on the look out for something more wallet-friendly. I picked up TheBalm's BalmShelter tinted moisturizer in Medium, the darkest shade. Medium is a good match if you are anything between NC35-NC42 in MAC. It does look a little orange in the tube but blends out well to match my skin tone.

The good:
  • Feels very light and has a sheer, semi-matte finish. It does not feel greasy at all so, even if you have oily skin you may still like it.
  • The texture is quite watery but very easy to blend.
  • Quite good coverage for a tinted moisturizer. But, definitely a tad lower than Laura Mercier.
  • Reasonably priced when compared to other non-drugstore tinted moisturizers ( $25 for 2.2foz).
  • Contains SPF 18.
 


The bad:
  • Not very easy to travel with. The tube feels a little wobbly.
  • Very poor shade range. I was very unimpressed with that. There are only three shades - Light, Light/Medium, Medium. Darker skin tones may have a problem finding a good color match. I really hope they expand the shade range. 



I really like this tinted moisturizer a lot but, I still prefer Laura Mercier just a little more. Quite good as an everyday tinted moisturizer and does a decent job without breaking the bank. I've never had any breakouts or skin irritations with this one. It's a nice pick if you can find a good color match!


Have you tried TheBalm's BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer?
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12 comments:

  1. VijayaAugust 22, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    May give this one a shot. *whispers* I've actually never owned a tinted moisturizer before!

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  2. AppuAugust 22, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Ooh then you must! :D I wanted to get the Clinique Moisture Surge but was put off by the teeny tiny size!! :(

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  3. RadhikaAugust 22, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    This looks quite good - will definitely try out in store next time. Hope the shade matches. Like Viji, I haven't really owned a TM before :| :|

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  4. AppuAugust 22, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    This is a good one to start with Rads. I'm sure you'll love it :D

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  5. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Always wondered how good this was. I still really love my Kiehl's one. It's really great.

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  6. AppuAugust 22, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I'm yet to try Kiehl's...I know you love it so much & have always liked your choices! Need to check it out soon!!

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  7. ChrisAugust 23, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    I actually wouldn't mind paying for this. I just hope it doesn't turn me into an Oompa Loompa! LOL.

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  8. AppuAugust 23, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    haha no, it wont :) Let me know if you like it!

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  9. YAugust 23, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Nope, haven't tried it, but I'm on the hunt for one, so I'll keep it in mind. Thank you for the review :)

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  10. AppuAugust 23, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    You're welcome! It's pretty good for everyday use :)

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  11. ShivaniAugust 24, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    I didn't want to get it becuase of the limited shade selection. I have become a non believer in tinted mositurizers, I'd rather just mix a bit of moisturizer in foundation. The only thing I like about tinted moisturizer is that its so easy to apply. Most are overpriced anyways.

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  12. AppuAugust 25, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    haha I know but I somehow get sucked into buying these :( Maybe I'm just loo lazy to mix and apply :D

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