DIAL IT DOWN, TINT IT UP

A little coverage goes a long way. What is it about tints that has taken over the beauty world by storm?

- AALIYA PANJU

With the rise of medium to low coverage, acceptance of texture and blemishes, and hybrid products W that provide our skin with a touch of care - a seemingly obvious next favourite is the takeover of tints. From moisturisers to sunscreens to blushes, tints are everywhere. Tints provide a glow that's hard to shy away from, along with a natural-looking finish that doesn't leave a slew of cake in your wake.

Why tints are taking over

This boom of tinted everything is a part of the currently dominating 'clean girl beauty' era, with individuals going for a more natural and comfortable finish over OTT looks. Add to that the best quality that tints possess: Being multipurpose. With dewy glass skin still being quite the rage, the tint game is not going to die out any time soon.

What you can use them for

More like, what can't you use them for? Tints can be used as a base for your make-up or in a foundation to conceal spots and blemishes, to reduce the appearance of pores, as blush, as eyeshadow, or as a highlighter too. It doesn't stop there. Lip tints and lip oils have just become more popular given their efficacy.

The benefits of tints

Apart from being extremely comfortable to wear because of most tints are lightweight, they also don't clog up your pores as much as heavy make-up can do. Tints also come with skincare benefits, with many sporting vitamin E, SPF, and other ingredients that make them the perfect hybrid make-up products to use.