No. You simply cannot do this. Whenever I touch a client's face and realize that it is dry, I ask her if she is moisturizing regularly. Many times women will tell me that they use a "tinted moisturizer" in the morning and something heavier at night. This is a common mistake.
Tinted moisturizer is in fact a very sheer foundation. It feels and looks light, and it is hydrating to the skin, so its name reflects these properties. By no means is this product meant to replace your regular daily skin care. Women should use a moisturizer in the morning as well as a primer underneath tinted moisturizers to ensure that these very sheer products won't dissolve into skin throughout the day.
If you feel like daily face cream coupled with tinted moisturizer is too much, opt for a very light moisturizer in the morning. My go-to for clients who don't want to feel like they have too much hydration on their skin is Clinique Moisture Surge ($39). It is a lightweight aloe and water-based moisturizer that will soothe and hydrate the skin without feeling greasy.
