After applying my regular serum and moisturizer, I spread on a thin layer of primer with my fingers before buffing this product on with my favorite foundation brush. I tried several shades in my general range and picked 25.5 Y (for light-medium skin with yellow undertones) as the best match for me. Unlike tinted moisturizer with a small color range, opting for this foundation leaves 50 total shades to choose from, with yellow, neutral, and pink undertones, too.
As someone who strongly prefers radiant finishes, I love that this foundation doesn't end up matte, or accentuate my already-dry complexion as it covers any redness and uneven tone. It looks and feels natural whether lightly spread on for barely there coverage or built up to medium instead. So, even if you aren't wearing foundation for the foreseeable future either, if you are seeking extra hydration for winter, swapping this product in can be half as hard and twice as nice for your skin right now.
