Review - Aveeno Positively Radiant Tinted Moisturiser

I saw an ad for this on tv the other day, and I kind of just knew I had to have it for a few reasons. Firstly, I was just thinking I needed a tinted moisturiser for summer and secondly, Aveeno is a brand I have trusted for a long time to take care of my skin, as I have always battled with dry skin and eczema. I purchased this product for NZD$32 from a chemist but have seen it cheaper at the super market.

Pros

• Good coverage for a tinted moisturiser


• Matches my skintone well


• SPF protection for in the summertime
  
• Moisturising and hasn't caused any reactions in my skin so far

Cons

• Bloody shimmer particles! I'm not a fan of anything glittery or shimmery, even if it is going to make me "positively radiant"


• Has a little bit of a strange smell


• Only comes in 2 shades - Light/Fair & Medium
  

The Positively Radient line from Aveeno features their patented Total Soy complex, which claims to even skin tone and reduce dark patches/dark spots as well as reducing fine lines and wrinkles AS WELL as reducing unwanted hair! Whew! Can it solve global warming too? jokes. As far as those claims go, they seem a bit ambitious and I haven't seen a miraculous improvement in my face, but I know to give these things time.

In regards to application, a couple of times I have had trouble getting this to blend and apply evenly, and I think the trick is having absolutely dry skin under this, i.e. no moisturiser, no SPF, no concealer etc. Other than that it goes on equally well with fingers/hands or a brush, and you DO NOT need alot at all, I would say about one and a half pumps .

I really have enjoyed this product so far, it looks good on my skin and feels light weight yet moisturising on my dry skin. On an oily skin, this may not be as well recieved, I think the shimmer particles or "radience" would exaccerbate oil and maybe enlarge the appearance of pores. This will definately be my go-to summer foundation, especially as I go away over New Years, mainly due to its lightweight formula, good coverage and SPF of 30.

I really enjoy the Aveeno brand, they seem to have a lot of products that cater to all skin afflictions and ailments and are generally reasobably priced.