I have found another holy grail item in the Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 ($46). My latest obsession is a super product: part skincare, part makeup, part sunblock, and all these parts add up to one powerful serum. After reading up on this latest release from Ilia, I was immediately interested and ordered it in color shade Porto Ferro (which was a perfect match). Double duty products are always a plus for me– anything to cut down on all of the daily steps to better skin. Check out the website description: “This first-of-its-kind formula fuses skincare, makeup, and sun protection into one easy step: a weightless serum that leaves your skin looking like skin. Boasting SPF 40 coverage with non-nano zinc oxide (safely shielding skin from UVA, UVB, UVC, blue light, and infrared) in an unprecedented 18 shades. Created with a blend of Hyaluronic Acids, plant-based Squalane, and Niacinamide, ILIA’s Skin Tint evens tone, softens fine lines and imperfections and dries down to a natural, dewy finish. And this super serum doesn’t stop there: it also creates a natural barrier for your skincare—sealing in hydration, plumping skin, and boosting any antioxidant effectiveness by 200%. Plus, it’s silicone-free, fragrance-free, chemical screen-free, oil-free, non-comedogenic, and safe for sensitive skin. This is SPF, made super.” YES! After just a few applications, it is safe to say that this mega-product qualifies as one of my Perfect Products. It applies smoothly and absorbs quickly, leaving a slightly glowy look. There is a unique smell, not a fragrance, but a scent that goes away once the serum is spread on the face. The color tint is very slight, which I like. Skin looks like skin, but better! Sephora offers a shade finder, that helps you locate your perfect color match (it worked for me). I apply this every day–before I work out, or on my way to run errands. Even though there is SPF in the serum already, I always apply a full face of either my Supergoop or Elta MD sunscreen for accurate coverage. Next time you are in Sephora, give it a try. CLICK HERE.
