However, I was pleasantly surprised by Halo Glow Skin Tint, hence why I’m writing this review. (A girl can change her mind, okay?) I found a little goes a long way, and I used about two to three squirts of shade 4 (Light Neutral) from the palm-sized bottle to cover my entire face.

Because it’s sunscreen, I made sure that those dollops followed the two-finger rule, which, as Carmen Castilla, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, previously told Allure, is an application tactic in which sunscreen is dispensed down the length of your pointer and middle fingers to get the ideal amount of product to protect both your face and neck.

Shade 4 seamlessly blended into my fair skin and didn’t leave any sort of chalky finish behind. Instead, the result was more dewy than I expected. I have combination skin, so my baseline is a bit oily, but Halo Glow only added to my natural sheen and covered redness from my rosacea. I really like the finish and would absolutely wear it solo or as a makeup base. It’s long-lasting, too. I didn’t experience any product separation while wearing it.

The only gripe I have with Halo Glow Skin Tint is how small the bottle is. Clocking in at 3.4 fl. oz., I fear I’d finish the tube faster than SPFs I’ve tried in the past. At least it’s cute, though! I can see myself tossing that little pink bottle into both my makeup and gym bags, or even in a carry-on.

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Jesa Marie Calaor, senior beauty editor

Wearing: Shade 9 (Medium Cool)

“Oh my gosh, I’m sooooo (five o's there) glowy!” says senior beauty editor Jesa Marie Calaor. “I can apply it with my fingers, it's easy to blend, and makes my redness less visible. For me, the issue with skin tints is having to be super careful when applying around my hairline, so it doesn’t get in my roots. But because this one isn’t super runny, the application process is easy and mess-free.”

Sarah Hoffmann, commerce producer

Wearing: Shade 4 (Light Neutral)

“For under $20, I’m so impressed with the coverage and finish of this skin tint. It’s not super runny, so it wears like a light to medium-coverage foundation, but that glow! That’s why we love a skin tint. I think the shade match is pretty dead on and the finish is a dream for folks who like a your-skin-but-better look.”

Monica Perry, senior manager of audience development and analytics

Wears: Shade 12 (Tan Cool)

“I have patches of hyperpigmentation and acne scarring, as well as uneven texture. This creamy formula provided medium coverage—enough for my mom to immediately notice a difference. She said my skin tone looked even in a natural way versus the way skin can sometimes look with a full beat. While I agreed, if you prefer a lightweight, no-makeup makeup look where your skin can breathe, this might not be the tinted SPF for you.”

Where to Buy

E.L.F. Cosmetics Halo Glow Skin Tint SPF 50 retails for $18 and is available on elfcosmetics.com.

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