Philosophy Renewed Hope in a Jar Skin Tint's description reminded me of a "natural" or "n" type BB Cushion - which I love.  It states that "this whipped water-gel formula offers the all-day hydration and glow benefits... for flawless-looking skin with a healthy, shine-free glow." Okay, now you have my attention.

Philosophy Renewed Hope in a Jar
Skin Tint Review

Philosophy Renewed Hope in a Jar Skin Tint

INFO SHEET

Brand:  Philosophy
Product:  Renewed Hope in a Jar Skin Tint
Shade:  5.5 Beige
Coverage:  Light / Sheer
Dewiness:  Neutral - Not Really Dewy or Matte
Scent:  Very Subtle, Earthy
Oxidation:  Yes - Approx. 12% Darker
Price:  $39.00
Availability:  Ulta, Sephora, etc. (Widely Available)

Philosophy's Renewed Hope in a Jar Skin Tint has packaging very similar to their Hope in a Jar moisturizer.  If you look closely at the simple, no-frills, plastic jar; you will see that its interior contains a false bottom with only 1.0 oz of product inside.  If you normally do not pay attention to product weight, then this may leave you feeling cheated in the end.

The Renewed Hope in a Jar Skin Tint ingredients has some goodies such as Wu Zhu Yu Fruit Extract (aka Evodia Rutaecarpa Extract) which is used as a skin soothing agent in traditional Chinese medicine.  It also contains Saccharomyces Lysate Extract which is a type of yeast and antioxidant said to have potentially positive effects on inflammation.  In addition to these ingredients, the tint is also formulated with many types of silicons and skin conditioning agents; which on paper tells you that the product will have a soft and smoothing effect when applied.

SWATCH

Initial application of Philosophy Renewed Hope in a Jar Shade 5.5 Beige appears light.

However, the level of oxidation is significant (12%) and ends up being a great match for NC 37 skin tone.

BEFORE AND AFTER

Philosophy Renewed Hope in a Jar Skin Tint's coverage is sheer.

My skin above looks very sad and dull because I paused my use of Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 so I could write a review for it.  This worked out for the Philosophy Skin Tint review though, because now you get an idea of the level of coverage it provides.  As you can see above, the coverage is sheer and settles into fine lines just a little bit.  The product description states that the coverage is buildable, but I would argue that it is only to a point.  It did look nice when I applied more than a light layer, but it left me feeling a bit cakey.  I think this product is definitely not meant for high coverage applications, and may be better suited for people who simply want to nourish their skin and even out their skin tone.

Philosophy Renewed Hope in a Jar Skin Tint does have an overall nice consistency, not unlike a whipped mousse.  If you don't put too much, the tint feels light and refreshing when applied.  It also feels a bit hydrating like a water-based moisturizer, and yet it is not runny at all.  Since I have highly reactive combination-oily skin, I often shy away from products that advertise as "hydrating" because they tend to make me look and feel like an oil slick.  However, I was pleasantly surprised with Philosophy Renewed Hope in a Jar Skin Tint because it did not add to my oiliness, nor did it break me out.  Don't get me wrong - it does not prevent oiliness at all, but it does not add to it either.  It may be best suited for people with dry to combination skin though.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Overall, Philosophy Renewed Hope in a Jar Skin Tint is a nice product.  The $39 price is a little high (false bottom jar? come on.) but for me, a little goes a long way.  While it does blur the line between makeup and skin care, I do not think it should be treated as anything more than a foundation.  The ingredients do make it marginally better for the skin compared to other skin tints, and may be a great product to use during the winter.  In the end, I believe it is simply a good quality tinted moisturizer which leaves your skin feeling soft and hydrated, and I do see myself purchasing it again.

If you are like me and prefer a light coverage foundation then this product may be for you.  However, if you have blemishes and uneven skin texture that you would like to cover up, then I would skip it.

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